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Here, this should help answer some of your questions: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing I wish you all the best. Be patient and good luck.

Oh man, this made me laugh. I'm sorry you're having a deflating day. I know it's hard, especially with such a packed schedule. But remember, exercise doesn't need to happen in 60-minute intervals, there are lots of workouts and routines that are 30 minutes or less. (Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred comes to mind). And the…

Hummus is mostly chickpeas, mixed with tahini (traditionally, which is a paste made from sesame seeds), lemon juice, garlic, and really not much else for the basic recipe. No extra vegetables go in, that I know. Even though beans and other legumes are indeed a plant food, I've never counted them as vegetables. To me,…

^^^Yes. This. It gets said a lot around here, but it's worth repeating: You didn't GAIN it all overnight, so don't expect to LOSE it all overnight. What's the hurry, ya know? Also, it's no fair trying to compare yourself to someone else. Each person has a unique body -- you have to play around and listen to what YOUR body…

I would recommend aiming for the 1550 that MFP gave you. Maybe don't bump it up all at once if you've been eating just 1200-1300 a day until now though. Start by adding 50-100 to your goal for a week and give your body time to adjust. Build up to it. Just curious, if 1550 what MFP set your goal as, what made you decide to…

Wow! You are all amazing. When I went to bed last night, I think this only had 5 replies and I was prepared to let it get pushed aside. Thank you all so much for your responses! For those of you that also posted graphs, well done! I love having a visual to see the overall effect. It's very encouraging. For my graph, I went…

Bump -- this got buried last night. =P

I eat carbs every day. Whole wheat breads and pastas and brown rice and of course oatmeal (favorite!) are always in my house. Recently, lots of wheat bran also. I've been doing just fine. :wink:

I'm glad it worked! Feel free to "follow" me if you want to, my username is the same over there. Happy pinning!

Tried again and put down both addresses. But seriously, I think there's something weird going on with my connection. I hope it worked!

Sent. =) My computer is being buggy though, so if you don't get anything let me know and I'll try again. Pinterest is great, you're going to have so much fun!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

I'd say my husband and I spend an average of $150-$200 a month on groceries (not including cat food -- and I'm such a sucker, buying them the "really good stuff," that I swear they eat better than we do some nights!) Sometimes a smidge more, but probably never more than $250. We usually do just one major grocery trip a…

You mentioned in your original post that you have a desk job, so you might want to count yourself as "sedentary" and then add in your swimming and other stuff as added exercise. I have almost the same stats as you, I'm 5'6", 24, and about 183, and I've been having really consistent success with my goal at 1600. (Ignore my…

You're not supposed to eat less than your BMR. Your BMR is the amount of calories your body needs just to survive every day. It uses those calories to fuel your organs, respiratory system and brain function. Stuff like that. Your BMR is the amount of calories you would burn if you were in a coma all day. There is a second…

http://www.poorgirleatswell.com/2011/08/recipe-blueberry-frozen-yogurt-no-machine-required.html Her trick to smooth and creamy frozen yogurt (and she uses greek, yay!) is the stirring process. Obviously, you can swap out the blueberries and lemon juice and probably play around with the sugar amount, but the idea is there.…

I agree about kicking your butt into gear. =) If space is an issue at home, then do exercises that don't take up a lot of space. For the 30 Day Shred DVD, you only need enough space to be able to do push-ups and jumping jacks, and it only takes like 25 minutes a day. Or, just do a few sets of push-ups every couple days,…

I like to have 1/2 - 1c of greek yogurt with some fruit and almonds mixed in. Sometimes a bit of cinnamon, depending on the fruit. Apples and pears are my favorite, they sweeten the yogurt enough for me. Or I'll mash up half an overripe banana and maybe add a Tbsp of mini chocolate chips instead of almonds. <3 ETA: The…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qa-B7Sg_i4 :wink:

Sometimes I eat a bigger serving of protein at dinner if I find that I've been lacking throughout the day. But keep in mind that other things you eat have protein in them besides just the obvious sources. The bread I buy has 4 grams per slice, so if I make a sandwich, that's an extra 8 grams right there. Some veggies have…

You can make your own, homemade cream of whatever soups. That way you know exactly what you're getting. :) http://www.home-ec101.com/homemade-substitute-for-condensed-cream-of-something-soup-recipe/ Scroll about halfway down to get to the actual recipes. I haven't tried them yet, but they look pretty good to me.

http://www.skinnycrockpot.com/ This is a pretty good site and the recipes include the nutrition info. Have fun! Once I started using my crockpot, I never stopped. =)

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing This explains a lot of what your body goes through. Take care and good luck.

I agree, eat tuna, or canned salmon if you prefer. Shrimp is high protein low fat, and bags of frozen shrimp often go on sale (at my grocery store, at least). It's easy to thaw out a serving and cook it up in just a few minutes. Try switching to greek yogurt if you haven't already, it has about double the protein per…

Ratatouille! The dish, not the movie. :) 1 medium onion 2-4 cloves garlic 1 eggplant 1-2 bell peppers (I usually use 1 red and half a yellow for color) 1 large (or two small) zucchini 8 oz. mushrooms (I use crimini or button) 1 28oz can tomatoes, whole or crushed Lots of basil and oregano, but I just use a heaping palmful…

They don't have to be. It depends on what you mean by "bad for you." If you mean high in fat, then do like it says and use bananas or other fruit puree (applesauce and pureed plums are also good) instead of oil or butter. If you mean high carb, well, maybe, but you can use whole wheat flour or mix with oats or add some…

http://www.poorgirleatswell.com/ Check out her $25 shopping carts to get some ideas. =)

I enjoy having large salads as meals a few times a week, but it is very easy to get bored with them, at least for me. I'm always looking for new and interesting flavor combos. I'm not overly fond of spinach, but I'll throw a handful into my bowl of lettuce or in a wrap or sandwich for the nutrients it provides. I recently…

http://www.skinnycrockpot.com/ My new favorite website.

Get some cocoa powder -- the unsweetened kind. The darker the better, in my opinion. I don't ever use exact measurements, but I'll try to give an estimate: 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 Tbsp sugar (more or less to taste) A few drops of real vanilla extract (optional, but WOW, worth it) Stir these together in a large mug. Heat…