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Are calories what determine weight loss/gain?
What I mean is REAL weight loss/gain. I can't stand how much water my body is capable of holding. It makes me question my real progress. I'll give a few examples. I went on vacation for 3 weeks. I ate a lot yes (went out to eat everyday). I also walked a lot. After vacation, I was completely swollen and gained 25 pounds!…
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Am now overweight. Should I lose weight or not?
I'm 5'6 and this morning just weighed in at 160.1 (picture below). In 2013 I was nearly 200 pounds and ended up losing over 70 pounds by 2015 at an ending weight of around 120. Since 2015, I've been lazier with tracking although I've remained very active and still regularly lifting weights. In 2018, I was diagnosed with…
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Is high fat necessary on keto?
Hello, I was on keto for my epilepsy. 65-75% of my calories were coming from fat. Unfortunately, I ended up gaining 40 pounds in over a year and have been taking a break for a week or so. At my lowest weight of 117 pounds (before starting keto) I was a high carb, low fat vegan/vegetarian. I'll admit, I miss it a lot. But I…
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Is it normal for weight to fluctuate up to 10 pounds?
For example: Monday- 128 Tuesday- 136 Wednesday- 131 Thursday- 141 Friday- 136 Saturday- 129 One day I can look lean while the very next day I can look soft and vice-versa. These fluctuations happen even on low intake days (less than 1,000 net calories). I can consume 1,200 calories and be up 10 pounds the next day while…
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So I increased my veggies and rapidly gained weight...
On a former post where I was craving carbs on keto (which I'm doing for my epilepsy) people suggested to add foods like leafy greens and other low carb veggies. I did what was suggested and cut out the very fatty stuff like cream cheese and fat bombs while replacing the calories with nonstarchy veggies like salads. I'm…
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Is spot reducing possible, and why did I gain a majority of my weight in one area?
Unfortunately, I was struggling on keto (which I'm on for my epilepsy) and was frequently overeating without realizing. I AM slowly getting better at accurately measuring dietary fats, fatty meats, etc, however, it takes time. Anyways, and am now up almost 15 pounds in the past several months (net total of 40 pounds from…
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To quit keto or not quit keto?
Long story short, I'm rapidly starting to gain body fat on the keto diet (I was losing weight at first but mostly from water and diarrhea). My body fat has increased 10% according to DEXA scan, weight has gone up 35-40 pounds, and have gone up almost 4 sizes. I actually got down to my lowest size and body fat on a lower…
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Does CICO not work for some people or is something else going on here?
In a nutshell, I'm on a high fat keto diet for my epilepsy. I also have digestive issues (doctors don't know exactly what or the cause yet but they're aware of symptoms). I haven't been very active lately due to digestive pain. I've been eating well over 2,500 calories. Recently, I began consuming 24 tablespoons of coconut…
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Do I need to lose weight?
Am 5'6. In 2013, I was almost 200 pounds and a size 12. After dieting and exercising, I was 117 pounds and a size 0-2 by 2015. I'm now 148-151 pounds (according to every scale I've tried including the doctor's office) but I haven't changed in size at all. At ALL. But I'm too close to technically being overweight and want…
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What's going on?
So I recently did a one week PSMF (high protein, low carb, low fat, low calorie) after gaining over 20 pounds while eating raw vegan. My protein was no more than 120 grams. Fats and carbs no more than 20 grams. I ate a lot of single packaged foods like frozen fish fillets, small frozen packaged veggies (no butter/sauce),…
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Is a 7 day water fast safe?
Do I need to lose weight? Well lets just say, yes and no. Not the type of "weight" you're thinking though. I'm not overweight by the way. But for the past several months, I've been having severe digestive issues. I've tried everything from enemas to laxatives, gluten-free, dairy-free, meat-free, high-fiber (which actually…
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How come I have more energy the less I eat?
It doesn't matter what macronutrient my meal primarily consists of. And it doesn't matter how big or small the meal is. Once I eat, my energy goes downhill. I exercise best on an empty stomach/fasted. I can focus, study, test, and do homework better without eating. I can easily go 24 hours without any food (and have). The…
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Do you eat exercise calories back when trying to gain weight?
I'm currently doing a bulk. High fiber/carb, medium protein, low fat. By the way, please don't lecture me on fat intake. I know fats are important but because of my IBD and GERD, I've been advised to decrease fats and increase fiber as I cannot metabolize fats well and am required higher fiber (40g) than the standard 25g.…
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How much protein can the body absorb at once?
I've heard mixed replies about this (on other forums), anywhere from 30 to your entire day's worth. Am not sure what to believe nor what is accurate though. Long story short, because of my Crohn's and recent flare ups, I've decided to possibly give my gut a break from solid foods. I'm considering a diet of only…
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How to do a successful bulk?
So apparently I've been on the low end of a healthy weight. I made a few posts here about how I looked, trying to recomp, low calorie intake, etc. My goal is to get more defined, and my trouble zones that carry the most fat and least muscle are glutes, thighs, and lower stomach. I've decided to stop trying to recomp and do…
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Over 60 pounds lost but minimal change in face. Is
I lost over 60 pounds and lost half of my former body fat. My body changed a lot. I went from a size 10-12 to a size 0-2 (current). My face, however, made the most minimal change. It still is round-ish and my cheeks are still full even when I grin. I'm not sure if it's the way my face is or if it's where most of my…
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Fellow low calorie dieters, add?
Would like some people to add who are also eating low calories, even if its not really a diet for them. Am tired of people assuming I'm starving myself just because I eat 1,000-1,200 calories. Am 5'6 by the way :)
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Is 1,000-1,200 calories a day ok under these circumstances?
I'm a vegetarian, and literally 70-75% of my diet consists of fruits and vegetables. The remaining is eggs, nuts, seeds, lentils, grains, oils, soy, etc. My daily calories average from 1,000-1,200. It depends. For example, today was 1,200 because I forced myself a couple tablespoons of olive oil. I usually cook with it…
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What's your opinion on paleo?
I had been having allergic reactions after eating certain foods and recently got an allergy test. I'm already lactose intolerant which I knew about for years and have been dairy free. But apparently I'm also allergic to gluten, grains, sweet potatoes/yams, cantaloupe, and peanuts (which makes sense according to the timing…
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Suggestion of any specific protein bars/powders based on my gastrointestinal disease?
I have IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). I had tests and procedures done as well as reporting symptoms so the doctor said its either Crohn's or Colitis. Will be getting a final procedure soon. Long story short, I cannot metabolize fats well and flare so had to go on a low-fat diet. I also had to eliminate dairy and gluten…
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Is it normal to go 4-5 days without a bowel movement if you previously had diarrhea?
Didn't know where else to put this post and I know lots of users tend to be in this section so here goes... I have Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 5 days ago I had a major episode of the runs (TMI I know). I went 8 times that day. It's been several days and I haven't had any type of bowel movement since. Is this understandable…
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Why do carbs keep me full and satiated as opposed to proteins and fats?
Everywhere I read in groups, forums, testimonies, and online blogs swear by protein and/or fats being the best type of foods for hunger problems and cravings, and state that carbs will make hunger and cravings worse. But for some reason its the complete opposite for me. High fats and/or proteins spark my hunger and cause…
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Do you count calories by the day or by the week?
I've heard some people go by a weekly allowance as opposed to daily. Am considering doing this. What's your intake/experience?
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Can someone explain why I struggle with one type of exercise but not the other?
I'm trying to figure it out but can't. Basically, I can do weight lifting for an hour or more without burning out completely. I can also sprint or do HIIT without struggle. But when it comes to long distance running, I'm completely burnt out within 10-20 minutes; sometimes less (which is why I switched to HIIT in the first…
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How to curb my personal "sweet" tooth? This is getting crazy! I think I have an addiction...
Good evening (or technically morning), MFP users. Ok, the reason I quoted sweet tooth and said personal is because it's not the standard, common sweet tooth that many people have, or at least people I know. It's actually a chronic craving/preference for salty foods. It feels like an addiction at this point, and it's gotten…
