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I agree with the above... I lost my first 30 pounds from diet alone. Count your calories and really use MFP for what it is best at, tracking your eating. You'll be shocked when you see what you're really consuming. Also, don't assume the calories the cardio machines give you are legitimate. I typically only record about…

I'm following this program: http://fitnessfooddiva.com/workouts/fitness-tips/10-weeks-to-fit-program/ I don't follow exactly because my life doesn't give me 7 days a week to do workouts. I also don't do every exercise as my gym doesn't have the same equipment, but I follow the program at about 85%. On the "active rest…

I started at a 38DDD; probably should have had a bigger cup... currently smaller than my 34DDD bra but refuse to buy more until it's imperative or I'm closer to my "ideal". Measuring a 32" band as of now. I should mention... I'm down 48lbs, with closer to 70 as my current goal

I log all of my exercise... cardio and weights... I'm averaging 4 days a week, 2.5 hours per session... I do actually LOOK at my friends diaries when they complete them. I'd suggest finding an online program and following it.

Do you have the option to go straight from work to the gym before you get home and get absorbed into the rest of life?

I think it's pretty normal. I have short periods anyway and find then even lighter and shorter when I'm hitting it harder. I also know several friends who have had kids that were very serious gymnasts and that caused the girls to potentially skip their periods all together.

Search chicken on Pinterest... there's a million results. Out favs are the Parmesean Ranch Chicken, Lemon Pepper, Shake-N-Bake, and the BBQ Chicken Salad

I actually like the Pure Protein bars. 20g of Protein for 210 or less calories per bar. The caramel peanut tastes like a candy bar and is my FAVORITE :D I've tried several Quest bars and thought they were simply awful

We have very similar goals... though you are WAY further on your path than I am on mine. Coincidentally I also started January 2015 at 198 :o I'm at 160 and keep bouncing between 160/161 daily; so frustrating! I feel like despite the scale I can see changes, but it makes me feel like it's a moot point for what I've been…

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Items in the food journal section also have 'confirmations'. Typically the more confirmation the more legit the value.

Was you salad a restaurant salad or homemade? Caesar and Ranch dressings, with their cream base, are very high in calories. Add the cheese and croutons, and you've actually got a wealth of calories. From CalorieKing.com chicken Caesar salad's: Chili's: 659 calories Carrabba's: 769 Old Chicago: 847

Are you using an electronic mixer/blender for your shakes? I noticed the same thing, so I mix the entire smoothie first and then toss in the protein powder for just a quick zap to stir it up. It doesn't leave it anywhere near as thick.

I actually like the Pure Protein bars; they're a lower calorie with a higher protein and don't cost a million dollars. I don't find them gritty and they work to satisfy a sweet fix for me.

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Sharing your food diary (if you're recording diligently) would be of help too. If your carbs are high and your protein is low, this could account for hunger. Carbs are very instantly gratifying, but have no long-term satisfaction. Protein however can keep you full for a very long time. Snacks of fruit or veggies that have…

I do a whipped egg omlette in the microwave. 2 eggs 1oz ham (I use the Sams Club black forest) .5 - 1oz cheese (I prefer cheddar) Mix all togather... Comes to 225 calories of cheese on the lower side and VERY filling and pretty good protein for the morning. Keeps me full until my lunch.

Eggs, cottage cheese, greek yogurt. Protein shakes... There are a million varieties of powders.

^^THIS^^ Measuring your food is completely and utterly useless and inaccurate. My best example for this is that if you measure 1 cup of strawberries; one cup whole vs halved vs quarterd vs smashed. By weight, you'll be consuming significantly of the mashed strawberries than the whole, but the measurement is the same one…

I believe the Scooby calculator gives a sample meal... Might be worth checking out. http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ You could try adding a protein shake... Make it wilth skim/1% milk... I toss some raspberries into mine and they're pretty delicious; all for only a couple hundred calories.

IIFYM: http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ Scooby: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ Try both....

Took a look through your diary... I'm thinking you're way over on carbs; but I'm certainly not an expert. I would suggest using with the scooby or IIFYM calculators to detremine the proper calories and their carb, fat, protein breakdown. Heck, do both to see the differences! http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/…

I second the thoughts on water above... I know there was a recent post about getting some of your water from food sources or other... But I personally think your water should be true liquid comsumption. When I am on it, I am between 3 and 4 liters (3/4 to 1 gallon) per day.

So I'm one of the newbies in tracking my macros not just my calories... But I think you're carbs and protein percentages are flipped... You're way higher on carbs than protein. I also think you're taking in a LOT of sodium, which salt causes water retention. I see you're doing packages meals... Which is a great and easy…

I've used tampons since I was 15.... I started my regular cycles at the ripe age of 11. I absolutely loath pads because of the mess they leave on ME. I agree with the before poster; if you can feel them, you're likely not inserted properly. You should also try different brands and varieties. I prefer the Gentle Glidesor…

So I'm WAY shorter than you are, only 5'1", started at 197. My goal is to lose a minimum of 62 lbs and see where that puts me. I carry all my weight well (which I wish I'd have convinced myself sooner that even though I looked mostly ok, I should make positive changes). I am however similar distribution, with my thickest…

Beef and Vegetable Stew -2lbs Sirloin Steak (Stew meat, etc) -3 or 4 Red Potatos (I've never tried sweet) cut into Eights -3/4 pound of carrots (I use the baby ones and typically 1/2 to an entire bag) -1 12oz Can V-8 -1 Bag Frozen Sweet Corn -1 bag Frozen Green beans -Fresh Garlic (I add up to half a head-which cuts down…

White Chicken Chili -1.5 to 2 lbs of chicken breasts -2 packets McCormicks White Chicken Chili Seasoning -3 Can Great White Northern Beans -Water to desired soupiness Put all ingredients into crock pot (chicken breasts whole). Simmer on medium 6 hours. Shred chicken in crockpot. Garnish with chesse and crackers. EDIT: I…

Minute Steak: -2lbs Round Steak (Sirloin Bottom; whatever non-grilling steak you want to use) -2 cans Cream of Mushroom low fat -2 cans Cream of Celery low fat -Fresh Garlic to Taste -Salt, pepper -1 cup of Beef Broth Cube steak and place all ingredients into the crock-pot. Simmer on low 6-8 hours. Serve over rice, mashed…