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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…