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Gaining 9lbs in two weeks is nearly impossible unless you are eating an INSANE amount of food. Since you state that you are not eating a lot, there might be other reasons for this gain. My weight fluctuates from the norm depending on variables such as: -Muscle soreness (if I overdo my workout and am really sore the next…

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I used to buy into all that crap that is spewed about how horrible it is for you. Annnnnd... I was miserable without it. I have managed to lose weight while drinking diet soda and without it, so I have concluded that it makes no difference. Many times when I want something sweet, I will grab a diet soda instead of…

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I started eating more carefully in January and the portion sizes for rice were the biggest kick in the face. I was eating probably four or five servings per meal before I started weighing it. It is a bit horrible at first, but I find that I got used to eating smaller portions so that now anything more feels like too much.…

I am sort of into anime and totally into gaming (console, PS3 and PS4). Watching Another right now, love Hellsing, Death Note and Blood+ is okay. As for games... I just finished Fallout 3 for the ten millionth play through, and started New Vegas to celebrate the announcement of Fallout 4. Also finishing up the DLC for…

I like to use low fat sour cream and sriracha. It's about 25 cals per 2 tablespoons. B)

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Any brand I have ever bought has been about 50 or so less calories per serving. Which isn't much of a difference but if you eat a lot of pasta it can add up. I guess it depends on the brand, but generally I find whole wheat lower.

Cutting the pasta and upping the veggies is an awesome idea! -Replace mayo with plain yogurt -Try using a lower calorie dressing such as a vinaigrette or tzatziki -Whole wheat pasta has less calories than regular pasta All in all though, 500 calories is not terrible for a meal. Just have the salad as a meal for that amount…

This is a bit annoying to make and requires stuff you may not already have at home. However, this method makes lattes that taste almost exactly like Starbucks for a fraction of the calories and price. (If you have an espresso machine already just use that. I can't afford a good espresso machine so this is the poor man's…

Oh my god. You are a genius. Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

This is a healthier alternative to deep fried fish, it works for my picky fish eater at home: Lightly dredge white fish (cod, haddock, halibut) in a mixture of flour and seasonings. Pan fry in a small amount of olive oil until crispy on all sides. Squeeze some lemon over the finished product. It is not as delicious as…

I have heard of using tea tree oil and peppermint oil as a topical to help with skin and hair issues, such as cold sores, fungi, lice etc. I have actually used tea tree oil to get rid of a small patch of skin fungus on my bra line (too much sweaty working out haha). As for weight loss, or anything that includes ingesting,…

I have used it instead of mayo for tuna and chicken salad. It actually tastes better in my opinion! I mix it with seasonings, sriracha, chopped veggies and a dash of lime/lemon juice.

Obviously, I am packing lots of water, guys! I did the math and trail mix is going to end up being too many calories for me, especially since its so delicious. :'( :'( :'( I ended up getting protein bars, as they are nice and small and the calories are manageable. Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone. Feel free to keep…

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It took me 17 lbs to start noticing my clothes were loose. Don't give up!

I get coconut milk or almond milk ice cream. It's delicious and it comes in small containers so if I end up binging, there's no real harm done (as long as i only keep one container in the freezer at a time haha). I typically find it in the health/organic section of the grocery store rather than the ice cream section.

I weigh myself every morning. I have tried to only do it once a week, but I can't. I will admit it is a bit of an obsession. I don't think that is a terrible thing, but its probably not good. Heh. Sometimes I weigh myself at varying points in the day to see how my weight fluctuates in conjunction to things like drinking a…

I repeat my long term goals in my head whenever I am tempted. When I first began losing weight it was difficult, but now after many times of resisting, it is easier. The sight of high calorie food you know you can't fit into your goals for the day is powerful because it provides instant reinforcement. We are conditioned…

Yummy suggestions! I was thinking of a homemade trail mix with similar ingredients but I am worried that the calories will be really high, and difficult to calculate/portion in a mix. I suppose I could just weigh and portion the night before. I have never had jerky weirdly enough. Any suggestions for brands or flavors?

That sandwich sounds amazing! I also love ciabatta but haven't had any since I started counting calories. I love your attitude though, the hiking will burn so many calories that I may just eat something delicious I would normally abstain from. Yum!

My go-to fast food meal is from Wendy's: -Half size Asian Cashew Salad - 230 cals including full dressing -4 piece chicken nugget - 160 cals dipping sauce extra. So filling, and also get to feel a bit naughty with the nuggets. B) ETA: Starbucks has these cool little bistro boxes. My favorite is the Protein Box, it has a…

Distract yourself. Whenever I get a craving, I instantly do something else, preferably with my hands. When I feel hungry outside of planned meal times, I ask myself if a healthy snack will satisfy? If the answer is no, then I am not really hungry so I should try to distract myself. Here are some of the distractions I use…

I can't believe I didn't think of those. Good idea. I would be able to track my calories and have better estimates for future hikes.

These are all excellent suggestions, thank you every one! It definitely seems like the calorie burn is going to be a shaky estimate, so I will try not to worry about it and just have fun. B)

Probably too much info, but I usually gain around 5 lbs when it's my time of the month, and the weight disappears in a week or so. Unless the weight gain is still there after a few days to a week, I wouldn't worry if I was you. B)

I am 5'1" and I just started my weight loss journey (in earnest) in January. SW: 168 - CW: 153 - GW: 125 While I don't have any full three month progress pics, I do have my February-March ones. It's a work in progress, but I am so happy with losing 15 lbs in three months. :) It's tough for us short girls because the…

Depending on how many cups of coffee you drink a day, the amount of sweetener you are ingesting is minimal. I say pick whatever tastes the best to you. People are going to say sugar is bad, and they are going to say artificial sweeteners are bad. I think that there is no way the tiny amounts that people use in something…