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I did go see a chiropractor for the first time today and she said I had a misalignment in my spine. We're going to start a progressive treatment over these next two weeks, so I'm hoping that will help!

Anyone?

I have IBS with constipation and am taking Miralax, GasX, and a strong probiotic. If I feel myself getting too constipated I will drink an herbal laxative tea before bed. I was initially so backed up that i went to the ER and thinking it was something more serious. So I definitely don't want to wind up back there. I was…

I'm obsessed. I go through 2 jars a week. I know there are some more expensive variations, but i've never tried them. I never mix it with water to make pb though... I sprinkle it on my bananas, apple slices, dip rice cakes in it, mix it in my oatmeal, ect. It's amazing, and a lot less cals than dipping into a pb jar!

Any one?

I use a heart rate monitor, so hopefully they're not too far off. THANKS!

That works out to about 1400 calories as well, so i guess i'm in the right area. Thanks. Anyone else?

I do oats and egg whites... but I make mine chocolatey and add in fiber cereal, puffed wheat, and pb2. 20g Oats - Cook 1 min 30 sec 138g Egg Whites - Cook 2 min 30 sec Then I add almond milk. Vanilla, Maple, Banana Extract. Cinnamon Pb2 10g Chocolate Fiber One Cereal 10g Puffed Wheat 10g High Fiber Trader Joes Cereal SO…

bump! I've been trying to lose the 'last 5 lbs' for forever. It doesn't even really matter anymore i suppose.

Thank you so much everyone!! I will definitely continue on with what I'm doing. Good to know it hasn't been affecting all my hard work!

Thanks! I wasn't aware of this. Makes sense though

Thanks! I always forget how slow the process is. This is a good reminder and motivation :)

I just hate going to bed knowing I didn't use up all those nutrients I just consumed, and that I'm maybe even storing the food as fat or whatever since I'm not exerting any energy during sleep.

Yess girl!! I haven't stepped foot in a gym in over a year and I've lost 10 pounds from their videos alone! They are my savior. I invested in a heart rate monitor to make sure I'm logging my exercise calories correctly, and they're pretty spot on usually. I don't have internet access right now, but i've picked up so many…

I have my TDEE set at 'Couch Potato/Lightly Active' and then I eat back my exercise calories. I still usually workout on the weekends, and am out and about during the day. So pretty active I guess

That's awesome! I actually did give IF a shot a few months ago. I had really good results the few weeks I tried it., and I loved eating my days worth of calories is a shorter time. I would finish dinner around 7:30 and wouldn't eat till 10:30-11:30 the next day. I did this cycle because sleeping is the only time I can go…

Though I don't have much to lose, I still feel like my body fat % is too high. So lower my body fat, and lose a few more inches in my problem areas… (thighs, biceps, stomach/lowerback) Any ideas? My diary is open. Thanks for all the comments!

I started getting serious about exercising and eating right back in July.. and 6 months later I've only lost around 8 pounds. I see people on here losing a pound a week, and I'm at a pound a month :frown:

Thanks you two! I might lower my calories to 1400 after seeing your numbers. Anyone else want to share their daily calorie intake, please?!

I like the pre packaged steamable vegetables by Pictsweet (in the freezer section) Edamame-110 cals Tuscan Vegetables-80 cals. Hard boiled egg whites - 17 cals each Apple ~100 cals String Cheese ~50 cals Turkey Slices - 5 slices - 70 cals Chocolate Fiber One cereal - 80 cals Weight Watchers Fudge Bars - 45 cals Vitatop…

I put half a serving of chocolate chips (35 cals) … 1/4 serving of Chocolate Fiber One cereal (20 cals) … and a serving of Chocolate instant pudding mix (35 cals) in my egg white oats every morning. There's also protein powder and a few other nutritious things in there to balance it out. It's the perfect treat, and a great…

I cook my meat on Sunday or Monday (whenever I get a chance). Usually just grill up some chicken breast or turkey burgers and store it in the fridge. In the morning I weigh my meat out and ziplock it. I weigh my frozen vegetables out and ziplock them.. And then I portion out some spinach into Tupperware. Come lunch, I…

I realize that measurements are much more important... but do you guys think I'm losing muscle since I had no change in measurements but a change in weight?

I know. Weird that it took me months to realize this! I've been so worried about the number on the scale, and now I just feel stupid that I was so focused on that and not measurements.

http://www.leangains.com/2012/06/why-does-breakfast-make-me-hungry.html ^^ You should take a look around this site. I found it extremely helpful! I've been experimenting with intermittent fasting (stop eating at 8:30pm and eat the next day around 11:30am) and it's actually been much easier than I thought! Not to mention,…

SAME! Weekends will be the death of me! I'm not on a diet, but eat very healthily and I think I'm too restrictive with my diet in general, so on the weekends I allow myself to relax a little. I end up going crazy on sugar and carbs and feel super guilty about it. I'm using October as a plea to get back on track. Even…

This is a great idea! It's going to be hard, but I will definitely try it next time I'm out.

My point is that there's times when I'm out or not around my scale that I have to eat.... those are the times I overeat and even binge because I'm so used to eating everything in front of me. Like I said originally, I have a problem with overeating and binging that I'm trying to break.

I'm trying to break my habit of overeating... I read I should start with not clearing your plate.

Google lower back exercises (deadlifts, bent over rows, bridges, hyperextensions are a few I do). Even core work would be beneficial. I've been struggling with this too, so hopefully you get some good answers