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The biggest thing is don't have those foods around to binge on. Try replacing them with fruit- I love some berries or peaches in skim milk or with cottage cheese. Greek yogurt is great too. Another option is a healthy cereal. Just make sure you measure and limit the amount. Also, try going for a walk or doing some exercise…

Ok...looks like people are in agreement. I will be looking into getting a juicer very soon. Thanks everyone!

Haha...I knew someone would have to point that out ????

Chicken, fish, fruits, and veggies are the main staple to my diet, but I mix it up A LOT or IDE get bored. You want to eat in a way that you can keep doing for the rest of your life so you don't go back to where you were.

Thanks for the recommendation;; I was looking at that one today. I am definitely not thinking of doing it for weight loss...I eat at a deficit and work out for that. I am more looking to do it for the benefits of getting all of the nutrients in the produce.

If you truly are logging everything and you were gaining at 1600, there is something wrong medically. I am 5'1 and weight 171. I eat between 1400 and 1800 depending on exercise. I am losing. I was stalled out and stuck around 180-185 until I started eating more; I was eating 1200 calories. Try searching for In Place of a…

I would go with the machine, but honestly that number can be way off too. I second the suggestion of getting a Heart rate monitor. I love my Polart ft4 it was worth every penny.

For me it was making sure I was eating enough and then to mix up the workout. I know some people say not to do cardio, but I love cardio (along with a bunch of strength training) and I mix it up-I run outside, do hills and intervals on the treadmill, use the elliptical, arc trainer, and bike. Sometimes I do Zumba. I think…

I sometimes skip the first day because I get a horrendous migraine with it, but I try to work through it most of the time.

Go online and check their nutrition facts: http://olivegarden.com/Menu/Nutrition/ Click on "lighter fares" and it will give you the better options. They are all options at 500 calories or less; they do have 1000-2000 mg of sodium though.

Hi there! My name's Melanie. Height 5'1 Age 33 BW (beginning weight - weight at the beginning/highest weight) 222.2 SW (starting weight - weight when you joined the group) 174 Goal Weight 115-125 depending on how I feel Beginning measurements/stats Neck- 132. Waist- 36 Hips-44.5 Thighs- 21.5 Calves- 14.5 Bust 42.8 Bicep 12…

I actually found that I was really looking forward to this morning's run. I got up early to do it for the first time ever. I enjoyed it. I'm not a good runner, but I'm starting to enjoy taking care of myself first thing in the morning. I also loved the feeling of accomplishing something before even showering for the day.…

I think one of my problems is that I push myself to go to fast. Wen I started C25K, I was running my intervals at 5.2 mph, but I can't do mor than little bursts at that fast. I have a hard time slowing myself down. I think this is especially true outside. I guess I need to find my pace. I am finding that I'm starting to…

Out of all of the clarinet performance majors I know (and I know a lot) one is an actual performing clarinetist and one is an elementary band teacher...it happens a lot. Lol

I already have other things I love to do thank goodness. I love the elliptical and arc trainer and I LOVE LOVE LOVE weight training. Running is getting better, I just hope to start to really like it. I spend my summers in Montana where I don't have access to equipment. I do a lot of hiking, walking, and horseback riding,…

Instead of the fried eggs, maybe do hard boiled? I boil a bunch ahead of time and then just grab one out of the fridge. It's could also free up some time so you can prep some other foods.

I workout 4-6 days a week depending on my work schedule. I do about 40 minutes of cardio; I mix it up between walk/jog on treadmill, arc trainer, and elliptical. I usually also do a body area with weight machines (usually 8-12 different machines). I've started jogging outside in the morning, but can only do that a couples…

Hey there. The name is Melanie Original SW- 222 CW- 175 6/1 GW- 160 Ultimate GW- 115-120

533 calories jogging,walking,and using elliptical. ????

Welcome to the struggle...and I mean that in a positive way! Feel free to add me. I started at 222, am now 175 and want to get down to 110-120 (no idea really, because I've never been thin).

I've noticed the same thing. I started lowering my sodium by buying lower sodium versions of my foods (especially broths and canned beans). I'm now taking it a step further and I am trying buying dried beans and using them instead of canned. I just don't like that I retain water when I eat my bean soups and things; its…

Yup, weigh most things. It can be truly eye opening. I have the Biggest Loser Scale. Honestly, I don't think the brand matters; I would just look for a few features- big enough surface to actually put things on and still be able to see what the reading is, the ability to zero it out (helps when I put a bowl down and then…

Good call...move on! You got this. I'm supposed to move on to week 5 tomorrow, but I'm really nervous about the big jump. I think I may repeat week 4, because I wasn't exactly successful getting through it.

I always used to use the lower number...whichever one that was. I go by my HRM; the machines are always WAY over in calorie burn. Yesterday, the machine said I burned over 500 calories but my HRM said barely 300.

I was doing the same thing and my weight loss stalled. I started eating more (trying to NET 1200 calories) and the weight is coming off. It worked for a while, but eventually your body needs more to live off of. I didn't feal deprived or starved, but it's because my body just thought it was normal. I'm hungrier now when…

Was this a new form of exercise for you? If it was, you may have truly had a high heart rate because your body isn't used to it. Were you at a really high rate of moving and out of breath the entire hour? If so, it's possible. If not, it's too high. I weigh 177 and usually only get about 300-400 an hour doing steady cardio…

It will record resting calories as well as exercise. From what I've heard, HRM will over estimate calorie burn for low heart rates as well. I would try just wearing it when you're working out.

I've always heard 1 gram per lb of LBM. The idea is that the protein is feeding your muscles, so it makes sense to me. Plus, I can't imagine someone who is 300 pounds eating 300 grams of protein a day...

If I stop logging for a bit, when I start back up I'm sometimes surprised at how quickly things add up. Other times, I'm surprised by how little I was actually eating. Both can be bad. Also, look at your adtivity the rest of the week, you're working out less than half of the week -are you still eating the same amount on…

I wanted to add that having the right kind of bra/swimsuit that is the correct size, cut, style, and material will make a big difference in the way your back fat looks. Although I am going to continue taking the advice everyone listed above, I don't think you will so this may be your best option...shopping.