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I work in a candy store at a big theme park that has a caseline with candy apples, fudges, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc. I pack a high protein lunch and a chocolately quest bar in case I have a craving. They have a team member grill in the back, with a bunch of unhealthy options (pizza, burgers, fries, etc). It is…

I really enjoy Lean Shake 25 by GNC. I like the pre-made shakes much better than the powders. The strawberry and the banana flavors are awesome. I usually only drink one after a workout though.

When I work 2 to 1030 at my merchandise job in a theme park, I usually sleep in and then wait to eat before I go in and make sure it is high protein. Then I pack my lunch, between 450 and 500 calories and try to keep it higher protein, but it does have carbs in the bread or rice and veggies. Then I pack a quest bar to eat…

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I used to eat either a Cookie Dough or Double Chocolate every day. Since summer has started (I'm a teacher) I only eat them once or twice a week. I'm starting to get over them. The Cookies and Cream was really good, too. I really love the Quest Cravings Peanut Butter Cups. They're drier than Reese's but they're really…

I had the Charge HR and I think mine was just a dud. It would say I climbed the stairs 28 times when in reality it was 3 or 4. Distance walked would be way off, even though I set the stride length. I think the HRM is going to be a bit more accurate. I now have the Polar FT7 and really like it. I liked that Fitbit synced…

What I found that helped me was getting fitted for shoes at a specialty store. Found out I have really high arches and getting the proper support has made a world of difference. I've also started foam rolling (hurts like no other at the time but really helps) and I ice my shins and calves the day of and the day after I…

The reasoning behind lowering to half a pound a week is, as you get smaller, you'll need less calories to maintain. You should be having MFP recalculate your goals every 10lbs or so. So by the time you have just a few pounds left to lose, your goal will be lower than when you started, which can be unsustainable for some.

Hard boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, veggies and dip, lunch meat slices.

I use a HRM and I have it logging the warm up and stretches at the end. If you're not using a HRM the calorie burn MFP or the bike gives you will likely be exaggerated, so saying 40 instead of 55 is probably a safer bet.

I make one serving at a time and I weigh before cooking it.

I can carry around heavier things. I am wearing smaller clothes. Just today I bought a size medium workout pant. I've never bought mediums before.

You're welcome. Whatever you decided to go with definitely check out the return policy. I bought my fitbit at target and it was 30 days. It was 45 days when I decided to return it. Luckily I paid with my target debit card and had an extra 30 days.

I had the Fitbit Charge HR and returned it. I think mine was malfunctioning, though. It did not accurately track how long I walked/ran (number was WAY off of treadmill) even after setting stride length. It also told me a few times that I took the stairs 29 times but I had only taken them 3 or 4. From the adjustment it did…

Yay! Thanks for the tip! I have trouble spelling words that end in either "el" or "le". I have to write it out both ways to figure it out, lol.

Some of the machines at my gym do not ask, but you can input it under "information." See if that is an option on yours (mine have touch screen monitors on them).

Looks great! Enjoy the beach!

It's not easy, but I'm able to hold it until my lunch and planning period and then to the end of the day. There have been a few days I have almost called the front to see if anyone was available to watch my class, but I made it. I teach K and I talk A LOT so I find I drink 2-3 22oz bottles a day. It's tough, but I've…

I have found that when I'm mad or stressed about something, I tend to work harder at my cardio. Exercise isn't my go-to however and I'm trying to change that. Of all the things you could be using as stress relief, I think walking/jogging is an excellent choice :)

I pre-logged the other day, and it really helped me stay focused. I teach Kinder and there is some candy in the treasure box. When I hadn't pre-logged, I was like "oh, it's just xyz calories, I'll be fine" and found I cut it close by the end of the night. When I pre-logged, I saw that I didn't have much wiggle room left…

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If you like it, and it fits your calories/macros, go for it.

A big initial drop is normal due to water weight. It should begin to level out. However, if you are still loosing too quickly, adjust your goals and eat a bit more. ETA: 2.2kg is just under 5lbs, which is a perfectly healthy loss for a month.

When you weigh in, weigh in at the same time of the day under the same circumstances. For me, it's first thing in the morning after I have used the restroom, before getting dressed and having anything to eat/drink. Weight does fluctuate daily based on many different circumstances. You've added a lot of exercise, so your…

Were the shoes fitted at a specialty running store? Where the sales person analyzed your gait and arch? If not, your shoes may not fit as well as you think. You may over pronate, or turn your ankle in. Or have really high arches, like myself. I have have a neutral gait (I don't roll my ankle) but I have high arches that…

I was told that 110 RPMs is as fast as you should go. If you go faster, you are relying on the momentum of the bike more than your legs, therefore getting less of a workout.

I had a similar NSV the other day. I lifted a 25 lb of cat litter pellets and carried it around the store like it was no big deal. Way to go!!