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Same here! I can't afford to be eating out at lunch/snacks. I'm taking my $$ and using it for other goals. I change up my lunch whenever I feel like it. I actually found weighing my food to be liberating b/c I make 'room' for my dessert every day and I don't feel guilty about eating it. My office will have cookies or…
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Love this thread and the pix! You all look amazing. =)
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For several months recently, we switched my kid to a gluten/egg/dairy/soy free diet. I ended up finding a gluten free bread recipe. It had egg so I used a 'flaxseed' egg. Didn't turn out quite as fluffy as the original recipe but it was still good. Like others, we ended up serving her more veggies. Roasted sweet potato or…
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I know salads are the stereotypical go-to suggestion but I like them b/c I can make huge salads for 375. I typically take a lean protein, add in some carrots, cucumbers and/or tomatoes along with the greens. Sometimes I'll add some Bolthouse dressing but most days, I'll just splash on some vinegar and salt for 'dressing'.…
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I can't help in suggesting foods high in iron or B12 but to help your smoothie feel creamy without any dairy, you can put in pieces of frozen banana to your mix and then blend.
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I try to have a good amount of protein at breakfast. So lately I've been eating an egg with toast and a protein shake. Or I've done Kirkland protein bars (I think it has like 20 g of protein) b/c sometimes I crave something sweet for breakfast. I've also done a slice of the Trader Joe's cinnamon swirl bread + butter plus a…
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That's great progress OP! I've lost about 10 lbs, which was my goal back in January.(woohoo!) I have a few friends comment but in general, I don't have droves of people asking me about my weight loss. It still feels real great though because the clothes that were just a bit too tight or the waistband that was digging in no…
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Definitely start bringing in your own lunch. There is no way to really tell how much you're eating in a pre-packaged meal or if you buy something at a Chipotle for example. For a few weeks, I was buying the pre-packaged salads at Trader Joe's. Prior to that, I was bringing in my own lunch (weighed every single thing) and…
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I like Costco too but I agree that some things aren't always cheaper/better at Costco. We like: * Watermelons - HUGE and only $5-$6 each. Other grocery stores will have the same price but smaller watermelons. * Kirkland protein/high fiber bars - 20g of protein and an insane amount of fiber. Flavors are cookie dough and…
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Several years ago, I cut out dairy and changed nothing else about my diet (kept eating same amounts, ate same things minus dairy of course). I wasn't exercising at the time either. Although I wasn't using a scale, I'm sure cutting out dairy caused a calorie deficit and I lost weight. So yes, the short answer is you can…
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Looking back, there are a few things that my mom consistently talked about when it came to food. It was: -eat your vegetables! -eat your vegetables! -don't waste food b/c there are people in the world who are starving. -Avoid foods that have a bunch of dyes (ie: juices. Mom always got 100% juice). -Limit foods that are…
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Took me 3 months - 4 months to lose 10 lbs. I was/am happy with that progress because I had a alot of cheat days (some very huge..like over 1000 calories) and it was my very first time weighing and logging my food.
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My experience with shin splints was mainly during high school when I ran track. My coach had me stretch for at least 30 minutes and my shins were iced at the same time. There was basically a wooden box with one side at a 45 degree angle...so it looked like someone had sliced the box diagonally. I would put that box against…
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I wanted to comment on the NROL. I have the women's version (NROLFW) and I liked it initially. Towards the later stages, the workouts were taking me close to 1.5 hours, sometimes 1.45 hours. For me, that was too long. Also, many of the stages had the same workouts with the # of reps/sets being the only difference. I didn't…
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I'm not gluten-free, but my kid was recently diagnosed with a whole slew of food sensitivities (soy, dairy, wheat, eggs). Can I tell you that packing school lunches and going out to eat is a complete pain in the behind? (Ok, pity party over, moving on...) I'm assuming you'll have access to a small fridge and hopefully a…
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Cloud bread is basically made of eggs and cream cheese then you bake it. The texture is light/fluffy/foamy?. I made it once because I'd seen it advertised as 'the recipe everyone is talking about' while I was surfing the internet. (Ah...the stuff you get sucked into when you're on the computer at midnight...lol.) Since it…
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I think you should talk to your doctor too. I'm 5'3 and 116 lbs (lost 10 lbs the last 6 months). I'm also experiencing the same things as you. It happens to me if I've been laying down and watching TV or, sitting on the couch. There have been at least 2 occasions where my vision narrowed or got 'cloudy', if that makes…
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I have a hard time on weekends too. The aspects of the weekend that I don't do well with is the unpredictability. I might be out doing errands, or hanging out with family, or whatever. I found I was just taking a bite or two of things then running out the door, not knowing when I was going to eat next or planning what I'd…
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I didn't see ab definition until I lost weight however, with that being said, exercises that strengthen the core are a good thing. I've always had a weak core and coupled with high arches, it made walking (more than 30 min) miserable for me because that combo put strain on my knees and lower back. I've been doing workouts…
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To OP: how do your clothes fit? Are you keeping track of measurements? When I lost the first few pounds, it didn't really sink in until I tried on clothes that were previously tight but were now a little loose fitting. The scale may not move but if you're losing inches, that is a very good sign too. Also, if you went from…
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OP - You made it longer than I. I started in Jan too and by early May, I was 'done' mentally. I've been eating at maintenance for 2 months and it's helped me. I've actually started back into a deficit again since I feel refreshed now. I also second the suggestion of buying a few things that fit better, if that's possible.…
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What has helped me is I try to find new recipes if I start getting bored with my meals or tired of eating the same things. Someone suggested www.skinnytaste.com for ideas and I love it. She has a great turkey meatloaf recipe so I've incorporated that now. I make it for dinner and take leftovers for lunch. I love my carbs…
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How about T25? From start to finish, the workouts are 25 min. I was doing T25 for awhile and love it.
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I've worked out at home for years. I don't create my own workouts. I've done P90x, T25 and currently doing New Rules of Lifting. I love all 3 programs. For New Rules, there are some exercises that need the barbell and plates, squat rack and bench press. For various reasons, I don't have those at home and using…
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I've done P90x and T25. I love both! P90x holds a special place in my heart b/c it was my very first intro to a workout system developed by someone else. It's also the reason why I was able to pull-ups for the first time in my life. Love T25 too! Can't beat 25 min and for me, it really helped me develop my core, which has…
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I log my cheat days too. It's not easy to see how much I've gone over but...without logging them in, I lose out on valuable data. For example, I knew prior to using MFP that I ate a lot on the weekends. By logging everything including cheat days, I got quantitative data on how much it was over versus just a vague feeling…
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Can I raise my hand in another show of support to WEIGH your food? Here are just 4 examples of what I eat regularly to show how inaccurate serving size and measuring cups/spoons, etc can be wrong and de-rail your efforts. 1) Trader Joe sliced lite Havarti. Serving size is 1 slice or 33 grams. Guess what? When you weigh the…
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In addition to what others said, are you taking your measurements? how do your clothes feel? I was making great progress (9 lbs in 3 months) for myself. Lately though, it's been harder to say within my deficit and I'm over-eating on the weekends. I'm still losing but at a slower rate and my darn 'fanny pack' is not going…
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I've done P90x and liked it. I wasn't afraid of lifting heavy and was doing it to get in better shape after having a baby. My days consisted of a desk job and coming home to take care of baby. So not super active. It does take about an hour or so. I was never ever able to do a single pull-up and by the time I'd finished…
