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I agree with the poster above me. Looking at your post, you described the habits that have caused you to gain weight as 'eating normally'. For permanent weight loss (maintenance) to happen, you have to find your new normal. If you see results on Atkins, then go ahead--but have a plan for 'after Atkins'. Maybe you increase…

I bring a healthy dish to share (so, for appetizers I might bring a ceviche or lettuce wraps, or for a main dish I will bring a salad or vegetable side dish). That way I know there is something healthy there that I can eat. Then, I will put mostly healthy things on my plate and then a couple of portion-controlled less…

I agree with rainbowbow. As you cut back, you will probably find your hunger start to adjust itself bit by bit. When you are feeling hungry in between meals, try to eat snacks that are full of fiber and/or protein. Try to include more vegetables in your main meals. Personally, I plan out meals in advance and try to eat…

Bring your lunch from home. That way you can plan out beforehand what to eat and have the correct portion to help you hit your goals. If you're starving by the time lunch hits, perhaps you need to modify your breakfast to include more protein or bring a mid-morning healthy snack.

Definitely go get it checked out by a doctor. Don't exercise through injuries, because that makes them worse. Also, before doing kettlebells again, you need to have your kettlebell form checked to make sure you are using proper form. Was this during swings, or was it some other type of kettlebell exercise?

I may be off, but I'm getting a creeper vibe from you.

I'm 5'0" and my target weight is 120lbs. Right now I'm at about 132 lbs. I have found that about 120 is where I'm the happiest. Anything less than that, I start to lose my chest and butt and begin to look too skinny for my preference.

I was similar when I first started the 30 Day Shred a few years ago. I say just keep going through it, and take rests when you need to. You won't see your physical fitness increase without some work. When I first did it, I had to go through each week twice to be ready for the following week. So, it turned out to be a 60…

I try to eat low glycemic, and that works well for me. I tend to stay away from grains, and instead get my carb intake from things like beans and fruits. I don't cut out grains completely, but rather have them maybe once or twice a week at most. I feel better when I am not consuming too much starch/grains (more energy,…

I start by giving myself smaller portions. Then, I eat until I feel 80% full. Often, it takes the brain a bit longer to realize that it's actually full. So if you eat to 80%, then after a few minutes your brain recognizes that you are actually completely full (satisfied, but not stuffed). Then I put my plate away, so I'm…

I do the RKS Kettlebell system, which I like. It has a lot of variety in the dvd's.