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The mental image comparison that really helped me be patient and wait was that of a paper towel roll. Think of a roll of paper towel. Now, imagine each sheet is a pound of fat. Losing one pound of fat won't make much difference in the beginning because it doesn't even go around the roll once, but at the end of the roll it…

I went from 227 to 210lbs in two months from February to the beginning of April this year, counting calories and working out everyday for 30min-60min on my treadmill. Then 210 to 187lbs was April to maybe the third week of June counting calories and doing 60 min on the treadmill 3x a week and 2-3x a week at the gym lifting…

I don't want to be a bearer of bad news, but it is highly unlikely that you will lose 21lbs in 2 months at the end of your weight loss journey. It would be better to just focus on losing 0.5lb-1lb/ week over the next two months - yes only 4-9lbs and continuing your weight loss when you return from your vacation. A modest…

Hi there, I will chime in... Height: 5'4" ish SW: 227 CW: 185.8 GW: 135 (or lower) My general shape is hourglass. I found that my clothing fit didn't change markably until I got closer to 200lbs, simply because for me I knew I was putting off buying new clothes pre-weightloss because I didn't want to size up from a 16 to…

Starting to move is the hardest part of this journey. So congratulations to your bad self on your accomplishment today!

My husband is great. He is everything I said above and more, but I have had my share of relationships (of all kinds) with bad men too and I can related as well. Which is why I tried to paint is black and white and ask what he actually does to help her. Because in all of my bad relationships there was an intrinsic lack of…

My husband is really invested in my weight loss journey because I am a genuinely happier person when I like what I see in the mirror (who isn't?) But, my husband supports me by cleaning the house so I can get in nightly workouts without the house falling to shambles (exaggeration), he also puts my daughter to bed without…

I agreed to do a goal challenge with my co-worker over fitbit for tomorrow even though I will be between night shifts. I am super competitive, so I know that despite sleeping for 8 hours during the competition hours I will force myself to get my steps in.

What I am also noticing - for you as a diabetic, you are eating very small amounts of protein and relatively high amounts of carbohydrates without accompanying protein to offset the insulin spike. You should be eating significantly more protein throughout the day and protein should comprise a part of every meal and snack…

I have to break it down this way because I have an average sized two year old. So I have lost an average sized two year old and the chemical additives an American consumes each year. Awesome.

I think its one of those things that differing people have differing opinions. The personal trainer who does my nutritional plan did a weigh in with me yesterday and according to her scale despite losing 5.2lbs and 1.9% body fat, I gained 0.8lbs muscle mass. She said it is entirely possible to gain muscle whole losing if…

You could add 2 Tbsp of Peanut butter (8g protein) and 2 Tbsp of Hemp seeds (12g protein) to your oatmeal (protein content dependent on serving size) for a 20+g protein breakfast option :) I have opened my food diary if you want to peek at what I have: Fair warning, I do have a protein powder once or twice a day. I love…

Also, B12 can be supplemented without the use of injections. I supplement with a 2,500mcg sublingual tablet (meaning it melts under the tongue) daily. A lot of vegan literature states that if you aren't getting your B12 from animal products then the best form of supplementation in terms of absorption is in a sublingual…

I love this pasta recipe :) http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1508645/pasta-with-tomato-and-hidden-veg-sauce

I have been having a low motivation week due to what me and my girl friend call the "night shift ugh." But I just trucked down the memory lane of my closet and tried on my jeans from my starting weight, and spent some time about what I am teaching my daughter (2 years old) when I treat myself well with exercise and eating…

Age: 28 Occupation: Licensed Practical Nurse College (alum/current student): Camosun College Location: British Columbia, Canada Fitness Goals: Get down into the "overweight" BMI range (175lbs) from obese (starting weight 227lbs, currently 192lbs). Then we will see - ending goal is somewhere from 135-155lbs? I just want to…

I like Vega protein powders. They are Vegan and their protein is derived from: pea protein, SaviSeed [sacha inchi] protein, hemp seed protein, sprouted whole grain brown rice protein. (Directly from their website.)

Try making up a week long meal plan which lays out every snack and meal. That way there is no reason to think of it. You've got it worked out already so you just eat what is accounted for on your meal plan.

I second protein shakes - I use the Vega brand. Also grains like quinoa and amaranth. Meat replacements like Tofurkey are really enjoyable. There are also Veggie grounds which are soy free - one that I use derives its protein from pea protein and cauliflower.

I am not using it particularly for weight loss, although I am currently losing weight. I am using it because it's high in protein and vegan and I am struggling with my protein macro due to recently transitioning in February. That being said, since I modified my diet and added 4-5 days of exercise a week. I have lost 28 lbs…

I enjoy avocado sandwhiches with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and fresh cracked black pepper.

I have started having a Vega One shake for breakfast every second day, the trainer who did my meal plan suggested 1 scoop of the protein shake, 1 cup almond milk, 1 Tbsp of good fat (I use flax seeds), and 1 cup strawberries. ETA: I am not worried about the lack of protein in the almond milk, because for breakfast the 20g…

Because on a multi night work set my first day at work I am awake from 7:30am-7:30am the next day, subsequent work days I am awake 2:30pm-7:30am, and my last work day I go to bed as soon as I get home sleep until 11:30 and go to bed at 9pm.

Honestly? I am doing a night shift tonight (May 1st - 2nd) and all the food I ate overnight is logged on the 1st. I consider my day from the time I wake up to the time I sleep... so for my logging purposes 7:30am May 2nd is still May 1st, and my first night shift when I am up for almost 24 hours I allow myself to eat more…

Got back into a scrub top that I haven't fit into since I got pregnant.

Feel free to add me. I self-identify as a "flexitarian" because I was stressing out over the vegan / vegetarian labeling. I am trying to eat predominantly vegan, but I will eat fish / cheese / eggs if I am in an absolute pinch or to prevent food wastage (my husband / daughter aren't on a plant based diet.)