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I get the urge to cheat all the time. Sometimes it's not even food I really care about or even like - I just want to eat something fatty or sweet. If it isn't something special or that I am ::really:: craving, I just tell myself nope nope nope - a little cheesy but I picture the octopus nope gif…

I like mine black or with a splash of almond milk. I like to cold press mine in a French press and it turns out delicious.

1. Knee/back pain - I was never obese or even that close but knee and back pain runs in my family. I love love love being active, hiking, yoga, and dancing, and want to be able to do what I love for years and years. 2. And this one because I'm apparently 14 and shallow: consistently not feeling pretty, seeing cute guys and…

I agree that it sounds like a strap sizing issue. Personally I've been losing a lot around the ribcage/bra strap area and also in the "back fat" area which makes my bras fit quite differently with even 5-10 lbs. I've gone from a 36C to a 34Bish in about 10 lbs, so definitely losing a bit from the girls, going from an…

Ughhhhh. I'd miss it like crazy - both the caffeine and also just the taste and smell. But if a doctor suggested that I do it for medical reasons, I would - good health is worth some uncomfortable mornings.

I do vinyasa 3-4 times a week for 90 minutes. I'm definitely working in class, sweat at least as much as I do during a four mile run (I've checked my weight before and after to see, was curious), heart pumping, etc. I don't have a sense of how it compares to more tradition cardio in terms of calorie burn, but it definitely…

Logging no matter what. Good day, cheat a little, binge, whatever, I honestly log whatever I've eaten.

Even walking a bit - power walking fast enough that your heart rate goes up for ~30-60 minutes 3-4 times a week, would a good place to start. Other possibilities are walking stairs at a stadium or hiking, if you live somewhere with hiking trails with hills, or taking some sort of dancey community classes (social dancing…

I'm a pretty frequent hiker, too - at least 1-2x a week, usually in the mountains near where I live (southern CA). I have no real idea how many calories hiking burns, although I've been told that it averages out to around 100 calories per mile, maybe more uphill, maybe the same fewer downhill. Personally, I don't really…

Fruit!

For me, cheese puffs - preferably cheetos or Whole Foods Bearitos - or cheddar flavored rice cakes. No nutritional value, and I can easily go through an entire bag in an evening so I don't even buy them. I like pizza, sushi, ice cream, gyros, and other high fat foods etc, but don't necessarily feel guilty about…

Personally, I always feel tired and burnt out around 4-5 pm, and exercising then helps me perk up. Maybe try exercising (even just taking a walk) when you feel tired if your schedule allows?

Rest, walk and stretch a little for a day, and then try going to yoga again! Being a little sore means that you're moving in a way you're not used to, so that's good! You could also possibly try going to a more slowly paced class soon after to recover (maybe restorative or "gentle"). In a lot of types of yoga (including…

Thanks for the helpful replies! I definitely could use some better sports bras, so maybe that will help! Thanks for the offer to look at a video of me running, but I'm not quite comfortable posting videos of myself online (too shy...). I do have a couple of friends who are into fitness and running so I will see if they can…

I second the idea of taking classes - I love yoga and zumba, and actually get excited about going to the classes. If you do the exercise machines, have you considered running outside? It eliminates the need to take another trip out and also I think is more satisfying than the elliptical or treadmill or whatnot. Also, maybe…

A little hard to tell from the pics, but I think your stomach looks flatter! Do you have any zip up or fitted dresses you haven't worn in a while? If you try them on you might be surprised at how they fit :wink:

Congrats on the 33 pound loss! Could you possibly be eating a bit more? I find that when I run more I get hungrier, and it's actually pretty common to gain weight when you start running if you aren't careful with calories. Are you eating back the calories? I think MFP overestimates the running calories a bit. You ::might::…

It's cardio but easier on your knees than running.

I eat back some of them if I'm very hungry - I go on long hikes pretty often and eating 1200 calories in a day when I hike 10 miles isn't really realistic or healthy! However, I'll only eat nutrient dense food - another portion of salmon or a piece of fruit or something like that, and rarely eat any back for normal…

I'm in the same boat as you, OP! I eat a lot of fruit and go over my sugar almost every day, even eating 1200 calories/day maximally. I eat fruit salad and yogurt as a meal pretty commonly. Personally, I've been losing weight steadily but have only been tracking consistently for a month or so. My understanding is that…

I like the salad with chicken or sofritas, pinto beans, extra vegetables, extra extra pico de gallo, hot or medium salsa, guacamole, and occasionally a half portion of cheese and/or rice. I love love love the salad dressing but unfortunately it's 270 calories so a big fat nope for me. I don't remember but I think that's…

I do if I'm planning to go out or eat anything unusual, to figure out what is best to have during that meal or that day to stay under my calorie goal, or at least how much I'll go over. Sometimes I'll choose to deviate from my plan, but love having the control and knowing the calories in the food choices I make. Even when…

I'm not vegetarian but eat meat rarely (usually only "socially" - when someone else cooks it) and for environmental reasons, don't want to eat more. I'm also struggling with getting more than 30 grams of protein a day while eating 1200 calories a day. I'm trying to get more room for protein by cutting out other food that…

Oprah chai tea (not latte), mint green tea, iced passion tea, and iced coffee with coconut milk.

June 7: Me: 6 LNS: 1

As of June 7th (morning): Me: 1 LNS: 5 Definitely walked to the kitchen a couple times and then "noped" back around :)...I'm hoping to finally kick my terrible LNS habit now!

I feel the same way, too. I'm like, 500 calories for this when I could have had an extra piece of salmon and sweet potato for lunch, really?? I especially don't really like sweet foods anymore, even most ice creams, which is weird.

I'm sorry to hear that :( People who would yell rudely at someone exercising are awful, losers in the worst way. How pathetic does someones' life have to be to do that?!? You're doing something healthy and positive, and you should feel great about that! Regardless, it's hard to hear that kind of negativity on a regular…

For June: Me: 3 - three day streak LNS:1 (Monday) For me, I'm saying no eating after dinner ::unless:: I'm out and deliberately decide to get something as a treat that is still within my calorie limits (i.e., froyo at 8 pm - as a basic 20something lady I get froyo with friends pretty often, can fit it into my plan and it's…

Bring something to share that's healthy, low calorie, and delicious, like fresh fruit, vegetables, or salad, to make sure that there is at least one good choice that you can eat a lot of and not worry so much about calories. Also, try not to eat mindlessly - put chips and dip on a plate rather than grab handfulls from the…