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Equivalent raw vs cooked pasta weight?
Does anyone know how many grams of cooked pasta one should eat? I know the serving size is measure dry.
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8 days of a diet break; 2.5lbs gained!
I've been eating right around 1200 calories for several months now; and I've lost about 45lbs since March. I went on vacation and had intended to set my calories to maintenance for the eight days I was gone. I found it too hard to track solely on my phone (I usually only use my laptop, but I left it at home). For most of…
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Third of a way to my goal, haven't noticed much difference.
My goal is to lose 90lbs. I'm 1/3 of the way to my goal and I'm still wearing the same sizes that I started out wearing. I still look the same and I still feel the same. When did y'all start noticing changes and/or start losing sizes? I saw a recent picture of myself taken from 1/4 behind and I don't look any different at…
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Define plateau
What is the generally accepted definition of a weight plateau? At what point in a typical weight loss diet does a plateau occur? What would be some other reasons for a stall in weight loss?
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Dispelling long held myths about dieting, weight loss, etc.
Since I joined this forum in early March, the community has set me straight on a lot of my long held beliefs about dieting, weight loss, building muscle, etc. I've spent my entire adult life believing a lot of what are apparently myths about all the above and more. Is there a list of resources that cite references that…
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Physical and time limitations
For those of you with physical and time limitations, how to you exercise? I have moderate osteoarthritis in one knee and severe osteoarthritis in the other. My "bad" knee does not have full range of motion. It is permanently bent somewhere between 145-175 degrees. That makes running and stairs a physical impossibility for…
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End of the day foods to make calories
What, if anything, do you eat at the end of the day to boost your calorie count high enough to complete your diary. Lately I've been loving dates and walnuts--sometimes together as a make shift trail mix and somtimes solo. Before dates and walnuts it was peanut butter. What do you do?
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ISO friends in similar predicament
I would love to follow/friend people in a similar predicament as I--mostly so I can peruse your diaries for food ideas!! But I will also offer my support! I'm female, age 55, CW is 212, GW is 135, my calorie intake is currently 1275.
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Bars/drinks recommendation
I usually supplement my breakfast and lunch with a protein drink or bar. I'm realizing that I don't need all the protein contained in Premier Protein products as I am going way over on my protein macros every day. I'm wondering if there is a readily available (at a normal grocery store) supplemental drink and bar that…
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Will early big losses (Lbs) level out?
When I started March 11, I estimated my weight to be 225lb. I went to the doctor on March 18 and I weighed 221lb. My conclusion here was that my estimate wasn't too far off. I don't really count that as a loss because of my estimated starting weight. My body scale arrived yesterday and I got it all set up for a morning…
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Pepperoni Pizza by the gram?
So I had my pizza last night and was able to weigh it. My three small pieces totaled 114g. I can't find a way to account of pizza in grams--only by the slice or the entire pie. Does anyone have an entry for pizza by the gram so I can get a ball park calorie/nutrition count. I put in my log that I ate two slices that…
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Logging other liquids as water or no?
I'm early in my journey, but I'm struggling to get in enough water. I'm logging anywhere from 5 to 8 cups daily. This is just plain, filtered water. I'm drinking coffee everyday (2 cups) along with protein drinks on most days (1-2) and wine (6oz) a couple of times a week. That's a lot of extra liquid in my daily intake…
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Weekly pizza--how to manage?
I have a group of friends that I volunteer with--we are all volunteer dog trainers at a shelter. On Saturday nights we all either get a pizza or two to share or we all go out for pizza. I used have a wine or a beer and three pieces of pizza. I think I'll try to cut it down to 1-2 pieces of pizza and add a salad. I can…
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Favorite body scale
I've been tracking food for 5 days. I don't have a scale. I estimated my starting body weight. I was going to try to do this without purchasing a scale, but I think I need one. Favorite types or brands? Anything to steer clear of?
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Tips for using food scales
I got a food scale yesterday and played around with it some. Weighing my food is new to me, so of course I have questions: 1. When you weigh fruit do you weigh it peel on or off? (ie oranges, bananas, avocado). I would assume peel off but that seems so much messier especially when I pack breakfast and lunch and take them…
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Re-Tread
Apparently I joined this website/app in 2012 when I was on Medifast. I only logged a day's worth of meals. I was successful with Medifast in that I lost about 80lbs and kept if off for about 5 years after I quit buying their foods. Then a physical injury, a divorce and menopause all hit me at the same time and I gained…
