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Thanks everyone!! I am going to readjust to sedentary and use the pedometer :) That will be easy to keep up with :)

Thanks!! I didn't think of that and it is so simple :)

Calories do matter because in the end, losing weight depends on output vs. input. Technically, you could gain weight by eating too many carrots if you eat more than your body is burning. I do think a structured approach is good. I do well with this and take it a step further by planning my meals and snacks several days in…

I have to admit, I am laughing hysterically at this post. I can clearly remember fighting with my sisters like this. If I were you, I would take a deep breath and move on. It is peanut butter. It isn't worth the emotional energy. So your sister may never touch it. So what? Take this as an opportunity to get stronger. Say…

I do agree that you do need a professional counselor walking you through this step by step. Recovery is a day by day process. You have to work to replace the negative criticism in your head by positive thoughts-this is hard and something I still battle myself. Childhood verbal abuse is one of the worst things to overcome.…

Feel free to add me as a friend :) I am also a mom and had C Sections-it can be rough to get your body back due to the muscle damage. My diary is open to friends so you are welcome to use it for ideas. I like to try new recipes and cook a good bit. I do eat the same things for breakfast and lunch, I have several options…

mushrooms, cottage cheese, tofu, most fish, squash, and okra

Emerald makes 100 Calorie Almond packs-they come salty or sweet. yogurt and low fat granola hummus and low carb crackers or rice cake hummus and veggies salsa and fat free cream cheese with low carb crackers pb and rice cake pb and apples 100 Calorie popcorn

I love your glasses!

I understand your frustration. I feel full many times before I reach my calorie needs. I still focus on healthy calories and not calorie dense food because my goal is to maintain my low blood pressure, healthy cholesterol levels, weight, and so on. I do eat almonds and healthy fats like that but I don't recommend consuming…

If it is working for you and you feel good, I wouldn't worry about it! I am a creature of habit and I tend to go long periods where I eat the same things for lunch and breakfast. The only meal that tends to change is dinner because I am cooking for my family.

Hi! I am also a mom and find it hard to workout due to my schedule and the sheer craziness of having children. I love using Youtube for free workouts! You can find Insanity workouts, yoga, ballet, and so on. Welcome :)

Kroger and Publix sell a gluten free pizza crust that is very good if you are looking for some lighter crust options. You can also use the low carb wraps, Boboli thin crust and tortillas. I use the Boboli thin crust or the gluten free pizza crust for my pizzas and they also hold up really well on the grill. Topping…

some good 100 Cal snacks are... Emerald 100 Calorie Almond packs 100 Cal yogurt String Cheese 100 Cal bag of popcorn-I eat this a drink a full bottle of water and will feel very full for a long time instant oatmeal made with water 90 cal Fiber One bar or brownie

I am 5'2, 114 pounds and 30 years old. I eat 1000-1200 calories a day and I don't add back my calories when I work out. I have lost 15 pounds in 2 months. I was 5'2 and 130 when I started. I am a runner and found that when I eat back the burned calories, I don't lose weight. In fact, I steadily gained a pound or two a year…

I am 5'2, 114 pounds and a size 0-2, it depends on the brand and style.

I am a picky eater as well so I understand! My post will be choppy because my three year old is "helping" me type LOL. I will cook chicken and keep it in the fridge for a week. I will store it in a large tupperware container and then in the mornings put it in a smaller container. I put my lettuce (I buy organic romaine,…

I bet your bloat is hormone related. It will balance out! you are right, once you go back to work you will be working out by cleaning! Wow, I admire you for that! I know that is a hard job. Congratulations again on the baby :). Newborns are so special! Don't feel guilty about not breastfeeding. I didn't breastfeed my…

First, ask your school if they cook special meals for the teachers. My elementary school offers salads and baked potatoes for us. On Sundays, I cook chicken or other lean meat and put it in the fridge. Every day I will take it with salad fixings and eat a salad or just eat the meat with some cheese and fruit. I also like…

Congratulations!! I am a mom of 3 and have had 3 C Sections. PLEASE listen to your doctor! I would not advise Zumba until you are cleared. I did not listen to my doctor and ruptured internally 10 weeks after my last C Section. It set my recovery back almost another 6 weeks and was very painful. I got a secondary infection…

In order to lose weight, I eat around 1000 a day. In order to maintain I can eat around 1400-1500. I have been this way for years. I am also very active. I am a busy mom, teacher and runner. I also help my daughter with ballet so I dance a good bit with her. I eat healthy foods and I feel satisfied. I am also healthy with…

I would only eat half if you get pasta-but don't take the other half home. If you do, you are eating that same meal twice. That is two days of high calorie food. I would give the extra to a family member or just toss it. I would order a salad with a low fat dressing and a minestrone soup. Enjoy those before your meal to…

I struggled with anorexia 10 years ago. I remember what a struggle it was to eat normally while getting healthy. I was pregnant with my first child and that was my motivation to succeed. It was honestly a miracle that I even got pregnant to begin with but that is another story! It triggered unhealthy habits for me to log…