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Happy Easter! Have a wonderful day! April SW, 186.8lbs Sunday, 4/5 - 187.6 Sunday, 4/12 - 184.2 Sunday, 4/19 - Sunday, 4/26 - Thursday, 4/30 -

Starting this month off better than last week. I however (TMI) started my cycle and am feeling very bloated. I forgot to post here and log my weight, mostly because I know most of the gain was because of that. What are your tricks to stay on task? SW, 186.8lbs Sunday, 4/5 187.6lbs Sunday, 4/12 Sunday, 4/19 Sunday, 4/26…

Here is to month 2. I have been struggling with lockdown and being in the house with a bunch of carb eaters. I do consider myself to be sticking to a "healthy" diet. Trying to work on discipline. SW, 186.8lbs Sunday, 4/5 Sunday, 4/12 Sunday, 4/19 Sunday, 4/26 Thursday, 4/30

Sunday 03/01: 195.8 Sunday 03/08: 193.6 Sunday 03/15: 190.0 Sunday 03/22: 188.6 Sunday 03/29: Tuesday 03/31: I am down 7lbs. I started out with more energy, but with everything going on I am slowly losing the will to keep up. Any recipes to keep me going?

Sunday 03/01: 195.8 Sunday 03/08: 193.6 Sunday 03/15: 190.0 Sunday 03/23: Sunday 03/29: Tuesday 03/31: I had a rough day emotionally yesterday and started the first 10 hours of my day only eating smokies. I didn't feel hungry so I snacked on something within the diet needs. This is the first time that my emotional eating…

I use a slowcooker to make 5 chicken thighs for meal prep and save the broth. I use 2 cups water, 1 tbsp evoo, salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 tbsp freeze dried basil, 1/2 tbsp oregano, 1/2 tbsp onion powder. Cook on high until easily broken apart, usually 2-3 hrs. Chicken Parmesan (single meal) 1 precooked thigh 2 Tbsp…

My low carb chicken parmesan. Slow roasted chicken thigh, olive oil, parsley, basil, thyme, oregano, sliced mushroom, diced tomatoes pan fried until hot. Grated parmesan cheese melted on top.

Started keto 7 days ago, I have been starting to feel the full sensation and fighting through my habit of boredom eating. I also cut my beverage of choice, pepsi, out cold turkey. We all know what pop/soda can do, but my craving for that has faded exponentially as I include more water into my lifestyle. I feel like for…

However, sometimes I want something refreshing or lite. Cucumbers work really well for this. Any other suggestions?[/quote] I have been adding celery and almond butter to my snacks for a break. Still has the fat, but the celery is light.

I have zero health reasons to stop me from being more active, but I too have never been this heavy (198). More power to you for trying. Food is a huge motivator for me, so I am trying keto for the first time. I'm on my first week now, 6 days in and am struggling to resist cravings. Here's to week 2! Full speed ahead.

What I am not understanding on the app is my macros. So today has been rough already, I have had too many carbs for my goal. I want to "fix" this by eating more fat based products when I feel hungry. My grams for protein and fat are at the same, but percentage is fat 65% protein 25%. I guess I am not understanding the…

I am going to be completely honest with everyone, I am way too lazy to read all these books! I will say that after grazing through I am hoping everyone can find that kick in the *kitten* they are searching for. I am desperately trying to get off mine. I am still losing, officially 18lbs down! I have only exercised twice…

@HGSmith0920 Sorry to hear about your withdrawals. Did you taper down with doctors monitoring? I hope you are able to push through and am glad you have found the motivation to stop in. I my self had a very rough Sunday. Emotional and a complete confidence depleater. I had a hard time wanting even to watch what I ate and…

Thank you evwryone I will look around. My Hubs and I went to Cedar Point yesterday with some friends an my brother in law. I ate everything I wanted, when hungry. We walked over 20k steps and I am so sore from rides and walking. Well worth it mind you, but my body needs an epsom salt bath stat! I took the extra timw to log…

@janetay01 @JDelray I actually do not even currently know my measurements. I do not own anything to do so. I have started to finally notice a difference in my thighs and stomach however. Whats the best place to find small home equipment for workouts?

You are both right @Evamutt and @JDelray I should not weigh myself as often. I knew someone on here could calm me. I knew weight could fluctuate 2lbs, but I really didnt think it happened so quickly. I will definetly keep all of this advice in mind and hold out as long as i can until I weigh myself again and keep going.…

I need advice, motivation, reasoning. I know i should not be focused on the scale, but what should I be expecting... Two days ago I weighed myself, I have been eating more fruits the last two days but otherwise have not changed the lower caloric diet I have been on. Today I weighed myself, same clothes, same scale and am…

Today I did yoga stretches at home and some crunches. I know I should do more so I think I am going to start doing these at night too. I started it and I find that the biggest step. I could have layed in bed and done nothing but I started.

@Rachel0778 Glad to hear everything looks to be running well at the house. The waiting was the worse part for us. I am a Pharmacy Technician, looking to go back to school for a Pharm D. I work in a regional hospital with the Cleveland Clinic. @gymprincess1234 Sounds like you need to focus on getting well again. 3 weeks is…

@Rachel0778 When the inspector comes make sure they check the electrical and plumbing. Our first year in our home we found whomever built it had bottlenecked our sewage line. They had to dig up our basement. I hope all goes well because it sounds like you have it all figured out. Today I had to work a later shift, and I am…

Benadryl has the backward effects on children anyhow. You give a child benadryl, it tends to make them more rambunctious not sleepy. The hubby is back home as of yesterday. He flew back in the afternoon. It was a much needed reunion and my daughters were so happy to see him. As for me, I have consistently been around 200…

Sounds like we are all having our struggles and it is helpful to know Im not alone. I no matter what log everything. Part of me wants to skip adding even the smallest things, but know it will only hurt myself. I took today off of work and was hoping for a relaxing day, but my oldest is being very emotional and even asking…

I have been slightly off my game this past week. I slipped and drank some soda :neutral: oops. I have however lost an additional 1.4lbs. I am unsure as too how. My mothers birthday is tomorrow and it will be the first time eating out since istarted logging. @janetay01 My oldest does not sleep, and just wants to cuddle…

Other than life stresses, I am feeling good today. My daughter started her second year of preschool yesterday so it is early mornings. I have been mixing my meals up and creatong different recipes with lots of veggies. I honestly love eating this way, and always have. I fond it inconvenient however as I need more time to…

@HGSmith0920 Thank you. I was definitely tempted and failed on so many levels. I have basically restarted today. Saturday me and the Hubs went downtown to the market and we bought fresh meats and veggies and fruit and homade pastas. I wanted cookies and ice cream and sweets galore. Being home with food is hard. While Im at…

Today was my 10th day logging. This is my longest streak. As of today I have lost 4.1 lbs. I am accrediting this lost mostly to giving up carbonated beverages. I have stayed on course most days and have limited my sweets intake. Here is to hoping the weekend doesnt cause too much temptation!

@Evamutt Thanks This is all very new to me. I hope all works well for you. Our emotions can be a difficult thing to work through. @rachelbachel32 Your dress is beautiful and you can see such a difference. Congrats on getting under 170! I am currently in the same situation. I started gaining more and more at 19, late night…

@Rachel0778 I have the 1lb per week plan chosen, but I live a sedentary life style. I have not started working out. I know I should, and will eventually to facilitate loss and toning. With work I average about 8k steps which gets me an extra 70 calories and yes I tend to eat those. I am finding it hard to get more carbs…

I use one tablespoon while cooking eggs or most things pan fried. Its a great medium heat oil to use on the stove. They also have avocado oil that is great to use. I like both better then evoo.

@Rachel0778 I have been usin the allowed 1300 calories MFP assigned. I have an odd work schedule though and I believe that has a lot to do with being hungry late after work. I work 1pm to 930pm and try to eat lunch at 1130 before I leave for work. But end up hungry at 330, which I dont get dinner till about 5. By the time…