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Set your weight loss goal to 2 lbs per week. This is ambitious if you're just starting out, but it can be done if you're disciplined enough. Make sure you log accurately - get a food scale and use it for everything. As far as exercise goes, it sounds like you have a good routine. Turn up the intensity with intervals for…
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The best exercise is one that you enjoy and will actually do :) Don't worry about what you think you should do, or things people say about what works and what doesn't...any activity is better than none. And don't be intimidated to try something new!
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I just got a Jawbone and am loving it so far. I don't have it synced to MFP because I'm not relying on it to earn extra exercise calories. For me it's just a great tool to make sure I'm not sitting on my bum doing nothing for too long. I have a desk job and it's nice to have a reminder to get up and move around a bit every…
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I'm a big fan of body weight exercises. If you're looking to do them at home, there's countless Youtube instructionals (check out a few and find a channel/instructor you like), and there's also a great (free) app called Sworkit that you can download on your phone or tablet that leads you through exercise circuits. Good…
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Congratulations on achieving your first goal! You were smart to go the slow and steady route and allow yourself to eat what you want as long as it fit within your calorie allotment. That's a sustainable habit. Once you get more used to tracking, if you want, you can start looking at your macros and nutrient intake and try…
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...Also if you're finding it really difficult to stay within your calorie allowance, you can use that as motivation to earn more calories with exercise.
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Steel cut oatmeal, for me, is the best bang for my calorie buck for breakfast. I eat it around 6:30 and as long as I drink enough water throughout the morning I feel satiated until lunch at noon. Your lunch sounds good and filling. Maybe something a little more substantial, like greek yogurt, would be a more satisfying…
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I make myself a cup of herbal tea (or two) to have while watching TV after dinner. I know that's not the same as an actual snack to munch on, but sipping away slowly is still satisfying. Or just save yourself enough calories throughout the day to fit snacks in the evening...and portion out a reasonable amount in a separate…
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I love all fish, but for easy/affordable weeknight dinners frozen basa is my go-to
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Not diet related...but I've been using diluted organic/raw ACV as a facial toner every other day and am happy with the results so far :)
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This is one of my favourite veggie dishes that's great as a main: http://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/roasted-butternut-squash-with-goats-cheese/4570.html
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Vodka water with lime...ask for a couple extra lime wedges if you want more flavour
