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I absolutely agree about the butterfinger. Still good, but not half as good as it used to be. Kind of like Kraft mac & cheese when they switched away from the "artificial" ingredients a few years back. My "office buddy" told me about these protein bites: https://store.sirensnacks.com/ I got the brownie ones and the flavor…

I ended up downloading the Pacer app and then syncing it to MFP for accurate data. Pacer pulls the Active calories from the watch/health app, calculates an adjustment and sends to data to MFP. Mine hasn’t always synced automatically but I’m hoping having a new phone helps with that. ~Lyssa

I cannot stand Vega powders and I'm pretty sure it's the stevia in it. I haven't taken the time to figure out which kind(s) of stevia leave a funny aftertaste for me and which don't since there's plenty of other stuff out there. Hopefully not true for you! Likely not a new product but new to me and a mere 75 cents (or…

The chocolate chunk was actually fairly decent with some whipped cream. The few times I've had Artic Zero, I've found it best used as an ingredient in a massive dessert. I like to make a large chocolate chip cookie and add toppings. Adding some Artic Zero, fat free whipped cream and sugar free syrup makes for a…

All of this is excellent. I find that I do best when I'm consistently taking my magnesium supplement especially. I still want something sweet to round out my day, but I don't have this hard-to-resist desire to eat a large quantity. ~Lyssa

Every professional I've spoken to has said cracking sounds with no pain are nothing to be concerned with. Crunching might be a bit different. My right shoulder is a little "crunchy" right now, but I've been thoroughly checked over and nothing concerning has been noticed. Back off the high intensity for a couple days and…

I have tried several protein powders and have yet to find one that includes a scoop that is EXACTLY right for the gram weight given for a serving. If I do a level scoop, it's always at least 10% higher than the stated serving. Weigh the solids - as often as is realistic, ideally always - and that'll help with the accuracy.…

It's a great substitute for peanut butter in the peanut sauce that I serve over chicken and pasta/zoodles. ~Lyssa

Yep - I went out to eat for lunch every day this last week (work is nuts and getting away from the building is what I need) and managed to be at or below my calorie goal 4 of 5 days. Yeehaw! ~Lyssa

I use PepperPlate to manage my recipes and just keep the basics in MFP so I know the nutrition profile. ~Lyssa

Oh NO. My goals!!!!!!!!!! ~Lyssa

@melissa6771 once I get these right, you will be my new best friend. What brand/type of protein powder did you use? I seem to remember some people having better luck with casein powder vs. whey? ~Lyssa

I know a lot of people that drink Premier Protein. They have pre-made shakes in individual cartons. They’re a protein shake, not meal replacement, so you’d want to pair it with something else. I hear you on cleanup being daunting - things like lean cuisine (and other microwave meals) and frozen, steam-in-bag veggies could…

You are a wonderful person. When I get back into running, I'll make sure I text my boyfriend a picture before I leave if I'm going out alone - I never thought about doing that! ~Lyssa

They do really well for blocking out noise - I hope they work for you! ~Lyssa

I couldn't find the exact link for the set I have, but I bought something almost identical to these and I find them very comfortable and they do a good job of blocking out noise. Taotronics bluetooth headphones ~Lyssa

Looks like the NYT doesn't want to let non-subscribers at their stuff - had to sign up for a free trial to view it. Lame! But, recipe saved anyway. I bet this would be delightful with Zoodles if you wanted to swap out the pasta. What protein did you pair with this? ~Lyssa

My sugar (especially chocolate) cravings tend to be stronger when I've been low in magnesium. If I take my multivitamin & magnesium supplements every day, that helps. Plus getting enough sleep makes it easier to stick to my calorie goals. ~Lyssa

My mind tends to run in circles at night, too. Here's what's working for me: 1) Making sure I get enough magnesium - I take a multivitamin along with a Magnesium/D3 pill and fish oil every night 2) Consistent night time routine (showering at same time, in bed same time, play mindless games and run my diffuser for an hour)…

OMG IT'S LIKE THE COATING ON THOSE ANIMAL COOKIES + COOKIE DOUGH. holy crap I want it. ~Lyssa

If I end up with a coupon for a free one, I'll try them. I sent them feedback about the original formula and got a coupon for a free pint of ice cream, which was cool, lol. Tried Enlightened Glazed Donut and didn't really enjoy it. The base tasted like overly-sweet vanilla buttercream frosting. Ended up tossing the Salted…

I like the Mio water enhancers, and, once it's warm enough, I make room for a pitcher of iced tea in my fridge. It pretty much lives there all summer (though it does come out for a rinse when the tea is gone). ~Lyssa

I didn't use the rolling average. I did a calendar week (starting with Sunday, ending on Saturday). But I find I really prefer logging the info in a spreadsheet. I have an Apple Watch, so I record the resting energy and active energy (which combined are about how many calories I burned that day) from that, along with what…

Depending on how you run, the exterior could look great, but the interior structure may have broken down. I have 2 pairs of running shoes that have very minor wear on the heels but otherwise look great on the exterior. Both started causing ankle and knee pain when they wore out. I track my running miles and start paying…

If you're willing to spend a few calories on syrup, Mrs. Butterworth's makes a sugar free syrup that's 20 cals per 1/4 cup, and I really like it! I can tell it's not the real thing, but it's fairly thick and does have the butteryness I'm looking for :) Hershey's also makes a lower sugar syrup which is decent - a little…

I liked it on toast, and it was a good substitute in my nut butter “fat bombs” Don’t have that recipe handy, but I can look for it tomorrow! ~Lyssa

I'm just going to stop here and leave this. ~Lyssa

I've had good luck with pants from Maurice's - though I do have sizes ranging from 0 to 7/8 right now since I've gained some weight, ugh. Anyway! Some of their jeans come in XS - extra short - which bring off those extra couple of inches. I'm 5 feet tall on a good day and the XS is perfect. If you have a Maurice's in the…

Pills aren't going to do anything, except maybe force you to drop water weight or poop a lot. How much weight do you have to lose? If you aren't using a food scale, considering getting one and weighing your food in grams - this helps with accuracy in your logging. ~Lyssa

Scale back. Make sure you're measuring how much you're using and gradually decrease over time. What kind of coffee do you buy? I've found buying a good flavored coffee means I just need a splash of half & half and then it's delightful. I do like a creamy coffee drink sometimes, but that's something I get 1-2 times per…