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I took some time off from working on my goal weight when I became pregnant last year... but baby girl will be six months old this weekend so no more putting it off. My grace period is over! :) Current Wt: 167 Goal Wt: 150 I will weigh in on Sundays as I think it will keep me more accountable over the weekend! June 2: 166.8…

My favorite fresh veggies to eat plain are red/yellow peppers and cherry tomatoes. Sliced tomatoes or cucumbers with seasoning salt are also delicious.

I know this probably sounds silly, but once I am done eating what I've allotted myself for the day, I drink a good amount of water and then I brush, floss, and mouthwash. It makes me less likely to snack on anything once that's taken care of for the evening.

Height : 5'9" HW: 179 lbs (1/1/18) CW: 169.4 lbs (3/1/18) GW: 150 lbs March Goal : 163 lbs (would be satisfied with 165 at the very least) March 3: 168.4 March 10: 167.8 March 17: 165.0 March 24: 163.8 March 31: 161.8 (I weigh in on Saturdays) Total weight lost in March: 7.6 LBS This has been my first month doing an…

All right, let's do this! HW: 179 (1/1/2018) March SW: 169.4 March GW: 164.0 3/3 - 168.4 3/10 - 167.8 3/17 - 165.0 3/24 - 163.8 3/31- 161.8 Total weight lost in March: 7.6 lbs. Feeling pretty fantastic about this, I worked really hard this month. Congrats to everyone who met their goal and big hugs to any who didn't...…

Age: 31 Height: 5'9" SW 179 (1/1/2018) CW 163.8 GW: 150 (145 would be ideal, just to have some room to fluctuate around GW)

Here's the one I use. Has everything I need (tare function is super helpful) and it's only ten bucks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0771YZGXN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I would suggest: 1. Packing some healthy snacks 2. Looking at an online menu for the restaurant you're going to in order to be better prepared (or a nutritional fact sheet is even better if the they have one to offer) 3. Try to turn the one meal into two, or substitute healthier sides. I hope this is helpful for you!

My suggestion would be to turn that one meal into two. Save half for later. It looks delicious though, and now I'm hungry! :wink:

I like to use whole wheat sandwich thins for burgers and sandwiches. About half the calories of two slices of bread. I also eat whole wheat pasta (although pasta is pretty rare for me), and make sure I'm being smart about portion control. Same calories, but more filling, in my opinion. Sometimes I use whole wheat tortillas…

Height : 5'9" HW: 179 lbs (1/1/18) CW: 169.4 lbs (3/1/18) GW: 150 lbs March Goal : 163 lbs (would be satisfied with 165 at the very least) March 3: 168.4 March 10: 167.8 March 17: 165.0 March 24: 163.8 March 31: (I weigh in on Saturdays) Total weight lost in March to date: 5.6 LBS This has been my first month doing an…

I stir a serving of chocolate whey protein into my coffee. I have been doing this the last couple of weeks, and I feel like it really makes a difference. For one, no more coffee creamer. Plus, it's 24g of protein which curbs my appetite against snacking here and there later in the day. ***Note: You have to be careful about…

I am on a 1200-1300 calorie diet, and only eat back exercise calories from time to time if I'm feeling hungrier than normal. At first it was a struggle, but the more I kept at it, the more manageable it became. I think protein is key, and I often go over my protein goal while still hitting my overall calorie goal.…

Some of my Go To's: One serving of cashews or peanuts (160 cal) Dannon Oikos triple zero yogurt (110 cal) Cheese stick (70-80 cal) Sliced red pepper (half a pepper is about 30 cal) 1 cup cherry tomatoes (50 cal) 1 serving Pretzel sticks (110 cal) Hard boiled egg (70 cal) 1/2 avocado w/ seasoning salt (160 cal) Fresh fruit…

I like to portion those types of things out as soon as I open the bag or else it's a free for all (or just a free for me :wink:)

I don't even think that her comment needs a comeback, the best response is continuing to do what works for you. Actions speak louder than words and your results will prove that you are on the right track.

All right, let's do this! HW: 179 (1/1/2018) March SW: 169.4 March GW: 164.0 3/3 - 168.4 3/10 - 167.8 3/17 - 165.0 3/24 - 163.8 3/31- Weight lost so far this month: 5.6 lbs. One more week to go, would be nice to hit 163.0 or lower. Fingers crossed!

Your breakfast sounds delicious but I agree that there is not a lot of protein, as 1 TBSP of peanut butter only has about 4g. I like to add protein powder to my morning coffee, which is 24g of protein and about 120 calories, depending on the brand. You also might be able to cut some of the extra stuff out by getting…

I stir a serving of chocolate whey protein into my coffee. I have been doing this the last couple of weeks, and I feel like it really makes a difference. For one, no more coffee creamer. Plus, it's 24g of protein which curbs my appetite against snacking here and there later in the day. ***Note: You have to be careful about…

I stir one serving of protein powder into my coffee every morning. That combined with a couple hard boiled eggs should do the trick. That's roughly 260 calories. Good luck! :)

I think vacations are a good example. I am going to Hawaii next month and while I won't be throwing everything I've worked for over the past few months away, I am not going to be worrying about weighing food or logging every single calorie. But like a few of the above posters have mentioned, counting calories is what works…

Some of my Go To's: One serving of cashews or peanuts (160 cal) Dannon Oikos triple zero yogurt (110 cal) Cheese stick (70-80 cal) Sliced red pepper (half a pepper is about 30 cal) 1 cup cherry tomatoes (50 cal) 1 serving Pretzel sticks (110 cal) Hard boiled egg (70 cal) 1/2 avocado w/ seasoning salt (160 cal) Fresh fruit…

My January 1 goal was 29 lbs and I am about halfway there but still have a ways to go! Good luck to you!

Once I am finished with dinner, I drink a bunch of water. Then I brush, floss, and use mouthwash. I'm a lot less likely to eat snacks if I've already taken care of that for the evening.

I love using my Insta Pot for "one pot" dinners. Chicken breast, vegetables, garlic, and brown rice, plus whatever seasoning you are in the mood for. Here is my favorite one so far for jambalaya. I substituted chicken breast, chicken sausage, low sodium chicken broth, one green and one red pepper. Delicious!…

Height : 5'9" HW: 179 lbs (1/1/18) CW: 169.4 lbs BF: TBD GW: 150 lbs March Goal : 163 lbs (would be satisfied with 165 at the very least) March 3: 168.4 March 10: 167.8 March 17: 165.0 March 24: March 31: (I weigh in on Saturdays) This is a first for me but I am excited to see everyone's progress and share my own in a…

I like to switch it up. I almost always have a piece of fruit, and some form of protein, whether it's eggs, low sugar high protein yogurt (I like the Oikos triple zero) or nuts. Lately I have been stirring whey protein into my coffee. Keeps me away from coffee creamer and curbs my appetite against snacking later in the…

I stir a serving of chocolate whey protein into my coffee. I have been doing this the last couple of weeks, and I feel like it really makes a difference. For one, no more coffee creamer. Plus, it's 24g of protein which curbs my appetite against snacking here and there later in the day. ***Note: You have to be careful about…

Here are the items I like to have on hand at the house: Fresh Fruit- Bananas Apples Strawberries & other berries Green Grapes Seasonal fruit on sale (I rarely buy canned fruits or apple sauce, most are loaded with sugar.) Veggies- Spinach Broccoli & Cauliflower Asparagus Carrots (not baby carrots, they are typically…

I agree with you on the sweets. Anything packed with sugar - whether it's candy bars, cookies, cake, donuts, ice cream, or sugary drinks - makes me feel sick within the hour. Milk chocolate is just too sweet and I never thought I'd switch over to dark chocolate but it truly tastes better to me now. I haven't had cravings…