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Lol right now I think it's safe to say my 13 lb 7 week old isn't being deprived of anything

If you'll read my post you'll see that I'm wanting to eat more calories. I'm not on a desperate plan. I was asking what would be the best way to increase my calories. I wanted to see where the calories would be if I did the containers because it's a pretty convenient system for a mom with 2 kids. If I need to increase to…

I've been steadily decreasing calories and I eat more when I'm hungry. I haven't started eating a deficit yet and I haven't started this plan yet. I'm not depriving my baby. I'm exclusively breastfeeding and this is my second baby. What I meant to say was 1600 is my baseline and I'm going to supplement the breastfeeding…

Thanks everyone. I'm sure it will be a few months before I even feel like I have enough energy to count calories or work out. I remember how exhausted I was all the time with my first son. My most important thing will be making sure I get enough sleep and staying hydrated. I'm really bad about drinking water. I had no…

Thanks everyone. I just want to make sure I'm eating enough calories to keep producing plenty of milk for my baby! I didn't diet with my first son while I was breastfeeding, so I wasn't sure what the best approach was. He didn't wean until 15 months and I don't want to wait that long to lose all the weight this time.

Yes I have been taking my vitamins. I just found out last week and I'm VERY early. Just about 4-5 weeks right now. This will be my second baby. No nausea so far. My first pregnancy I was sick literally from 6 weeks until the day I had him. Hopefully it won't be as bad this time! Thanks everyone!

Yes I realize that's a pescitarian diet, I'm just adding fish while I'm pregnant so I have a few more protein options. I was just wanting some vegetarian protein options. I'm not protein deficient, I just wanted to see what some of your favorites are.

Thanks guys! That's very helpful. Looking forward to trying some of the recipes. I actually made pizza last night and thought about adding the tofu, but I wasn't sure how it would taste. I'll have to try that next time. I try to eat greek yogurt at least once a day. I eat a little cottage cheese, but I don't care for it…

I changed my goal to lose 0.5lb/wk. I'm in no rush to lose the last few pounds. Slow and steady will keep it off better.

Check out the STRONGER series on Live Strong Woman youtube channel. Lots of great HIIT on Melissa Bender youtube channel. Bodyrock.tv.

Well I've been feeling bloated lately from lots of carbs. I'm not going to cut them all out. I just want to eat less. I LOVE carbs. A LOT. I'm trying to eat them like 1 meal a day and 1 snack instead of every meal and snack. I gotta have my cereal!

LOL Well McDonalds was what got me 20 lb overweight so I try to stay away now! :)

Thanks. Keep them coming!

I usually get Danon light and fit greek yogurt (80 cal) and add 1 tbsp of dark chocolate chips (70 cal). I like either coconut or vanilla yogurt. Great for sweet cravings.

Yeah I phrased that wrong. I know I can't build muscle and lose fat at the same time. I guess I just mean what can I do to make my muscles tone up faster where I can see more definition? I'll try increasing weights.

30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30 - Jillian Michels Tone it Up youtube channel Jessica Smith youtube channel Lionsgate Befit youtube channel Melissa Bender youtube Zuzka Light youtube

I've lost 10lb in 45 days counting calories and working out. I weigh all solids and measure all liquids. I usually pre-log the day before to know where I'm at on calories and macros.

I made this last night for supper and had left-overs for lunch today. Super good! Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap 3oz grilled chicken cut into bits or strips 2 slices turkey bacon 1T light ranch dressing handful spinach tomatoes 1 whole wheat tortilla 315 calories Eat a piece of fruit with it and it's a very filling meal

They aren't used to eating healthy, filling foods, so when they initially go on a 1200 calorie diet it is a shock. They are used to eating empty calories and that's how they got to be overweight. 1200 calories is filling for a while, but once their body gets used to the fullness of the fiber and protein, they get hungrier…

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1lb chicken breast cut into nugget size pieces 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 T shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tsp garlic salt 2 tsp onion powder 2 tsp seasoned salt oil spray Preheat oven to 425. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Spray chicken pieces with oil spray. Mix dry ingredients and dip chicken in it. Put…

Smithfield has a pork roast that already has garlic and herb seasonings in it. I just put it on low all day with green beans and carrots, maybe some potatoes and the seasonings from the pork flavor the veggies. Came home to that today. Smelled so good!

Carrots and cracked chili pepper hummus. Apple and string cheese. Not gonna lie, tonight's snack was a pop tart. Some nights have cereal for a snack. I love popcorn. It's so filling and low calorie. Almonds and dark chocolate or dried cranberries. Greek yogurt with almonds or dark chocolate chips. The coconut greek yogurt…

I had a huge salad for lunch today at work and I wanted something small and sweet and as I was standing at the vending machine a girl stalled past me. I was like "I haven't decided yet if you want to go." She goes "I don't want anything from there. It's not healthy." I said "well I had all my healthy stuff at lunch so I…

I just went to Longhorn Steakhouse yesterday and had an entire meal for under 300 calories. The Spinach Feta Chicken with mixed veggies (lunch portion) was amazing! The chicken was only 220 calories.

It is difficult to build muscle, but you need to lift to maintain what muscle mass you already have.

I like a whole wheat english muffin with cream cheese and turkey bacon. Turkey sausage is amazing. I think it tastes just like pork sausage. I always try to eat a cup of fruit with my breakfast to help fill me up. Oats with berries and honey. Oats with almonds. Sometimes I do a smoothie but too much yogurt taste kind of…

One more thing. If I'm eating all my calories I'm usually over recommended fat, protein, sodium and sugar. Should I just be eating vegetables? I try to get 5 cups (at least) of fruits/veggies a day.

Thanks! I started weighing my food today instead of just measuring. There were a few things I was overestimating (apples) but for the most part I've been pretty spot on with that. I just added a few higher calorie foods that I don't usually eat to try to get a few more calories in every day. We'll see if that works!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVY Wow this was interesting