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I've tried to "eat healthy" more times than I can count over the last couple of years. Eating "healthy alternatives" etc. Every time, I've lasted a week, maybe, MAYBE lost some weight, but have gone so crazy that I've jumped off that train and gobbled up everything I could. And that's why I'm 20 lb heavier than I was when…

Most people commenting are far smarter on this stuff than me but a couple of thoughts: 1) When you were fit, did they set you up on a trainer and WATCH you ride? A really good, professional, performance fitting would have done this. If not, find a shop that offers this. You may have to pay, but it sounds like it may be…

I tend to eat a little, often, so my "meals" tend to be around the same amounts. I also have a funky schedule, so that is often just easier for me to snack on and off all day. If I DO eat proper meals, my heaviest tends to be dinner, but sometimes it's lunch if I'm working the evening shift at work. Occasionally I'll have…

My guess is the hunger comes from the prednisone. Steroids often make the patient VERY hungry.

Whole grain toast with a tablespoon of peanut butter, a clementine, and, when I got to work, I was handed a big handful of the BEST blueberries I have ever had. 272 calories.

I drink plant based milks because I do have some digestive issues with some forms of dairy, and, while not totally dairy free, I try to contribute to the dairy industry as little as possible for ethical reasons (my damn cheese habit is hard to kick). I'm not s big milk drinker, so even with almond milk (my preferred…

I would like to add an in home dance studio. Don't know how I forgot that.

I often will sauté some peppers and onions (I buy them frozen for ease, though I have them raw, as well) and spinach and will add them to wraps, toast, whatever. I don't typically eat eggs, so a standard for me is a some beans, sautéed pepper, onions, and spinach, maybe some avo, and maybe some salsa in a wrap or on some…

The other evening, after work, I met with a friend at her house to discuss some plans. I ended up having a glass of wine and some cheese and crackers (I was surprisingly VERY good with the cheese). I had planned, since I would be close to my favorite grocery store, to get the shopping done while in the neighborhood. But…

Dancing, ballroom slow/fast is an option if you search for it. I use it on a regular basis. I typically log the slow version if I'm in a group class or social dancing and the fast version if I am in a private lesson with my coach (I work A LOT harder with him!).

I try to do lots of yoga, too, as I find it helps keep me mindful of my body and posture. So much of dancing is about body awareness, and it's a nice way to do work on that (and burn some calories and limber up) when you can't be in the studio.

I tried WW a couple of years ago, and was, as I've been since I decided that I needed to lose some weight, on again off again with it (as I've been with MFP over the last year I've used it). I know the program has changed since I was using it, but I was STARVING on it if I stayed within my points. I was never able to get…

Nice weather, a good view, and plenty of sunshine. Bonus points if there's a nice place to throw down the yoga mat. I hate gyms, so, maybe minus a lap pool, I'd just prefer to be able to walk, run, and cycle outside.

I am a vegetarian, with vegan leanings (very little dairy, etc). I will admit that I do occasionally cave to my sushi habit, so under the strictest of classifications, I am pescatarian (though I haven't had any in a few months).

I refuse to give up anything I love. And, so far, the last few weeks have been the most successful and easy time I've had since I've started on again, off again trying to lose this weight. I try to stay fairly meticulous about knowing how many calories I eat, but I don't limit WHAT I eat. If I want a cookie (or some…

You're never too old.

I am a ballroom dancer. I dance several times a week. I wish I had more time, as I would love to round out my dancer education with some ballet (have danced ballet since I was about 9) or even some hip hop!

I figured out my TDEE, which put me at about 1500 to lose consistently. I aim for 1400-1600, and usually find it fairly easy to get right about 1500 most days (not counting yesterday when I just blew it out of the water

Yesterday I got a judgey notice about sugar. All I had eaten was a clementine and a banana. It wasn't like I'd even eaten something fun and worth the judginess. I definitely tell my phone not to judge me on a daily basis.

I'm 5'3" and my goal weight is floating somewhere between 140 and 150. For reference, that will put me at about a 26 to 28 inch waist size, which is about as small as I've been, even at my most fit (when I had a very active job and was cycling about 100 miles a week). I have friends that are a similar size and shape, but…

First off, I strive not to deprive myself of anything I like. MFP is helping me be more mindful of how MUCH of something I consume, which is enabling me to have some of everything, basically. This helps the mental side a lot, for me, because I'm not craving anything (or if I have a craving, I eat it, instead of resist and…

OP, I had to put myself on a PB time out. My addiction got way out of hand and I was eating TONS of it. Way, way, way more than I should have been. I bought a jar the other night, after a few weeks of abstaining. But this one has no extra sugar (and is ONLY peanuts). It taste good, but not so good that I feel the need to…

We're doing a biggest loser type thing at work. Most of coworkers are like "I've cut out sugar" or "I'm just eating salads." Meanwhile, I'm noshing on a chocolate chunk scone our pastry chef just made and losing weight. Salads are gross (I DO get plenty of veggies and actually love them....I'm just not big on salads,…

I have some avacado sometimes twice a day, though maybe not half of one every time. I did find out that what I was typically using was actually a good deal less in calories than I was recording when I started using a food scale, which means there's a lot more avo in my life now.

While I don't tend to drink as much beer (good, craft beer) as I once did, it's more because of other issues, not weight loss. I do still frequently have a glass of red wine at night, and have no issues having some drinks (wine, beer, or cocktails) with friends. I may try to get a few more calories burned to give me more…

Obviously this aimed is at vegans, but a nice quick guide to give you ideas for plant based protein. If you also consume dairy and eggs, then you can also add in various sources from those, too. I know I struggle to get anywhere near the recommended amount. I'd have to eat far more calories than I am aiming for daily to…

I have been known to do yoga poses at work and will practice my ballroom steps. Does that count?

I just ate pizza and I'm polishing off a glass of wine. I also ate pasta at lunch. I've been STARVING today, so lots of little snacks. Some "good," some "bad." Though I've basically eaten back all my exercise calories today (see: STARVING), even if I have a cookie or make a cup of hot chocolate before bed, I won't go over.…

The real feel high temp today was 4. I only run outside. No treadmill and no gym memebership. I didn't even give my dogs a proper walk today, so definitely not running. No biggie, I'll just run the next time I can, which, unfortunately, looks to be Tuesday. I did a big, tough yoga practice instead, and may squeeze in some…

What is comfortable. I've been kinda herky-jerky getting going with a consistent running program, so my goal is first to be able to sustain a jog/run. Once that happens, I'll work on improving the pace.