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This is not true about Quest bars. Some of the contain sucralose (splenda). About eating more... eat things that won't give you that full, blechhh feeling but are calorie and nutrient dense. Nuts are good, cheese, avocados (YUM), and give yourself more of a treat at night. Maybe eat one serving of ice cream some nights,…

I eat fruits and vegetables in (very) large quantities, so I do for the most part. It's mostly an estimate, though. Obviously you're doing something right to have lost over twenty pounds, so I wouldn't stress over it. Certain things; potatoes, bananas, etc. have more calories than say a cup of fresh spinach. Just be…

Chia seeds are good to add, too... My smoothies are similar, but way bigger because I usually eat them for breakfast. I usually do 1/2 c of mixed frozen fruit, 1/2 c of mixed frozen berries, 3/4 unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 c greek yogurt, 1 tsp of honey, 2 tsp chia, 1/2 banana, some cinnamon (I've heard it helps to speed…

If you don't want to be too dramatic, maybe use a dark eyeshadow and a liner brush as eyeliner, mascara (NEVER WEAR LINER WITHOUT MASCARA!!), a light blush, and maybe some gloss or a neutral lipstick. Check out youtube, but many of their tutorials are dramatic and more than you really need. Also do a trial run the night…

Well I'm not in the age range, so I'll tell you about my sister who is 37. She loves beets. She puts them in salads pretty often and she'll eat them plain. I'd say she eats them 1-2 times a week.

THIS, THIS, THIS! Don't get discouraged... it took 3 weeks for any scale change when I first started all this and then after 22 pounds, I hit a huge plateau. It helps to measure yourself, too. I lost 5 inches in EACH thigh and not a single pound in 2 months.

The slow weight loss isn't your protein, it's definitely your calories. You need to eat more to lose weight. Your metabolism is slowing down and holding on to everything because you're not fueling it enough. You need to eat AT LEAST 1200 but I don't advocate that. I recommend figuring out your BMR/TDEE and going from…

Maybe she didn't lose it fast... maybe she just had a TON of weight to lose. Sometimes no matter how slow you take it off, there's just loose skin. Why exactly do you want to talk to her about it? I don't really understand your intentions.

I tried unsweetened vanilla almond milk but it tasted funny. I also tried Stevia and it made it bitter. I've adapted to just skim milk and not much of it. I use almond or coconut milk in most things like smoothies or whatever, but I've just found it to be odd tasting in coffee.

I have a Ninja... works fine. But, my sister owns the Vitamix and it's definitely better.

Sounds like it'd be cheaper and probably the same nutrition level to just buy lean cuisines or smart ones and eat them for every meal. EDIT: I lived alone for two years, as a college student in my own apartment (never having really cooked anything ever) and I just started trying to make things and doing what was simple…

I've been hearing a lot about the resurgence of low carb and high fat with keto and it just seems unsustainable. Obviously, I can't speak to the health benefits (although shoving bacon down your throat all day doesn't sound alllll that healthy...) but the main thing I was looking for when I started losing weight was what I…

I wish I had a pear shape, I think it's so cute. I have more of the "apple" shape, which is decidedly NOT cute.

Usually first thing in the morning in pajamas (lighter than jeans) before I eat... if I remember.

Mine is set to 1600... I'm considering upping it, though. On workout days (4-5 days a week) I'll eat upwards of 2200. Edit: I have about 60 pounds left to lose, and started with about 80.

I actually find nuts to sustain me for quite a while... but, if that's your opinion based on the fat content and calories, that's fine, however it doesn't change that they still have protein in them and they're not BAD for you. I agree that things such as lean chicken have more protein/less fat/less calories and will even…

That's awesome!! I've noticed the seatbelt connection thing doesn't jab me in the side of my butt anymore! You're right, cars don't lie! :)

Everyone on here is going to have a different opinion, but, because MFP already includes a calorie deficit and I personally don't think anyone should ever eat below 1200, I think you should. You've entered the biggest debate of all time on MFP: whether or not to eat your exercise calories back.

It happens... I pseudo binged the last 2-3 days and I am the same weight I was before I did it. Blowing it every once in a while is good for you and your cravings.

Regular clothes I buy anywhere that I can find stuff I like and fits... usually it's on sale, but sometimes I treat myself if it fits perfect. On an unrelated note, I went shopping yesterday and my nephews grabbed some random shorts in the JUNIOR'S section (which I haven't fit into in YEARS) and they fit! Not plus size!! I…

The humidity and heat in Florida exist nearly year round, with the exception of maybe one month. It's stifling. And this is going to sound absurdly nerdy but I'm highly allergic to mosquitoes and they're everywhere. All year. I wish it was nicer here.

Now I'm really scared about my scale accuracy!!

No, I hate going to the gym and I hate working out but I love seeing my stamina increase and not feeling tired doing things that used to exhaust me. For instance, around this time last year, I moved into a new apartment and about died in the Florida heat moving stuff in and out and around. This year, when I moved (again),…

Unless you happen to get said blood in a wound or are, for some strange reason, injecting it into your body... there's a very slim chance of it being a method of transmission.

It can be transmitted through saliva, but it's such a small amount in in that it's extremely unlikely. So for practical purposes, it can't be. HIV/AIDS is actually difficult to catch so long as you practice safe sex.

I used to assume that as well, but I've met red headed Puerto Ricans! I find it fascinating because the majority of Puerto Ricans do have such dark features.

Tim Tebow's obnoxious religious displays and everyone's obsession with his nonsex life greatly upset me. Funny enough, I just moved out of Gainesville and made the decision to commute after living there for two years. I hate it! It's an awful city. And no, our house is a zoo as it is, lol, sorry! I'd love to if I could.

LOL... oh my gosh, I just noticed yours! Love it!!

Lol, I'm actually not huge on football. It's just a good school. And I hate Tim Tebow. HATE. And yes, born and raised!

You and your cats are NOLES AND REPUBLICANS?! I find your username misleading!! ;)