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I add pasteurized egg whites or nonfat greek yogurt or cottage cheese and a scoop of protein powder to my smoothie each morning. As Kshama2001 mentioned bananas are higher cal, so I only add 40 grams then freeze other half for next day.

I also hope you will explore this site. There is so much wonderful knowledge and inspiration. I have found the 10 day challenges fantastic, the participants incredibly supportive and a chance to just comment on how you are doing daily. Maybe just read the site for inspiration, so many wonderful people are involved.

I am very sensitive to water retention. I eat a restaurant meal and 2 days later I gain 2-5 pounds which then takes several days to normalize. Push myself in Body Pump, by lifting heavier weights, plus 2 pounds. Noticing my body trends with bloat helped me deal with the scale fluctuations.

Last year I wanted to lose 10-15 pounds. I am barely still 54 and hard to believe perimenopausal, and certifiably hormonally screwed up as verified by my doctors. I was eating the recommended 1200 calories for the first month and began tracking my calories. After reading so much wonderful advice on this site I bought a…

I use Vital Proteins Collagen ( Costco) powder in my coffee every morning, no taste, dissolves easily. I also like Orgain, Superfoods Protein powder, works well in smoothies. Also put in my Cottage cheese pancakes I make for my kids.

Thank you Bioreplika for posting the apple watch code. I really enjoy the challenges and have definitely made a difference in my workouts. Thank you.

I agree with "end0326". I use Orgain SuperFood Vanilla for my morning smoothie and vital proteins collagen in my morning hot coffee...I buy both at Costco.

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? reached 90 minute goal Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes, have started with my husband a 2 week clean eating challenge we did last year, may need to add a few calories might be too far under now. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes, easier since…

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, my goal is 90 minutes, so yes to that too Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, but eating all my exercise calories too. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes, but struggling with recipes and servings. Hopefully starting BuzzFeed's 2 Week Eating…

1/4 Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

1/3 Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, ate all exercise calories with only 6 to spare Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes, need to figure out how to better track servings and recipes though

Jan 01- 1 hour les mills body combat, 30 minute walk Jan 02- 1 hour spin class, 30 minute dog walk, sadly my dog is aging and not liking cold weather, walks are getting shorter :( Jan 03- 45 minutes les mills body pump, 4 mile power walk with out dog. Jan 04- 1 hour Step aerobic, 30 minutes elliptical

January 3 *Exercise for at least 20 minutes? -60 Minutes Spin *Calorie Budget - Yes, but since kids home so busy and making bad food choices. Will not be glad though when they leave Track of everything I ate and drank -Yes

Trying to tackle "5 Minute Plank Workout" Jan 02: 3 min total-60 sec Full Plank, 30 sec elbow- 30 sec raised leg (15 sec/leg), 60 sec. side (30 sec/side) Wow- that was hard!

Jan 01- 1 hour les mills body combat, 30 minute walk Jan 02- 1 hour spin class, 30 minute dog walk, sadly my dog is aging and not liking cold weather, walks are getting shorter :(

Jan 01- 1 hour les mills body combat, 30 minute walk

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? - 60 minutes Les Mills Combat... - Outdoor Walk 3 Miles despite ice and snow and falling on first try on the driveway, but gorgeous day - mid 30's Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? - Unbelievably Yes! Still eating leftovers from party last night, will eat better…

I am in and want to be accountable in the new year!

I started spinning and biking several years ago after my knee decided it did not want to run anymore (diagnosed with little cartilage left). The orthopedist who treated me made several suggestions, one specific for spin, that if seated pedal a minimum 60 rpm. My husband and the doctor explained it has to do with torque,…

I am not sure how to link the thread but here is the spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12LrMGp8HiWl2FW-odoexKBMxeDTMUhwd4ooT6VoolJk/edit#gid=0

My afternoon snack now is cottage cheese, with one stevia packet and teaspoon of cinnamon. High protein, low cal and very filling. After gym class in morning, a hard boiled egg is so easy to bring along especially if I have a lot of errands to run. I will see if can find a wonderful spreadsheet a fantastic MFP member put…

I use ValuSoft Master Cook- You can easily add recipes, adjust servings, get nutritional and calorie info. Been using - just realized for over 20 years. Also creates impressive shopping lists...My brother in law who is a chef was so impressed with software used in his professional kitchen..

Dec 01- 90 minutes elliptical

I have several pairs of athletic shoes though they serve different purposes. When I first started going to the gym I only had running shoes. I was taking a variety of classes and had difficulty with twisting my ankles in some of the aerobic classes I thought the running shoes would be great to use. Thank goodness, a kind…

I add protein powder to my morning smoothie along with egg whites, I love tuna for lunch...So I use both. Cottage Cheese is also an excellent choice for additional protein and very economical, I try to eat a half cup as a snack with stevia and cinnamon to satisfy my sweet tooth in the afternoon.

54 and down to the last 3-5#s but they do not want to go (Somedays its 3 and somedays its 5 >:) ). I wish I wanted to eat less! I have learned to cook more volume foods -lots of veggies and fruit to satisfy me. Several years ago started going to the gym, met the most wonderful women and now have the most wonderful group of…

One of every color with only blueberries grown locally...

New jeans or gym gear. I bought a pair of weight lift gloves, after going to class so many times, proving to myself this was not just a fad. I splurged on the not on sale rack at TJMaxx for gym pants and have even bought a pair of lululemon tights when I reached a different goal. Well because now that I am spending more…

Excited to track, hope weather allows.... 11/01 - 12,696 11/02 - 14,401 11/03 - 15,829 11/04 - 13,441 11/05 - 17,930 11/06 - 14,982 11/07 - 10,656 11/08 - 12,345 11/09 - 13,858

Nov 1: Body Pump/strngth training 45 minutes, dog walk 1.5 miles, Body combat 30 minutes 12,696 steps Nov 2: Zumba 60 minutes, dog walk 1.67 miles, 47 minutes, 14,401 steps Nov 3: LM Body Combat 60 min, dog walk 1.65 miles 35 min 15,829 steps Nov 4: LM Body Pump-60 min, yoga 43 min, dog walk 1.46 miles 35 min 13,441 steps…