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Sounds like you're doing a lot of good things :) Keep up the water (though for finance's sake, you might consider switching to tap, if that's an option!). Keep up the salad and vegetables. Increase your protein and good fat consumption (e.g. olive oil, coconut oil, avocado). Check that you're actually eating a sustainable…

FREE WEIGHTS! They work more of your body since you have to work to keep your balance, plus you get to feel like a total badass when you push that barbell over your head. Enjoy!

Hi! I'm newish to crossfit and aim to go at least 2-3 times a week. I eat mostly paleo and count kilojoules with a small deficit but am mainly interested in viewing my macros. New friends welcome!

What's in a typical breakfast for you? I'd make sure it has a decent serve of protein as it'll keep you feeling more satisfied. An omelette filled with vegetables should keep your tummy happy for hours :)

So I kind of forgot about my own thread. Oops! Sorry about that! I'm now on Day 14 and still going strong. How's everyone else doing?

Almost any homemade soup will be gluten free! My favorite is curried roast pumpkin: roast chunks of pumpkin in the oven until tender and starting to crisp up then transfer to a large pot. Add water or chicken stock until pumpkin is just covered and simmer until pumpkin begins to fall apart. Add about a teaspoon of curry…

While the last couple of weeks isn't really a good indication, I'm typically pretty clean. Friends welcome :)

Tea Coffee Milk (dairy or unsweetened alternative) Sparkling water with a dash of lemon or lime and sometimes some frozen berries - let them bob around like ice cubes and then eat them at the end :)

I'm 28 with a diary that's open to friends - new friends welcome :) I aim for 1500 (mostly) clean calories each day. I try to eat plenty of protein and a variety of foods. I've been really consistent, too; I've recently celebrated 140 days logged, which is something I'm pretty proud of!

I take a bunch of snacks with me to university. I mix it up a bit, but the usual items are: - plain or Greek yogurt with frozen berries mixed in - almonds - a hard boiled egg (often with dukkah) - carrot sticks with hummus - an apple. No, it's not exactly a meal, but it's healthy, varied, and I can munch on something…

Hey, I'm a similar age, have lost a similar amount, and have similar fitness ambitions :) I would welcome you as a friend!

I need to read this more closely... Later :)

Thanks for the advice, everyone! I'll drop down to two days per week until things even out a bit more. Risk of injury aside, it's probably best for my sanity, anyway - I'm already packing a lot into each week and things are somewhat hectic! Thanks again :)

Drink some water, brush your teeth, then go for a walk.

Thanks, that does help a bit :) This isn't the only activity I do; I'm also working through C25k (again!) and doing a spot of yoga here and there. Those are things I can do Thursday - Saturday quite happily as I don't need access to the gym for them. What do you think about lifting Sunday and Monday if I don't up my weight…

Eat a combination of these foods within your calorie goals. Include vegetables too. This will enable you to loose weight and maintain good health.

I'd suggest doing knee push-ups until you feel strong enough to do a few standards. If you can already do about 3 consecutive standard push-ups, try starting with them (they'll give you a better core workout and improve your stability!)

I keep starting this program and then letting it slide. I'm in for accountability!

I'll crack 60 consecutive days logged soon - I'm here every day and my diary is honest and open to friends. New friends welcome :)

Try cooking the same amount, but give yourself a smaller serve. Eat your serving, have a glass of water and wait 15 minutes. If you still feel hungry, have a bit more. If not, you now have leftovers for if you get hungry later :)

- Carrots - Apples - Plain yogurt - Almonds (and walnuts and pecans) - Legumes, dry and canned. If I could, I would squeeze frozen berries onto this list!

My diary is open to my friends - it makes me think twice about my choices some days, and I find that helpful. I will often look at my friends' diaries because I'm curious, but I wouldn't critique or offer advice unless asked. If an entry looks particularly healthy and/or delicious, I'll say so, but always keep it positive.…

It's not a case of "can" or "can't", but one of "I eat too much of it" When I start, I struggle to stop. I've noticed that when I have a few low-sugar days, I feel more alert, less bloated, less likely to just keep eating when I'm not hungry. If I feel better after a few days, I wonder how I'll feel after 50 days? The…

I've sent you a friend request :) I'm about to participate in a no-sugar challenge - I've posted about it recently, check out this link if you're interested: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/649461-50-days-no-sugar-challenge

Grain-free doesn't sound too crazy to me, but then, I'm Coeliac ;) Glad to hear you've had a positive sugar-free experience :)

Do you have a link for that one? I'm intrigued.

Hey, Just go to http://www.newoutlookfitness.com.au/ and hit the link to register. Good luck!

My understanding is that you can have 1-2 serves of low-sugar fruit (apples, berries, grapefruit, rockmelon/cantaloupe - there may be others?) per day. For some, that will mean cutting right down. For others (myself included), it will mean focussing on specific varieties. Re: chocolate addiction - It's called a challenge…