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then it wouldn't be an apricot glaze -- it would just be garlic. I love the sweetness...

for me, it's a no-go for now. Chocolate and chocolate bars are a trigger food -- and I would never be able to stop at just 1 serving. Therefore, I don't keep any of it in the house. I do get some chocolate in my protein shake and my protein bars.

2 training days and 3-4 cardio days

I've found the brand Pure Protein -- they make a bar that's chocolate salted caramel - it's REALLY yummy, has 20 g of protein and it's about 200 calories.

I made the changes in stages. In the first stage, I switched diet soda to water (flavored with crystal light), limited red meat to about 2 times per week and gave up all fast food (except the occasional Subway sandwich). I drink 3-5 water bottles per day (24 oz each). In this second stage, I've tweaked my nutrition plan…

Awesome job!!! I know how that feels as a few days ago I did almost the same thing -- and then bounced up again.....Keep up the good work!

I'm an upholder. Pretty much me to a T.

I'm making grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs with an apricot-garlic glaze

just a few thoughts...i've used black beans in 2 different recipes...an asian 3-bean salad and a corn and black bean salsa. both are seriously yummy. for protein shakes, you want one that's high in protein and geared towards weight loss (not muscle gain). I make mine with 1 cup of 1% milk and 1 tbsp of olive oil (to hit my…

increase your protein and fat intake. both should keep you full longer.

I've been at this for just over 18 months. I am down 43 lbs....and still going.

i love my protein shake! I have it in the mornings and mix it with ice and 1 cup of milk and a tbsp of olive oil (to hit my fat macro). zip it in the blender. Tastes just like a chocolate milkshake!!! For me, it's a win-win and I think this will be a long-term solution for me in getting to my protein macro.

maybe try increasing the protein and/or fats. Since I've been doing that, I rarely get hungry. I have protein bars if it's too far away from a meal.

I look at it for motivation....when it tells me how much less I will weight 5 weeks out OR when I've had a "bad" day and it shows me how much more I will weigh in 5 weeks....

https://www.facebook.com/groups/584545771637908/ this is my page called Weight Loss Babes. It is a closed page, BUT contact me here with your FB username and I'm happy to add you. Right now, we have about 17 members. the group is for support and motivation.

when buying protein bars, I look for high protein counts -- 12+ grams. I try to balance out the number of calories with my meals for that day.

I went about 6 months at a plateau. Watching what I ate, working out with a trainer 2 days per week and cardio 3 days per week. This was all before finding mfp and signing up for The Biggest Loser Community Challenge at my gym. I have dropped almost 17 lbs since the end of January.

Love it! Buy mine at the gym. Not cheap but it helps me meet my protein goal. I also bury a tbsp of olive oil to hit my fat macro. I make it with ice and milk in a blender. Tastes just like a chocolate milk shake! And it holds me over until lunch. Worth every penny for me! And it takes the guesswork out of breakfast.

I love my protein shakes! I get them at the gym, but you can buy them at other places. they give a nice hit of protein and, when made with milk and ice (I also throw in a tbsp of olive oil to hit my fat macro), they taste just like a chocolate milk shake!!!!

i love my chocolate protein shake. I make it with 1 cup of 1% milk, 1 tbsp of olive oil (to hit my fat macro) and ice. I run it in the blender. Tastes just like a chocolate milkshake. I plan to do this for the long haul...and occasionally have done it for breakfast or lunch. So breakfast for me has: 410 calories 36 grams…

Luckily for me it hasn't been like that. It helped me kick a serious diet soda habit. With the food plan I'm on I don't seem to get cravings, unless something is put right in front of me.

Just checked. It has 5 calories and 0 Carbs. That's a win-win in my book.

Luckily crystal light has no calories and better to drink water that way than not at all.

I cut out fast food, soda, breads and pasta.

no reason to cringe at me, LOL! I hold on to the bar in the front especially when the incline gets steeper. why? because I do -- and not due to any health issue.

when I hit 14 pounds lost, it asked me if i wanted MFP to automatically update/change my goals. I said no.

I LOVE my protein shake! I make it with 8 oz, of 1% milk, ice and a tbsp of olive oil (to hit my fat macro). It is delicious in taste and the texture is just like that of a milkshake. In terms of nutrients, it has 36 grams of carbs, 19 grams of fat and 29 grams of protein. How is this not a balanced meal?

wow. that's amazing and in only a year! Awesome job!

squats, lunges, jumping jacks, small hand weights -- biceps, triceps, got a physio ball -- LOTS of things you can do with that,

the best decision i made was to start working with a trainer. we did some initial diet tweaking. Our workouts consisted of a combination of cardio, strength training and core work. The benefit is to keep tightening as I lose weight. One of these days, i might actually be able to SEE what must soon be a set of 4-pack abs…