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This may sound really weird, but I only allow myself to shower after a workout. I workout every other day, then shower. If I'm feeling too lazy for a workout, then I just think of how gross I'd feel the next day before my workout then shower. I've missed a few days and I do feel pretty gross on day 3. Its worked for me for…

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I ate a bit over my calorie goal today, due to cherries, peanut butter and sunflower seeds. Managed to stay away from sugar though! This is really tough. I really reduced my sugar intake about a year ago too and it was a lot easier transition last time. Gah!

Well I didn't have any sugar today but was really craving it and went over my calorie allowance with peanut butter and sunflower seeds. Tomorrow will be better!

I'm still good on the sugar front. I've been having some blueberries and a few tbsp of natural peanut butter as snack/dessert. And staying within my calories!

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Thanks! I will try those methods with my band for more accuracy.

SW:140 CW:132 GW:125 March Goal weight: 127 Wed., 1 Mar: 131.8 8 Mar 15 Mar 22 Mar 29 Mar 5 Apr 12 Apr 19 Apr 22 Apr (going to UK for a wedding with my bf and to visit his family. Need to fit into my dress)

Yesterday went well! Had some blueberries for dessert. Mid-afternoon is also tough for me, but I will have tea/coffee or fruit instead of chocolate. Keep it up!

@coffeeaddict882 Way to go on day 1! I had already eaten chocolate when I replied to your post yesterday morning so my day 1 is today lol. @Riskay123 Wow I can't imagine cutting out fruit too! I think I would go crazy! I am vegetarian by choice, HATE everything about meat, so fruit makes up a large part of my diet,…

I did Insanity Pure Cardio and manually checked my HR at few times, I averaged 150 bpm. My HRM measured 95. So mystery solved, my HRM is not very accurate. It looks like I will have to invest in a better one or just check it manually during workouts.

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Yes I am in! Yours are very similar to my goals. I LOVE chocolate and about a year ago I cut it down by a lot and lost 15 lbs, then for work I was doing some really extreme remote field work for weeks at a time where I didn't have time to eat and ran out of food a few times. I'd get back to civilization and then have 3…

yep, a few pieces of dark chocolate a few times a week. And homemade cocoa powder/peanut butter pudding. Otherwise I will overeat it if I try and restrict myself entirely. Other sweets aren't really worth the calories for me so I very rarely eat them....just special occasions, usually when I visit my family.

Thanks everyone! @ninerbuff Yes for the 5 lbs, I realize that I need to focus on diet more than exercise. Its also for fitness though, as I feel great after a workout, less stressed, etc and want to be in the best shape possible with the resources I have. I want to maximize my workouts to get the most benefits, and was…

Today was a cardio workout video from Christine Salus's youtube channel. Tomorrow skating and Insanity.

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Ok thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'm leaning towards thinking its my heart rate monitor. I've checked it when resting and walking and its been accurate, but haven't checked during the rest time during workout. I will try. If it is really inaccurate I'll try a chest strap. If its just that my heart rate is low I'll…

Eating things you don't like seems like a waste of precious calories. I HATE meat...everything about it revolts me. If I were to try and incorporate any kind of meat into some sort of "healthy" diet plan, I know I'd fall off the bandwagon instantly. Try and find filling and delicious breakfasts that stay within your…

1. I love my job but I hate the town I live in. Its so isolated I can barely stand it. I miss my family so much. 2. I want to open my diary but log everything and some days am really embarrassed by what I eat. 3. I love coffee and dark chocolate.

Anyone can add me too. I've got 8-10 to lose that I gained in the last 6 months. 5'7, 135 now. Goal: 125. Feeling a bit heavy and chubby, its gotta go!

I also make a variation of chocolate oatmeal. I get my chocolate fix without too many calories and get some protein and fibre too to make me full. -1/3 cup oats -1/3 cup water -1 tbsp cocoa powder -1 tsp stevia -1 tsp natural peanut butter (optional, adds calories but also protein) -1 tsp cinnamon I've also made sort of…

feel free to add me. I log daily and am working on losing the last 10 pounds.

going to meet my boyfriend's family and friends in the UK in April. Have a dress I want to fit into by then.

3 mornings a week I get up at about 6:30, do half hour-45 mins HIIT or kettlebell or cardio kickboxing workout at home (there are tons of free workout video channel options on youtube...Christine Salus, fitnessblender, Jillian Michaels, HasFit, Bodyfit by Amy, Body Project, Popsugar Fitness), then I get to work for 8. I'd…

1/3 cup oats, 2/3 cup tea (maybe sounds weird but I use cold tea, either green or black, instead of water. It gives a nice flavour) 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp chia seed 1 tbsp peanut butter splash of almond milk 1 tsp stevia

Had a co-worker tell me that if she ate a lot of "bad calories" like poutine, burger, chips, then right after she'd eat even more "good calories" like avocado, peanut butter, kale, quinoa, sweet potatoes and thought the good calories would minus out the bad and she'd lose weight.

Happy New Year to you too! I'm glad to see this thread is still going, its really motivating! Good luck with your goals today! Mine are: 1. Drink 3 bottles water 2. walk home from work 3. Do HIIT workout tonight. 4. No chocolate today

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