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Can we all just agree that womens clothing sizes are complete BS?

Rice and beans! Good foundation to rice bowls, or soup, or burritos, or a breakfast scramble, or casserole... The list goes on. If you have a batch of rice and beans in the fridge, you can make anything. Just add veggies, or sauce, or cheese, or protein however you like!

I think the big determining factor is listening to your body and knowing if it feels helpful or harmful to YOU, right now, where you are in your journey. If you feel fine skipping a meal, arent dizzy, arent stressed or hangry, then do it. However, if you feel like you are STARVING, are getting irritable, having mood…

Think more of Japanese style portions and meals rather than Western, using fish more as a garnish or flavoring rather than a big steak.

Ochazuke is the best comfort food

Wow, Im so appreciative for all the perspectives on this thread and for the openness and support. Its nice to hear struggles with the nuanced aspects of getting healthy and not just the "slash and burn" approach

I am terrified of eating while driving. I had a friend start choking at the wheel once while I was a passenger and we almost died. Luckily I was there to help calm her and remind her to pull over and stop the car and then I heimliched the *kitten* out of her. Had she been alone she might not be alive.

I dont feel limited by 1200 in terms of wanting to eat more. I feel limited in terms of getting a balanced nutrition. I often naturally come in around 1100 so its not like I'm depriving myself to lose weight. I think thats one of the big myths around smaller girls-- my body naturally is asking for 1000 calories, so in…

I love sauerkraut... Always looking for more ways to eat it

There are many true reasons why, but if I could pinpoint the moment it would be... Sitting on the couch watching Frozen II with my 3-year old son during the COVID lockdown. The future was full of unknowns and my professional role as well as my family life was at a crossroads. Cue Elsa's journey "Into the Unknown" and the…

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Carmel corn is my crack

"Veggie" straws, chips, or tot snacks "Skinny" bagels Any kind of "special" bottled water

Vegetarian "meat" replacements

Starbucks everything :'(

Make ochazuke!! An amazing comfort food elixir Leftover white rice in a bowl Top with seaweed, salmon or bonito flakes, spring onion, sesame Steep hot cup of green tea and pour over Eat

5 feet, 0 inches tall! Goal weight is 110, current weight 136. I was 110 in college when I looked and felt my best. I realize that was over 16 years ago and also I've birthed a human. But oh to be able to wear cute clothes again...

Oh and Everything But The Bagel seasoning from Trader Joes

Beyond sausage wake-up wraps with veggie egg white and white cheddar cheese from Dunkin Donuts

Start with meatless Monday and see how it goes. Then you'll naturally want to learn more so your Mondays go well. Set yourself up to be successful!

Lie down and dont fall off the edge.

I'm having a similar issue. Im having trouble making 1200 calories. I eat when I'm hungry and when food is available, and its discouraging when MFP wont let me log a diary and says I need to consume more calories. It seems unproductive to assume that the only people that need support here are consuming too many calories.

Take me back!

Hacks that have worked for me: Invest in good quality copper cookware. Its nonstick and therefore you dont need oil. Perfect oil-free eggs every time! Start using measuring cups as serving spoons. Takes out the guesswork and adds extra awareness to quantities. Lemon water. Period. If adding high calorie condiments like…

Any foods that contribute to happy body/mind/soul balance are magical: Mint tea with valerian root The aroma of bay leaves Burned sage Rosemary oil But thats a witches opinion

Whenever im craving fried food, i put a handful of shredded cheese in a small pile on a sheet pan lightly greased with olive oil cooking spray, add Spike seasoning on top, and bake it at 375 for a few minutes until it gets melty in the middle and crispy on the edges. It satisfies that craving every time but it doesnt pack…

Shellfish are the insects of the sea

Friday nights are pizza and movie nights for our family, and the trade off of the calories is a joyful tradition of time spent together. Its guilt free for me because my four year old is going to grow up fast and I wouldnt trade it for the world. I think thats what helps keep things in perspective for me.

Yes same! Little pickles and pepperoncinis. Or kimchi.

Maybe I should go blonde?