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  • Don't beat yourself up. Make a plan for next week (meal plan, exercise etc) so that you know you'll get back on track. Track what you eat anyway even if it goes over so you have an idea of what you're eating (and it helps you eat a little less). Drink lots of water through the party so that you snack a little less. If…
    in A testing weekend!! Comment by agreenid April 2015
  • Sounds really stupid but I make a calender and mark off each day that I went to the gym. There is something super satisfying about looking back and seeing a month with a log of green "G"s (for gym) dotting the pages. Once you get back in the swing it's easier too--whenever I plateau or stall my motivation just tanks...…
    in I just cannot... Comment by agreenid April 2015
  • I had an ex who used to sabotage my attempts to get healthier comments/tempting me with things I shouldn't have been eating etc. Turned out he was very worried that I would lose the weight and lose him--people are afraid of change and that may be something she's worried about. If you're watching what you're eating you may…
    in The "You're Getting Too Skinny" Naysayers Comment by agreenid April 2015
  • If you're doing it the "right" way (not crash dieting) I think it goes a lot slower--but is more sustainable. I can lose weight quick on something like atkins but it goes back on super fast if I fall off for even a few days. With calorie counting I seem to be a lot more steady in my loss and if I have a day or two that I…
    in Rate of Weight Loss Comment by agreenid April 2015
  • Absolutely nothing is wrong with you :) Give yourself permission to fail. I know that sounds counter-intuitive but don't beat yourself up when/if you fall off the wagon or have hard days. Failing doesn't mean giving up, it just means a small set back. It is so so hard to do the healthy and right things when you're the only…
    in What's wrong with me? Comment by agreenid April 2015
  • You can do it! I actually broke my hand the week I started my healthy kick so I know how hard it is to battle against doing too much (or not enough) because of an injury. I hope your hand feels better soon!
    in trying Comment by agreenid April 2015
  • Lately I've been doing Matcha (Green Tea) Smoothies 1/2 c. cold water 1/2 c. milk (soy, coconut, almond, whatever floats your boat) 2tsp Matcha powder 1 scoop protein powder (I use Vega One natural) 1 tsp honey 1 banana (or 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks) 2-3 ice cubes
    in breakfast smoothies/shakes? Comment by agreenid April 2015
  • If you have a dehydrator you can just pop them in and not worry about burning (something I always do). Here's what I did/temp I used. https://isoisonagako.wordpress.com/2015/04/10/dehydrator-kale-chips/
    in Kale Chips Comment by agreenid April 2015
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