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Crackers with meats and cheeses is on the healthier side. Wine optional 😋

If it's only once a year, I'd just enjoy it and use it as an opportunity to practice portion control. If you want an elephant ear and you usually eat the entire thing, then eat half! Water is an excellent choice. The only thing I'd choose over that is fresh squeezed lemonade. 🍋😋 candy apples and corn dogs also arent too…

I totally agree! ❤ I'm going out for fried chicken, collards, mashed potatoes, biscuits, and gravy tomorrow, though. So I held back today!

I don't have a space for a gym in my home, so I do my workouts other places. However, I keep plenty of good stretching equipment because I need it when I'm not working out. I have: 🌸 A yoga mat. 🍞 2 yoga blocks. 🥨 A yoga strap (love this for deep stretching) ❤ Foam roller (a must for breaking up lactic acid) 🦶 Foot roller…

Thank you for the thoughtful reply. I would like to incorporate more strength training into my routine, but I also want it to be something I enjoy doing. Any suggestions for weight lifting vs the monotony of the gym?

Obviously you know nothing about the practice, so I wont take it personally.

Well, it didnt seem like they were since you mentioned that pilates improves flexibility, which the practice really doesn't focus on at all beside a brief 10 second stretch in between work.

I didn't say to look into it as in you should try it, but look into it so you can educate yourself on what it actually is. Thanks anyway

You should look into pilates reformer if you haven't before. It really has little to do with flexibility! The exercises are challenging and also use weights with a total body focus, especially with core strength. It's a mind body exercise, but nothing like yoga. I was thinking the cycling may help me lose a bit of fat…

I'm starting to add spin classes to my routine twice a week. I also run once a week and walk the dog daily, some yoga here and there. I also participate in pilates reformer classes 2-3 times a week, I am wanting to refine my practice with heavier weight, new exercises, and upping my average to 3 to 4 times. Maybe that will…

Thank you so much for the honest reply! I can totally relate to the "what would it be like" comment. 🥰😭

Thanks y'all! ❤ it's refreshing to hear that this slow down seems to be completely normal. Let's keep it up!

But then again, you aren't his nutritionist, so there's that. You have no idea what calorie goals his nutritionist may have set for him. Like him, I also don't track my calorie burns, only how often I exercise. It's working wonderfully for me. Just because you don't like the method doesn't make it wrong. I still track my…

Actually, he didnt choose this number. His personal nutritionist chose it for HIM, not you. He was kind enough, however, to share his plan with other people on the same journey. Personally, calculating my TDEE at the beginning of the week helps keep me on track vs the MFP method of eating more on cardio days, eating less…

I eat Amy's organic frozen meals on the regular for lunch. They are a bit more expensive, but they keep me full. Especially with a sparkling water :) Most of them are pretty healthy, but some have a bit of sugar, so just remember to look out for that. 🥗🍽 ps: Amy's are usually about $4 each at walmart.

I've had a lot of success with a method similar to this! I have a weekly calorie goal based on the amount I typically exercise in a week (I use the scooby tdee calculator), and I log my food in MFP. I listen to my body instead of "starving" on rest days! I don't eat extra on cardio days vs weight training days anymore. It…

I personally cannot because I always wake up hungry. I find it hard to concentrate throughout the day without breakfast or lunch. I also hate how bloated I feel after a large meal! Maybe ask your doctor about it? It could be unsafe if you have blood sugar spikes.

When I had trouble running in the beginning, I started by pushing myself and getting my heart rate up by cycling. Then, I eased into running. Hope this helps, and congrats on your success ❤

You should look into pilates. <3

I quit buying cereal, sweets, and eating sugary treats at work. I replaced them with a tasty protein shake which helped a ton with cravings. Also, much less wine! Ps: moderation is great, but what has worked best for me is keeping the sweets out of the house. When I want something special, I make it count. I don't bring…

It helps prevent injuries and makes you look damn good! If you're doing abs, remember to find exercises to work your entire core. Lower abs, lower back, mid back, obliques, etc. Those are your stabilizing muscles which will help with posture, balance, and also improve your performance on pretty much any exercise you choose…

Yep. The only thing that has helped my sugar cravings is upping my protein by quite a bit. I've found that the cinnamon crunch quest protein powder or their chocolate chip cookie bar usually takes the edge off and keeps me on track.