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That's what I was wondering. Perhaps it would turn a cheat day into a cheat meal in terms of overall consumption and the effect on the body proce...

Thanks for the comments. Because I salt my food along the cooking process (that's how I was taught), it adds up in the food. I think you make so...

I can see some interesting issues from both Arctichacker and Graham. Thanks for your thoughts.

I do consider myself a pretty good cook. But my easy go-to seasonings for roasted chicken would be "Seasoned Salt" on side of the chick...

I want to work up to a 150 swings a day on MWF and break them up into 3 sets. Lofty goal but ya gotta have goals. I'm only at 30 right now. As ...

For me, the cravings have less to do with hunger and more to do with I miss, I want or that's what I did in that place/situation (ie donuts at wor...

For me, I hope it's not allowed. If it is... that opens the door to several other options. chocolate is a gateway drug for me.

I agree. I think that I've slowly, over a lot of years, wrecked my body "meter" for what's best for me. These first few weeks are hard...

I just reviewed my days worth of calories and I'm going back to add a bit more. It is so counter-intuitive to eat when you're already full. Jake....

Thanks. I'll stick with butter for now and rethink once I'm further down the road (if needed). I've been making the shift to better quality food...

Got it. Thanks for all the help.

... also, would it be a good idea to add a protein shake in the afternoon to up my calories. would this be a good choice. Since I'm backing off b...

any issue with the fat quantity or quality? I'm using butter. Would it make a difference if I switch to Ghee?

Since I weight substantially more than 137# (I'm at 190.5#). should I be shooting for around 1,800 calories?

I think you're right about what may be happening. I'll drop the wine, it made a nice desert but I can do without till Cheat Day. I'll really chan...

Thanks. That's exactly what I want to hear. Tweak away. this is what I got from your post. 1. reduce red wine. 2. I'm ditching beans for dinner 3....

Graham, thanks for the look over. I was thinking I might add more calories but not in beans. I think you're right... I'm probably at the minimu...