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How about adding some vegetable and fruit? Some of these are fiber & micronutrient dense and would compensate what seems to be missing from those you listed. (Not sure if you like sweet potato, but I personally found it as a great substitute for snacks since it's sweet and delicious and has fiber...! I only eat the baked…

Not when I was 16 but 14-15, since it's the year my braces were removed & I entered the hell-like study environment for high school entrance exam (FYI... entrance exams for high schools and colleges exist in most Asian countries and I believe no one would say it's the best time in their lives...). Stressful life is usually…

TJ Maxx (or any similar store) is definitely a great place to get good quality workout outfit without hurting too much for your monthly budget! I also found online stores a good place to go for functional workout clothing. I'd actually go with brand names not just for their design (of course this is subjective :P ) but…

^^ Well said! This is not to disrespect my friends' choices for their lives, but I think I now recognize those who're actually skinny-fat instead of feeling jealous about their never-get-ballooned-up appearance, especially when they complaint about one (or several) part(s) of their bodies (mostly female with problems on…

Good for you & glad you've found a way returning the "confident self" arena! (I like your tip#4!) That's a very honest cardiologist of yours by the way :)

For me, it'll depend on the chosen workout routine to assist weight-loss. In my early stage when I just started, I did mainly cardio-intense exercise (mostly gym classes) and almost no weight training. I also did my own thing for nutrition plan (not really a plan but just loops of trial and failure) and was able to lose…

Well said, @glassofroses :)

Another useful discussion to read: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

I'd love to be a mentor if my experience can be useful for someone! I'm a 30 yo female (5'5.4") and went from 142 lb to 117 lb (current weight). I admit it's a very long process (around 14-15 year) for me to get to my current situation, and there were some periods of time I call tiny failures, but otherwise my weight-loss/…

White rice is not a bad thing and I handle it like any other type of starch-based food. Well, maybe not exactly the same, but still, it's starch/carb. Like @lorib642 mentioned, the GI is higher, but I still eat white rice but make sure it fits in my calorie/macro goals. My boyfriend is one of those who only go with white…

Just bear this in mind that the rate for weight-loss will be much slower as you're getting closer to your goal weight. If it does happen (and will probably happen), please tell yourself don't be frustrated and just keep going! Turning 30 is a really good motivation... so good luck for a healthy, permanent weight-loss…

I'm in MFP for 200+days so far & love it! I don't have a lot of weight to lose but I certainly learned a lot about workout choice and how I should eat to help achieving my goal. :blush:

Mine is 1460 and will go over based on my workout. :)

I'm about to be 31 and am in my best shape compared to any time in the past 10 years. Can't say my metabolism was better or worse in my 20's (although my knowledge & habit weren't as good as now), but I don't feel entering 30's an obstacle or something that slows me down. That quote is certainly not true... at least from…

Instead of heavy chickpeas, I'd put some nuts (I love almond & pecan) for the protein & fat (they stay in stomach longer than carbs). Light string cheese (there are some with 50 kcal per piece) is a good option too, but I personally like hard boiled egg better :smile:

I hated exercise when I was 12 and wish someone could talk me into something more active... OP, how about Zumba video on YouTube (or whatever dance video)? I know it's not as fun as playing a real game console, but at least it's something you both can do together. A clever friend of mine picked her favorite videos,…

Whatever they agree to do with us is a good thing to start with! :smile:

Completed 2 weeks of ICF 5x5 (dumbbell version). I tried to add another 30 min of warm up/ cool down for lifting days for the past week and it seems to be a good way to increase my caloric allowance (since calorie burn for those days won't be as high). Today is the start of another 2-week routine and the first day I'm…

I used to weight myself everyday & made the numbers into an Excel trend to track the changes, so I kind of know what would happen before/during/after period. I did that for two years and was tired of doing it. Now I just weigh myself whenever I feel "I'm lighter"-- that could be 2-3x per week to 2-3x per month. If you'd…

What about once-in-a-while long distance driving? I mean, that's not my daily activity and I'm talking about 4+ hours of driving (either one way or round trip) without counting the time spent in traffic. :neutral:

That's how I deal with it too. I pretty much go back to my routines once the cramps are gone with the help from Advil. I still eat chocolate and chips like crazily, but I fit them into my daily calorie goal. I also dilute my hot cocoa... like one teaspoon of powder in full cup of water. I like it that way & it takes away…

Finally motivated my SO (or "made him") to start strength training again! He's the type who has narrow range of food preference (aka picky) and would lose weight easily. He said he used to be ripped at the time we met but has lost his motivation to do go back to that physique since moving to this tiny town (and thus he's a…

I can't think of when I started buying new clothes, but I did buy more when I'm very close to my goal weight. Some of those weren't actually fit & were still tight, but I used those as a form of measurement/ reward to motivate myself. Maybe you can start to buy some that are really close to your first goal weight since…

Hello everyone! Here's my late self intro :p I'm a dentist and am trying to be fit. I've spent about 8-9 years losing around 15 lb (around 16 years to lose 22 lb in total) and am currently close to my goal weight. Now I'm in the process of learning how to do more weight-training (at home, cuz I haven't found a good gym…

Haha, yes, a little (but not too much) treat for this special time is essential for emotional support ;) Tomorrow will be a better day!

Like others said, choose what you like and stick to it. I understand how hard it could be, cuz I also spent a long period of time finding a workout routine I really like in the beginning when I just started. Have you tried Zumba or other dance-based cardio routine? I've seen a lot of those videos on YouTube and 30 min…

@Sukisumi Good job! I've actually been thinking about an electronic-heated blanket just for this special period of time, lol. Red wine sounds good! My entire pantry of Asian snacks serve the same purpose & I've been recklessly (relatively) treating myself lately... :p @yazmizzie8 I do notice the change of volume depends on…

Aww... sorry you feel like that, @Sukisumi :o I should have mentioned that it's totally different based on individual situation, and I also think it's a great period of time when I can evaluate my lifestyle & re-adjust my habits. For me, having it normal and regular is a bless, I think, compared to many friends of mine who…

I used to think like that: be gentle and just light exercise throughout the whole week. The thing is, I also tend to eat more high calorie food, especially chocolate and sweetened stuffs, and that sometimes causes me to gain a little bit a week after (not much, but still annoying). This really bothers me and thus I still…

I did the 21 Day Fix Extreme but gave up following their meal prep part (I believe it's the same as 21DF..?!) after 1.5 day of trying :p The exercise is good as a 3-week "catch-up" program for me, but I felt like MFP is much easier for controlling my diet; plus I really hate it when I'm "told" what to eat...