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I think that overall, my menstrual symptoms have improved a great deal with lots of daily exercise. IMO it does help with cramps. I too tend to crave the not so great foods and feel more hungry than usual. I don't have a profound answer for you; I try not to eat much in the way of carbs anyway so I just say no, but there's…

Dark chocolate is actually good for you. Unsweetened cocoa powder or chocolate pb2. Sugar free chocolate pudding

Can I have some of them? I will gladly take them off your hands.

meal planning, including prep and pre-logging.

I recently discovered these delicious root vegetable chips exotic blend that Aldi sells in their Simply Nature product line. Typically I really don't care for potato chips, but these are amazing. It's parsnips, sweet potato, batata and taro. Sweet lord, I always feel like I'm going to eat the whole bag...

nonfat greek yogurt, reduced fat peanut butter, some cheeses.

Peanut butter ( or whatever nut butter) on toast, english muffin, or rice cakes with a sliced banana and cinnamon Breakfast biscuits (nature valley and belvita make good ones) Greek yogurt and berries granola or protein bars smoothies

They also make 100 calorie portion bags of almonds, walnuts, etc.

you're kidding right?

I always recommend people to try pinterest if you are interested in recipes, of any kind. I have seen lots of homemade protein bar stuff.

Well, for me, there's a huge difference between being a little hungry and being so ravenous that I feel like I could eat an entire Chinese buffet, because when I get to feeling that way, that's usually exactly what happens and I feel terrible about letting myself get to that point. It's a delicate balance for me, as I'm…

How much are you still trying to lose? Exercising will aid in fitness, but weight loss happens in the kitchen.

I think you should reconsider a few things, mainly your views towards exercise- there is enough time for everything. I am 5'4 and 122 and with a goal of 120. I do my weekly meal prep of breakfast, lunch and two snacks, work out 5 days a week (m-f) consistently, and work and go to school full time. Also, I know it might…

crush up a few squares of chocolate and mix into greek yogurt, any flavor. I think its good with raspberry. Also a fan of the chocolate PB2 idea. You can also mix cocoa powder into your oatmeal or vanilla greek yogurt, both also delicious.

Weight watchers is counting calories in a different format. The calories are assigned a point value. It's literally the same thing. What really matters is that you find something that works for you and your goals and your life. No one can make that decision for you.

Shopping seasonally is a big one for me. Also, it kills me when people let produce go to waste- either you don't need it all for a recipe or it goes bad before you use it. I like to can and freeze left overs to reheat later or use in other recipes. It takes a little extra time but saves money in the long run.

I am a recent grad and returning to work on my masters in the fall. In my senior year of college, we all joked that it should be called the senior 15 instead of the freshman 15. We were all SO busy, SO stressed and SO over it, lots of us gained weight. But I have always been a planner, I pre plan and pack my meals for the…

O course its possible....Perhaps you felt like you got hit my a train after your first one due to lack a stretching, before and after? Not to metion you (presumably) went from zero running to over 3 miles. It's not easy on the body. Definitely check out the C25K.

You are actually on the low range of a healthy BMI for your height at 119. I believe 109 would make you underweight and may be dangerous...I am 5'4 as well and my goal is 120. I agree with your last comment that its important to listen to your body. Clearly you feel weak and hungry, I think you know the answer to your own…

I'm 5'4, 122 this morning. I'm pretty happy with my body at 120.

1 eat three main meals an two snacks in between. It's all personal preference!

This week I'm having buffalo chicken cobb salad :) They are soo good and ~355 calories Romaine lettuce, chopped 1/2 cup baked shredded chicken tossed with 1 tbs. franks red hot 1 hard boiled egg, sliced a few thin slices of red onion 1/2 cup diced roma tomato 2 tbs. bleu cheese 2 tbs. light ranch

its under cardio. just search les mills body pump...

Live ya life and have fun! You know how to make good choices at this point, if you should want to. I'm going on vacation this weekend myself and I'm gonna enjoy it.

A walk is obviously better than sitting on the couch.You might be able to maximize the value of your time by doing something else though if that's what you're really interested in. Just two examples: you could start introducing small jogging intervals (look up C25K program) or a fitness DVD like T25, which is less than 30…

eat well.

I understand some days its difficult, but what I remind myself is that I am always happy that I did it when I'm finished!

This is perfect. Meal timing is all personal preference!

This! That way you can satisfy the craving without feeling guilty or going overboard. I also save my largest meal and therefore most of my calories for dinner. The other night a sweet tooth craving hit me. I took a 100 calorie raspberry Greek yogurt and mixed in 2 squares of a crushed up hersheys chocolate. It was more…

granola greek yogurt dried fruit/nuts hard boiled eggs hummus sliced veggies like carrots, celery, cucumber, peppers string cheese fresh fruit