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You need a reasonable amount of protein, it's very important to cellular & muscle maintenance (which includes your heart), and other functions. Protein powder, nuts, nut butter, hardboiled eggs, peas, quinoa, beans, seeds, soy/tofu ... all these can be used as salad toppers or added to veggie dishes to give a little…

I love the Chicken Bella, log it in at the listed calories, and don't worry too much if it's 100% accurate because it's only an occasional treat. My day-after-dining-out is always a salad day anyhow, so I figure it all evens out. And I'm losing consistently, right on target, so I'm going to enjoy my food and not worry…

If you actually do it, it will actually work.

Orthostatic postural hypotension and autonomic system dysfunction here. Resting HR has always been about 60, but sometimes my BP will fall precipitously (70/40ish, occasionally even lower) and HR will drop into low 50s or lower. Cardiologist put me on increased salt & fluids to increase my blood volume. I can eat all the…

Thanks everybody for the great ideas! I'm looking forward to incorporating them into my food plan. The more yum, the better!

A brightly colored or patterned top would draw the eye to your upper half. If your calves are toned, Capri - length yoga pants would show those off as well.

Just drink half. 100 cals will almost always fit, and you probably used at least that during your workout.

If taking multiple measurements seems like too much work, just do waist & hips. Slip a different color paper clip over the tape at those spots & just slide them down as you lose inches. That way you don't even have to record them to see your progress. I agree with the poster who recommended a bi-weekly or monthly weigh-in…

It took me several days or even a few weeks to get into a good rhythm with food intake & choices, and to get past the cravings, hunger, fatigue and slight headache of adjusting to a different way of eating. Don't sweat the details at first, and realize that you can always start out at a slightly higher calorie goal at…

Don't get discouraged! Stick with it. You still averaged 2 lbs per week, so you are right on target. Make sure you continue to log accurately, and that your calorie deficit/weight loss rate is reasonable for your starting weight and final weight goal. You can do it!

I only lost 13 pounds so far (well, after restarting in June - I also had a 20 pound loss a few years ago but then had to take time out for 2 surgeries). I haven't quite hit Onederland yet, but I see and feel a difference every single day. I was always fit and at a healthy weight in my younger years, and gaining weight…

Most kids love to imitate Mommy. Make some fake dumbells for him out of paper towel rolls (the cardboard core) and have him do your routine right along with you. Dance, race him, pull/push him in a wagon, swing him up in the air ... use him as your motivation to move and also as your heavy lifting, lol. He'll be involved,…

I get that way sometimes ... usually a little bit of protein, such as a half of a cheese stick, yogurt, or cottage cheese, will do the trick.

Went to Red Robin for the very first time a few weeks ago, so I can totally understand how easy it is to go over your calorie goal. Split an order of onion rings, had a big juicy burger with a side of slaw, and snuck a few fries off my companion's plate. Heaven! 400+ calories over for the day, cut back slightly for the…

If there's no fitness classes in town, why not start your own informal fitness club with a few fellow students. Ride bikes, walk around town, jog on the local school track or streets, make up your own exercise challenges using whatever is at hand, or just put on some music and start to move! Sounds like you need something…

I love this lifestyle. The lifestyle I was tired of was the one where my clothes didn't fit right, where I had to shop at plus-size retailers, where I was uncomfortable in a chair with arms, where I couldn't bend over to tie my shoes without getting red in the face, where I couldn't climb a flight of stairs without getting…

If I was over because of baked goods, slathering too much butter on my bread, or something along those lines, I'd try to cut back. But when I'm a little over from avocado, nuts, eggs, or healthy things like that, I don't worry at all.

Do any of the schools have a track, playground, or parking lot that you could walk a few laps around at some point during your day? Might give you a little energy boost to get your body moving during the day. Two or three ten-minute walks would give you a nice little daily workout. Don't forget a water bottle to stay full…

Your school will likely have counseling or referral services. I'm sure they see a lot of students who handle stress in various counterproductive ways. Please consider taking advantage of any available services to learn some coping mechanisms early in the school year, before things REALLY get stressful in your last semester.

Fabulous!

If going out to eat leads to overindulgence, check the restaurant menu online first, find out what the calorie counts are (most chains have nutritional info online, or check the MFP database), and decide what you will order, including side dishes. Then stick to that. Also save up some of your calories during the week if…

Wow.

3x to a small! Well done!

I'm not typically a volume eater, but occasionally have those "bottomless pit" kinda days. This summer, watermelon was my go-to snack...juicy, crisp, sweet, and very filling - what more could you want. Don't know what I'm going to do now that watermelon season is over :( I do love veggies and other fruits, but watermelon…

I would just smile and say, "Yes, your Korean food is so delicious! I will have to be careful not to enjoy it too much!"

I'm fortunate to have chickens, so I get super-fresh eggs with golden yolks. Eat eggs at least 4-5 days a week, and my cholesterol is fantastic.

Agree with this. It doesn't sound like he is deliberately trying to undermine you, he is just trying to be thoughtful (albiet in a slightly oblivious way, lol). You're giving him complicated instructions about swapping foods around, and really, why don't you just take the responsibility for your own food. If he fixes…

There is an abundance of personal trainers...but very, very few who have accomplished what you have...who know the hard work and small increments and mental challenges that go with a serious health & fitness program...who really understand nutrition and the weight loss process and especially the emotional component to it.…

CFS & Fibro here, too. I love using MFP because I can lose weight without a high level of activity. It does get discouraging sometimes, partly because I was formerly very athletic and now that I am slimming down, my mind wants my body to go, go, go but my body won't cooperate. In my dreams (literally), I run, bike, and…

Great idea! I think I'm going to try working up a typical day from "before" and see how shocking it was, lol!