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Quest makes some really tasty Protein chips and the texture is actually good. I was surprised. I make a health version of nachos with black beans, protein of your choice, and guac. You can buy them at Target or Amazon. When I'm craving something sweet, I get salted roasted almonds with a light drizzle of honey or almonds…

love Hawaiian rolls. It's smart to not keep these around the house as it's so tempting right? I try and do the same!

Cheese, starchy foods (pasta, bread, mashed potatoes), and chocolate. Pizza is my go to comfort food when I want to indulge

Thanks for this update. My calorie and macros are currently almost the same as your original one and I am noticing I am losing less weight as opposed to when I wasn't counting my calories or macros (still making healthy choices). I think my clothes even fit a tad bit tighter. It's been 2 weeks so maybe I should look over…

Hey there. I'm also trying to grow my glutes and I found this video useful. He answers your question at 23:04 however this whole video was immensely helpful for me as I am also trying to lose fat and build muscle (mainly my glutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQg65AnKo-k

I'll look into a training program. Thanks for the information everyone!

Thank you

Just tried this today to meet my carb and protein requirement and I'm soooo glad I did. It's sooooo good! -1 slice Daves thin slice toasted bread or any bread -1/2 cup cottage cheese low-fat -1 tbsp honey Macros: Cal:210 Fat:3.5g Carbs:22.5 Protein:16g Tomorrow I'm having this with a side of egg whites for extra protein.

Nice! What is coconut manna? Is it the same as coconut butter and how do you like to eat it? Sounds yummy and would like to try it out :)

Hey there, just a personal preference, maybe not a popular one but I started my weight loss journey 3 months ago and haven't weighed myself since. I plan on weighing myself in February. In the past, I suffered from eating disorder so I want to develop a healthy relationship with food. What I will say is I don't need a…

What helps me is trying to meet my protein goal. Mine is 105 grams per day so I try my hardest to keep each meal high protein. It makes me feel full. Take it a day at a time. My personal preference is to not weigh myself because I have had eating disorder in the past and I want to enjoy my journey, not be a slave to the…

Will try tonight 🤔 lol 😋

Hang in there momma, I can relate. Something is better than nothing. I also lift weights when I can and have been focusing on building more muscle since I know our body burns more calories throughout the day through resting metabolism. Walking is therapeutic and energizing as well. I bought an outdoor spinning bike on…

Awesome tips. Thank you!

That’s impressive! Congratulations on the weight loss and greater health. Thank you for sharing your experience of weight loss without the use of a low carb diet and for this helpful information!

Seems like I need to really do some research on carbs. There is so much conflicting information online. Thanks for the info everyone!

Hey there! I do. It started years ago when I was so in shape and really “watching what I ate”. Eventually I allowed myself “cheat days” and that’s when hell broke lose. All week, I restricted myself so much i would look forward to cheat day all week, it’s all I would think about. When cheat day came, I would binge so much…

Oh yes the phone works magic! I try to use that trick right before nap time :p Yes, how awesome that you get an extra pair of eyes from your older kids while you workout. I would definitely do the same if I could. Thank you so much!

Hello there. Thanks for sharing. Personally, what works for me is not viewing the journey as a diet but more of a lifestyle. When I first start off, I don't get too strict or I become obsessed. I am prone to binge eating after long weeks of "eating clean" so I really focus on stopping that cycle. Seems like you are at day…

Thank you to everyone for sharing your personal experiences. I forgot to mention one important thing - I have been intermittent fasting for a long time (just recently started tracking my macros). I also have a 30+ BMI since giving birth a few years back which is why my short term goal is fat loss (long term goal - body…

It's awesome and I'm sure healthier that you are getting your protein minimum intake of 100 g without fake meats. Kudos. Because I have a high 30% + BMI currently after becoming a mom and making poor eating choices, carbs are a high percentage of my macros but I definitely try and avoid an extreme amount at least until I…

Thanks Nony Mouse. I currently have my protein set at 105 but I have considered if it is too high. Thank you for the tip! :)