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I honestly LOVED the program! I always wanted to run, to be a runner, but whenever I had tried without any program, I went too far too fast, was hurting the next day, decided I hated running and quit. This program let me start SLOWLY, really slowly which is what I needed. I started the program back in September 2015 and…

I do Starbucks skinny lattes (vanilla or cinnamon dolce) - an iced grande is only 80 calories. I only have 1-2 a month as a treat but 80 calories isnt bad!

I have a few things that I rotate for lunch at work (I have access to a fridge/freezer, toaster oven and microwave) - Salads with grilled chicken Baked potato (in microwave - doesnt take too long!) with FF cheddar cheese Ground turkey/rice/green beans (I make 3 portions on Sunday) Sandwich thin with cracked pepper turkey,…

I use the recipe builder for things like this. I enter each ingredient (16 oz of chicken, 1 bell pepper, xx grams of carrots, 2 tbsp olive oil, etc etc) and put the number of portions and then measure out the portions at the end.

This will get easier too! At least for me, I eat a lot of the same stuff over and over so having it already saved in my log, I can just start typing and it will come up without having to individually look for everything each day.

I count daily. Though I did not log anything on Christmas so I guess I only count/log 99% of the time, haha. It helps me to stay on track. I worry that if I take the weekend off, I will be less likely to get back on track and log again come Monday, you know? Even if I'm going to go over my calories (rare), I log it.…

I like the Dannon Light n' Fit - usually only 80 calories, filling, lots of yummy flavors. I really like the chocolate on top ones - super good!

They do fade over time - I promise! Mine were pretty deep and red but my kids are now 6 and 3.5 and they are MUCH lighter. I had big babies - 9 and 10 lbs each and it was just inevitable for me.

I know its frustrating but...thats how it goes unfortunately! lol whats important is that you're back on track! You've got this!

Everyone is different - just drink lots of water the day after and you'll be back to normal within a day or 2!

I weigh daily, without clothing, in the morning after going to the bathroom. I dont obsess over the number and know that my body has regular fluctuations due to any number of reasons. I log it in MFP when it's a new low number but log daily in the Happy Scale app.

I just use glass storage containers and individual portion out 3 salads for the week on Sunday (I take leftovers the other 2 days!). I add the lettuce, cucumbers, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes (regular ones chopped up get soggy by the end of the week) and then I keep salad dressing in the fridge at work and add it at…

I really like my Polar FT4. It is relatively inexpensive and includes a chest strap. I was worried the chest strap would be uncomfortable and bother me - but I forget that it's even on! I feel like it is pretty accurate for my cardio workouts - way more so than the actual treadmill or elliptical or stairmaster.

I know its known to be inaccurate but it seems pretty accurate for me - lol! I tend to eat the same amount of calories per day though, and typically burn around the same number per day at the gym so it seems close for me!

Don't be scared - you can do it! Time will pass whether you are eating right and losing weight or whether you aren't.

All the detoxes and the WRAPS. Oh, the wraps. So annoying.

Please eat more than 700 calories a day.

I work in an office and have access to a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, toaster over and hot water. My lunches are usually one of the following: -Leftover dinner from night before _Salad with grilled chicken -Turkey and cheese on sandwich thin -Ground turkey/rice with veggie Easy!

I find that whenever I am eating well, I have constipation/BM issues. It seems backwards to me but it must just be how my body reacts/works! I drink lots of water (over a gallon a day) but it is true that I don't like/eat many fiber-rich foods. I take a fiber supplement daily and then take a stool softener every 4 or so…

I'm not sure there is much "purpose" to a sauna as far as weight loss or anything BUT I like to sit in the one at the gym after a long run. I find it calming and relaxing for some reason, its just nice! But I also fill my water bottle up and take it in with me and drink while I'm in there.

Every morning, naked after going to the bathroom. I know not everyone is on board with daily weighing but it works for me and keeps me motivated. I know that weight fluctuates for all sorts of reasons - sodium intake, that time of the month (for women!), not drinking enough water, and sometimes for no reason at all - and I…

Snacks...greek yogurt, turkey pepperoni and cheese, banana with PB2, rice cakes, carrots and hummus, hard boiled eggs, unsweetened applesauce, oatmeal, air popped popcorn, pretzels, sugar free pudding/jello cups with a dab of whipped cream on top (makes a nice dessert). As for meals, I make a little bit of everything.…

You don't HAVE to....but you should! It's good for your heart, not just weight loss. Try to find some form of cardio that you enjoy. You dont have to spend hours on an elliptical (unless thats fun for you!) but run, swim, Zumba, cycling, etc. It isnt all bad :)

Road trips arent toooo bad to make work - pack healthy snacks, make good restaurant choices when you have to, etc. As for the wedding - just eat and enjoy yourself. You dont have to go totally crazy and eat everything in sight, but enjoy the evening and a good meal. One meal/day isn't going to ruin all of your progress.…

I only ate bad on Christmas Day and then we went to a super fancy restaurant on the 27th for dinner and I splurged a little. I weighed in on Mon the 28th at +5 and was shocked..but by Saturday, that 5 was off and 2 more. Sodium gets me every time ;)

Eating healthier food doesnt take any longer than eating unhealthy food :)

Healthy family dinners used to be tricky for me too! I didnt want to have to make a separate meal for me than the rest of the family but face it - it doesnt hurt anyone to eat healthier meals! I've simply found lower calorie/fat meals and worked them into my rotation. www.emilybites.com has been a game changer for me!…

5lbs in 2 week is GREAT! Keep it up! It's amazing how quickly you feel better :)

Turkey pepperoni is a big fav of mine - you get 16 slices for about 70 calories and lots of protein! I'll have that with a cheese stick seomtimes. Hard boiled eggs, air popped popcorn, pretzel things with FF cream cheese, cucumbers/carrots dipped in hummus!

Are you at a desk or on the move? Turkey jerky, turkey pepperoni and cheese (a fav of mine!), hard boiled eggs, a piece of fruit..