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i agree with most other statements, i actually love the luna bars, most flavors, and i feel like they are pretty decent size. i do not eat them for the protein neccesarily, i agree that the flavors are all sweet and i see it as a sweet treat for me, i can eat one-two a week, and then not eat any for a several weeks, then…

given the preference to keep out "typical" breakfast foods (calcium and eggs) there's nothing that says you have to eat "breakfast foods" at all...whole grain english muffin with PB and banana...multigrain wrap with thin sliced turkey, and whatever else you like (broccoli slaw, avocado, lettuce), i actually think the…

I love all the good things happening to everyone, sometimes it is all those little things-great job everyone!!

We were more "prepared" the second time around...but I'll call them both blessings, not accidents.

i have no advice other than try not to feel discouraged...i look at pictures and i can tell a difference from me then to me now, but it doesnt look like a huge difference to me...and i am the smallest that i have ever been in my adult life, i can wear sizes that i have never worn before (because i skipped right over those…

i really enjoy a good sandwich...there are so many options... bread obviously...but since you are not as concerned about the calories, mix up your bread options...a nice thick cut, ciabatta rolls, a flavored bread like tomatao basil or asiago etc. those will change the taste of your sasndwich or give it more depth and…

I do not set myself a goal of doing this, it jsut sort of happens through my daily life. Things come up, I get busier with something else, I am hungrier one day, I had plans to go to the gym and then something happened, I had plans to only have one beer and then something happened-this is the most common:) so this happens…

Not sure what their preferences are, but you can do a lot with sandwiches, light bread with all kinds of fillings, pita pockets with fillings, wraps or tortillas, bagel thins, etc. That changes up the normal sandwich style...lean lunchmeats, lettuce, veggies, try different spreads, mustard, mayo, hot sauce, cream cheese,…

Do I prefer fresh homemade food? Absolutely. Do I always have time to do that? No. Do I think that turning to premade or frozen foods on occasion is detrimental to my overall goals? Nope, I still eat fast food also. Yes, I know that the frozen meals have a TON of sodium in them, so yes I could go home and eat a turkey wrap…

Could it possibly be because you deprive yourself every other time? When I first started, it was hard for me to give up things i was used to binging on so I still ate them every day, i just actually weighed out a serving or counted the chips etc. However, i still ate them just about daily, maybe if you know ok I am going…

This is an AMAZING thread, i constantly need to remind myself of this, not jsut with eating right, exercising, etc. but with everything in life, household chores, running kids around, laundry, being nice....thank you so much for this thread... Just for today i will do my best to appreciate every single moment in my crazy…

Your story is inspriational...good for you!!

i still make those things, i just eat them in moderation and pile more veggies instead of more rice, potatoes, etc. but for whats it worth, these are also some things i do: roasted sweet potatoes...omg so delicious roasted cauliflower roasted eggplant I know you said carbs, but these things remind me of several of my carby…

Such an inspriation..you really put your mind and body to it, good for you!!

didnt read all the other responses...i think each person can have different experiences so yeah maybe you will be ok but maybe not, my daughter could not really eat for about a week...it was that painful. for her milkshakes werent even an option as it hurt to suck in. so with that in mind, you might have to give up the…

ive had Nikes that work great for everyday tennis shoes, but the moment i try to walk hard, run, or workout in any capacity they killed my feet, blood blisters, the whole works....ive switched to saucony and I LOVE THEM...never ahve any problems with my feet now no matter what workout im doing.

no comment on your actual question...just wanted to say I read that article as well and while i love hummus and would gladly "schmear" it on just about anything...2 tablespoons doesnt make me feel like "go me, got my protein, this should hold me over" idk maybe it would, never really thought about it, i just eat it because…

Yes...that bacon paremsan dip is flipping amazing...i can eat it with anything....omg so good

holy crap...i have not done it regularly, only about once or twice a week in addition to gym days..but your results may be the motivation i need to stick to it...amazing!! Good job i know its hard so kudos to you

i do not use my crockpot very often but its a great tool....what works best for me is planning ahead....grilled chicken breast...grill quite a few of them and stick them in the refrigerator until whatever night you are eating, they can be used for anything...as a grilled chicken breast with veggies...shredded and in bbq…

while i would prefer my own, if thats the only one that fits right and you wash it, why not...ive drank from glasses in some questionable establishments where it really was god knows who ele drank out of it...always turned out fine

depends on the item and individual taste buds i think...i am very partial to a certain name brand canned vegetable, i do not like any others really, but i will buy store brand frozen. store brand pasta easy decision, store brand cereal for the kiddie pies, yep, store brand cheese, yep...actually now that i think about it i…

i am always significantly colder now tahn i used to be period, especially later in the evening, but yes, i am FREEZING about 30 minutes after my workout, whether I cahnge clothes, take a shower etc or not, no idea what causes it or really how to make it better, i just chalk it up to something i have to deal with, but you…

Beans, throw black beans in a salad, or in a wrap, chickpeas same thing, whatever you are eating throw some in they go with almost anything..vegetable soup, on top of a baked potato, in salads, in a wrap with veggies, in an omelet, etc.

easter twice this weekend, isnt looking good for my calories...c'est la vie... im preparing: ham cheesy hashbrown potatoes steamed carrots seven layer salad baked beans deviled eggs cheesecake pudding cups oreo cookie cheesecake (and i dont even like cheesecake)

i spend about $500-$600 per month depending on what i have to restock for a family of 4. This includes most dinners at home, as well as breakfast and lunches for my teenage daughter and my 7 year old, as well as lunches for my husband and I (we work close enought hat we go home for lunch each day). People tell me I spend…

didnt read other responses, but i love them..had them for the first time about a year ago, now eat them about once a week, jsut had them last night actually and my 7 year old always begs for seconds. We cut the ends off, slice them in half, saute in a little olive oil cut side down until they get a little crisp/brown, then…

I always use the weekly plan. I do not try to go over so many days and try to stay under other days, it just happens that way naturally, as long as it is all working out throughout the week i feel ok about it.

depends on who its for?

Get in and help her...I will say I am on the opposite side of this, I am now all about making better things and I am trying to get this across to my high school aged children who would eat pizza and mcdonalds with a steak and shake shake every day if i would let them, it wasn't getting me far to talk, but it has gotten me…