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  • Almonds (pre-measured because it's so easy to eat a lot of them!), air-popped popcorn, bananas/apples, fresh veggies cut up and ready for you to grab, hard-boiled eggs.
  • I think a lot of it depends on your height, weight and goals. When I was starting at 150 lbs I absolutely did, because I had more weight to lose and it was easier to do so. Once I reach my body's happy weight or set point, I stop eating as many of them back as it becomes harder to lose this weight and I have to try a…
  • I am 5'3" and have weighed as low as 105lbs and as high as 150lbs. I think the best weight for you is the one that you can maintain while eating healthily but not too restrictive, and exercising at a level that is comfortable and realistic for your lifestyle. For some people that might be 110, others 125.
  • I agree with the above in that we don't need nearly as much protein as people think and a lot of people are actually getting too much. You should definitely incorporate protein, such as tofu, beans, nuts and the occasional veggie burger if you like. You can definitely lose weight as a vegan/vegetarian, I have been one and…
  • Artificial sweeteners, even though they don't have calories, eliminating them makes me a lot flatter in the stomach region and have less cravings
  • You are definitely not fat now! Since you don't have much to lose (as compared to people overweight/obese), it will be tougher than other people. Try to be active in some way everyday--walks are great! Drink a lot of water and try to limit going over on sodium or added sugars (natural sugars from fruit and veggies are…
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