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It's fine. Don't worry. I love meal prepping too! :)

To answer your question as many others have: fruit like bananas and apples are easy to grab and go. other fruits like berries etc just cut up and bag. dried fruit and or nuts. greek yogurt ( I like the 100 calorie ones) Pita pockets/sandwich thins/ low cal wraps with whatever veggies you like and some hummus. hard boiled…

so many ideas. heres a few: Oatmeal: the variations are endless! to put it simply, 1 serving of dry uncooked oats (1/2 cup) is 150 calories. I cook mine with water. The rest could be whatever mix ins you like; fruit, nuts, nut butter, etc. It's delicious baked. Greek yogurt with berries/nuts Egg (or egg white) sandwich.…

My goal is 1525. At this calorie goal I will not eat back exercise cals. Breakfast: Coffee with fat free sugar free creamer (30) Oatmeal (275) Lunch: Usually a salad of some sort (~450) Snacks: 1 morning and 1 afternoon. Fruit, nuts, greek yogurt, granola bars, protein bars, etc. (~250 total) Dinner: usually chicken,…

I understand completely, as I am sure many others here understand and have felt these pressures in similar ways. Unfortunately it is one of the more difficult parts of health and fitness- staying committed to your exercise schedule and healthy eating habits can be challenging when others don't share your goals. I get…

Salads are often just as bad if not worse on calories and fat; most of which is in the dressing and other various toppings. You think you are making a healthier choice, but those add-ons really add up.

I lost 30 pounds mostly using the elliptical and walking in addition to my calorie deficit. Then later I added in strength training and circuit training. I would suggest not waiting, I wish I had started those earlier.

More power to ya my friend. I'm downing an XL from Dunkin as I type. I'm sure you did feel terrible at first but I'm glad your sleep and stomach issues have improved. I really should at least limit my coffee intake, but I love it so so so much.

Ok so I searched this topic after noticing that I crush my protein goal for the day as it was set by MFP I got on that IIFYM calculator. It suggests 1525 for me to lose with macros that look like this: CARBS PROTEIN FAT FIBER CALORIES GRAMS per day 182.8 100 43.8 25 - 31 1525 Does that seem reasonable? It's not really a…

As far as your TDEE question, with that much exercise in your daily schedule, I would definitely list your activity level as active. Once you figure this number out, I have heard you should add 100-200 calories into your daily goal until you reach maintenance, as another response stated. I agree that maybe lifting heavier…

PB2, its a good alternative. No matter what people say, it doesnt have the same flavor as peanut butter but it is similar with a fraction of the calories. Also JIF whips are good, its 140 calories for two tablespoons. I love peanut butter so much I just make it work.

diet (deficit)=weight loss exercise = fitness

Welcome, and good luck to you!

To put it simply, you need to replace the emotional eating with something positive. Exercise can help immensely. try yoga for stress relief and relaxation, it really works wonders. It could also be as easy as committing to not buying/keeping junk food in the house. At least for me, if its there, I'm probably going to eat…

Unfortunately there is nothing to do.. We're all human and that means we're not perfect. It feels pretty crappy right now, but its not the end of the world or your fitness journey.

drink lots of water, avoid salt. foods like oatmeal, salmon, yogurt, berries, nuts are said to be "flat belly" foods.

Are you exercising? Do you eat back those calories (partially or all of them)? 1300 probably just isn't enough for you, plain and simple.

If you like yoga, try looking up some relaxing poses or something that could aid in sleep. Maybe try to turn of the tv and set down the cell phone around 8:30, really give yourself a chance to wind down. Take a hot bath to relax your muscles and just do nothing but soak for a while.

I love lemon in my water. Any fruit will work really, so think about what you enjoy and what you have on hand. Sometimes after I finish my weekly meal prep and I have a little extra fruit left over, I will throw that in. I've done everything from strawberries to cantaloupe and blueberries.

I found myself in that very position a few years ago. Now I'm just starting grad school and trying to lose some stress weight, haha. Add sent, good luck to you!

I have been looking into getting one and this is the exact reason why. I really just want to get an accurate description of my calories burned but I'm not sure I want to pay 100 dollars.

It is a pretty huge portion, but it keeps me full and still pretty low calorie.

I agree that it will get better with time and consistency, and definitely stretching, both before and after your workout, can help reduce soreness.

Mine always turns out dry, never mushy. A coworker actually suggested using the microwave and said it comes out perfectly every time that way.

No, I haven't rinsed it. Last night I tried to make this boxed quinoa and brown rice blend I bought from the store. I guess I'll try both rinsing and adding a little more water next time. CM, Thanks for the Link as well- lots of helpful input! :)

this. weight loss in the kitchen and fitness in the gym.

People who mosey. Slow walking really awakens something angry in me.

not sure if anyone posted this yet, but I really like roasted chickpeas. Also, you could bake your own chips or other veggies. I love roasted root vegetables.

The only way to be excited is to do something you enjoy. Period.

a disgusting 10 degrees.