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I think what you are doing now is very good: eating in a MILD calorie deficit, regular exercise including weight training and hit cardio, as little stress as possible, and eating enough protein. Trying to lose weight faster is absolutely doable but thinking in the long-run, is it gonna make it difficult to sustain and…

Love this one! Also, let me add Chipotle to the list and give them the big kudos for using antibiotic-free meat. Panera does the same. During my last project I had to travel 4 days a week for 4 months, with lots of client dinners and lunches.Water is always a smart choice on the table and if I have to drink, I'd go for a…

Sounds great! Another tips is to order food that are deeply hydrated and avoid dairy products on the road. Hydration helps to keep you full, it also helps you keep your sanity and avoid rush eating. Dairy products including butter and cheese are something restaurants rely heavily on boosting flavor, absolutely bad for…

Thanks for answering, this is truly awesome to hear! How about eating the number of calories you need at your goal weight? That way when you hit the goal, you won't need to reverse diet to eat more. Since that's your maintenance calorie intake already, your maintenance weight should be stable. How's your work helping you /…

Hey - didn't know drinking red wine at night wasn't good. I was actually recommended to drink a little before sleeping every night because it helps with blood circulation. Anyway, someone with the sweet tooth here, joining the gang now.

There are a few ways to do this, but the best way to start it is the following: 1) set a goal - how long would you like to exercise a week? How long can you exercise a week? Find the balance point in-between. At this stage, it doesn't matter if the goal is big or small (got 20 mins? Good. 15 mins? Awesome), you just need…

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Kudos to you for: 1) Resisting temptations when going out with friends, I know sometimes it feels like a loner 2) Maintaining the healthy eating awareness while travelling - as a management consultant who's a frequent flyer I know how difficult it is. Bringing granola bar is a smart strategy. 3) Yup, fighting your way out…

What I hear is unsatisfying food, temptation from partner, and probably some lack of discipline. It's a great step to recognize the obstacles then tackle them one by one :smile:

Kudos to you for all the efforts you make - meal planning, gym work etc., and bringing your own food to gatherings is a brilliant move!

Thanks, this is awesome! Let me PM you.