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"Normal" MFP users (no extreme LCHF, HCLF, etc) with open journals for sustainable weight loss?
I could really use some inspiration from people with honest open journals to see what intake looks like for most people, most days of the week who are consistently losing or have lost weight and kept it off. I know what foods are healthy and what calories are in things, just want to see the various intakes whether or not…
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Is collagen worth it? (aka can you feel the difference?)
Title says it all. Collagen is somewhat $$$..I can definitely afford it but unsure if it is that beneficial and wanted to inquire before possibly purchasing. I know the health benefits and how it is recommended for skin and joints, etc. But can you actually feel the benefits? Rather than read product reviews, I wanted to…
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Afternoon energy dip normal?
I've had this energy issue the 2nd half the day. Evenings are better but afternoons I feel drained (1-3/4 pm). I don't eat a carb heavy lunch and fast until that meal. I have tried having a snack/not having a snack and it doesn't make a difference in energy. Coffee helps but I hate to rely on having it after morning. I…
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Thoughts on Panera accuracy?
So, I work and am on the road a lot. I understand the importance of preparing one's own meals and measuring/weighing everything out. Occasionally, at the end of the day if I'm running low on groceries or feel like changing up a meal, I'll get a green goddess salad (full size) or ceasar (full) from Panera. I also love their…
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~2000 calories a day and losing women? Or did you start losing then and decreased as you lost?
Could use some motivation from women using MFP eating more than the 1200-1400 avg. of others on here and still having success. Maybe it's not possible but I think it may be..just slower...I believe my maintenance at this weight (170-10) is around 2200-2700 depending on the amount of exercise I do. Health-calc.com gives me…
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Does breakfast help YOU eat less later? It hasn't yet for me.
I started working with an intuitive eating certified RD to help with BED. I used to do intermittent fasting and have completely been unable to reign in my appetite later in the day. Even if I eat breakfast, snacks, lunch I still have a desire to eat way bigger meals at night. I don't even care to eat earlier than 1 pm. But…
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Any vegan/vegetarian LCers?
Hi everyone, I've had bloodwork done in the past to show signs of IR, despite having normal fasting blood glucose (79-90 range). I notice carbs only make me hungrier, give me a foggy buzz, and I get very tired after having them. I've tried LC several times when i ate meat and didn't like the food, felt like shi*. I plan to…
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Fun/different Gadgets/appliances for cooking/preparing food?
Making a trip to Bed Bath and Beyond today and getting some essentials like a new toaster/toaster oven. Have a ninja and a vitamix, both of which i use frequently. I bought a vegetti and rarely use it as I prefer cooked vegetables to raw. I use a crock pot on rainy days like this. What else do you use frequently? I have…
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Who takes their meals with them? Social implications?
I am starting to reign in the calories and pretty much get hungry every 2 hrs. after I break my fast around 12:30-1pm. I am out working, with friends/family etc. and not really sure how to approach the whole carrying food with me thing. I used to just try to order something healthy on the menu like a boring salad that I…
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Anyone using pre-made WL programs like Jenny Craig, Medifast, Nutrisystem?
I am considering using one of these programs as I need help reigning in portions, eating balanced meals. Does anyone have a good experience with any of these or something similar? Please share. I feel like I want the thinking taken out of this for now...I want to get used to smaller meals, on a schedule and see if this…
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When does the hunger lessen from lower cals?
So I'm trying to eat smaller meals more frequently to see if it helps quell the desire to eat more at night and/or wakeup after an hour or two super hungry and unable to sleep. How long did it take for you to get used to less calories, smaller portions?
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I cannot ever stay in a deficit without having severe insomnia. Feeling hopeless, scared.
I have tried herbs, wine, low carb, high carb, low fat, high fat, high protein, medium protein for months, years. I am so tired of sleeping so horribly...I can tell when I am under my maintenance calories and feel so wired it's hard to fall asleep but ever worse, stay asleep. I fight tooth and nail every time I manage to…
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Is HFLC the only way for those with pcos/Type II, or is it all down to portion control?
Are there any people with diagnosed PCOS/insulin resistance or type II who are able to lose weight by eating ~150+ carbs a day? I notice things like oats do not satisfy me but at the same time, I can't stand the fatigue, insomnia and HFLC is very low in volume so I'm not really full unless I eat cups and cups of broccoli.…
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Multivitamin to help with energy while losing?
I know there is not a vitamin for weight loss but posting in this category go see if those who are losing have a good multivitamin that helps with energy. I find b vitamins help and have to take D per my dr orders but ran out of my multi and they're expensive...I had free sample bottles from when I worked for the company.…
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For those losing...how to fall/stay asleep? Pee every few hours during night, also wired feeling.
I know this has been discussed before but curious if anyone has found a true remedy. i've tried wine in the past which obviously exacerbates the problem, low carb, high carb, etc. It always happens if I run the smallest deficit. I lost a lot of weight years ago and as a results just accepted the fact I would always sleep…
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Ayruvedic diet/lifestyle while losing weight?
So I consulted with an MD also in functional medicine and she is a big proponent of the mind-body connection. She encouraged me to look into a more ayruvedic style of eating, no meat in evenings, biggest meal in afternoon, foods from many food groups and 6 different tastes with each meal, eating something in the morning…
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Does working out later in day vs earlier in day help your loss/appetite?
So I've always hit the gym--hard but obviously you can't outexercise a diet if you're constantly going over calories. I do IF and have done it for years but it has also made me used to bigger portions, overeating, and misunderstanding "full/satisfied". I can easily eat 1000 calories after a workout and as my first meal and…
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If you aren't hungry when you wake up, can you still be in deficit?
So I have lost weight in the past and am trying after gaining like 40 lbs just this year...have had my fair share of overeating and hypothyroidism, hormone imbalance, etc. so I'm not asking for sympathy here. But...I have always had horrible issues with sleep when in a deficit and cannot fall asleep hungry for the life of…
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What time is your meal of the day?
What time does everyone eat?? I fast as long as I can...usually eat by 2pm...it is really hard for me even with coffee and gum. i workout in the mornings which helps with the hunger. I start getting painful hunger pangs around 11:00. I get through them and stay hydrated but i start fading mentally/physically if i wait…
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Benefits?
What are the biggest benefits you noticed to eating "cleaner"? It is the only way for me to keep my calories low...even then it is a struggle for me and i have problems with overeating/binging. I have to eat bags of veggies often to help stave off hunger. I tend to still overdo it on anything calorically dense i.e nuts. I…
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Moving to a new town, change of environment...helps?
I seem to always gain weight when I move home and live with my mom. I have issues with binging/overeating in general despite being active. I seem to lose weight when I am on my own...although i don't really keep food in the house unless i plan it out to my calories...I just can't portion control well especially when…
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For those who struggle with sleep/night time eating in calorie deficit, what is best dinner time?
Trying to slowly ease into a deficit and have a lot of issues with compulsive overeating. it's getting better in the sense that i'm not mindlessly binging but i still have a huge appetite. I intermittent fast until around noon, exercise a bit in the morning before then fasted. have a decent lunch with lots of vegetables,…
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Turning around really bad binging--anybody on Vyvanse or related? I really need something to help.
I have tried every diet, all types of meals/timing, intermittent fasting, exercising longer, shorter. I have major sleep issues and can't get my mind off food, eating, not eating ,etc. it's taking over my life and I really feel like I would be a good candidate for vyvnase. Any experiences on this or another drug similar? I…
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Can you tell when you're in a deficit (besides logging calories)
Do you notice a physical difference when you're in a deficit vs. a surplus in terms of how you feel throughout the day? Just curious for those who have been at this awhile and are able to stay consistent with eating less than they burn. Did you notice a change (better or worse?) in energy, mood, sleep, hunger, etc? Or is…
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Skin...diet...breakouts
I have always noticed that when I eat more "bro" style foods (chicken breast, non starchy veg, whole grains, berries for fruit only) that I break out a lot less. anytime i try to have more fun foods like macro friendly protein bars, ice cream, bananas, I break out. I did acccutane years ago as a teen and it cleared up my…
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Getting back on track/learning to eat less again
What do you do after a really bad 3-4 days of eating (like really bad calorie surplus) to get back on track? I have a hard time keeping my calories at an appropriate level in general but went through some emotional eating and I'm just trying to at least get in the right mindset. What tips/tricks/actions do you use to get…
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Stopping IF, relearning fullness? Stay in deficit? Eating way too much.
So I have always used extreme exercise to lose weight in the past and also have had issues with sleep (staying asleep). I've tried every diet and intermittent fasted for a number of years. As a result, I'm at a 27 BMI, and kind of at a loss at this point. I got down to a 21 BMI years ago but always maintained by wearing…
