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  • Mmmmm, those two meals both sounds delicious! And I think you are right, a 250-calorie cut for a 0.5 pound loss does sound a lot more realistic. Thank you for your help!! :)
  • I am thinking I am going to go through a similar phase (less than 0.5 pounds per week). Thanks for your post, it's still motivating~ :)
  • Hmm, yes, I suppose you are right, I mean the "evil" carbs. I think I will try to stay on this new diet for a bit, but I am also neutral towards loosing water weight and I would rather loose fat. :P My thinking was that high-carb foods were high in calories, but perhaps low in satisfaction. I find seeing half a piece of…
  • Celery with green olives. Because celery takes more energy to process than what it holds, this snack is very low in calories (just be weary of the salt, but a couple olives should be fine!)
  • Your Greek yogurt dish sounds delicious, I am going to try it!
  • I find that lean protein helps to keep me satisfied. I first found out how much protein I need in a day based on my age, gender, and activity level. Then I basically divided the amount of protein I need by four and every couple of hours, I would have a small meal/snack with that amount of protein. A steady intake of…
  • Try to cut down on starches and eat more fruits/veggies instead. To motivate myself to eat more fruits and veggies, I try to keep them readily available in my fridge/kitchen. For instance, maybe try prepping some healthy meals and snacks so that when you are hungry and ready to eat, you won't be tempted to get fast…
  • Think of your body as an onion. Your body has a certain shape, and when your weight changes, then a layer of fat is basically added or removed from your entire body. For instance, a pear-shaped person will just about always have more fat in his or her hips unless his or her weight drops to nearly starvation levels. In your…
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