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Use the recipe feature of this website/app and log each ingredient you add. Weigh/measure and log each item (ground beef, green pepper, rice, etc.) accurately before you add it. Don't forget to account for any oils you use to brown or saute with. When done, weigh the entire completed dish so you can accurately determine…
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My food scale is my best friend! The MFP database has so many entries that I can usually find what I'm looking for, and if I can't, it's easy to add an entry. If I weigh a banana and it is 93 grams, then I type in "banana" and choose the entry that gives a serving size of 100 grams and enter 0.93 servings. If you prefer,…
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I am 5'6" and lost 26 lbs in the last several months to reach my current weight of 125 lbs. I have been eating pretty clean for years but this is because of so many food allergies and celiac in my household. However, this had nothing to do with my weight loss. Many "clean" and wholesome foods are still very high in…
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I ate at 1200 calories for quite awhile and my meals were generally at or under 400 calories. If I made pasta for the family, I subbed zucchini for the pasta noodles for myself. If I made nachos for the family, I used peppers instead of the chips for myself. I make chicken soup that is loaded with chicken, butternut…
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I still use my old fashioned scale that I bought many years ago. It tells me how much I weigh. I do not own a fitness monitor (like a Fitbit) and I use a cheap (but seemingly accurate) kitchen scale. I am also losing about 3 lbs each week and am really seeing some toned muscle. I can tell by sight, the way my clothes fit…
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Yes, it is a healthy weight for me. If it weren't for all the extra padding on my butt and thighs, I would be happy with this weight! But I agree, I think I do need to slowly start adding calories back and focus on building some muscle. Thank you for your input!
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I cut out sugar (refined) four years ago. I don't crave sweets at all now. My teenager bakes treats quite a bit, but I never eat them, not even tempted anymore. I used to be a complete chocoholic too!
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Oops.... sorry for the double post!
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I've had four, and my youngest is four years old. I didn't think I was doing too badly, but I wanted to lose some weight and get back in shape. Since September I have lost 25 pounds and have toned up considerably. I've been limiting my fat and calories, walking more and working out 5-6 days each week with a Jillian…
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I've had four, and my youngest is four years old. I didn't think I was doing too badly, but I wanted to lose some weight and get back in shape. Since September I have lost 25 pounds and have toned up considerably. I've been limiting my fat and calories, walking more and working out 5-6 days each week with a Jillian…
