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This.

Unfortunately all dried fruits are going to be super high in sugar and a lot of store bought raisins have added sugar in them :-/ although the sugar content in grapes is not so bad for you, you should be careful with the raisins. I overeat raisins whenever they're in my apartment! That being said, I'm always over on my…

I also make these! so easy and a huge hit of protein without the fat. I add a tbsp of curry paste, garlic powder, and onion powder. Other than I do just 2 cans tuna and the potato! Super delicious.

A lot of great idea already! I always keep a stock of canned tomatoes (crushed, diced, sauce, paste, etc.) they have plenty of different flavors too. Add a can of diced to a pan of browned meat and thicken up with tomato paste and you've got homemade sauce. We always have minced garlic in water and fresh onions on hand.…

Thank you :)

That might be the nice summer glow haha! can you tell I don't wear bikinis?? :D

Thank you everybody! Your encouragement keeps me going :D

Thank you! It is amazing to look back and see how far I've come :) I started added more clean carbs back into my diet and more lean (vs. fatty) meats (still eating about 1750 cals). I just started crossfit (bought a groupon awhile back) and will do that for a month. Then I plan to go back to lifting. I liked having a…

For me, I feel like meeting my protein goal has just been practice, practice, practice. I have to focus every morning and make sure I’m packing a snack that has protein in it (significantly more if it’s a workout day). If it’s not a workout day I’ll put a little more protein powder in my coffee that morning (haven't had…

I have a feeling I will be in the same boat as well. I swing a lot! And I pulled my left lat during the second A workout which put me off-track a bit. although I want to get stronger, I'm more concerned with fat loss at the moment so I'm not too worried about the (lack of) strength gains :)

Here's what I eat for my afternoon snacks depending on what's in my fridge (which depends on what was on sale at the store!): 1. raw pepper strips, carrots, or raw broccoli with salsa, homemade dressing, or guacamole 2. plain greek yogurt with berries 3. Cashews 4. Dried diced prunes 5. Homemade jerky (easier than you…

I was recently re-evaluating my mostly paleo diet and came across this helpful article. http://www.jencomaskeck.com/2012/11/top-five-clean-eating-mistakes-while.html I have likely been eating too much fat from not-so-good sources.

That's the only difference I do as well! right there with you! glad that 7 seconds isn't uncommon for the first couple tries! I only got up to 8secs on the 2nd workout though haha

You're absolutely right. I do measure the bulk nuts that I buy into 1/4 cup portions with a measuring cup - same with shredded cheese (unless it's the blocks and in that case the brand I buy has marks on the package for 1oz servings!). In any case, I AM losing weight so I must be at some sort of deficit, right? The links…

Thank you for the advice. And do you think this sort of change will help with my body fat%/measurements? Since I have been losing weight, I'm not too worried about the pound factor. Just the fact that my measurements haven't gone down. My lovely stomach loves to poof out. It seems to make no sense that other places haven’t…

How much weight have you lost in the last 8 weeks? In weekly increments if you have them. 5/29/13: 170lbs 6/7/13: 168 6/14/13:168 6/21/13: 167 6/28/13: 166 7/5/13: 166 7/12/13: 166 7/19/13: 165.2 Where have you been measuring? Following measurements are from the beginning of NROLFW until now, in inches Neck 13.5 -> 13…

Yes, tbsps and measuring cups for nuts, creamer, milk, oils, general cooking. For the meat, I utilize the ounces on the package and divide by how many servings I make with it. Fruit, I measure by the piece. Vegetables, I eyeball.

Thanks!

I had about 25lbs to lose when I started NROL4W (to get to 152lbs at 5'6.5"). I've lost about 11 since starting the program in Feb 2013. I eat at TDEE-20%, low carb, high protein/fat. I sometimes eat back my exercise cals depending on how hungry i am, i just make sure its not junk food. I'm about to start cutting some fat…

@KatiaR - awesome job!! the BWM doesn't get easier, lol! and i'm working on the 120sec planks now and i totally understand where you're coming from with the breathing hard. I make a lot of noise for the last 20 secs haha

10lbs is A LOT of weight for cuban snatches! great work.

Agreed, 1200 is still too low. you need to feed your body enough to support all this work you're making it do.

Too bulky? Hm, typically, you have to eat massive amounts of food in order to get bulky. A protein shake once in awhile shouldn't do this. Interesting article on women getting "bulky" http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/girls-get-your-guns-why-women-should-lift-weights.html

Understandable. I only eat it on workout days (for the protein) and I get a plain local farm brand to reduce sugars and processing. Boiled eggs are an awesome idea! careful reheating them though... I made that mistake. They're just as good cold :)

Here's what I eat for my afternoon snacks depending on what's in my fridge (which depends on what was on sale at the store!): 1. raw pepper strips, carrots, or raw broccoli with salsa, homemade dressing, or guacamole 2. plain greek yogurt with berries – I buy the big tubs of yogurt because it is cheaper and just throw some…

I don’t really take a rest week. I will take days off when I’m going away for work or vacation and try to make sure I do something active (walking, biking, swimming, HIIT). For instance, I finished stage 4 on June 25th and didn’t start Stage 5 until July 6th. In between I did a 5K, pushup and DL practice, mobility…

Great idea.

That's actually a great idea! I'm going to shorten the plain ones tomorrow and try to get in more jumping ones.

Same here.

I am not interested in a points tally but I do love this group for help and support. I go here when I have questions about the exercises and whether I'm sort of on the same page as other women at the stage I'm on. I think the different stages as stickies are helpful when I have a question about a specific stage. Otherwise,…