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Carbs do not matter to lose weight...that said you may find a certain level of carbs that keeps you more satisfied...if you find your sweet spot: stick with it. I personally find my protein levels dictate how hungry I am: so that's the macro I pay the most attention to...

I too find VLCD disturbing...something I define as eating less than 1200 calories for women and 1500 calories for men. I personally don't think it's sustainable..and I believe that it could lead to an unhealthy relationship with food... That said: everyone is on their own path here. How they go about their personal weight…

Yup! Movie theatre popcorn for me on Saturday: +5 lbs...and the water retention was completely gone by this morning...

Agreed: find your maintenance calorie level based on your body and activity levels and find a lifting program that you enjoy and that continues to challenge you..and be patient. Recomping seems to forever, but the end result is VERY worth it.

Honestly the best veggies dishes: bacon and brussel sprouts...and caramelized onions and baby carrots! WORTH A TRY!!! So good!

I set a goal of $500 shopping spree...but then didn't go shopping...so I have put that money towards a cruise this fall when I hit my new goals! :D 20% BF here I COME!!

You can add me: I'm normally in maintenance..right now in an 8 week deficit for competition reasons..but my diary is open. :)

I'm fairly competitive...so I definitely would. Sometimes a little fire under your *kitten* to cross the finish line doesn't hurt: but you have to know you. Competition for some people causes them to give up entirely....

I don't have much experience with meal replacement shakes, but for me a higher protein diet definitely keeps my hunger in check and thus me in control of my food options. Great ways to sneak protein in: greek yogurt, cottage cheese, PB2, MEAT...my diary is open and I'm currently in a cut (so low calorie). If you are…

Honestly: right out of the jar.... :D

My goal right now: 120...I'm currently cutting so I can start a slow bulk this fall/winter. Where I like my 5'4" hour glass frame: 128. It just feels right on me. I'm a mom of 3, pushing 30 and I'm shooting for killer legs, not a 6 pack.

I personally think eggs are the best bang for your buck: I usually have 1 piece dry toast with 2 over easy eggs pan-fried in non-stick spray: 195 calories. Filling, high in protein, and low in calories..I say fit it in and shave something elsewhere.

Strength training WILL change/shape/mold your body. Results aren't immediately apparent, but stick with it! I'm in a deficit now, but I have been "recomping" the last 9 months...

Your transformation is inspiring and beautiful!!!

Could you switch to "smart" water with Crystal Light? You would cut the calories drastically and still be able to work in getting the electrolytes?

Killer DEFINITION!! Your hard work is paying off!

Good rule of thumb is 100g I think...I shoot for higher when I'm lifting.

I downloaded the app because of this forum. That said, I think it's a great thing to do as a family. My girls are 7 and 8: it's amazing to see their little minds work as they figure out how to get where they need to go. Definitely looking forward to getting some steps in with them again tonight. Anything that gets people…

Our family raises beef and pork..so chicken is usually a TREAT in our house...but on any given night we usually have Mexican: enchiladas, tacos..but also open face flat bread cheeseburger pizzas, meatloaf (my fav), beef stroganoff with greek yogurt instead of sourcream/cream cheese..Another plus is salmon: I make a…

I find it quick and convenient..I've been logging so long that I think that I would be able to mentally log if I had to...but I'm here for the people. My fit-fam is what keeps me accountable, moving, and inspired..so I have become a permanent resident. 2 years 4 months..and counting!!! ;)

Exercise during the evening tends to staunch my appetite, so I try to go for a short walk after dinner and then follow it up with some decaf tea: it works for me!

A 7&7 diet is usually my GO-TO....or a bloody Mary without the fixings!!

The weight watchers bread is super cheap and 45 calories/slice (I even weighed them to check!

You don't: at first my calorie deficit was so drastic that a couple hundred calories didn't hinder my loss. Now I'm smaller and my maintenance calories are much less, so is the margin of error = very little wiggle room. NOW: I weigh and log nearly everything. It takes a few seconds at most.

Most definitely! I EARN THOSE EXTRA CALORIES!!

I plan them in....I do try to stick to more satisfying things though like dark chocolate!!

As do I: AWFUL!!

It truly is about the trend rather than the #...I always weigh 3 lbs higher on the Dr.'s scale. That said, no scale is going to be entirely precise. The scale I use at home is the one I always step on, so that's the # that I go with...as long as you are losing on either scale (whether it puts you at +4 or +8), a trend…

I'm personally a huge fan of cottage cheese: I single serve it out in individual containers..shoot for regular fat if you are bulking. Also: almond butter/peanut butter and...WHATEVER YOU want to put it on is delicious. :)

So: I'm shooting for a less, more realistic coal for me: SW (7/7/16): 129.8 GW (9/12/16): 120.0