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      Re: Sort of Starting all over...unbrainwash me pleaseWhere did that target of 1744 calories come from? Is that your target to maintain your current weight or to lose weight (and if so, at what rate of loss per week)? The most effective thing you can do…4
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      Re: Any vegans or vegetarians?Vegetarian for 25 years. I love my way of eating; it works well for me and fits my personal beliefs. I believe it does not make me any healthier or less healthy than if I ate similar macros but incor…3
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      Re: Hello again... kinda discouragedWelcome to MFP! One thing about your post stood out to me: the part where you do well until one thing goes wrong and you backslide and gain weight back. That sounds to me like you're relying on weigh…3
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      Re: Non-wheat, low dairy, minimal red meat, low fat, possibly low carb. Ughhhh help please!Oh, dear lord. I feel for you; that's quite a list! Do you have some way of prioritizing those restrictions in order of importance? The one requirement I'm most interested in is your doctor's low-car…3
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      Re: is hunger an indicator of diet working?No, feeling hunger and weight loss are not at all correlated. Hunger is actually incredibly variable and specific to the individual. Generally speaking, it's easier for people to stick with a deficit…10
