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Powder, I like Isopure and Optimum Nutrition's Hydro Whey. Pre-made I like Core-Power and Muscle Milk makes a smoothie that's not horrible but anything else Muscle Milk tastes horrible to me. I love Quest bars the best. Premier Protein bars are a second and in a pinch Muscle Milk's peanut butter cookie flavor.

Yikes, 80g protein is low. Just today I'll get 154g eating 1200 calories.

This. In my area some locations are notorious for making a drink any old way. I've had to go back and have them fix my drink many times. I've watched them make them wrong. I've even heard the "we were out of sugar free syrup so I made it regular since we're busy" excuse. Watch them like a hawk to make sure you're getting…

Fitness blender is great. YouTube has tons of instructional videos on how to use machines, proper form for free weights and how to build a good program for yourself. Currently I use an app called BodySpace that has tons of different programs. Just put in what type you are looking for and it will give you lots to choose…

Yes, it is possible. i dont have much money for a gym membership that also has a daycare, or for decent workout clothes or shoes You don't need it. You don't need formal exercise to lose weight. If you WANT to do it, do it. Start with just walking or vigorous outdoor play with the kids. Its cheaper to buy that frozen pizza…

So true. I lost over 100 pounds in 9 months, lost half my hair and scared the crap outta myself. After being so crazy I went off the deep end and regained 30 pounds. I'm still struggling to get myself back together. Listen to these people. Fast isn't better. Healthy and sustainable is best.

Never mind. I CANNOT get this stuff to blend in cold liquids. I usually add the protein to my coffee, but I've been trying to add it to cashew milk and it just won't blend.

My go to is Bulk Supplements Whey Isolate. I get it on Amazon.

I mix some ACV with carbonated water, lime juice, and zero calorie liquid sweetener for a pretty good alternative to Mountain Dew. I used to chug that stuff like it was going out of style. Now I have this every now and then and it tastes just as good to me.

Is he younger than you? Is he tall? He may be more active than he lets on. All those things factor into how many calories HIS body needs to sustain life vs how many YOUR body needs. There are many, many more factors than just the ones I mentioned. You cannot compare yourself to anyone else.

Squats 5X7 95 Bench 5X7 55 Row 5X7 70 Crunch 4X40 12 Cardio: C25K intervals 5-4-5-4-1 I was really feeling awesome with my C25K because it felt easy... Yeah I forgot to set the incline on the treadmill. :|

I decided to go slow because I hit a wall so quick when I first started. Squats 5X6 95 OHP 5X6 45 Deadlift 2X6 105 Prone Jackknife 4X15 Cardio: C25K intervals 5-4-5-4-1

SW: 260 CW: 157 GW: 140 I'm probably going to adjust that though because I feel like I still have a fair amount of fat to lose. Maybe 120-130? I dunno... I haven't been that weight since I was 13.

This was exactly my plan if I couldn't get the gym to get the plates. I see 1 pound wrist and ankle weights everywhere.

Thanks ladies. I don't know why I didn't think to do more reps like that. It makes much more sense than what I was trying. I did think about buying my own but I didn't want the hassle of bringing them with me.

Yes, I was just going to comment on this as well. One brand will list the calories and weight uncooked, another cooked. Makes a big difference.

That is EXACTLY what I was doing. :D

Man... I'm going to have to get a second job just to pay for my Halo Top.

I started out strictly adhering to Trim Healthy Mama... but then I started to mess up here and there. And then I just didn't care. I like pretzels and bread. I like rice and potatoes. I still try to limit highly processed foods for the most part, but if I want it, I eat it. There is nothing more miserable than a person who…

Mint is my favorite so far but I REALLY want to try the lemon. My Kroger is ALWAYS out. :/

Creamy. Not as much as the real deal but it makes for a good substitute and definitely much better than Arctic Zero.

#2 I have dealt with for sure. I hadn't seen my mother-in-law in about 6 months. When I walked in she almost started to yell at my husband for cheating on me and bringing some strange woman into her home. :D

Hi there! There are some great groups here on MFP that I think you would like. This one has a lot of members, very caring and you get lots of feedback: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3322-100-pounds-with-no-surgery This one is much smaller and has a lot of the same members. Also very helpful and motivating:…

Yeah, I would LOVE to have a friend IRL that was as into nutrition and exercise as I am! I want a gym buddy or at the very least someone who doesn't stare at me blankly when I start talking about calorie counts and macros. Seriously... And then the people who know you've lost weight that ask the same ridiculous questions…

Yes, smaller fingers and feet. I'm down half a size in my shoes and down 3+ sizes in my wedding band. Mine is an 8, I couldn't wear it for a while and bought a ring to wear until I lost the weight. It was a 9. Now I need a 5-1/2. How hard it is to wrap your mind around the fact that you are smaller. I still have a hard…

So glad you are upping your intake, OP. Quoting this so the list of effects are visible again. I've lost a lot of weight very fast and I can tell you I've dealt with EVERYTHING on that second list and I can only hope I didn't cause any lasting problems.

The label will usually tell you, otherwise measure in the state it comes in. For example, one particular brand of bacon I purchased said 2 slices (15g) as cooked BUT another package of bacon said 2 slices (85g)... so not cooked.

That's a good guard. I wish I would have found that kind. This one is the one I have and I hate it. It holds water and it stretched a bit. If I wear the split on the outside it catches yarn when I crochet. If I wear it with the split on the inside one of the rings works it's way out.

Ok... I'm just going to lay it out there. I'm not trying to hurt your feelings at all, I just think you need to hear it. STOP MAKING EXCUSES! You know how you'll learn portion sizes? By doing it. That is how all of us learned it. You obviously have a way to get onto the internet. There are libraries full of books. You…

Yup. I sometimes have my coffee with a scoop of whey, collagen and cocoa powder. It's pretty good like that. If you mix it well it will foam up like a latte.