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A couple favorites: - Hard boiled eggs! I make a dozen each week for my husband and I to take in our lunches or have as snacks between meals. They're a cheap, easy, low-calorie protein. They also do fine unrefrigerated for a few hours in a lunch sack. It's easy to mix up the flavor: sometimes I eat them with salt and…

THIS. It's too bad, because shame is one of the most common tools used by loved ones, bosses, teachers, coaches, etc. to attempt to motivate people, and it tends to either discourage them or, best case scenario, it creates unsustainable success.

This is my favorite snack, too! I usually go for the English seedless cucumbers, though.

I'm definitely obsessed! It's a family trait -- my sister is a manager there and loves it, to the point that every Christmas she makes TJ's giftbaskets for the whole family, haha. I can't get enough of their eggplant hummus, which is so delicious, filling, and low calorie on carrot sticks or slices of cucumber. I also…

Southern California, where fall means we get 90 degree heat waves... :sweat_smile:

I'll keep trying that! Or maybe I'll do fun things he enjoys without him so he'll ask to tag along, haha. :lol:

Interesting point! I think this is a really good reminder that the way we feel may not be other people's fault, but a result of our own internalized issues and insecurities. I'll keep that in mind when trying to understand my guy's resistance. I've noticed that people in general, myself included, tend to default to showing…

(OP here) Thank you, everyone who has commented, for your advice and insight! Lost in my own excitement about how good I feel physically and how exciting it is to see progress, I forgot how annoying and ultimately pointless it is to pressure someone who isn't in the same mindset. I didn't see my attempts at encouragement…

I ate back half of my exercise cals, and I only drank 6 cups of water. Still, I got close to both goals. I'll give it another go tomorrow!

I'm not OP, but I just wanted to say thank you to everyone sharing their advice and experiences! I've been on MFP for almost 2 months this time, with 70 lb to lose, and I've been impatient with my progress for the past two weeks. It's motivating to see all the support on here and be reminded that I will get there if I…

My first goal for today was to go to a 7 am Body Pump class, which I did! :smiley: My second goal is to stay in my allotted calories today and not eat back my exercise cals with junk, as I've been struggling with that this week. My last goal for today is to drink 8-9 cups of water. Let's do this!!

I'm relatively new to working out, and I've been SORE as well. So far I've found that, for me, exercising 20-40 minutes the day after an intense workout helps reduce the pain from the previous day's workout. Also, taking rest days, staying hydrated and taking ibuprofen when needed. I also think it's important to let…

Thank you! This is so, so true. I wish I'd realized this years ago, but I think it takes time to sink in, especially because a lot of people approach weight loss with a lot of emotional baggage. When you're in that mindset, a perceived failure in the way you eat feels more like a failure of self. It's the perception of…

Oh yum! This looks fantastic! I've been going wild with all the seasonal squash in stores right now, haha. I'm excited to have another recipe to try! My plan for dinner tonight is this chicken, spinach, and artichoke spaghetti squash: http://glutenfreewithlb.com/spinach-artichoke-spaghetti-squash-boats-chicken/. I might…

My go-to lately has been overnight peanut butter oatmeal topped with fruit. It tastes great (a must!) and almost always keeps me full and energized through to lunch, sometimes with the help of a healthy mid-morning snack like carrot sticks or almonds. Here's how I make it: 1/4 cup rolled oats (*Not instant. I use Quaker…

Hi Kristin, I'm Heidi. I think you and I might be in a similar boat! I want to lose 70lbs, which I avoided for ages because it seemed like an impossible undertaking. I feel/felt the same way about being addicted to food, but I've found that at least part of that seems to be due to habit. I finally started eating better and…

I like cooking with as few and as natural ingredients whenever possible, which is how I ended up making chocolate avocado pudding. Blend 1 large avocado until smooth, then mix in 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 tbsp sugar or honey (adjust to taste). Chill, then top with chopped strawberries and walnuts, or your fruit…

May people always think you're glaring at them when really you're just zoned out or deep in thought

This is such a great idea! Sounds good, too.

I just tried baked oatmeal for the first time this week and my boyfriend and I both loved it! It takes a little less than an hour total to make, but it keeps in the fridge for a few days, so breakfast is ready to go for the rest of the week! Here's the original recipe on Epicurious, but I tweaked a few things to try and…

Hi, I'm 25 and I'm taking on mini-goals along the way to my doctor-recommended goal of losing 70 lbs. First goal: lose 20 lbs! I started this week and I'm doing my best to stay positive and focus on mental/physical health. :) Good luck to everyone!

I can so relate! I have a major sweet tooth, which comes with a tendency to overdo it on cookies and such, but prediabetes was a serious wake-up call. In addition to other changes to my diet, now if I crave something sweet, I go for a small serving of seasonal fruit (lately: sweet red cherries, strawberries, raspberries,…