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I actually do have ground flaxseeds :D I just decided to use the psyllium because it was hardly any calories ha ha. Wow thank you so much for the recommendation. I don't see any optimum here. What is the difference between Whey Protein or casein? I'm wondering since I've never heard of casein. That's great if it keeps you…

Wow thanks so much :) I thought it was fine to eat since on the back it says it can be mixed in yogurt, smoothies, water, or other things. I will try it with water and see how that goes :D how much fiber powder should I use in the water? :)

I heard that it was healthy, but I just wish it didn't taste like sawdust/sand :) ha ha

I do try to get plenty of fiber from my foods. I eat apples, pears, berries, broccoli, spinach, black beans, peas, ect, but I'm always still hungry. I heard protein and fiber fill you up, so I thought a combination of both would help me feel fuller. I don't eat the same food every day, but I really do love yogurt with…

On the box it says it helps with regulating your digestion system, making it easier to go to the bathroom and it helps make you feel fuller longer because the fibers absorb the liquid in your stomach and expand or something like that I believe. The fiber doesn't act like a laxative for me lucky, I haven't noticed any…

I didn't know too much spinach could cause iron toxicity and that our body doesn't absorb all the iron. I always heard people say Spinach is the best leaf to use for salads and one of the healthiest since it's full of nutrition. Does anyone have any other recommendations for a different leaf to use if it is a better option…

Omg the watermelon idea sounds great, that's my favorite fruit! I was worried if it went well with yogurt though. :) Here is a sample plan for the yogurt. But of course I will change the fruit. AH Magere Franse kwark (200 grams) = 112 cal 100 grams frozen berries = 43 cal 10-20 grams of protein powder = 74.4 cal Does that…

I also need to find a low calorie dressing for the salad since Olive oil is a bit too high in calories (100 cal per spoon). But I'm not sure if low calorie dressings exist here in the Netherlands :(

The reason I was eating so much spinach in one sitting is because the meat is actually a Spinach salad. :I planned on using 200 grams of spinach, 100 grams of meat, and 150 grams of veggies. Do you think the amount of Spinach needs to be less for a lunch salad? If so, what amount of grams would you suggest?

Thanks everyone for the suggestions :) I think banana's and berries sound delicious! I'm still deciding which veggies to add :)

Wow thanks everyone so much for the information and warning me about the fake products :D I had a feeling the tea's and raspberry pills were kinda like placebo's and they don't do anything, but I just wanted to make sure since I'm not a expert on the subject :) Pretty funny how almost everyone here knows more about…

No he wasn't. He was just recommending them to me since he said they will aid in extra weight loss along with good nutrition and exercise.

A general practitioner :)

Great news everyone!! :) My family agreed to let me portion out my own food from now on!! So it will be a lot easier to plan my earlier eating schedule and I will just log dinner as around 600 calories if I follow my new eating plan from above, 100 grams of cooked starch, 150 grams of meat, and 200 grams of veggie. So I…

LOL! I literally died of laughed when I read your answer!!! My mother in law does have good intentions and wants me to lose weight, but she just thinks starches and oils have no calories. I am really good about resisting temptation for junk food and not giving in. I can't remember the last time I had any sort of junk food…

Funny enough, I did go to the doctor and used him as a excuse in order to try to make things easier ha ha. I told my mother in law that the doctor ordered me to eat around 1,300-1,400 calories a day in order to lose weight because I haven't been losing any weight. That's when I suggested cooking my own meals for dinner,…

The problem is she knows I'm measuring the olive oil for to calculate the calories and she thinks I'm just being paranoid, so she pours it before I can even see it. I'm not always there when she's cooking too, so that makes matters worse. The only problem I have with the dinners are the huge amounts of butter/oil. I think…

My main issue is the amount of butter and oil she uses. It's impossible to tell how much she uses since she pours directly from the bottle. I'm also not sure how to measure out cooked foods like rice, meat, or veggies. A lot of times I can't be there when she's cooking and she put the plate on the food before she lets us…

I should clarify a bit. In my now diet, I haven't been measuring the amount of starches, protein, or veggies. Mostly because whoever cooks already has dinner on the plate before they let anyone know it's ready. I've tried asking her to let me plate my own food, but she always does it for me regardless. I've heard 40 grams…

It's really hard to write down the ingredients and estimate how much they will be. Mostly because she and the rest of my family, add huge amounts of olive oil or butter when they cook meat and veggies! The rice/pasta is a lot easier to weigh out since it's plain and only has salt added. It also is difficult since I'm not…

Thank u so much :) I was wondering to put my height on mfp as 5'4 or 5'5. I hope 5'5 will be alright and give me a accurate calorie goal. I also have to readjust other things like my calorie intake. I had set my end goal at 130 pounds since that would be a ideal weight for someone that is 5'6, but now I'm not sure if 130…

Urg :( I was inspiration by this threat to get myself measured today when I had my doctors appointment. I was sure I was 5'6 because my doctor 4 years ago told me that!!! Today I measured at 167 cm which is 5.479!!!! I was absolutely shocked and devastated. I am a bit confused if I would be 5'4 or 5'5 from the numbers…

I've only noticed that my body has only become a little adapt. I still struggle and sweat a lot on it. It might be because I'm also using it for 93 minutes. But I noticed it has gotten a bit easier, but I still feel like I use a lot of energy and am sore the next day. I have bumped up the resistance a bit since I very…

Do you know how much less calories it will burn? I honestly have no idea and I'm curious. I have been doing a little weight training 2 times a week for 12-15 minutes. I try to do it more often, but I find weight lifting so boring.

Thanks guys for sharing your experience :) I bought some Flaxseeds to try! I believe they are about 55 calories per 10 grams, so they are high on calories. I will try them in my oatmeal and see if they make a difference. If not, then I will try something else. :)

Thanks guys :) I really appreciate the advice!

zyxst, I change the gym towel every day since it is literally dripping with sweat after my work out. The towel I use is soft, but it's hard not to wipe my face often since every 20-30 seconds I have sweat dripping down. I like the idea of using a hand band! I actually used one today, but still wiped my face with the tower…

If it's not heat rash, I wonder what it can be :( It really is annoying since I'm not sure what to do. I really wish more people would answer and give me their advice.

I don't think it's hives and I haven't been under any stress really. I also haven't changed any shampoo's or used any new skin products, so it's strange.

Good luck Betty! I know it might seem impossible when you have such a large amount, but just take it little by :) I had in total 110 pounds to lose! Now 1 year and 4 months later, I'm down 64 pounds! I really want to lose the weight, but I'm not in a hurry since I rather take it a little slower, learn portion control, and…