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What do you do when all else fails??
After trying many programs, mostly VLC diets, I finally went for professional help at the end of August and was put on a program that consisted of a controlled 5 meal a day plan. Total caloric intake for each day was between 1600-1800 calories. After one, truly faithful, month I went for my follow up visit and was totally…
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Need Advice!
I am a male, 5'9" construction worker with a solid build. I carry most of my weight in my belly. I would like to lose 50 lbs. I lost a lot of weight years ago on a clean 5 meal a day program. (this was the most food I have ever eaten in my life and the weight was falling off.) The program slowed and eventually stopped. I…
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Bloating??
What would cause a constant bloated feeling while on a healthy eating plan? After a strenuous work out and a healthy day of eating, at days end there is always the tight pants and bloated belly. Most of the times even before meals. Could tracking sodium help this? A reaction to certain foods perhaps? Thanks, VC
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Blood Sugar?
I am curious if blood sugar monitoring can help with a weight loss program. What should be considered as a good range to stay within while dieting and can it help to determine if any food intake changes are necessary. Thanks, VC
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Quality of Calories?
If it is recommended you eat a certain amount of calories a day for your particular needs does this mean your calories can come from ay source? In other words, do these calories have to come from plain brown rice, chicken breast, and other super clean foods or can they come from a homemade tuna or chicken salad with…
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Under eating?
When you do not meet your recommended daily calorie allowance what exactly happens to your body that will cause you to gain weight? How and why does your body store fat on a calorie deficit? How long should it take to see or feel results when you find the right amount that works for you? Thanks,
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Eating enough to lose weight?
I am a 49 yr old male, 5'9" 280 lbs, trying to lose weight. I carry my weight in my belly and upper body. My build is a 42" waist and a xl-xxl shirt. I lost some weight awhile back on a 5 meal a day, clean eating, program but the program eventually hit a wall and stopped. This program had me eating 40 grams of protein and…
