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I'd say there's no reason to completely eliminate alcohol or dessert unless your doctor explicitly told you to -- that would make me miserable, too! Just eat those things in moderation, and log them beforehand so you know how many calories you have left for dinner. For me, lower calorie desserts also hit the spot -- a big…

Just chiming in with support. :) Congratulations on starting this stage of your transition! I remember how transformative HRT has been for my close friend. Really exciting that you're working towards the body you want in more ways than one. Shooting you afriend request just in case you want more positivity on your dash.…

Amazing!!! Well done!!!!

I hate eggs too!! We eat fruit smoothies with protein powder/greek yogurt/cottage cheese/chia/ground flax/oats/ for a protein signs fiber heavy start to the day.

That last dress is BOMB and you look great in it!

George, you are looking fantastic -- and most importantly, you look HAPPY. Congratulations on your progress so far, and on your perspective shift that got you here! That moment of changing perspective really is worth its weight in gold. Well done, you!!

Dear god, yes.

Happy to be a positive and encouraging force on your dash. Feel free to add me! Always good to surround yourself with supportive people.

Good link!

Sure, feel free to add me! I cook quite a lot and like to experiment. Diary is open to friends.

There is no correlation between hunger and the weight you lose/your diet being effective -- except that if you are hungry, you will be more likely to not be able to sustain your eating habits over the long term. (You will get hungry, want food, and likely eat more as a result.) Learning what makes your body feel full is…

Ha! I log every day as well, and believe it or not I got my mum logging too! :) I will add you!

We sound very similar! I'll send a friend request your way. :)

This is an excellent video. Very articulately said!

Meal timing and composition is great for this. I know that protein makes me feel full, and also that I tend to feel hungrier later in the day. So I eat a protein-heavy dinner later at night so I go to bed feeling full and happy. Either that, or I save enough calories to have a protein-heavy snack (like greek yogurt mixed…

Curried lentils! Easy, inexpensive, and absurdly filling for me. https://www.budgetbytes.com/2015/01/curried-lentils/

This isn't related to weight loss, per se, but I experimented with my diet a little bit and realized that I felt fuller and more content eating within my allotted calories when I ate a protein-heavy diet. Combined with increased strength training, I decided that eating a protein-rich diet would benefit me -- but we can't…

First of all, congratulations on your weight loss! 52lbs is a major achievement and you should be proud of yourself. Secondly, I'm going to echo a few other people have said here and emphasize the importance of accurately logging your food rather than estimating what you're consuming. A food scale shouldn't run you much…

27, 5'5 and currently 151. Highest weight was 161, and I'm wanting to get down to 130. :) Fitness-wise, it sounds like we have similar goals!

Another Canadian here! Bulk Barn is great for inexpensive bulk items like beans, lentils (which are shockingly filling), oats, etc. Do you have a slow cooker? Some of my most inexpensive meals are made by throwing things in the slow cooker, leaving all day, and coming back to a delicious dinner and freezing the remainder.…

I rarely eat bread these days because my partner is celiac and our toaster is dedicated gluten-free to accommodate him. I don't love bread enough to eat a bunch of gluteny bread by myself, I never want toast badly enough to toast it in the oven rather than a toaster, gluten-free breads are hit or miss and taste better to…

This was an EXCELLENT post!

I'd love to have more friends who post regularly! It's so encouraging to see other people who are on this journey, too. I'm looking to lose weight and build muscle, and am doing a healthy diet overhaul that I like posting about when I can. Feel free to add me!

Right here :)

The oddest glutening my partner's ever had was a cup os raspberry tea... with barley in it. We figured we must have messedup something in the dinner, and almost didn't think to check the tea! Sneaky.

I'm active daily, too! Feel free to add me. :)

... this is a parody, yes?

I feel you on the tendency towards giving up after one bad day. Sent you a request; you can do it!

I make smoothies everyday, yes! They do indeed keep me full until lunch, but I think the trick is to pack more 'filling' content into them rather than relying on fruit and juice alone to keep you satisfied. Protein powder, greek yogurt, chia seeds, ground flax, hemp seeds, and oats are all things you can add to a smoothie…

Lemony Kale and Quinoa Salad: https://www.budgetbytes.com/2015/01/lemony-kale-quinoa-salad/ This is legit an all time fave in our household. It's so simple and SO good. Can serve with a side of chicken breast or sausage for a meat component if desired. Sausage and Kale Soup:…