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Some things that work for me (most of the time): Make a cup of tea. It keeps me busy for about 10min which can sometimes be enough to snap me out of it Log what I've eaten. Seeing it hit the red is a reality check and sometimes stops me. Drink a large glass of water. I'm not a huge fan of water but this usually makes me…

I lost about 25lbs (some before MFP). My size 6 pants went from so uncomfortable I thought I'd lose circulation to being a tiny bit loose. Then I started working out and now I'm in a size 2 and those are loose.

I agree that steel cut oats are great. I make them on Sunday - 5 servings - and portion them out into little 1cup wide mouth mason jars. I bought the plastic lids so I don't have to mess with the metal canning lids. Then I put brown sugar and raisins on top of each and grab one from the fridge each morning. I microwave for…

It might help if you post sample strength routines that you typically do. I've seen lots of people doing routines at the gym that just aren't productive uses of their time so they're spending an hour working out but seeing less progress than others who spend 20min. As others have said, diet is huge. Cardio will burn…

Not necessarily true (case in point: women with PCOS may gain mass more readily than the average female)

I have naturally large and muscular calves so I do virtually no exercises (besides walking/running) to specifically target them. I have a hard time really working them to a point that makes an impact anyway so it's wasted effort in my mind. Instead, I focus on my quads/glutes/hamstrings and upper body to balance it all out.

Feel free to add me. I'm not technically paleo or primal but try to eat mostly whole foods so I end up getting most of my food from paleo/primal-approved sources. ETA: Nom Nom Paleo did the Whole30 challenge twice and posted all her recipes. You can google her blog (sorry, don't have the link handy) to get pictures and…

I find almond butter (with a little bit of honey) more satisfying than peanut butter so I switched to that and have better luck with portion control. PB2 with chocolate is ok but doesn't give me my peanut butter fix. For crunchy snacks, try veggie chips (I especially like beet chips and green bean chips). They're crunchy…

For low calorie, I like Edy's frozen fruit bars, Trader Joe's Hold the Cone mini ice cream bars or Fudgesicles. Mostly I just eat a small portion of regular desserts or factor it into my calories (with the exception of the last 2 weeks of tax season where I found I had diminishing willpower)

Frozen turkey burgers (I put guacamole on them) Dark chocolate covered espresso beans I like the bacon they stock there...I think it's W brand Hold the cone mini ice cream cones

Just figure out what fits your macros and what works well for you. For me, about 300 calories works well for me. Fruit/veggies don't satisfy me in the AM. My rotation at work is: Paleo pancakes with a hard boiled egg and 2 slices bacon (I'm not paleo but they're just almond butter, eggs, cinnamon and bananas) Steel cut…

I like La Tortilla Factory's wraps (lots of fiber) with roasted garlic hummus, chopped up cucumber/tomato/red onion. I usually add grilled chicken but you could just as easily put another protein in (soy, beans, etc).

I agree with both of these and it's usually the case with me. I feel far less sore if I work out or at least stretch the day after. If I don't, the 2nd day after working out is usually the worst for me for soreness.

Check out the Nom Nom Paleo blog. Her recipes are awesome (even if you're not paleo...I'm not). She did a Whole30 challenge (two of them actually) which emphasises whole foods and cuts out added sugar. Here's what she made for her 2nd Whole30 challenge:…

I second the thought that you might be over thinking it as well as the suggestions to perhaps alter MFP's presets for macros. Personally, I do best with a carb heavy diet (though I know practically no one else who does) so I usually strive for that but mostly based on how I feel, rather than the #s. If your goal is weight…

Also, if you do make your way to NC and like animals, check out Lazy 5 Ranch. Probably one of the most fun things we did on our trip. Opt for the wagon instead of driving through. You ride in the wagon with a bucket of food and get to see, touch & feed all sorts of cool animals. They have an awesome part after that you can…

Definitely look up some bbq and soul food places to stop by when you're there. We found some good ones in NC but I have no idea what the names were. Not the healthiest food but it's stuff I can't get in the Boston area (especially good sweet tea and hush puppies). For on the go snacks, anything that doesn't need…

You have to figure out what works for you. For me, I aim for the following breakdown: Breakfast 300cals Lunch 300-400 cals Dinner 400-500cals Snacks 100-200cals each (piece of fruit, wasa w/light laughing cow, serving of almonds, toast with laughing cow, etc)

I've found that I can burn more calories in less time with running than anything else (biking, rowing, lifting, etc) so I do it so I can eat more :) I still lift most days because I want the strength gains but when I'm looking for maximum calories burned, I go for running.

Definitely check out deal sites if you decide to try CrossFit. The cost is the main reason I haven't done it but I saw a deal last night for 15 classes for $79 so I'm planning on giving it a shot. I probably won't stick with it because it's just so expensive but I'm sure I'll learn $80 worth in the 15 classes.

40 calorie fudgesicle skinny cow ice cream blue bunny mini ice cream mini snickers ice cream bar piece of dark chocolate a couple dark chocolate espresso beans a few dark or semi sweet chocolate chips

I usually have a snack because I'm legitimately hungry at that time. But if it's boredom hunger, I try to keep busy. I cook dinner most nights which keeps me busy from the time I walk in the door to the time I eat dinner. Last night was tough - dinner needed to cook in the oven for an hour so I went upstairs and watched…

Try a bunch on and see what feels good. For running, I put sorbothane inserts in my shoes. They add extra support plus shock absorption and have cleared up some issues I was having (soreness in my legs, shin splints, etc)

I strongly considered crossfit but it's crazy expensive. Do you have a smartphone? Try out the You Are Your Own Gym app..it's like $3. It's bodyweight stuff you can do anywhere with just a few items (stool/chair/box/bench, towel & a door, really common stuff). I did 30 day shred but moved on from that quickly and no longer…

They're all estimates so just adjust until you find a level that works for you. I eat the same quantity of food typically when I do lower calorie weeks vs higher calorie weeks. I just eat foods that have fewer calories per serving. So I swap out my sweets, breads, rice, cereal, dairy, nuts for lower calorie veggies, wasa…

Check out my diary - I pack morning snacks, breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks every day. I have access to a microwave but many of my foods don't need it. things like cut up fruit or veggies are easy to snack on between classes. So are string cheese, a cut up cube of cheese, almonds or other nuts, dried fruit, hard…

For low calorie, I like veggies (steamed or raw), chicken (grilled, plain) or wasa crackers with Laughing Cow cheese wedges. I find that those give you the most full feeling without the high calories. Beans are great for that too. Stay away from things that have high calories in a small quantity (most dairy, grains, oils)…

I'd suggest making a rule that you have to drink a certain number of glasses of water before you can drink your coke. Odds are you'll be so full of water that you'll drink less coke and over time, maybe none. I cut out soda, then juice and now I'm down to 1 cup of green tea in the morning and water the rest of the day. If…

It's worth a shot - personally, I decided I didn't like it after a couple months. If I forgot my phone, not only did I have to run or lift without music but I also missed a gympact workout. It's also kind of crazy to me that they were giving me like 50c/workout (if that...that was the high end) but charging $5 for a missed…

For walking, you can just work on walking longer and longer distances until you reach 3.11 miles and then work on picking up your pace. For running, I agree that Couch to 5K is great and it's nice that there are apps you can use to keep you on track with it. Personally, I prefer to use a heart rate monitor and do walk/run…