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I find weight lifting boring and have never been able to stick to a routine. I love fitness classes involving body weight fitness (sometimes with weights) and power yoga though - they are a good mix of cardio and strength.

Congratulations, very noticeable difference! I would guess that you are feeling lighter and more energetic too!

It's fine if it fits in your calories but might make you retain water. It helps somewhat to drink more water than usual to compensate. Also, watch out for tipsy eating... Even a couple drinks definitely lowers my inhibitions about having extra pasta or nachos, wahh :(

My advice is a little different from others' here, but I think being in good shape cardio/strength wise is probably the most important, rather than doing anything in particular to train, especially if you don't have mountains (do you have hills though?) nearby. 1.2 km of elevation gain sounds like a lot but it is quite…

The intensity of pilates and yoga classes can vary a lot. Personally I just log what the app says but only eat back the calories that I feel like I need back.

Big salads with protein: kale + tofu +sesame oil + ponzu sauce, watermelon + feta + nuts + basil, Greek, Caesar, kale Caesar. These can be calorie bombs if you go overboard with nuts, cheese, or oil, so be careful with portioning.

If you're grabbing something from a cafeteria - yogurts and soups (not cream based) are usually good and cheap options.

If you live near a big grocery store, usually the cheapest produce is the most in season and the best! (At least where I've lived in several large and midsized cities around the US, in a variety of chains like Wegmans/Albertson's/ HEB/Ralph's etc.) You mention being a student - I've also found that grocery stores,…

What kind of pants do you wear? I've lost about 15-20, 2-3 inches off my waist and hips, and mayyybe a single pants size (from 8-10 to 6-8). I was confused at first but realized I either wear stretchy skinny jeans or loose girlfriend/boyfriend jeans, so I guess they fit pretty similarly at different weights. My shirts are…

Losing disproportionately from my hips compared to waist so turning more boxy banana, less hourglass shaped. Also awkward socializing without drinks and clothes that don't really fit. My knees and back are thanking me so it's worth it though!

My advice is to basically get out of the habit of eating late at night. Eat a good dinner that's tasty, nutrient-rich, and uses up the remainder of your calories so you don't have room in your plan to eat more after. Set a goal of just not eating after dinner (maybe plan a specific snack, like a piece of fruit or some…

Stick to your plan carefully the couple weeks before vacation so eating less feels normal. You could shop in local supermarkets for lunches and snacks, things like crackers, bread, fruit, canned or packaged tuna will last at least a couple days without a fridge, and you could grab some cheese/meat that day if you want it.…

For me, eating small snack-y things, even fruit doesn't help to curb cravings really - I'll have one, then another, then one more...And on. What helps me more is to have something substantial but boring around, like a lean cuisine I don't especially like, and tell myself that if I'm hungry and need to eat I'll have that.…

Tacos for brunch! Two at about 300-350 calories each is one huge meal or the equivalent of two very reasonable ones. I like having them at around 11 or 3 for "combination meals" and don't really want or need another lunch/dinner. If you skip the taco shells or only eat half you can save more calories. Tamales, which are…

:( Maybe treat yourself to something small but special that isn't food, like flowers or a lipstick. Also, try telling yourself that if you still want whatever you are craving by the weekend, you'll have some. This helps tell the difference between something you want just momentarily and something you really truly want and…

Mixed with Mac and cheese, with sage, salt, and pepper.

Fruit and yogurt is my staple, quick and easy! I usually do 4 or 8 oz of full fat yogurt, half a banana, and about a cup of melon, berries, and or citrus.

Foods I can't get enough of: Crackers and cheese Chocolate Fruit (healthy but I can eat an absurd amount) Cheetos Chocolate chip cookies Mac and cheese Nachos I deal with cravings by not keeping foods that I can't resist at home.

Fruit salad (usually banana, berries, citrus) and yogurt is my go to

I'm glad to hear you're seeing a psychologist - they're trained to help and hopefully are doing a good job with that, and helping your general mental health and any underlying issues as well. Maybe stop keeping less healthy food in your house, but stock up and fruit and vegetables, and when you get the urge to binge eat…

Ahhh, happens. If your TDEE is 1750, you went 380 over. Normally, your deficit is 250, so it's like you ate at maintenance for about two days, so it's like you will reach your goal about two days later. Having a 2130 day once in a while doesn't sound bad, but more than once a week or even every couple weeks and it will…

Most cruises have a lot of good fruits and vegetables, so you will probably have some healthy options. Like others have said, I think that you should relax and enjoy your vacation, but not waste calories on high calorie food that you aren't excited about.

I'm 5'2" and started about where you are! I've been sticking to 1200 calories/day and exercising (running and power yoga) 5-6 times a week, and not usually eating any calories back. I've lost about 15 lbs so far, which is not so fast but I can't seem to lose more than about 1-1.5 per week. (I don't have a food scale and…

I don't know that it's exactly binge eating, but I'll get stressed and eat a whole lot in a short time occasionally. I find that logging everything helps a lot, because afterwards I have to sit at my computer and account for what I ate, which is not fun and the next time I feel like binging I'll remember it. If you're not…

I didn't do a great job tracking but around 2500ish. I ate a light breakfast and lunch and ate a lot of barbeque for dinner. Back on track today!

Tomatoes and avocado chopped up with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Either makes for a good light meal or a side dish.

I live alone too, and personally I find cooking for one without either eating more than I should or wasting food hard (I'm also a smallish, not terribly active woman, so I don't need a lot). I eat a lot of soups, salads, frozen vegetables, and minimally processed frozen foods, mostly from Trader Joes'.

If you're comfortable in dresses, sundresses are really nice for the summer - cool and there's a cut and style that looks good on everyone. Also, one size can fit well for a range of weights, especially the kind that is loose-ish but cinched in the middle (which is almost universally flattering), so it might makes sense to…

Try buying more fruits and vegetables, and if you're hungry, eat those instead. Also, maybe plan a snack after lunch - like a serving of ice cream, or chips, or something you'll really look forward to. That way you'll know you have something delicious coming and it might be easier to hold out for that.

I <3 Trader Joes! I'm usually cooking for one, so eating their frozen meals makes sense for me, and helps with portion control. My staples are: -salad mix -berries, sometimes the cheapest around for me -bananas -2% greek yogurt - nice compromise between 0% and full fat -cheese, usually brie, goat gouda, feta, or…