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Apples and peanut butter are my go-to

I like Dr. Pragers spinach cakes. I also sneak veggies in heartier meals like lasagna or stuffed chicken breasts. Or, you could make fajitas and get some peppers/onions in. Trader Joe's has a frozen bag of fire roasted peppers/onions that I love.

@Strawblackcat thanks! I just looked up smarty pants. Seems like it's a little more expensive, but amazon has a coupon. I appreciate your suggestion!

@JanetYellen I appreciate your interest in this post, but please stop trying to negate other posts. I stated I'm ok if the multi doesn't have iron, so need need to comment on every response/suggestion I get. Thanks!

I can take a 2nd pill specifically for iron if the multi doesn't have it. Thanks @Barbs2222 , I was looking at Rainbow Light also. :)

I'm currently at 1400 calories/day and my macros are between what's considered the "Zone" diet and a "Moderate" distribution. 45% Carbs, 30% Protein, 25% Fat. This works for me most of the time, although I can go over on fat if I'm not careful. I'm very low energy and crabby if I don't get my carbs, so this is a good…

Thanks!

I'm so glad I saw this! I'm 5'2, 143 and just re-calculated my tdee because my activity level wasn't correct (set to sedentry when it should be moderate). I'm going from 1350 to 1400 to 1475, then 1550 and so on. I'll adjust every 2 weeks so my body doesn't go into shock. Lol. For me, its either been 800-1200 or a full on…

I like Pro Bars. I've had the Base and Bite versions in peanut butter and chocolate. Best ratio of carbs/protein I've found at 30g and 20 respectively and they're organic. And, their energy gels are really good too. I prefer raspberry.

Thanks. I'll adjust mine after a month or so. You're Stef (with an f)? Me too! (Stefanie) :)

My daily activities are sedentary (desk job), but that specific calculator asks the # of days/time spent working out separately, so I thought I was doing it right. I understand that you don't eat back calories, which is why my net calories are so low on boxing workout days.

So, I just noticed that on workout days my net calories will be lower than my BMR. Is that ok? I keep seeing posts that you should never go lower than your BMR. Boxing Days: TDEE - 20% = 1,397. Calorie burn = 450. Net Calories = 947 Run Days: TDEE - 20% = 1,397. Calorie burn = 200. Net Calories = 1,197 I own a HRM…

Just acknowledge that it happened, and start the next day fresh. Don't restrict or try to undo what you did, as that will just start the cycle all over again. Just be better today than you were yesterday :) *Advice I'm also giving myself after a bad weekend of overeating*

I'm tracking on my "Eat Smart Scale". It also tracks water weight % and muscle mass %. I know how inaccurate the scales can be, so I'm using it more for tracking purposes.

Pro Bar Raspberry energy chews before my more intense workouts. It could be psychological, but they do seem to give me a boost. I'm a slow starter, so if I take them 30 minutes before, they help get me going.

I'm right there with you! 5'3, 143. Trying to get down to the low 120's. Just getting into the 20's again will be nice. I'm on week 3 of c25k and also go to boxing class 3-4 times a week. Not planning on giving up any carbs, but most of mine come from fruit. Netting 1,300 calories and macros are 40% carbs, 35% protein, 25%…

Apples and peanut butter. Sweet, salty and crunchy. That's my afternoon snack almost every day.

That's great, thanks everyone! I'll add USDA to my search terms!

When I log what I plan on eating and do the math, it's not like I'm going on a 3,000 calorie binge every day. It will be close to 2,000/calories today and tomorrow, and about 1,600 Sunday. I plan on running all 3 days and usually burn 200-250 calories, so the impact numbers wise won't be that bad (thanks to Maggianos and…

I just need to change my mind set. My birthday is Sunday, and I have 2 family dinners and a get together with friends. I want to enjoy it without the anxiety of going overboard.

Thank you! I'm going to be re-reading your post all weekend!

Thanks. I am using it for trendy only. I mainly do cardio now. I just started the C25K program and am also in a group boxing class. I'd like to add in strength training at some point, but it will never be "heavy lifting". I'm just not interested in that.

Hello, I just joined this group. I am 5'3, 139 and am trying to get back to the 120-125 range. I've gotten down to the low 130's a few times, but for some reason I always wind up sabotaging it. This time, I'm down 10lbs since the start of the year. It's definitely been slow coming off this time. I am religiously weighing…

I like the Pro Bars. They have different size options depending on your need. The Peanut Butter Chocolate Base bar is 290 calories, 30 carbs, 20 protein. Decent ratio for a light meal. I believe they're non-dairy/gluten free and no artificial crap also. Sold on amazon and at rei and whole foods.

I just started back on here, but I'm going to try and adjust every 2-3 weeks. I may be totally over thinking this, but the 2 week method will give me a good idea of what works and what doesn't, and adjust as I go. It also increases the calories as my workouts get more intense, which will help fuel me for the next one. Feel…

I should note, that I always deduct 10% from what the app tells me in terms of calories burn because none of them are 100% accurate yet.

I use the Scosche Rythym. It goes on your forearm. It is an HRM only (no chest strep) and I pair it with Endomondo, so I can track my boxing class burn. The Rythym doesn't have any display - it only sends your HRM to the app of your choosing. I bought it because I hate chest straps and needed something I could wear with…