Isaacsmama

Me too. i was amazed to see how many calories were actually in some of my favorit meals. Even ones I thought were healthy! Trust me, even if you think you are eating healthy, it only takes one questionable food item to put you way, way, overboard. O, and also, a lot of people find out when they start to count that they are…

dont forget about your resistance training. If youve only been focusing on cardio, you may have lost a good bit of weight, but a lot of that might have been lean muscle mass. the less muscle you have, the less calories you burn and the lower your metabolism. Which can make your body think its starving, as it does need its…

First, congrats on your determination! You're doing great!:happy: Lots of reasons for fluctuation. Retaining water, muscle gain (weighs more than fat per volume), or metabolism slowing due to calorie restriction. Sodium does play a part. Ironically though, drinking more water helps to flush out impurities so you actually…

I like the above idea for cauliflower! And mustard does work great! Also, a good tip: thickened nonfat yogurt can make a tangy substitue for mayo and sour cream. Line a colinder with coffee filters, fill with yogurt, and put over a bowl to drain over night. It makes good dip too. Also, load up on veggies and egg whites. Or…

I love to make burgers outta it. I always add different ingredients, but 3 things i always use: worchestershire sauce, minced raw onion, and 1 egg (or egg white). The W sauce makes it meatier tasting, the onion keeps it juicy, and the egg helps hold it together since its not usually as firm as beef. Some favorite add ins…

I too have had a life long problem with arm fat. My favorite trick is to use my children as free weights! Seriously! Just lift them up and down over your head, and with my little son, I actually lower him behind my head and back up. Just like you would do with real weights. But the kids love it, and it makes me smile.…