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This is a good idea... I cheat one day a week, and its usually a weekend night when I go out to dinner and end up having a few drinks. Make sure you go to the gym on your cheat day to keep your metabolism revved up... we're only human! Also, I usually try to get my sweets in the form of a protein bar or shake, I'll get one…

I just had the same issue and had to cut some things out of my diet! It's been a week and I've already lost a pound... sugar was what was keeping me at my plateau and I feel much better with less of it. I used to have a yogurt and granola every morning and fruit as a snack - I was WAY over. I keep it to 25g a day now, and…

Its because your calorie goal is WAY too high! You should be eating about 100-200 calories less than you burn if you were sedentary during the day... which will depend on your height weight and body mass index (how much fat vs/ how much muscle) Im 5'7, 139lbs and if I sat on my butt all day I would burn 1440 calories....…

Fresh is SO important... cutting up a fruit salad at home and taking a little with you the whole week for a mid-morning snack is a great way to get your fruits in. Or grab a banana and be on your way - bananas are great if you're dieting because they're high in potassium and low in sugars... and how about an 8 oz glass of…

Getting back on track can be hard... especially when you're not feeling so hot about yourself! I'm a full time student with a full time job as well... it can be so tough. When I first came home from college I had 30 lbs to lose and as soon as I started eating right and working out the weight came off quickly. Do you belong…

you're me to the tee!! except 2 years older. friends it is :)

Jen - So I was pretty much off of all red meat by the time I decided to go totally meatless. The last thing I gave up was grilled chicken. What turned me off of red meat was the meat industry to begin with (google if you dare). I saw an article about the 30 day vegetarian challenge... which promises to jumpstart your…

Mabee - When I can, I cook fresh and local... But I am a busy girl as I'm sure you are with a 14 year old son, so do what you can! I always have a reserve in the freezer for nights I can't make it to the store or don't have anything fresh. Spinach is best fresh, if you can. Once it's cooked and frozen you lose a lot of the…

hey bettany! i'll admit, my lunches usually depend on my vicinity to a microwave - id be lost without one. my go-to when I'm short for time are Annie Chung's Thai lunches or anything from Amy's Organics. I bring a lot of leftovers, too. I do a lot of soups, too. a hearty vegetable soup or chili will often do the trick. I…

It sounds maybe more like you're not undernourished, but malnourished... which means you're getting enough calories but not the right kind. It doesn't matter if you're eating enough if you're not eating the right things. I'm a cheese lover too, and I do have a sweet tooth, but it's really important to get a good balance of…