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Since Thanksgiving is ALL about the food, it's hard to be good. I hope to eat a reasonable amount of food, not totally overindulge and make myself sick. I want to fit into my corduroys by Christmas! (Size 10/12 from 12/14)

Give up the junk, eat clean, drink lots of water, AND move more. The only recipe I have found that works. To eat clean, the secret is to shop around the outside of the grocery store. Avoid all the processed crap in most of the aisles. Which also works for giving up the junk. Invest in a brita (or similar) and drink from…

Before taking the quiz, I could say I was. My result agrees. Your score: 28 Possible Food Addiction. Based on your answers, you may meet the criteria for food addiction as defined by the Yale Food Addiction Scale.

Trainers are good for newbies and veterans alike. They can help with form, help you adjust your workouts for the results you want, help you prevent injuries and so on. What I wouldn't get from personal trainers is diet advice. My friend always suggests seeing a doctor for that. You don't need weekly sessions, unless you…

Play with your 2yo. They can be rambunctious, and would enjoy the extra play time. Running around outside is really great exercise. Walk with her in a stroller. Carry her on walks - weigh lifting and cardio in one! LOL! I don't have kids, but all my years babysitting taught me to play with the kids to keep them happy. And…

Definitely dark chocolate. I indulged in wine occasionally too, but now that I know I'm allergic to it, I avoid it altogether!

It's probably all water weight. I saw a bigger gain than that when I started the 30 day shred. Drink plenty of water and it will go away!

My guess is it would help build muscle endurance. But I think there would be limited returns after the first few workouts.

I picked up some unflavored protein powder that we mix into pancakes, muffins and quick breads to up the protein content of those normally low protein foods. Adding a single protein shake to your daily routine (~20g of protein) may also help you get in more. The other suggestions for food are great!

I don't know a coconut powder, but I do know Vitamin world has an unflavored protein powder. Perhaps you can find some coconut milk or flavoring to add to it when you mix up a shake?

I try to train all evenly. But I do love the look of well toned arms!

My guess is you are like me! I only do well low carb. Which means avoiding the starches and sugars, not all carbs. And if you're going to have something that does have carbs, make sure it has great nutritional value (brightly colored). I've given up all bread (I'm allergic to the yeast anyway), switched from white rice to…

The problem with pictures... Depending on the angle, lighting and what you're wearing, it's really hard to tell the changes you've made. It was probably just a bad angle, and had nothing to do with the weight. Be proud of your losses, and keep up the great work. Soon you'll see the changes more and more!

It can be a true weight loss, or it can be a fluke. The only way to know for sure is to see what happens next. If it's going to drive you nuts, don't weigh on any day other than your weigh-in day. I say, take the self-assurance of the loss and carry on until next week!

That sounds like a weakness in your back or abs. No worries, most women have said weaknesses. But, you should stop doing those moves that hurt. That transition is very hard on the lower back. Perhaps you can try it with your knees on the floor, to relieve the pressure on your lower back. Otherwise, go seek out a certified…

All of it can be wasteful/unnecessary. You and your doctor are really the only ones that know best as to if it helps you.

If you truly don't like meat, find other high-protein foods you do like! Quinoa has a lot of protein, cook it in a little broth and add some butter for the calories. I use it in place of rice. Soy, if you can have it, is another great source of protein. Load up on the dairy, if you like it. I like the schedule idea. It…

Cooked veggies run ~100 calories per 1/2 cup on average. So 285 is a little high, but not too much considering the olive oil.

You're gonna have to count the sugars! Sugar alcohols are really no better, but they do digest differently than regular sugars. And they have less effect on blood sugar levels in diabetics. Still not something you want to have a lot of.

Depression and stress can cause a lack of hunger. I unfortunately go the other way... However some counseling may be a good way to find out the cause! When you do eat, be sure to eat more calorie dense foods. Try things like full fat yogurts and cheeses, chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, butter, etc. I see you…

Weigh yourself in the same way every time. Wearing the same, or similar clothing/shoes/etc., same time of day, same scale, etc, to minimize the random flukes. However, you could have been retaining water for one reason or another, and that's part of the loss. If you've made any major changes in how much water you're…

Gotta find what works for you! For me, being hypothyroid, I can't eat more than an extra 200 calories, no matter how much I burn with exercise.

Done that!

I want smaller boobs too! I'm tired of 36DD/DDD. Such an impossible size to find anywhere! I've been down to 150 lbs, and gotten down to a 34DD (still impossible to find) or 36D. I fear I'm destined to be getting a reduction done in the future. I've always been busty, even before I gained all my weight. While all my…

Hi! I have a fitbit. I love it! It works better than a pedometer, if you ask me, and it has several other bells and whistles a normal pedometer doesn't have. I like that it can track how many flights of stairs you've gone up, it can help you track your overall activity level (and help you find the right number of calories…

Ok, LOVE it!

I'm horrible with this too. I also have the tendency to eat way too fast, so I eat more than I intended. Sucks, right? Use a smaller plate and don't get seconds until 20 minutes after you started eating. Prepare less food. Have nothing "easy" lying around that you can grab and eat. Even with these tricks, you have to make…

Try something like walk-away-the-pounds or whatever Leslie Sansone is calling it now. I have one that's a variable workout you can do just 1 mile or anything up to 5 miles in one workout. It will help build up your stamina. Try to find something that's fun for you. It will make exercise so much more bearable! I wanted to…

To trim those bulky arms, do weight training and yoga. Between heavy lifting (no silly bicep curls or tricep extensions either) and my yoga training, I've taken inches off my upper arms even though I've lost very little weight. I used to have 16 inch upper arms. I'm now down to ~13 and I'm just starting to see some real…

All I can say is just do it. Most days I'm ready to throw in the towel and quit at the end of my work day. But I've scheduled in workouts MWF after work. I go and do what I can. If I'm truly too tired, I'll do a 10 minute walk on a dreadmill and go home. Most days I'm able to do a lot more. And it does get easier the more…