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I've been there, and unfortunately, I gained. Looking back, it was because I felt bored and isolated, and I gradually turned more and more to food for comfort. Also, I was taking pain meds that had to be taken with food, and I didn't pre-plan to work the extra snacks in. I also faced the challenge of relying on others to…

You say you have a lot of cream? How much? Could you cut down gradually? I switched from coffee with milk and sugar to decaf with 1 cup heated almond milk and Stevia. It took a while to get used to, but now I enjoy it very much. Cinnamon and nutmeg helped me through the transition.

You are already doing so much right! Yay! But since you asked, this is my own personal perspective: First, I couldn't do this without a food scale! I'm 5'5", weighed 240 last December and now I'm 176. I like being very accurate with food weights and calorie counts, because if I estimate and guess I will certainly get it…

I would try three meals with no snacks in between for a while before trying IF. For a lot of people, giving up snacks is really difficult. I'm not saying 3 meals is ideal for you or for everyone, but if you want to do IF, it would be a way to ease into it.

I'm not as good as livinglean -- I've never been one to pre-plan. But in a way, I guess I do have a strategy that works mostly. I always have a cup of Greek yogurt for breakfast, then I shoot for 120 ounces of protein for lunch and dinner, I try to eat lots of veggies and a little bit of fruit, and I have one substantial…

I tried the green smoothie approach myself today, and I'm hoping it will help. I've been feeling out of sorts since coming back from a vacation where I ate a bit more carbs and sugar than usual. I didn't go wild or anything, but just the extra I had sent me into craving mode again. I'm thinking about food all the time, and…

I started again last December. This time has been very successful for me because it's the first time I've focused on getting enough protein. It has made all the difference, and I'm confident I will never have to start again. You have to keep trying till you hit on the thing that makes you lose but also keeps you sane long…

I created this recipe when I was following a vegan diet. I enjoyed it because it had so many different textures and flavors in it. If you try it, I hope you enjoy it too. Lentil Soup with Corn and Olives Number of servings 7 Serving size 2 cups 311 Calories, 15g Protein, 8g Fat, 46g Carbs Use 2 T Olive oil to saute: Yellow…

And what time is your workout?

How many grams of protein in each?

There were so many times in previous weight loss attempts that I thought it would be okay to cheat a little here and a little there and get away with it. It really just sabotaged my efforts to learn new habits. Good for you for staying honest with yourself! Nice boyfriend :)

So true!

I can understand why that would have a big impact on you. When my time comes, I hope I will have the presence of mind to say something meaningful to my kids before I go.

Krystalleigh: Most people agree that all calories are equal, but protein, fat and carbs can have very different effects on your body, your emotions and the functioning of brain. Finding the right balance varies from person to person, but it's crucial to find what's right for you, especially when you're restricting…

Meditate when you feel hungry, or the urge to eat. I like the Calm app for meditation. Helps me avoid eating long enough that the desire fades, and whatever is making me anxious doesn't seem as important.

So I didn't really answer you. There's nothing much you can do to make up for the extra calories or the remorse. Cutting your calories over the next few days might balance things out, but at the risk of making you overly hungry and sabotaging yourself. Best thing is to just move on with hope that tomorrow you'll begin to…

Or maybe you had a drink and it impaired your judgement? Or maybe it was a special day, or you were with a special person? So many things can be triggers, including happy things, and understanding what yours are is EVERYTHING! When I've been "triggered" and start to have those thoughts that it's okay to eat that pizza,…

I tried Slim Fast in the early '90's, and I was miserable and hungry all the time. I lost weight for that big event in my life, but afterwards I rebounded right back up. The diet that works the best for me is: Breakfast: Plain Greek yogurt sprinkled with blueberries and walnuts Lunch: Meat and veggies Dinner: Meat and…

This was the best advice for me: Avoid cravings by choosing what you eat wisely. Pasta, bread and sweets will stimulate my appetite, but protein, fats and veggies will quiet my appetite. I'm DONE with being controlled by an out of control appetite, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make the hunger monster shut up.…

I just read all your posts more carefully, and the fact that your arm is weak, numb and painful might suggest a pinched nerve in your neck. I had this too about 11 years ago and it was misdiagnosed for over a year. I was being treated for tendonitis but it was a compressed disc in my neck. After a few months of gentle…

I hurt my shoulder last September. I finally saw a doctor 6 months later because it was worse, not better. He sent me to PT, and the physical therapist I had made it much worse. I'm not sure if that would have happened with any PT, but the one I had was pretty aggressive with my shoulder. The only positive part of PT is…

When it's time for a meal, think first, "What kind of protein should I have?" Then think, "what kind of vegetable should I have?" While you're deciding, make yourself a big salad. After you finish your protein, veggies and salad, if you're still hungry, have a very small serving of grains or fruit or dairy. Eating this way…

About 25 years ago, I had the idea to cook a pork roast in a crock pot. I just put the raw pork right in the crock without searing it first on the stovetop. When it was done, it looked like a sickly creature from another planet. Very pale - almost white, and wrinkly. I can't remember how it tasted, just that it looked…

After 9 months of debilitating sciatica, then back surgery, then knee surgery that has still not healed 1.5 years later, then finding that the other knee needs surgery, I got used to feeling that I would be disabled the rest of my life. Losing 60+ pounds has helped my knees tremendously. Today I felt a glimmer of hope…

The younger you are when you lose weight, the better for your skin. Aim to get proper amounts of fat and protein in your diet, limit sugar and carbs and stay well hydrated. A multi vitamin and fish oil might also help. Somewhere or other I gathered the info that too much sugar and not enough healthy fats can cause extra…

I hope you like the Greek yogurt you bought! I had to try a few different ones before I found a plain yogurt that wasn't too tart for me. If you have Lucky stores near you, you could try their "Red Top" brand. To me, it's milder tasting. I wanted to add one more thing: Like Firefly, I've learned that proper protein…

I would aim for 50 grams of protein at breakfast. If you enjoy eating meat, lunch and dinner shouldn't be too much of an issue, but most people don't eat meat for breakfast, other than bacon or sausage which I would think might be too high in fat and calories if you're aiming for 50 grams of protein. And I'm assuming 6 - 7…

My best guess is that you aren't weighing and measuring your home cooking diligently when you're eating clean. It's a pain, I know. If I make a soup with 7 different ingredients, I have to weigh each one, use the recipe tool, measure the total volume of the finished product and determine what a serving is. It's time…

I don't get what this means. Someone please explain.

Check out your macro intake on days that you're hungry. It could be you're not eating enough protein and fat and overeating carbs. That makes some people hungry even when they've had sufficient calories. This is not true for everyone, but worth investigating if you feel you are inappropriately hungry. Proper hydration and…