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Eggs are fairly cheap so you could do like 1 whole egg for flavor and an additional 2-3 whites which are really low cal for the protein (tossing the yolks is worth it to me to save the cals) or all whites. Also you can learn how to cut up a whole chicken, rather than spend money for the stores to do it, big money saver.…

For weight loss, clean eating doesn't matter. But for me I found cutting out most refined, simple carbs like bread, pasta, sweets, etc and sticking to whole grains (oats, quinoa, etc) and whole fruits, veggies, chicken, turkey, lean beef and nuts was what was really keeping me on track as far as staying satisfied and…

Lol!! I figured it would bite me in the behind not googling if this is now thought of as woo. Haha can't win em' all

For weight loss, it doesn't matter. Personally, I try to buy organic for the things I eat the most of that also are known to be treated the most like apples, greens, baby carrots and berries. Google the "Dirty Dozen" that's basically my guide for the most part and whether I do on a regular basis is iffy haha.

Whichever way you do it just make sure the food you search says that in the name. Example: the raw chicken I use says 4oz =___cals(I forget). So you can use that entry if you weigh out 4 oz raw and cook and eat that. If you buy raw meat the calories are pretty much always raw weight. Meat loses water, etc in cooking and…

If you just started your weiweightgt loss journey and/or have a significant amount to lose, then the first few weeks you may lose very quickly with most of that beig water weight. It will even out with time. Oooor if you aren't being super accurate logging, you may be overestimating your servings and therefore you're…

Veggies!!! Also Shiratake Noodles! I get the Nasoya Pasta zero brand, its at Walmart, raleys etc by the tofu. Some people hate them, some love them. I've heard alot of issues with people thinking they stink etc, I've never had that problem and I just give them a quick soak and rinse. They are almost identical to ramen…

If you're only worry with eggs is the cholesterol you could just use the whites, good protein and little to no fat/cholesterol. The egg subs are decent protein too. Maybe switch between an egg dish(egg veggie scramble, etc) and a shake for breakfasts. I love the ease of the shakes but want to start with more real foods and…

It's OK to have slip ups. It's all part of learning what works for YOU! The best thing you can do when you feel you're not doing as well as you could is turn it into a positive and try to figure out a way to learn from the situation. Like if you find yourself eating something higher calorie or a treat type food and going…

Few reasons for me. Lactose intolerant, don't like the taste, goes bad way quicker than nut milks (I don't go through it fast enough, only use a cup in my shakes) and too high cal. Unsweetened almond milk only has 30 cals per cup. Oh and I'd rather eat my cals than drink them (Shakes are filling so I consider them "eating"…

I love them! I'm on the west coast(NV) and every Walmart ive been to has them. Also raleys etc. They are not like regular pasta, more like ramen noodles. More chewy than regular pasta. I get the Nasoya "Pasta Zero" they have been a lifesaver for me when I had cravings for a huge filling warm meal. A whole package is only…

I wish I could say I do something constructive and go for a walk or do some push-ups or something but I'm not there yet haha. Honestly, Netflix or Hulu. I live with a room mate that eats literally nothing but junk junk candy and carbs. So I go hide in my room and watch my shows haha. I'm very good with controlling myself…

I do think the people responding were mostly trying to help. People with disordered eating post here alot and most of them aren't as insightful as you and have not had the extensive treatment you have. If the first few to respond would have known you have been through treatment they wouldn't have been quite so blunt…

I'm curious about this too. I saw an infomercial for it a bit ago. It's kinda like zumbas concept. Dance workout videos. Seems cool I wonder if anyone on here has done it?

I sortof tried that, mostly unintentionally, and found I'm losing the same 2ish lbs every week. So now I'm just going to keep it to special occasions once per month or so. My problem was I'd snack alot so I couldn't weigh and log, I tried to eyeball estimate. I've just reached that point where I want to come out of a…

This!! Don't be too worried about time restrictions on yourself.(Although you should be able to get fairly close to that goal by July depending how active you are etc) Focus more on changing your eating habits for the long term. You'll thank yourself later when you're healthy in college and make it out without the freshman…

I know really nothing about LCHF but what I know about my fat and protein sources is that if I'm off weighing them or try to estimate that can mean a huge calorie difference which could easily ruin a deficit. Nuts, nut butters, seeds, meats, etc are all very hard to eye ball and can be hundreds of cals extra if not…

I do meal prep each weekend for lunches. I've done soups, stews etc with salad or veggies and hummus on the side. Last week I did shrimp stirfry. This week/weekend I made a taco meat mixture of seasoned ground turkey and cooked down bell peppers and onions. Portioned it out in ziplocks. I heat it up and put it on top of a…

I tried this tonight and I think it's going to be a new go to for me, might have to be adjusted for cals but that's easy. 1 can tuna 1 sm/med avocado (might have to adjust this down for cals next time) Several cherry tomatoes cut up 3/4 cucumber cut into little cubes Little mustard, garlic powder, s&p Mix it all up! I…

I've pretty much completely changed my mindset from how i used to "diet". I dont think of it as negative or positive but kinda more like this is just how life is. Don't let food or the scale control your mood(I know its hard), just try to have as many good days as possible (there will always be bad days). I've found that…

Hoping to work up to that. Been trying to get ahold on eating first then incorporate workouts. I'm not big on working out and have never been able stick to any kind of regimen. Especially hate cardio lol, hate sweating and being sore. But I know it's a necessary evil (for overall health). Thanks for the tip though, I'll…

Ya I have a feeling 1 lb a week is best... Unfortunately haha. I just keep telling myself "long game. Long game. long game" I need to start strength to preserve muscle too.

Awesome!! Thanks! we're pretty much weight loss twins(besides the exercise haha)! Great job! I know I have to tighten up logging, it'll be my new goal to strive for I think. I think ill probably make my diary public for my friends only, might keep me more accountable haha

True true that could work for me probably pretty well. But my logging sucks on the weekends, I try to be as accurate as possible but when you're eating a handful of Cheerios it just doesn't make it to the scale haha, I do try to eyeball in cups but I know that's not accurate or ideal. Anyone else out there with my stats…

Ive heard about this here and there on the boards. Anyone have any good websites or threads for info? A little bit of me would be scared to do the high days and low days, but I know people have done it with success so it must work haha

Don't limit fruit, but weigh it if possible. Trying to estimate a "medium" apple was driving me crazy haha. Now I just cut out the core and weigh in grams. I was actually eating less apple and berries when I was estimating size and using cups so yay for getting more food! I pretty much have also been doing what you're…

Opps thanks for the correction, knew that didn't seem right!

1200 is bare minimum and for someone your size you'd definitely need/be allowed more. MFP should tell you your daily allowed calories based on your height, current weight and your desired weight loss per week. Log accurately and eat your alloted cals and you'll lose weight.

Are you using a food scale and measuring and logging? For high cal foods like simple carbs, fat and protein these cals can quickly add up if not measured accurately. You may be unknowingly eating more cals than you think, so you'd be closer to your daily cals than you'd think. I'm on 1200, female, 5'7" about 170 and 1200…

If it's pure, be careful not to use too much or you do get a weird flavor. I hear some brands are worse for that bitterness too. I use Trader Joes pure Stevia powder(no bitterness if used in tiny amounts), and I ruined a bowl of oatmeal putting just a tiny pinch too much. Still ate it lol. I've used Stevia in the Raw at a…