I did something bad: Beware this thread contains pure evil :)

[Just AnotherPerson]

Try adding nutritional yeast for the B12. Sprinkle it in soups, etc. It will give you all you need. Dairy affects a lot of people that way -- I use it for cooking, but that's about it.

I forgot to say thank you for the advice. I am so used to spitting information out that I sometimes skip important things. So, Thank You FindersKeepers.

[Mister D]

Here is a basal metabolic rate calculator.

If you exercise you will need a lot more calories. My BMR is 1968 calories. When I add in my exercise (FitBit) I need ~2900 calories a day.

As per the calculator: BMR of 1384 and caloric needs = 2591 with activity.

[jet57]

I did something I wasn't supposed to today. That damn pie just had my name on it. Why do they have to bake those apples in cinnamon and sugar? I mean why? Now would someone please wipe this lasting smile off of my face? How can a crust be so flaky, yet so soft?

I know, I know, I am not supposed to eat it. I know it is "bad". I know it is wrong. But if it is so "bad" then why did it make me so damn happy then?

Yes I know the scale will probably take a noticeable shift in the ascending direction. I may have lost some of my life expectancy. Which many here would probably give praise for, LoL. But was it worth it? Hell Yes!!!

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It's always the crust for me. Pushes me right into it.

[Just AnotherPerson]

It's always the crust for me. Pushes me right into it.

Oh yeahhhh! The crust is eeeevil.

[Mini Me]

That's awesome. Not the three HA's but it was a great comment. Why the heck not? Enjoy yourself to the fullest! We only live once..... I think...LOL.

Well, I am like the Indians.......not afraid of dying!They taught me that.
Because I already know I will be going to a better place!
I communicate with Mom and dad in my dreams! We do fun things!

Clapton kills it on the wah wah!

[Mini Me]

I totally agree with you. In your case perhaps proteins would be the way to make up that calorie deficit. There are all kinds of ways to get proteins. It will help with your muscle building. I guess we need at least 40 to 60 grams per day. I guess for men the 60 range is best. There are even vegetable proteins if you don't want to go over board on meat.

You know, this will sound crazy, but

Five years ago I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. I had lost 40 pounds and could not figure out why.
But I eat all kinds of carbs including a lot of sugar, and am OK now.
As long as I eat plenty of meat protein, there is NO PROBLEM!That's the crazy part!
So I eat whatever I like.

I wonder is there is any scientific basis for this?

[Mini Me]

I just ate half a pecan pie! I thought I could eat the whole thing, but I was proved wrong!

I love science!

Pecan pie is the best in the world! We had a huge pecan tree in our backyard in San Antonio, and ate it all year round! Mmmmm! Yummy, yummy Lummy, I got love in my tummy!

[Mini Me]

I don't find it obnoxious at all. Health is one of the most important things we have. That is a pretty good amount of protein. What ever excess proteins you take in will just be excreted out in the urine anyways. They say your body can only utilize so much at a time. I found a good article on this. https://www.newhealthadvisor.org/How...dy-Absorb.html Of course you know more about this than I do. Here is one more link. https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/he...he-body-absorb

I don't eat meat so it is really hard for me to meet my protein intake. I added eggs to my diet, but my stomach really doesn't like them. But I found I can eat nuts, hemp hearts, Unfortified Nutritional yeast, and cheese, and legumes. That really works for me. For my body I have to stay away from dairy, except cheese.

Uh, what is a hemp heart? Pot?

[Just AnotherPerson]

You know, this will sound crazy, but

Five years ago I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. I had lost 40 pounds and could not figure out why.
But I eat all kinds of carbs including a lot of sugar, and am OK now.
As long as I eat plenty of meat protein, there is NO PROBLEM!That's the crazy part!
So I eat whatever I like.

I wonder is there is any scientific basis for this?

I used to think that how the body burns calories was cut and dry. But after getting sick. I found out that it is different for every body. What works for one might not work for another. I also became less judgmental to people who actually cant lose weight. I am sure there is a scientific basis. But that will vary from person to person.

So are you no longer pre-diabetic anymore? Do you take your insulin? I guess people who are diabetic and don't take their medication can lose a lot of weight but it can be deadly.

If you lost weight you might not be pre diabetic anymore though.

[Just AnotherPerson]

Uh, what is a hemp heart? Pot?

They are shelled hemp seeds. Here is a link. They are really wonderful. http://www.healing-source.com/about_HempHearts_b.htm