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Stop thinking of food as "bad" and "good" and try to find balance. I try to eat nutrient dense foods 80% of the time, and whatever I want the other 20%! Then I don't feel the need to binge eat on weekends. I'm sure it's just water weight so you really shouldn't worry about it. I use the app "weight tracker" on my phone,…

Make sure you eat enough protein, it helps a lot! and since you're a volume eater, eat high volume foods! Things like broccoli and mushrooms--you can eat a ton of them and stay within your goals. Also, just try and do a search for high volume foods, things like protein fluff help me when I want that nice full content…

"Toned" is just another way to say building muscle...toning isn't really a thing. If you want to gain muscle you need to eat more, and there is no way that eating that much protein will stall your weight loss. Remember, food is fuel, and if you're working out you need to fuel your body. Even to lose weight you need to FUEL…

I think sometimes myfitnesspal's formulations to calculate calories is too general. And if you are exercising that much, you need to FUEL your body, not starve it! Starving your body (eating under 1200 calories, unless you're a tiny person) can cause your body to hang on to the fat, because it knows you aren't eating…

I think you might want to start paying attention to the macronutrients (protein, carbs, fats) because you need a balance of the 3! I did the Jamie Eason Live Fit program and one big thing she spoke about was that abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym. Try to do some carb cycling (high carb 2 days in a row, then a low…

I aim for 1 gram of protein for every pound of body weight. Taking in that much protein is work for me too, here is what I try to do: Breakfast--eggs or protein bar or protein shake Snack--nuts or cottage cheese Lunch--4oz. protein + 6-8 oz. veggies/carbs Snack (post workout)--protein shake Dinner--4 ox. protein + 6-8 oz.…

Try just an apple or banana. They have sugar and carbs--the sugar will give you an insuline spike to get you going, and carbs will be fuel for your workout. I'm the same way with the cramps and this seems to work for me!

it is putting me over my goal, which is what is frustrating. I'm counting macros, and even if I set aside macros for that night time snack, I always over do it. Once I start snacking, I can't stop. so yeah...that is what is blowing my weight loss goal. I just don't have self control. I'll pre-portion out some snack and see…

Check out Jamie Eason's LiveFit Trainer on bodybuilding.com. That is the program I used, it's great for beginners. I didn't lose any pounds while I was on the program, but that's because I lost fat and gained muscle! I could see a clear difference in my body and now I love mixing weight lifting in with my cardio. Good luck!

I would watch your carbs, protein, and fats...if you get those numbers right then the calories balance out. Look up macronutrients, and calculate how many of each you should have daily. I count macros, not calories, becuase I want my diet to be balanced. If I just count calories I could eat cake till I reach my calorie…

Check out Bodybuilding.com. I did Jamie Easons Live Fit Trainer, it's great for beginners! If you are already doing that much cardio, I'd say add in this workout. I saw huge gains, and it's free. It feels good to be strong! She breaks down everything and explains why you do it the way she set it up. Check it out!

thank you :)

SW: 155 CW: 152.4 GW: 147.4 Weigh in Dates: 7/1 -- 153.8 7/8 -- 152.4 7/15 7/22 7/28 End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use) Total weight lost: Just for fun: What is your favorite 'cleansing' breakfast, drink or snack? COFFEE :)

This is awesome, thank you for making the video! congrats :):):)

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I feel like everyone just needs to chill out. Obesity is a problem that can be unique to every individual, they may need help in different ways. And I don't feel like the BMI scale is just an "excuse" although it is for some people. I was told by a nurse that I was close to overweight and needed to change my lifestyle (…

awesome job :):):)

I'm 5'8", last year I was down to 135 and looked to thin. I've gained 20 lbs back since then, and am trying to lose it, but in a healthier way and be lean instead of skinny. Depending on your body type it might be just fine. The way I'm built my hip bones and ribs stuck out. Having 140 as a goal isn't a bad thing, but make…

Thanks for sharing this! I needed to see it. I admire all you've done to change your lifestyle!

I'm not quite sure why everyone is feeling the need to attack you--this site is supposed to be hepful and full of support! Even if one disagrees, constructive critisizm would be the way to go instead of just tearing you down! Holy moly. I don't think eating a lot before hand or fasting at the end is the best way to win…

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Hello! My name is Ashley, I am 20 years old and am from Colorado. My weight is at 141 and I've seemed to plateu! I just started P90X on Monday and its already kicking my butt! I hope to lose another 5-10 pounds, and I definitely need motivation! If anyone wants to friend me, that would be wonderful--I need both support and…

I started P90X yesterday...add me if you'd like, we could do the programs "together!"

6/4/12 Starting Weight 141

sports bras....just cause they're small doesn't mean they don't bounce!

I'd love to be a part of a group challenge! I just finished a 6 week boot camp and now that its over I'm feeling lost. I'd like to have food buddies too if anyone is up for that.