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A loss is a loss - congratulations! I lost 26 lbs my first year. Slow weight loss is healthy and makes it easier to keep off! I'm (almost) two years in and down 71 currently. Keep working towards that goal, no matter what pace you're going.

I always try to strike a balance of protein/fat/carbs in my work snacks. I eat small meals, so snacking at work is a necessary evil. String cheese is my usual protein/fat. I buy some that have jalapeno and bell peppers in them so they have a little more flavor (not the skim variety either). I pair it with: - 15g crackers:…

Thank you for the reminder on trying not to get fixated on a number - it's about feeling content and healthy, not a number.

This gave me a smile - so true!

Thanks! I've done a similar thing, but for a week instead of two. I could definitely try for a longer stretch to see if that helps. I think this could be especially helpful when I'm even closer to goal and the weight sheds even slower.

Congrats on the 82 lbs loss! I appreciate the mindset and tips you've shared with me. It did go by fast - makes me wish I'd stuck with it the 182456x before! When you're ready to make the change (for life), you're ready I suppose! I like the idea of making new goals - especially for fitness. My current routine is stagnant…

Thank you so much for the tips! My logging is on-point during the week, I could definitely tighten it up over the weekend. I can tell those inaccuracies you mentioned are sticking out like a sore thumb and are even more crucial to log. I do use a food scale (correctly lol) when I cook at home/measure treats. Will continue…

I've been seeing an RD for the past 17 months. For the first 3 months or so I saw her every two weeks - now I see her once every other month. I've lost 62 lbs since then and have roughly 40 more to go. She's given me great advice and tips at every stage of my weight loss journey thus far, and has helped me tweak my…

I have a similar sensation (waxy mouth) after eating high-iron foods, especially raw spinach.

I've been seeing an RD since April 2016. The first 3 months we checked in every couple weeks, and now we have a monthly check in. I've lost 56 lbs since then. I like her approach - definitely more along the lines of intuitive eating and SLOW SLOW SLOW weight loss. She never makes me feel bad when I admit I trip up and…

As the sole "chef" in the house, and the only one actively trying to lose weight and eat healthfully I totally resonate with your situation. Luckily, my boyfriend will eat some vegetables, but he has the palate of a 4 year old more often than not. On nights where I may have had too large of a snack when I got home and am…

6 oz of plain 2% greek yogurt, 1.5 oz blueberries, and 50g of Kashi Original cereal is my go-to for sustained satiety!

I've had excellent luck with black compression Old Navy leggings from their Active line. I have a friend who powerlifts and also uses Old Navy compression leggings.

Tall blonde roast + 2 tbsp half and half + 1 packet stevia Iced Grande Cafe Latte (I get nonfat; most can do with their standard 2%, or substitute whole milk) Grande Iced Coffee + 2 tbsp half and half +1 packet stevia I'll regularly get an unsweetened iced tea (Green/Black/Passion/White tea all good!). Sometimes I'll ask…

Congrats so far! It's quite the accomplishment. I have lost 55 lbs and have gone from my "heavy" clothes, through my "skinny" clothes and am at the point of starting to need to buy things that don't fall off me too. I'm not wanting to spend a ton on new clothes I'll surely shrink out of by the time I'm at goal, so I've…

It's not in my head, lol. I usually get 2-3 new cysts per week. Only 1 new cyst in 10 days since February isn't a coincidence. Edit: I will add, I did my research and am fully aware there could be a purge in my future that could make things as bad if not worse. In the meantime I will relish my relatively-clear skin.

I noticed around 30lbs lost that my hormonal, cystic acne returned with a vengeance! I think it might have to do with such a drastic change in diet and my body re-balancing itself. Definitely hormones for my cystic acne - ZERO OTC acne remedies (tea tree oil, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide) work. And I know refined sugar…

Again, depends how much you have to lose. My goal is to lose 100lbs and people started mentioning "you look great!" around 40 lbs lost. I started noticing around 25-30lbs that I could fit into my old skinny jeans again.

My favorite savory snacks are: Crunchmaster Sea Salt Crackers (7 crackers) with one wedge of Laughing Cow cheese, a jalapeno string cheese with 3 oz baby carrots, 2 cups sea salt popcorn, or a piece of toast with goat cheese and 2 oz deli turkey.

As long as it fits into your calories/macros - have at it! I love bread but am eating even it less now than I ever have. Stopped buying loaves at the grocery store a couple months ago. Now, I stop at an awesome local bakery, pick up my loaf of everything wheat bread, slice it up, and keep it in the freezer for weekend…

An important factor (for me at least) is to also STAY HYDRATED. When I exercise, eat right, but don't get my 8-10 glasses of water in, my body will hold onto that water (sometimes up to 5 lbs) that will drive up the scale. Are you drinking enough water during the day and after you run? On days I work out HARD I try to get…

I like buying the mini Lara Bar packs. I've seen them at my local Target! Edited: sometimes if I want to try a new flavor that doesn't come in mini size I'll slice it in half and seal the open end/other half with a chip clip or tape to eat in a day or two.

Feel free to add me as well - 50 lbs down out of 100-110 total. :)

I eat a heartier breakfast and lunch as well - also am a snacker. Typically will have a small snack 1-2x per day and a light dinner. If my boyfriend doesn't want the same thing as me (typically nights I make myself a salad or a "snack-like" dinner) I'll either make something quick for him (last night - chicken quesadilla…

- Fitting into my old skinny jeans again - Donating all of my clothes that are too big for me now (no going back!) - Feeling slightly more comfortable in airplane coach seats (less body origami) - Coworkers/friends finally noticing that I have lost weight - (a bit of vanity speaking here) Seeing my collarbones/face bone…

Hi all! My name is Liz, and I joined the group because I'm 46 lbs down out of 100-110 lbs total and am interested in the community atmosphere where I am among friends in sharing not only my struggles, but also progress . Accountability, fun exercise ideas, and new recipes are my main interests. Age: 26 Height: 5'6" SW: 253…

Not always the case with having a higher-cal dinner- I'm a snacker so I save some cals for little snacks throughout the day :smile:

I like logging my whole day of meals first thing in the morning to see if I have any flex calories leftover for dessert. Other ideas: -log all of your overeating snacks. Sometimes seeing the numbers and going over goal is enough to curb the habit. -not buying snacky foods that you're prone to overeating. I have a…

If I'm making a single-portion I'll do uncooked (in grams) and make sure my diary entry accurately reflects that. When I'm making dinner for two it's not worth it to make two separate pots of rice (my bf usually has a larger portion than me, or I cook extra for leftovers) so I will log it as cooked (in grams using my food…

My go-to is dinner leftovers, but when I don't have any leftovers I typically have: 1) Prepped at home wrap and side salad: -70 cal high fiber low carb tortilla -1.5 or 2 oz deli turkey -various toppings depending on my mood. +BBQ themed with raw red onion, 2 tbsp low fat mozzarella cheese, 0.5 oz raw spinach, and 1 tbsp…