Stephanie198907 Member

I never realized just how many calories are in nut butters. I had to do away with my nightly apple and peanut butter snack. :( Raw medjool dates are delicious. They taste like extra large honey/caramel gummy bears but they are 60 calories a piece and 12.5 grams of sugar. :( I still eat about three a day!

breakfast: eggs and fruit

I have never counted calories from olive oil; I don't plan on starting either. I usually sauté or stir-fry my foods in olive oil. I also use oil in place of cream based salad dressings. Not counting calories from olive oil has not affected my weight loss.

this is what I do. I spread mashed avocado on my sandwiches instead of mayo. you really can't tell the difference; I'd even venture to say that it tastes better because it's more creamy.

deep fat fried foods and high sugar foods are considered cheats for me. I don't care if they fit into my daily calorie range or not. Fried foods wreak havoc on my body (bloating and gas for days after) but they taste so good! Also, my skin because dry and blotchy for a few days after eating high sugar foods.

pretty much this^^^ I eat 4 fried eggs everyday for breakfast with the yolk. If I am having a salad the same day I usually boil between 3-4 eggs to eat with the salad. So I eat 4 eggs per day regardless but sometimes I eat 8. I never discard the yolks.

I highly recommend the C25K running program. It is a nine week program for beginners like yourself who want to start running regularly. This is the program I used and I loved it: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Eggs Medjool Dates Sweet Potatoes Lettuce Avocados Popcorn Black Beans Peppers Roasting Vegetables - Broccoli, Okra, etc Water Lemons/Lime Seasonings/Spices Bananas Apples Tangerines (Cuties) personal watermelons mangos

I do an arm day, leg day, shoulder/back day/ and then full body days. But I also lift 4-5 times per week. I'm going to echo the others and suggest you do two full body days since you're only lifting twice a week.

4lbs sounds normal to me. I gained 6lbs but lost a few inches all within the same time span. My body is getting tighter (losing the fat) and my clothes are definitely looser, but my weight on the scale seems to remain the same...give or take a few pounds.

eggs black beans banana spring mix lettuce herb lettuce cuties popcorn apples matchstick carrots garlic cloves

squats curls

this. I pay $4.99 for the pastured raised eggs. They really do cook/taste better.

good for you! a healthy addiction. I was once addicted to cardio (machines) but I felt like I wasn't getting anywhere so I switched to walking/jogging outside and now I love it. It feels like I'm getting a better workout. I just seriously started heavy lifting not long ago and while I am in no way addicted to lifting (it…

150-300 Most of my carbs come from fruit and beans. stats: female 5'4 CW: 190 exercise: 5 days a week - cardio/strength train

I think your approach is a good one. My only advice for you is to request steamed vegetables and/or a garden salad on the side (sans dressing...it's okay to bring your own!) in place of whatever side that already comes with the meal. I would also stick to ordering lean cuts of protein that have not been fried, battered,…

makes total sense. thank you!!!

Thank you!

this was my issue as well. I've tried the six small meals before but I would always end up hungry about an hour after each meal. I thought I was crazy. Also, what are the guidelines for a meal to be considered "small"? Either my meals were just too small or I didn't give myself enough time to adjust to eating small…

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I am experiencing this very feeling right now. This was my cheat weekend and my body is not responding very well to processed foods. This weekend I reintroduced processed sugar, wheat, flour, rice, and fried foods into my diet. I regret eating so much. My stomach will not stay quiet!

I have been gluten free for a couple of months now and I still experience PMS symptoms. I diet is also 90% raw vegan. I broke down and went to see my doctor and was prescribed birth control to help regulate my hormones. Glad it's working for you though!

I eat a lot of carbs and am still able to lose steadily. My carbs are almost exclusively from fruit. The only macros I really pay attention to are my calories in, protein, saturated fats, sodium, and added sugar. good luck ricki!

Fries...potatoes in general (boiled, mashed, baked, roasted, chips, and etc.) fried orange tofu - it's a dish offered at the local Vietnamese restaurant

frozen banana blended with dates - tastes like vanilla/caramel ice cream kale chips - I like Brad's brand Jalapeno and Vegan Cheese Choconana Smoothie - Frozen Banana, dates, raw cocoa powder, and crushed ice. Soooo good! Apple slices slathered with crunchy peanut butter - tastes like a snickers bar Orville Redenbacher's…

I no longer indulge in cheat days but I do miss them. When I did cheat, my go to meals were frozen pizza, French fries, cookies, French fries, boiled Yukon gold potatoes with butter, lemon, salt, crushed garlic, and green onions, French fries, chips, Starbucks soy hot chocolate, Kim Son orange tofu and steamed white rice,…

face, neck, waist, legs, and breasts

yogurt apples and peanut butter hummus and vegetables/pita chips guacamole and chips...or guac by itself popcorn fruit kale chips frozen vegetable steamers raw vegan coconut truffles (whole foods) raw vegan ginger snap cookies (whole foods)

spaghetti squash roma tomatoes (or canned tomato sauce) boca meat crumbles bell peppers avocados cucumbers garlic cloves nut butter (I prefer peanut) apples canned black beans (no salt added) yellow onions kale greens kale chips orville Redenbacher's simply salted popcorn or whole foods brand vegan cheddar pre-popped…

I try to find a raw vegan alternative. -Raw vegan cheesecake is delicious and super simple to make! -Raw coconut truffles (whole foods). -Kale chips in place of regular chips (not the same crunch but the flavor profiles are the same). I buy the Brad's brand of kale chips. -Mashed frozen bananas blended with dates in place…