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Do you have an Aldi grocery store near you?? I swear by Aldi!! They have great prices for the their foods and most of their produce is local, so it's cheaper. Add some whole-wheat bread crumbs to the turkey to help soak up the moisture. I also find that my ground turkey tastes better on the 4th or 5th day - kinda weird.…

I like to make simple lunch meals for the week with my protein starch and veg. PROTEIN - Grilled Chicken, Meatballs, Chicken or Turkey patties, or shrimp. STARCH - Brown Rice, Sweet Potatoes, or spaghetti squash (box of instant brown rice lasts me about 2 weeks or more). VEG - I buy the steam bags of frozen veggies. Publix…

My apologizes. I appreciated the actual suggestions and advice. But there are always those bad apples that ruin it for everyone else. Thank you.

I am done with this message board. Instead of getting inspiration and advice, I get slander and bullying. No need to comment or reply any further, I won't be checking back on it. Happy 4th of July everyone!

Yes, I have an enlarged thyroid but the doctors have said it shouldn't have too much effect anyways. Nothing is misleading and the detoxing was a positive suggestion, unlike both of yours. I am asking for positive advice not negative comments. I guess you both missed that day in Kindergarten. I would hope you stay off the…

I am 27 and I actually do have an enlarged thyroid, however I am not on medication for it. I think maybe I will have to start juicing for a day or so for detox. Thanks!!

Yes, weighting and measuring.

I had 1/4 cup of cooked rice. 1 cup is 170 (divide by 4 is 43 calories; 42.5 actually) and a 1/2 cup is 85 calories

Well, I didn't scan the barcode and I could not find the exact calorie count for the Reese's. It was 100 calories for each cup and the "0.95" was the closes to the 100 calories. But thanks for your positive comment.

Anything under "Homemade", I have actually made myself. I do have a scale, but I guess have not been using it enough. I have tried to be as accurate as I thought I could be. Maybe I need to tighten up on it. Thanks!

I have a heart rate monitor to calculate calories.

You're right, "Weight loss is not the holy grail of health and well being." However, I'm trying to lose weight so that I have more energy to be healthier. I have been "overweight" my whole life and when I decide to start a family, I want my kids to be as healthy as I can get them and be active with them.

What ever food I put in my body, goes in my food log.

"Clean Eating" is not putting processed foods in your body, which I try to eliminate because they make me feel sluggish. And yes, i am being completely honest with my food logging, otherwise I wouldn't be asking for help.

I calculate my exercise calories by a heart rate monitor.

The "cup" measurement is the closest calories matching I can find.

Ok, Diary is public now. Let me know

Hello! I have hit a plateau and I did the same thing last month too. I have only lost 1 lb each month (May and June). I eat clean about 90-95% of the time with 6 small meals a day. And if I do cheat, I have a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup or a Frozen Yogurt. I am at the point where most non-clean foods make me sick. I work out…

Left @ 234 lbs; Right @ 213 lbs.

You are not eating enough protein. And there are other items you can choose for a meal. Example: 250 calories for a fruit/protein smoothie is better than zero calories of Diet Soda. Before I eat something, I always make sure its beneficial to my body; like body fuel. Not so much Corn, Carrots, and Peas. They are more like…

Amazing! You should be so proud of yourself! =)

It could be stress. If you're stressing about eating and exercise, it could cause your body to freak out a little. Stop stressing, and it will happen.