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@Kimblesnbits13 I slow cook chicken and slice/shred it and let it cool to room temperature. Then, I put portions in snack size/quart size baggies and squeeze out as much air as I can. I usually uses the chicken with a pasta dish - I'll dump in frozen chicken when I put in the noodles. Reheats pretty well that way! Cooked…

I wonder if the label on top was the new label the FDA is requiring? Did it list out added sugars separately? I'm assuming both packages were the same brand? The difference in calories & carbs could easily be a rounding issue. ~Lyssa

I don't have any recommendations, either, but wanted to say congrats on the little one! Kudos to you for getting to this point in your journey <3 You'll be a great mom - hopefully others here will have some suggestions/recommendations for you. :flowerforyou: ~Lyssa

Does it persist through the entire workout or is it just at the beginning? Is the treadmill brand new or used? I notice a burning smell when I use my furnace in the fall after a summer of lack of use - it's just dust accumulated on the parts inside. It burns off pretty quickly and the smell stops. Perhaps the same is true…

If you don't own one already, maybe a slow cooker/crock pot or an instant pot would be a good investment. You can dump in your ingredients and walk away. There's nothing wrong with things like Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones and other frozen meals - pair it with some steamable veggies and you've got a decent dinner. You need to…

Yep! Calories are all that matters when it comes to fat loss. Keep in mind that if you eat out more than usual and/or eat a higher number of carbs that usual, you may see a higher number on the scale next time. That's 100% normal due to water retention - it doesn't mean you need to cut cals or make any changes. Just stick…

There's usually a delay - check again in an hour or so and it should have a higher number. ~Lyssa

I go to bed at the same time every night - and earlier if I'm tired! So in addition to seconding what @Look_Its_Kriss said...go to bed! ~Lyssa

I don't think the S Health app can sync with MFP right now...might want to repost in the Fitness forum/search for a group and see what other users there have to say? I don't see S Health listed in the compatible apps here. ~Lyssa

If we mean in general...I plan longer weekends. Having 3 days to unwind after the work week can be super nice! I usually plan them in advance, but this month started off rough so I took Thursday/Friday off this week and went to visit my boyfriend while he was out of town for work. I got to spend 2 days shopping/browsing…

If you're looking for recipe ideas, check out skinnytaste.com and budgetbytes.com - lots of calorie & money friendly dishes in both of those places! Log your food here and evaluate how you feel after certain things. If you find something leaves you feeling hungry, you may need to swap out that food for something else. I…

I think if you log a recipe (the seitan) and then save it as a meal, you can then use the meal entry in a recipe? ~Lyssa

I (and a coworker) each bought a box so we could share....they are safely locked in my desk so we can't mindlessly munch. Yay Oreos! ~Lyssa

Subbing nonfat milk taste for the standard 2% tastes just as good with fewer calories. Starbucks has a nutrition calculator that you can use - you can adjust the type of milk and a few other things to see how it impacts calories. Ask for no whipped cream, sprinkles or drizzle on top - these have minimal impact on taste but…

I have a bag of chocolate covered espresso beans in my cupboard - some days I'm just feeling munchy but not particularly hungry after a meal and I'll have 1 or 2 to cleanse my palate. It usually works to get rid of the munchy feeling. Similar concept with the mints :) ~Lyssa

What is it that you're missing without it? If it's the flavor - water enhancers like Mio and Crystal Light might help. If it's the fizz, what about sparkling water? If you need more flavor, add a shot from a water enhancer or infuse some fruit. I'm not a huge fan of plain water other than when I'm running. At work, I…

Fitbit brought back the waterproofing with their Flex 2! Everything else is just "splash" resistant, though some are supposed to be safe in the shower. OP - 2 years ago, I bought a Flex because I wanted to know how much activity I was/wasn't getting. I've since upgraded to the Blaze, and will be investing in an Alta so I…

I don't think that's something a Fitbit can auto-track. Weightlifting doesn't burn a ton of calories, so many people don't log it at all. If you wish to do so, log it in the Fitbit app, though - calorie estimates should be a little better there. ~Lyssa

It also depends on how much muscle you have. I'm the same height as you, currently 117 lbs and look pretty soft, other than my calves where you can see plenty of muscle definition. Last summer, I was sitting at 113 and could just begin to see the outline of my obliques. Whether it makes a big difference or not will also…

I would get the Couch to 5K app and use that for your outdoor runs. You might be able to skip ahead a couple weeks, but check it out. That will give you a good program to follow :) If possible, do all your runs outside. Obviously there are things to consider with that - you want to be safe, so running on a treadmill on…

3 days isn't enough time to really know anything. Assuming you ate at restaurants, etc, for many meals, give the water retention a good 2 weeks to dissipate - and longer if you're near your period or ovulation. Just get back to your usual routine, drink plenty of water and get your fiber in. And be patient! ~Lyssa

I don't like cooking on weekdays, other than maybe Fridays. I cook up a big batch of something Sunday and/or Saturday, portion it out and freeze. I try to have 4 different dinner options that I can either thaw overnight and reheat or just pop in the microwave right from the freezer. 2-3 minutes in the microwave is faster…

I'd totally pay $40 for those. It's cheaper than flying to you to pick them up in person! ~Lyssa

MFP made some changes to how they handle calorie adjustments from iOS devices. It's broken on their end, and I've seen quite a few threads in the feedback forum about it from people with Apple watches. The responses they've gotten from support are that things are working as expected. ~Lyssa

My chocolate cravings have faded a LOT since I started taking a magnesium supplement. Might be worth looking into! I used to live on Mountain Dew (caffeine/sugar) and M&Ms during my period. I still drink a lot of caffeine around that time, but I don't feel the need for chocolate anymore. ~Lyssa

Nothing targets belly fat. But cumin is yummy on baked chicken! ~Lyssa

How long have you had your Fitbit? I would leave everything as-is for 4-6 weeks, especially since you have your period and a new exercise routine in the mix. Keep weighing in regularly and see where you are at that point. ~Lyssa

Following something like Couch to 5K might be worthwhile for your outdoor runs. I've not used the app, but I suspect you could skip ahead a bit in the training plan if anything is too easy. I have a garmin watch that I use for outside runs to help keep me at a consistent pace also. ~Lyssa

^ This for me as well. If I only drink when I'm thirsty, I get maybe 40 ounces of fluid and my urine is at the upper level of the "dehydrated" bit of the chart. I'm also on a medication right now that can cause more dehydration than usual, so I really need to stay on top of my intake. I shoot for half my body weight in…

If you just set up everything today, give it some time. If things aren't transferring in the evening, then maybe something isn't working right. There tend to be delays with the syncing. ~Lyssa