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  • . This! I only get over my recommended if I exercise and added an extra meal. I've been listening to my body, and a lot of times I don't hit 1200, and for the first time in a long time, I'm losing! Just eating whole foods..so yes this above
  • Thanks so much for the tips!! Sounds like pre-planning and getting the exercise in where I can is the ticket! I just have to have good eats around when I'm stressing/cramming late at night! Thanks again!
  • Um I do have two children under six one who needs extra attention and a husband, I work one day a week too..appreciate the prospective though..:)
  • I do have two children as well, and a husband and I work 1 day a week..but thanks for that prospective..
  • Hi! Work up to at least 30 min, doing 5 min fast, 1 min slow, 5 min fast, 1 min slow, there will be one set where you get a 2 minute break, then end with 5 min fast. These intervals help you burn and really give an awesome cardio workout! I try to stay at 75-80 ...Been doing this for years and it's helped me maintain my…
  • Hi! I'm a student too and also a mom of 2 boys ages 3 and 5 and a wife! I know what your saying bout the stress eating! Whoa! I'm about to go into finals at the end of the month and I'm really trying to stay mentally saine! lol,...you can add me if you like!, I do log in about everyday, some are really good days, others…
  • Hi! I have a son that is gluten/free dairy/free, I follow it occasonially! Okay, I believe you need some protein with your fruits and veggies at each meal! Even if its a scantful of almonds with your fruit. Smuckers all natural creamy peanutbutter (the kind you stir) is a STAPLE here at our house! My son has Udi's gluten…
  • Amazing! You deserve to feel proud, and I bet your grandmother is proud too!
  • To fight cravings you almost need to withdrawl from them for a couple days, it's tough but I find if I start the morning out with sugar, I want it the rest of the day, same with chips! Get your sugars from fruit for a couple days, then I give myself a "Me Day" like friday or saturday to eat what i want (within reason and…
  • hi, yes I have to agree, switch up your exercise routine, our bodies get use to routine exercises so try something different. Interval exercises are great too! Classes are a great way to do this! Congrats on your up coming wedding!
  • Hi! You can add me if you'd like! I've been on myfitnesspal for a while and truly enjoy it, keeps me accountable! I'm a mom of 2 boys 3 and 5 :) Good luck to you!
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  • You can do it!! Sometimes the only thing stopping us is our own mental blocks! If you don't mind, thought I'd share some of my wisdoms that I use on my self :) Only takes two-three weeks for a routine to become a new habit:) Pre-plan meals and snacks to take with you out of the house (college) Try to sweat everyday, even…
  • Hi, before working out 1200 is my goal too..if I've exercised it's around 1400 :)
  • Good Luck Kim! I like your ideas on redirecting your thoughts when you want a binge! You can do it!
  • Hi! I felt this way about a year ago and a friend told me about Tosca Reno's book called CLEAN EATING, it's amazing because it teaches you WHAT to eat together in order to start burning weight off, and thats BEFORE exercise!! You can find it on amazon, pretty cheap, I love it and tell everyone about. I've managed to keep…
  • Goodmorning! I believe the reason your feeling dizzy is because your not eating enough calories. You ARE working out which is awesome! But you do need to replenish your body with some calories. I'm 5'4 and WITH exercise I know I need atleast 1500 to feel good and strong :) I have a passion for clean eating so I could give…
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