nashiyashi

First off, make sure you are weighing in the morning around the same time each day, weight naturally fluctuates by a few pounds throughout the day, in the morning you have been fasting for about 8 hours and will weigh less than after eating a meal later in the day, which is completely normal. Otherwise it is likely water…

I would also avoid artifically sweeted drinks, as there has been research showing these actually stimulate the appetite to crave sugars in their own way, better to just give it up altogether imho, but it's up to you!

This is one of those things that I think you just have to quit "cold turkey" style, I truly believe that sugar is an addiction and the more you become accustomed to eating sweet things the more you crave sweet things! I never drank soda but I grew up drinking juice a lot and I always needed some kind of sweet drink. When I…

This was going to be my suggestion, once you are at your goal weight, give yourself a "range" of maybe 10 pounds that you would like to stay within and weigh yourself maybe once or twice a week. That way you can go about your life and allow yourself treats here and there, but as soon as you notice your weight creeping up…

My general understanding is that yes technically you can lose weight as long as you cut calories appropriately, however the general idea behind low carb diets is that the fact that carbs, especially simple ones like doughnuts etc, will cause blood sugar spikes but not provide lasting energy, therefore you will be hungrier…

If you are still looking for protein powder suggestions, I can also recommend "Amazing Meal" powder, it has rice and hemp protein I believe, as well as a bunch of other nutrients, and it is really good! I buy the chocolate flavor, it is just cocoa for flavor nothing artificial, and I try to make one meal a day of that by…

lol I've almost fallen off one before! but only because I was reaching down to pick something up lol, so yeah don't do that XD I don't like treadmills though, I recommend the elliptical instead, it is more comfortable, easier to burn more calories, and there's pretty much no way to fall off! I like it so much I bought one,…

I can definitely see it, especially in your arms and face, and your tummy is also looking trimmer. Keep up the good work!

I think it is a good idea to still eat some carbs, just keep the amount low and make sure your carbs are nutrient and fiber dense such as fruits, yams etc. and you should be able to lose weight. Avoiding grains such as wheat, rice, corn etc. and simple sugar is a good way to lose weight from my experience, but everyone is…

I know what you mean, it can be hard to change eating habits that you have grown up with and had for a long time. I think that it's great your mom makes fresh tortillas 3 times a week, home made food is the best! Unfortunately simple carbs such as white bread, potatoes, tortillas etc. are often not very filling unless you…

Hi there! I took a look at your food diary and I have one basic suggestion based on what I saw that might be a good place to start. It seems like on the days when you overeat, you tend to have meals with a lot of different things in them, such as both potatoes and flour tortillas together, or both salmon and chicken in one…

I think it's not a good idea to go the entire day without eating until dinner, as others have said you will be so hungry at dinner and likely to overeat. I agree it's a good idea to eat a few small healthy items throughout the day, but still save most of your calories for the buffet dinner in the evening, where you can try…

Also I just realized you work out a lot and probably have a lot more muscle than me, I have like none and my only workout is walking to the bus stop lol, so we probably look similar figure-wise but muscle just weighs more. It's up to you how much weight you feel you really need to lose, but I would also encourage you not…

Hi There! I haven't been very active on here lately, but I am also 5'5'' and I was 136 lbs like you, and I recently reached my goal of 125 lbs! I ended up visiting a naturopathic doctor to ask about another problem, mentioned I was trying to lose a few lbs, and she recommended I do an elimination diet, which basically aims…

Changing the types of foods you eat can make a big difference, I always try to eat a lot of foods high in fiber, lean protein (fish and poultry mostly), and healthy fats (such as in fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds etc.) in addition to lots of veggies for nutrients, that way I get full easily without having to eat too much.…

Hi! I just joined today, I am also close to that, 5' 5'' and about 130 lbs right now, looking to lose about 10 lbs. I don't feel bad about my current weight, but it could be better and I'm not in very good shape. I pretty much eat whatever I want right now so I guess I'm lucky I'm not bigger haha :D I need to keep better…