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most lunch meats also contain nitrates or nitrites, which are unhealthy preservatives that have been linked to cancer, especially stomach cancer. This is true for most processed meats (like hot dogs, ham sausage) as well as other high sodium foods with lots of preservatives like pickles. I think smoked meats are the major…

Yeah its no biggie to go over on protein, or fat really as long as you are eating healthy fat (ie not processed, not from animal products... examples nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil) This kind of fat is actually good for your heart and cholesterol. You could also eat a vegetarian meal or two a week for a healthy body and…

oh my gosh they look sooo good but they are so expensive:cry: Sigh I guess I'll have to go without and bake a regular chocolate muffin one day when i have the cals to spare. Mm or banana nut.. or that cranberry bran one looks good..

You really only need that additional protein after very strenuous exercise lasting 60 minutes or more. Other than that you should be able to get nutrients you need from real food, and it will probably be more satisfying, make sure its a good mix between carbs and protein like an apple with peanut butter or almonds and…

Well only change your activity to level if you actually are sedentary. Like on a normal day, do you sit a majority of the day, be it driving from place to place, sitting in class or at the computer, or at a desk reading ? That would classify as sedentary, if all of your activity comes from your workouts. Or maybe you might…

haha I feel the same way! And lately since I don't have a job all I can think about is chocolate and sweets and how much I would love a peanut butter cup donut from dunkin donuts haha. Free time = diet death! But I have done well, I had all my 1330 eaten by 4 today, but I ran 7 miles so i got an extra 700, and I plan on…

I got down to like 133-134ish, and now I have about 8 pounds to go. Not sure how long its going to take, but one thing I am noticing for sure is how hard it is to stay on the wagon! I swear I crave sugar and delicious unhealthy scrumptious treats more than I ever have. I lowered my calories and am finding it hard to hit…

I use organic hemp protein powder, its very healthy and effective. I drink it with organic milk and a bit of ovaltine after really long runs.

There is a zumba class at my Y every Thursday, and I went for the first time last week. It was really fun, there were tons of people taking the class so it might be a good way to socialize too, but I had to bolt right away. I didn't know there was a video maybe i should look into it!

Cook once, eat twice (or three times, or four...) Meaning if you are cooking something that can be used again in more meals easily like rice or pasta, or soups and chillis and the like, make more than you need so you can save leftovers to eat again (freeze if necessary). Bring healthy snacks with you like apples, oranges,…

I agree. I wouldn't beat yourself up if you don't have enough money to buy organic everything, but its kind of funny the way Americans spend less percentage of their income on food than any other country. Its because we are used to the idea of cheap, commercialized, and overly processed foods. Our government heavily…

Lucky you, that must be nice because you can wear skirts and shorts worry-free! My thighs are strong but large. They are the first place I gain weight and I have this unsightly "knee chub" that makes my legs look disproportionate. Well I guess thats what MFP is for heh.

hehe I l've been catcalled a few times and I always just ignore it and remain composed but like others who posted, I am secretly thrilled. Even if the guys are pretty gnarly looking dudes, its nice that at least they think I look nice enough to whistle or whatever and it secretly makes my day. Doesn't happen all that often…

I am happy about my shoulders, upper back, and collarbone. They got really strong and toned from doing trailwork, hehe maybe people will think twice before messing with me (although I dont know why they would want to).

400 calories:noway: ? wow! If you are having trouble finding time to eat, you can always pack yourself a lunch the night before, you can start off with a half a sandwich, choose foods that are nutrient dense like vegetables and you can try turkey or some other lean meat on your sandwich or hummus is really good and not…

Look at it more like a lifestyle change than a diet, and focus on creating healthy habits, that way you won't even have to think about it really, it will just happen. Think about how much better you feel when you eat right and stay active, and use that as motivation to stick with it, for the next eight pounds and beyond.…

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was eighteen because of my drastic mood swings and such, and they put me on a slew of medications that lead to weight gain. I had terrible side effects and my symptoms seem to get worse and worse. One day I moved out to Montana on a whim and got a job with a conservation corps…

If you are feeling like eating something, I wouldn't deprive yourself, just practice moderation. Find out how many calories are in what you want to eat and see if you can order it a particular way to have less calories/ fat. I always bring a ziploc container and put at least half of it away before I even start eating and…

Hello Dona! Congratulations on taking the first step, and believe me, if this is something you truly want in your heart and you dedicate yourself to making positive changes, one small step at a time, it will happen with time and patience. You can find the strength within yourself to evaluate your lifestyle and see where…

Oh I totally know what you are talking about! I love getting like 30 minutes into the run and kind of forgetting that I am running at that point (unless its really hot out), and I look down and my legs are just.. going still, its very empowering. And when I am done, after my cool down, I love to lay down in the grass and…

I love to add vegetables to my pasta sauce when I make pasta for added nutrients, steam some broccoli and throw that in there, very good, as well as red pepper and mushrooms or whatever, vegetables have very little calories and are nutrient dense as well as filling so I eat less pasta. Oooh and I have to tell you my…

vodka soda = 100 calories! Squeeze a lime in there, its good, well I like it anyway, but I don't really like sweet stuff.

yeah i agree with everyone, bring goodies so your not tempted by icky fried foods and such (well maybe just once or twice is ok hehe). Bring some raw almonds, granola bars, apples or other fruit for snacks (they make this really good low fat caramel dip that you can dip your apple slices in thats realllly good like a…

haha the biggest my boobs ever were (and it wasn't very big!) was 55 pounds ago, unfortunately, they were the first thing to go. My butt was huge, and it is still curvy but its shrinking in proportion with the rest of my body, which is nice. Now I just wish my thighs would do the same!

I agree with chgudnitz. I remember when I thought it impossible to run for a minute, let alone a mile. Don't get discouraged, keep with it. Run for as long as you can, and then walk, when you've caught you're breath, run again. Challenge yourself and see how far you can take it. I've also heard good things about the couch…

Hmm 1200? When I first started dieting two years ago I ate very little 800-1200 calories, but it was mostly unhealthy processed foods like those lean cuisine frozen meals and "low fat" foods, which I've found out are actually really bad for you compared to whole and unprocessed foods. Aside from that, I got like zero…

thank you everyone:happy:

hemp is a complete protein, I've heard that hemp protein powder is good to use. Unless you work out like an elite athlete or are a picky-eating vegan, I doubt you need it though.

What is interesting is that in a study with rats that had the exact same genetic dna, they gave one set of rats a lifestyle with exercise and a healthy diet and the other rats could eat as much as they want and had limited exercise, what they found is that the rats with the healthy lifestyle were thin, healthy, and even a…

hello! You can do it, never tell yourself you won't succeed, people have the innate ability to be able to do anything we put our minds to! Stay optimistic and patient and you will do great, good luck! <3 Kat