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Feel free to add me too! :smile:

Definitely recommend getting protein shortly after lifting and drinking LOTS of water. Also, if you don't have one, a foam roller is seriously great at speeding recovery. :smiley:

Welcome! You can do this!

I have a huge sweet tooth too! Just having it in the house is a big temptation for me! I also started doing a lot more lifting in the past year and a half. It's made a huge difference in how I feel. :smile: I'll send you a friend request.

You've got this!

I totally agree! I see a huge difference when I'm mindful of my sodium and I'm not eating too much of it!

Sent you a friend request. You've got this! :wink:

Hey Tiffany - I sent you a friend request. :smile:

Feel free to add me! I'm also a part of a wonderful (free) online group run via a private Facebook group with tons of great knowledge sharing, accountability, friendship and support. I've generally found Facebook to be better for interacting than MFP. If that interests you, feel free to message me & I'd be happy to share…

Feel free to add me too! Besides my MFP friends, I've also found awesome accountability through a free online group managed through closed Facebook groups if that interests anyone. I've generally found Facebook to be easier to use / better for interaction than the MFP tools. Message me for more information if you're…

I learned about macro-nutrients, how to plan my meals ahead of time, pre-log them and stay on track through a free online community. I'm happy to check in with you if you think that will help or share more about how I learned to be consistent. :smile: Add me and/or message me if you're interested.

Feel free to add me. :smile:

I do both. I have a calorie range I try to hit (no higher & no lower) and I also try to eat between 40 & 50% protein with my fat & carbs falling in the remaining percentages. I used to just watch my calories, but I feel significantly more full now with fewer cravings by shifting my macro-nutrient intake toward more protein…

I'm a big fan of: - Perky Jerky (the turkey flavors especially) - Crab salad (gotta be careful of the sodium though) on cucumbers - Combat Protein bars - Hardboiled eggs (mentioned above)

There are so many different factors that could contribute to not losing weight. However, you said "haven't lost a lot" not that you aren't losing at all. If you are continuing at a slow (between .5 and 2 lbs per week) but steady pace, that's a very healthy rate of weight loss. Are you continuing to lose or have you hit a…

Great job! One of the hardest things in my opinion is to change the way we think about things! Success isn't always defined by the scale. For me, one of my biggest successes was no longer seeing myself in negative terms (like fat, gross, bloated) and instead having my internal dialogue focused on how strong, confident &…

Welcome! Just having a great attitude & getting started is a great place to be. :smile: It's great that your husband is working through this with you.

I'm a huge fan of PiYo! It's been helping me recover from a back injury. :smile:

I really wouldn't recommend looking for a pill, powder, etc. to suppress your appetite. Your body will be much happier with you if you're focusing on an appropriate calorie deficit, drinking plenty of water and eating more whole / natural foods. When I personally switched to a higher protein diet (40 - 50% of my calories)…

I think it really depends on what you're looking for. I hate having stuff on my wrist because it often gets in the way (in my opinion) so I love my FitBit One. I've had it for years. I've also got a friend who's extremely happy with their FitBit Blaze. I'd recommend comparing features & thinking through a typical day for…

Everyone's weight can & will fluctuate throughout the week. I know mine does +/- 5 lbs on any given day. Six pounds is a great achievement in a month! Focus on the behaviors & great habits you're building. The results will continue to happen. :smile:

Based on a brief look at the last few days, it looks like most days you're eating right around 1,000 calories. It's possible that you have metabolic damage (basically your metabolism can slow down due to long-term low calorie intake). It also looks like quite a bit of what you're eating is fairly processed (as in…

I love PiYo. It's one of my go-to's when I have trouble deciding which workout to do. Did you end up ordering it? If so, what do you think?

Doing things that make me feel strong, confident & in control is a huge motivator for me. Those words are how I want to be able to honestly describe myself. So when I make a choice, I ask myself if I'll feel that way after I make my choice. - Sarah All+SUM LIFE

Drilling down to the heart of why I wanted to lose weight helped me get & stay motivated. When I started, it was about losing weight or getting to a magic number on a scale. But the more I asked myself "why am I even doing this?" the deeper the reason got. Now, it's not so much about the number on the scale as it is about…

It really sounds like you're struggling a lot with your internal dialogue. I'll echo what others said above. Therapy is one of the best ways to get help in that type of situation. It was a life-changer for me. My only word of advice is to find a therapist you feel comfortable with and who you can be completely open &…

One of the things that helped me significantly when I was struggling with depression was to write down how I felt after I would successfully work out (especially on days I didn't want to). It was rarely more than a few words so it only took a few seconds. But those words (my words) served as a huge motivation to me when I…