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I understand that it is all CICO. I was just trying to figure out if there was any value to juicing as opposed to eating it. I do have a difficult time getting the recommended servings of veggies because I don't seem to like them that much, juicing makes it easier for me because I can just gulp it down and move on with my…

I know the phrase is that it takes 21 days to create a habit, psychology studies show it's actually close to 2-2.5 months. Either way, for people like us who have very large weight loss goals, we will be in it to win it for much longer than that! The beauty of that fact? After that amount of time, eating healthy and…

If you open your diary, it may make it easier for people to make suggestions on what to tweak in your meals to help keep you full for longer?

Ideally I need to lose 100 - 120 lbs to be in a healthy weight range for my height, so that is vital for me. Beyond the number on the scale though, I want to get back into lifting. I love every second of it, but life just got in the way for me (college, 2 jobs, getting married, a baby, etc.) I'm hoping along the way I can…

I have the same struggle. I just have to do some positive reaffirmation that the bad choice I made is not a total reflection on my determination to do this. It was a momentary lapse in self control, but that it only means that my eating for the rest of the day and week has to be 100% on point, or else all of my previous…

Also, getting her involved in a fitness community may make her change her perception of her body. Instead of comparing herself to those of the curvy girl revolution, like Beyonce and Kim K, she will be exposed to the beauty of smaller shaped women. Gorgeous fitness models/trainers, like Jamie Eason, who are slim but also…

Weight training is going to be the best option. If she wants curves, she has a great blank canvas for it! As we all know, needing to lose weight sucks. Since she is naturally slim, she has a great base to create curves and sculpt her body into the shape she wants. While overeating may seem like the solution in her mind,…

Woop woop, I'm in the 100 lb club too!

It is all about consistency, planning ahead, and being honest with yourself about what you're putting into your body. I used to have a bad habit of grazing, I'd eat random little bits that seemed too insignificant to count and not log them. Many little bits add up over the course of a day and can really hurt the overall…

Greek yogurt, broccoli, kale, quinoa, black beans, chickpeas... I stopped eating meat for a while, this is a great source of information for vegan/vegetarian protein: yurielkaim.com/7350/best-vegan-protein-sources-definitive-guide-plant-based-protein-2/

Make small goals and be proud of those achievements! Also, be honest with yourself. One of the problems I used to have is that I would constantly justify and rationalize to myself to continue with my bad habits. Get in the habit of logging EVERYTHING, even on cheat days/meals. Sometimes, just seeing how bad something…

1800 calories, while not pregnant, sure. But pregnant, your body is burning at a much higher rate, the weight gain will honestly be minimal if you stay around that point. You have to measure it from start to 1 week postpartum though because of the fluid retention. And I'm not trying to be combative or seem like I'm…

The bolded part is 100% accurate. I followed this while pregnant and my entire pregnancy I "gained" 10 lbs. Realistically, I actually lost weight because by the time thr baby, fluid, everything came out, I was less than my PP weight. It's about being honest with yourself and eating nutrient dense food to combat the…

That's the same conclusion I ended up coming to, it just rocked my brain in the very beginning! It makes sense once it is laid out like that but for the longest time I was getting so mad because there was no way of avoiding seeing the red, negative number in the "Remaining" column.

I'm a very all-or-nothing type person. While technically, if it fits in my calorie amount it should be ok, I have a difficult time with portion sizes. Generally, I just avoid my pitfalls (pizza, nachos, fried food, etc) where I know I will overdo it. Safer items for me, like pasta, chocolate and snack foods, I fit them…

After I had my daughter, all I wanted to do was eat. If you're nursing at all, this is why. It takes more calories to produce breast milk than it did to create the baby, that blew my mind when I found that out! Honestly... I had to just tell myself the hungry isn't the worst feeling in the world. I gained weight after we…

This is something that confused me about MFP when I first started with it. If you look under the Nutrition tab, under the nutrients, the "Goal" for the unsaturated fats are 0 but they allow saturated fats, my "Goal" for those is 14 g. Unsaturated fats are the ones that have the most health benefits, why is our goal to…

Every person you see or meet? Absolutely not. But if you're looking to find and pay someone to train you, it makes sense to do the research on their background. Realistically you employ your PTs. It would be beneficial to understand their history and qualifications before you choose someone strictly based on size. There…

This is my life! I lose it in my arms, face and around my rib cage first. Leaving that lovely pouch of a belly and love handles for long periods of time in between. Sadly, my butt does not seem to get the memo to hold onto any extra weight to keep my proportioned. Such is life!

Or you could try classes? Dance, zumba, kickboxing. That would give you the cardio your getting from your biking but in a different capacity.

Whatever works best for you that allows you to maintain the healthiest lifestyle you can for a sustainable amount of time is going to be the best option. I can only speak for myself, but if I actually hit a week without hitting my workouts, I will most definitely fall off the entire bandwagon! To the point that even when I…

I use protein shakes for breakfast meal replacement because I can never seem to eat in the morning without feeling sick. To be 100% honest, I've used a bunch of different brands and it all comes down to two things, IMO, with the shakes. You either get awkward after tastes OR you get chalkiness, it would be up to you to…

I understand the idea that if someone isn't following their own advice, it is hard to take them seriously. The logic behind it makes sense. But similar to what other's have been saying, you don't know what life circumstances have happened to them. I know you said that they aren't progressing in their own fitness/health…

It is all consistency my dear! Make smaller goals that will be easier to tackle but keep your eye on the big picture, hitting your ultimate goal of being a new you <3

For take out or going out, it depends on how planned this was. If I know it early in the day (like a planned date night), I'm very restrictive during the day so that I have max calories available for that meal. Usually I will even plan, in advance, what I'm going to eat and try different combinations to see what will leave…

I log my cheat meals... i recently re-made my MFP because I lost my login info from way back in the day. My brain is very number oriented, while I logically KNOW a candy bar (or something) is bad for me, SEEING it demolish my numbers really puts it in perspective for me. I've found that seeing just how bad my "old…

1. I've been a stereotypical crash dieter for my whole life. In big numbers too, not "just to lose the last 10 lbs" This time around, my focus is on nutritionally dense food in a reasonable amount of calories. 2. Basically, focusing on changing my mindset. Diets were always temporary. "When I get down to xyz weight, I can…

Mine is open :smile: but its boring too lol

Woop Woop! Aren't we all in this together anyway?!

By constant, positive reaffirmation that you are not you weight. This body is just the vessel that is holding your amazing spirit.