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This web site does not seem reputable to me in the least. Many of the nutrition "facts" are mathematically impossible. For example: Carbs have 4 calories per gram, fats have 9 calories per gram. Lets look at the caprese salad, which is just mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil or spinach, and olive oil with balsamic…

I happen to love Maggiano's, Hubs and I go there for special occasion dinners when we are going to be downtown. They have a gluten free menu which is awesome, as well as many low fat, lower calorie options. It's still a restaurant, so it's not going to be as healthy as eating at home. But you do get a lot of food for the…

Walking is a fantastic cardiovascular work out. Aim for at least an hour 3-5 days a week, and try to go as fast as you can. You shouldn't be able to carry on a conversation (just like if you were working out at the gym) and should sweat, be out of breath, etc. Remember to stretch after wards. You will probably want to…

They are low fat and low calorie. If you have one small potato with a small amount of low fat sour cream, there is no problem. You could also top it with steamed veggies and a low fat protein like ground chicken and have a delicious lunch! Another good option is a baked sweet potato with just some butter and cinnamon - no…

msf74: I didn't even think about sedentary activity level. I figured someone who works 70+ hours a week and plans to exercise 7 days a week would have been a slightly higher activity level, which is why I got a higher number than the OP. That all makes sense, but still seems low to me. :ohwell:

There are a few sticky posts about it at the top of "general diet and weight loss help" board. A particular article about a woman who would eat 700-1000 calories on a regular day and then binge on the weekends, and she couldn't figure out why she was not only not losing weight, but gaining it steadily. I LIVED this woman's…

I lived starvation mode for several years. Trust me, it's real. At least for some people. And, OP, if you are 195 and have 20-25 to lose, 2lbs a week is a very lofty goal. The 2lb is maximum, and usually is reserved for people with LOTS of weight to lose, simply because the more you have the faster it comes off. I think…

Thank you nickscutie, that is extremely helpful information!

Oh, nuts are a great idea! He drives for a living so those would be a good snack to send with him. Totally forgot about that! I do try very hard to make sure he's getting larger portions. For example, this morning he had 2 eggs while I had 1, he had a lunch meat sandwich with 2 slices of bread while I am having a…

1290 is REALLY low for a man. How tall are you? How much are you looking to lose total? I'm really surprised MFP is telling a guy to eat that little food really, unless you have a small build. You might want to go into your settings and make sure everything is correct. That aside, I agree with desperate above, if you are…

I"m not sure how much I love my Mirena. I've had it since about April of last year. I haven't gained weight with it, but I think my weight loss is harder due to it. Before I had it, before I got pregnant with baby 2, I wasn't on anything and could easily lose weight, I lost 12 pounds in just over 8 weeks right before I got…

I use La Tortilla Factory Smart and Delicious Low Carb High Fiber tortillas. They have 80 calories each (for the large size), something like 12g of fiber, and are very low carb. I LOVE them. When I have them at breakfast, I fill them with scrambled egg whites, cheese, and salsa; at lunch I will do homemade tuna salad with…

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1. I totally get those days. Often. Its hard to get out of a funk once you are in it. I think I was in one for about 2 weeks where just nothing was going right and I couldn't make it right and I felt just DOWN about myself. I am sorry you are going through that. I hope that it gets better soon, and in the meantime you have…

YES! After a particularly high sodium day last weekend, I was up about 7 pounds and I know I didn't gain that from food in 24 hours. The water flushed it out in a few days.

Sorry, yeah, you need to watch the miso. It's amazing and good for you, but in moderation because it can be high in sodium.

When I am retaining water I can tell because I get very puffy. Usually in my face, hands, and feet. I try to combat it by taking my weight, minus 100, and drinking that many ounces of water a day. When it is really bad, I'll try to get in my weight in ounces - which is damned near impossible, but I try! Also, watch your…

Watch the salt content and also, you need protein. That won't keep you full long. The kale is great for you though, keep that up! :)

I often use peach salsa on my salads, with a little goat cheese. It's AMAZING.

I went to the University of Colorado in Boulder. It was the Cheyenne Arapaho dorm, we called it CheyHo. :smile: I had my first vegan grilled cheese there and vegan hot dog. They were really yummy!

April, you put SO much into these posts, you rock! Thank you so much! Weight loss has been challenging for me the last few weeks. However, after a horrible sodium filled weekend last week when I gained about 7 pounds over night, I have successfully gotten back down to 232.8 as of this morning, so this will be my starting…

Power Bar Protein Plus the low sugar variety. I have 1/2 a bar with a glass of water and it is very filling! (22g protein and 1g sugar per bar).

Thanks for the challenges everyone! They look awesome! I really enjoy my water with ice and lemon. It's the only way I can get enough down. Last week we tried red chard for the first time---it was AMAZING. It's a regular now. Even HUBS loved it! I haven't had much motivation to get up and move this week for some unknown…

I'm actually buying a cheap pair of "skinny" jeans in a size 12 this weekend to hang on my closet door. I was damned cute as a 12 and I'm hoping to be there again this year.

I've cut way back on soda. I never liked diet, but I was a coke ADDICT for a long time. I now have them very rarely and try to stick to iced tea, water, or Izze (amazing drink, fruit juice and seltzer water). I've also traded many of my vodka tonics for red wine. Really, the only thing I've given up completely is regular…

I don't know about the shoes but I am in Colorado! I've never done the Boulder Boulder but am considering it.... :smile:

I used to do that at college! We had one vegan dorm and they had the BEST salads in their dining hall. They had lids there available just for that purpose...it's so smart and you use SO much less! Great tip!

I'm planning on 3 this year! I'm excited, I think the atmosphere of other runners will make me push myself that much more. Plus, they always sound like fun (at least the ones I am signed up for - I mean, "Drop Your Drawers and Run"?! AWESOME!).

Saving this one! Those look amazing! Thanks for the share!

Calories - duh Carbs - I really have to watch these, my body loves to horde carbs. Fat - I aim for a low fat diet, I try to stay under 50g a day. Protein - I aim for a high fiat diet, I try to stay above 100g a day. Fiber - I need fiber in my diet, it fills me up and keeps my belly happy. Sodium - I notice that when I have…