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SAME but I still eat it. My husband just loves it.

They are a lot of programs listed above that you can load into apps on your phone for tracking such as Regimy and JEFIT (both iOS).

Gaining muscle in 3 weeks and in a calorie deficit? That’s a no.

Assisted pull ups and push ups. They’re so necessary but I hate doing them. I enjoy lunges, I’m super quad centric though. Oh and Turkish Get Ups. Don’t like em but once you’re done you feel like you just conquered the world.

I mean how much seasoning we talking about here? 100g of garlic should maybe be measured, 2-3g not so much. I do weight onion raw before cooking because I’m crazy.

Would you be willing to open your diary so we can take a look at your logging?

Keto has worked for a lot of people! It’s an easy restrictive diet because you can substitute a lot of high carbohydrate foods. And protein and fat are yummy to eat! The biggest problem I have with keto is that after you’ve lost your weight and want to eat like you did before, you gain because your body just naturally…

This Chicago winter has been brutal. I have successfully maintained though, not sure how. I cannot wait for the summer, I am so much more active (walking and cycling instead of riding transit).

I think the key is finding something you enjoy doing. I look forward to my 30 mins at the gym and I like to play sports or walk while listening to podcasts. So it doesn’t feel like a chore. Also, having a structured lifting program really helps me stay motivated to go to the gym because every 4 weeks I’m changing the…

If I’m reading correctly, you’re netting like 300 calories a day (based on not eating your exercise calories back?). Also, how do you know you’re burning so many calories? How are you measuring your calorie intake? Like on a food scale? I’m surprised you’re even functioning based on your calculations.

I find I am extra ravenous near my period. Could be a combination? (I can’t quite tell if you’re female)

I set aside about 200 calories a day for a sweet treat (ice cream, brownie, Girl Scout cookies right now)

1tbsp of pb and some carrots isn’t a lot of calories and it hits the sweet tooth. You can also sub for pb2.

Greek yogurt, a protein shake, peanut butter and carrots.

You could try egg whites. Sometimes I use two whole eggs and than add some egg whites for extra protein. Typically for eggs though I’ll scramble them with black beans for fiber/protein kick. Add a bit of salsa and some veggies (onions, bell pepper, avocado) and if I have the extra calories, I’ll eat it with corn tortillas…

Preplanning! Using the advice above is good (banking calories). Also sharing with my SO is a big one. We’ll split a side of sweet potato fries or split a burrito so it’s not too much food for one person.

Try brewing your coffee with spices like cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg.

Consistency, not perfection!

Please share this research.

Not sure why the woo for this...

You’ve lost 1-2lbs in 3 weeks? Doesn’t sound like a plateau to me. What’s your starting weight? Goal weight? Height?

Everyone looks fatter when they’re sitting down.

Was going to say the same. Your loss has stalled a bit from your new workout routine which is very common.

This. Consistency, not perfection. I think you'll realize that you're eating more than you think when you purchase a food scale. That doesn't mean you have to eat less, but you'll realize the foods that you can fit into your calorie goal and the food that isn't worth it. You'll find the foods that keep you fuller longer…

Weight entire fruit, tare, unpeel fruit, put peel on scale. And there’s your weight in grams.

::puts dirt down::

Also, have a plan when you walk into the gym. Have a program ready. You’re more likely to feel like you’re making progress is you have a plan you’re following.

You’ve lost 12lbs in two months. That’s a lot and solid weight loss. I think you need to change some expectations. You’ll experience weight fluctuations frequently. I think that you’re being a bit too aggressive with your loss but you’re obviously losing so just need some patience. Also, if you’re a woman you’ll notice…

Do you want to open your diary so we can get an idea of where the logging might be going wrong?

Also, adding a new exercise regimen will almost guarantee water retention. I felt super sore this morning after my lift yesterday. I thought to myself, “I bet I’m up a lb today” and the scale confirmed my assumption.