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It shouldn't in itself if you are staying within your daily calorie goals - that's the only time I've had an issue with it. I also try not to use it in shakes since they don't keep me full for long and I end up eating more anyway. I am wary of all the chemical ingredients in most brands - so when I do use it (lately in…

Do you mean protein powders and other supplements? I make an effort to eat all whole foods (not powders or supplements) with as little processing as I can manage (unless I bake it myself - only with my one ingredient protein powder). Sometimes this works out, sometimes it doesn't. This isn't a judgment on anyone who gets…

I do a few things - usually i try a really flavorful herbal tea - but i can't drink that after 9pm or I have to get up to pee (like others have said)... air popped popcorn is great too, something like 3 cups popped for 35 calories so a GREAT filler for low cals... distraction helps too, read or take a bath... i usually…

Hi! My meals are all usually in the 300-450 range. Every other week I'll look up some recipes for meals and prep stuff on Sunday for the next week to keep it interesting. For example - my foods for this week will be: Breakfast: protein oatmeal muffins [loosely based off this recipe…

I prefer steel cut oatmeal - and I usually have a serving and a half for 225 calories in the morning. You could also add a hard boiled egg for 70 calories. But it's great as a snack instead of breakfast so do what's best for you! I'm actually going to try making baked oatmeal with some protein powder this week :)

this morning i had 2 organic eggs cooked in a little butter and a trader joe's everything bagel slim with reduced fat whipped cream cheese and a sprinkle of chopped scallions. yummy! I usually alternate between a veggie omelette (luckily my work has a great cafeteria I can get one from in the mornings) or steel cut oatmeal…

Sometimes at night when I'm eyeing ice cream or chocolate around the house, I'll spend some time on the success stories board in the MFP community - usually works for me :) Once in a while I'll also do some math and figure OK if I lose 3-4 lbs a month in 5 months I'll weigh... that usually keeps me excited too

I'd first say to make a more immediate goal - say your first 10 lbs in 6 weeks to keep you motivated. Drink plenty of water and eat plenty of veggies whenever you can. For motivation sometimes I like to read the posts in the success story message board section of the MFP community. For me, if I go to bed a LITTLE hungry, I…

What about turkey, beef, or chicken chili? I also like to make a casserole with tons of veggies some ground turkey or chicken with tomatoes and maybe some ricotta cheese - that is always delicious to me (I'm Italian and it tastes remotely like italian food :)) - this week for instance I made a big ground turkey kale…

I still go at least once a week! I get half the amount of brown rice, veggies, chicken, salsa, corn, and lettuce. Tastes sooooo good

I use naked whey. It has 1 ingredient - whey protein. 100% grass fed, gmo free, soy free...I love it!! It smells a little like yogurt and doesn't have a lot of taste. It wasn't until I started using it that I realized how MUCH sweetener is in every other powder. This is so great. Enjoy! I got mine on Amazon. NAKED WHEY -…

Air pop some popcorn kernels with some salt (or cinnamon for a sweeter twist). Serving size is something like 3 cups popped for 30 cal. Herbal tea works for me and water. Try to down a whole bottle of water wait 10 minutes and if the craving is still there. Then try some of the low calorie snack suggestions..

Ok thanks for the sanity check everyone :)

I've found I really like food spicier to make up for less fat - I like to slice fresh jalapeños and soak them in white vinegar and throw on like literally everything lol. I agree with fresh herbs adding lots of flavor too... Also on days where steamed broccoli makes me want to cry I like to make a quick Italian style…

It's only about 5 - I don't log it unless I add something to it. I do love them! :)

I struggle with this too - I've started ensuring at least dinner on Friday is tracked and under goal so at least that's another whole day for the win. I am beginning to work on controlling breakfast and/or lunch Saturday and Sunday too, every little bit counts! Make small changes you can live with - good luck!

I'm curious as well - would perhaps taking an epsom salt bath to ease sore muscles and/or foam rolling them out help release the retained water sooner? I'm waiting for recent low back pain to subside so I can get to the gym to begin weight lifting so I'm sure I will have this question too! :)

Seltzer with lots of lime or lemon, a few really good olives (the intense flavor seems to help), I've also started having a variety of herbal teas at night to replace a glass of wine. I also have a piece of super (super) dark chocolate with less than a gram of sugar per piece at night if things get crazy. Sometimes taking…

I'm about 10 pounds into my journey but I stumbled across a pair of work pants hidden away this weekend that are a size smaller than I've been wearing (funny how clothes that stop fitting just somehow migrate to the bottom of piles/back of closets almost without making the decision to do so, isn't it?) - and they fit!…

Add in 5 minutes of foam rolling prior to stretching if you really want the most impact! I find when I roll out first (particularly glutes and IT band) I get a much deeper stretch with more relief. :) happy stretching!

A few of my friends experience vertigo while doing yoga (particularly downward dog) - if you're practicing on your own, cut out any poses that are upside down (down dog, forward bend) - see if it alleviates the problem.

Hi! I'm from Hoboken :) how about you?