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It is true that it takes time for your stomach to tell your brain that it feels full. Which is why people who eat fast eat more and often end up stuffing themselves to a point where they aren't comfortable. But the root of that problem still isn't how fast you're eating, it's how much. Don't worry too much about how long…

I definitely have to say fashion. I wish I could say fitness but that absolutely comes second for me. I've never felt comfortable in pictures or at the beach or just in regular every day life. I wanted to be able to buy whatever I want and enjoy my reflection! And I'm sure my idea of how I look best is based on media…

I'll have to check. The best deal I've found so far is "new members save 25% if they buy 5 classes." I live in a small city and there really aren't many options! The cheapest option are obviously the free ones at my university gym but I can't stress enough the complete lack of ambient atmosphere that I find so important…

Besides deciding what you crave and trying to stay away from it, it helps to put as much time into what DOES satisfy you that you can grab and eat that will get rid of the craving. I have recently come upon two foods that have both been lifesavers to me: frozen yogurt and popcorn seasoning. Neither are particularly healthy…

Wow, that would be amazing. If I could get 10 classes for $10 I'd be so down. As it stands the cheapest classes around (besides on university campus - not that there are anything wrong with them) are $14-$16 per class!

As big as an individual sized pizza at any restaurant and filling for me! I should say I put about 10 handfuls of vegetables on because I love vegetables. It's about as much food as a good sized salad with cheese and meat and crutons.

Homemade pizzas are very low in calories. I make mine on a pita which is only 80 calories. It leaves me a ton of room for veggies, pineapple and tomato sauce (~80 calories, quite a bit more for pesto). I also add a few slices of ham or pepperoni (~40 calories per 3 slices - I cut them up) and then about 80 more calories…

This. If I want sushi and I don't have many calories, I just get one roll of something non-deep-fried along with some edamame or soup. I never get mayo 'cause I don't like it in my sushi (seems strange, I'd rather avacado. And both? A little unnecessary). But mostly I just eat it on occasion and save some calories for it.…

This. If you can't afford classes yet, wait. Save up and go to a few beginner classes. Let them know you want them to correct your form. It's so insanely important that you have proper form in yoga - don't let this be intimidating, it's simply because you won't be getting the benefit from the pose, or could injure…

Yogurt with homemade granola, banana and raspberries. I eat this every single morning and every morning I re-remember how delicious and satisfying it is. I've also been eating a TON of curried cauliflower. I go through a head of cauliflower every couple of days. I could eat just a huge bowl of it for a meal. Asparagus too!…

This is such a great post and explains what I've found so annoying! I always wondered why eating just a couple hundred calories over my deficit calories should cause me to gain (logically I should be able to eat all the way up to maintenance without gaining). I'll aim for 5 lbs lower than my end goal and won't beat myself…

I know how you feel, I started at 193 and my goal was 170 - a healthy BMI for my height (5'10"). But then I reached 170... and I wasn't happy. I'm now at 154 and I'm aiming for 140. I plan on maintaining around 140-145 but like was said above, I wouldn't mind gaining weight from there as long as it's muscle! It depends on…

From what I understand, the slower you lose the less likely it is that you'll have loose skin? This may not be cause and effect - I mean it may be that time just makes the skin better and so it seems as though the slower weight loss results in less loose skin. But either way, it might be worth it to aim for like 2 1/2…

It's possible you aren't doing the poses correctly. Form is so extremely important in yoga, which I why I don't do DVD's and splurge on real classes with a knowledgeable instructor. People underestimate the damage you can do to your body by doing exercises incorrectly especially when they involve prolonged stretches. Some…

I make roasted veggies almost every day (baby potatoes, carrots, parsnip, mushroom, pepper, onion zucchini, caulliflower) and has thought about throwing celery in but thought it might get soggy or something. I will throw a bunch in with my roasted veggies tonight!

Haha I don't know why I assumed everyone would know what "ants on a log" was. That was silly of me. I love PB and raisins. Just can't love that celery taste in there. Thanks everyone for the great ideas! Esp. for preserving it. I could eat the whole thing as a snack with dip if it wouldn't go bad on me so quickly so those…

Okay! I'll just be sure to cook it. Soup stock or perhaps I can convince my boyfriend to make his spaghetti sauce soon.

Thanks km. I don't have a juicer unfortunately. I suppose I could make a whole bunch of bloody caesars though, eh? I wouldn't mind that one bit.

Ah! I didn't know it froze well. That is exactly what I'll do, thanks so much. That was easy!

This looks perfect.

Made this tonight! Absolutely delicious. I only added zucchini but I didn't add basil because I was too cheap to buy it. So tasty and satisfying, I ate a 1 1/2 cup serving as was absolutely stuffed. I'll say this though - a dollop of plain greek yogurt stirred in reeeeeaaaaally makes it way better. Yum. Thanks for the…

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada. Things don't get much worse than they do here. It doesn't take massive amounts of snow to make travelling impossible - usually the snow is the smallest problem. Around here, and, as I understand it, in Georgia, it's the fluctuating temperature. A big snow comes but after about 20 minutes…

This looks and sounds deeeeeelicious! I always have a stew or soup in the fridge during the fall and winter - I live with my boyfriend but we mostly eat separate meals so I'm usually cooking for one. I love being able to heat up a portion or grab one to bring to school with me. This looks filling, nutritious and tasty. I'm…

I started at 193 and a 36 D. I've lost 38 lbs now (155) and I've already lost a cup size and an inch on my band, I'm at 34 C. I still have another 10-15 lbs to lose, I don't think any more will come from my chest though. They say the first place you lose and the first place you gain is in your chest (and I've experienced…

I'm still a poor university student so I know it's really unrealistic for me to save enough money for a huge reward like a trip - although ultimately, in a few years, I want to walk around Northern Ireland and I know that will be a lot easier with the weight gone and some muscle. But I reward myself with small lovely…

If you don't find that he eats a ton but he still wants to gain weight (which you do since you said he eats about the same as you and you're losing weight) there are things that are very high in calories that you can get him to snack on that will pack on the calories (and nutrition) without filling him up. Almonds are a…

Oooo that sounds so good! I think I'll be putting apple AND mango chutney in next time!

Made this last night! I used three chicken breasts, celery, apple, golden raisins and I added white onion. I used Oikos 0% plain yogurt. And a lot more curry powder. It's really delicious. i used a lot of veggies so that the three chicken breasts would go a lot further and I think this is going to be about 8 servings (138…

I've begun doing this recently and it's great. I stuck to a steady calorie goal everyday and lost 35 lbs but hit a plateau. I have only a little left to lose and according to what I've read, my body has entered a "famine" mode (which sounds pretty dramatic). Basically our bodies have evolved to get the hint after a while…

Thanks so much! I'm making this this week for sure. I love curry and I love chicken salad and I sure as heck love that calorie count. Yay!