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Fruits!

I believe I am at a 500 deficit. But I only had 10 pounds to lose when I started this, so I don't expect huge losses every month. That is awesome you all! Keep putting in the work.

I prefer my Polar 360 watch! I never really cared for fitbits.

Hello! I am the same height and I can tell you from experience that 10 pounds makes a world of difference in the way that I look. I have lost about 1.2 pounds since the beginning of the month and can see (in pictures) how my sides are smoothing over. I currently weigh 141 pounds and still have love handles. Not sure if…

If you are truly not hungry, maybe its boredom. I have plenty to keep me occupied once I get home (mostly cleaning) and use that to keep my mind off of food. Also, try to have foods that help keep you full longer. That is the best advice I can give!

Potato chips with some salsa valentina

When I couldn't do it on my own anymore (tried almost everything) I joined a private group gym. They kick my butt every single time. My gym offers HIIT and lift days so I get a little of everything. It's great and really was the answer to the rut that I was in. Good luck.

I have a weight app but I don't use it as often as I should. I am more used to writing down my weight in my planner. I'll start using the app more. Thank you all for your input! This wasn't for me to announce a certain number to the world, it was for myself and my own accomplishments.

Thank you for replying, y'all!

It has been easier to maintain this calorie counting lifestyle this time around and the only real difference has been eating my exercise cals back. The first two weeks I didn't and I was losing weight way too fast. Now, it is at a steady pace but I am happy and full of energy (unless I lack sleep).

Eating back my exercise calories has been a game changer this time around. It's probably the best tip that I don't always read in post such as these.

We are the same height and same age. I am about 141-142 lbs and still feel I have about 7-8 pounds to lose.. and depending on how I look I may have even more. I have plenty of people tell me I look fine as I am but I also know that when I see myself naked, there is no way I couldn't stand to lose a bit more fat all around.…

We are the same height. I weigh around 142-143 lbs and I have chocolate everyday. I know it's hard to believe, but it is true that you can have your favorite snacks DAILY as long as you make it work. For me, I have a chocolate ice cream sandwich every night before bed. Keeps me satisfied until the weekend where I tend to…

Salads and sandwiches are my go to. I rarely have enough leftovers but when I do it's a nice break from the usual.

I hear it is easier to workout with tampons compared to pads. I only wear pads, so if its the first 1-2 days of my period I opt out of the gym mainly because my training sessions requires a lot of jumping. I don't get cramps, normally.

I bought my husband the Jabra Elite Active 65t Alexa Enabled True Wireless Sports Earbuds off of Amazon and he absolutely loves them. Can't leave home without them. He thought people with Airpods on looked funny (and I agreed). Ha!

Are you consuming a large portion of empty calories everyday? I'd try to eat more nutrient dense foods and limit yourself to 1-2 snacks a day, if possible. I feel fuller eating a healthy salad than I do when I eat a cheese burger. Also, I only have one diet soda a week. This is after cutting down. No matter what others…

for the love of health and I would be lying if I said I wasn't also doing this to look good naked. I want my husband to find me attractive, always.

Hey y'all, thank you so much for your input. I waited a few hours before responding on purpose so that I could get as many thoughts as possible. It was nice to know one of you knew who I was talking about (Youtuber) and so many of you made the act of counting seem less lame. I guess I get overwhelmed more so when I think…

How would I go about doing that? Just keep track of the cals I don't eat during the week? Cause I would like to eat more on the weekends but I normally do most of my working out during the week.

So I was hoping that for the first week I would just track to see what I was working with. My NET cals for Monday was 1167 and intake for Tuesday (didn't workout) was 1747. So maybe my lack of energy was due to Monday although that was not done at all on purpose and am making sure it does not happen again. Daily goal is…

I have a 6 year old and work full time. I attend a gym by my job that has 530 and 630 pm classes. My husband and daughter both attend jujitsu classes while I am at my own gym. This is probably the best scenario and not an option for most parents, I understand. However, if I didn't have the gym or my husband helping with…

Thank you all! I needed the assurance so I start off on the right foot.

Yes that is what I am doing.. thank you.