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I just made these! Literally saw this post and ran into the kitchen. Turns out I didn't have an egg, so I used a tsp of honey and a half cup of water (I only had 5.3oz of greek yogurt too, darn dannon!) Turned out pretty well, I think next time I'll add berries for sure! Topped them with a half tsp of honey each.…

You look AWESOME!! Super inspiration!! Especially knowing that you did that with minimal exercise. Doesn't matter how fast you're going, just as long as you're moving!!

^^ Sound advice. I keep mine on just to see if I can ever go under - which I never do. But I take the time to review my diary and see if it's from fruit (which I LOVE) or other junk (like yogurt which I also love).

I don't know about the calories burned portion (I always seem to trust them more...maybe I shouldn't?) but I've had similar issues with the iMap versus retracing using the "clicking" method. It looked like on your walking map there was a small loop that dipped out - hardly 1.8 miles - but that would still make a small…

I don't know of any ranch recipes but there's a brand that sells yogurt based ranch! It's gluten free, and 45 calories for 2 tbs. It's a little tangier than full fat ranch but doesn't taste like other low fat ranches I've had. I like to put avocado on my salads - either just as chunks or mushed up with a little water as a…

I'm also a nay-sayer I've noticed that I might lose weight faster by drinking shakes or following company specific diet plans, but it doesn't teach me how to like healthy food. Also, it doesn't teach me what foods I can load up on for little calories and maximum health benefit. You're going to get more bang for your buck…

Awesome job! You look amazing!

I use MapMyRun or MapMyFitness calculators. I've always used them (the several times I've started and stopped MFP) and been successful every time. I don't know why I feel they are more accurate - maybe because they specifically ask for height and weight, distance, and time (for runs and walks). They are always less than…

I'm totally a social eater and get easily pressured by my friends and family to over indulge. And then we sit around for hours after our big meal complaining about being fat. Depending on the group I'm with (my friends versus my boyfriends friends versus his family versus my family), I do different things. With my friends…

In terms of being "unhealthy" I look at averages rather than every week. I don't think the body is always steady in weight loss. It jumps and stalls.

OMG those look amazing!

Ooh yeah! I sometimes mix it with a little lemon juice, water, and garlic powder to make dressing. I just use the water to make it the right texture without being too lemony.

Eat it raw :happy: I like mine on my eggs, or as a spread on crackers. It does have a fairly high fat content, but it's good for you fat - easily digested fat - maybe just don't eat a whole one :wink:

I love mixed fruit with yogurt, scrambled eggs on toast, bacon and eggs, or eggs over medium on pan fried sweet potatoes. YUM!

OMG! This may be the most amazing thing I have ever heard. EVER! I'm not a fan of making a fool of myself while running - the fact that I run does enough of that already, but I can totally picture myself running through the park dodging invisible zombies. This may push me to a faster mile time too :-)

Boathouse Yogurt Ranch :-) Gluten free!

You might be eating too much of your other macro nutrients - fats and carbs. On weeks that I go over my fat every day, I only lose .2 lbs rather than the 1.5 I usually do.

You look amazing! Very inspiring :-) p.s. How tall are you? You have the body shape I'm looking for :-)

You need to leave him immediately. Don't wait. Get the $&%* out of there!!

I'm curious about this too. I've had a merena for a year and a half, and gained weight right after. But I was able to lose 20 lbs, then gained 10 back when I stopped counting calories. For me, it doesn't seem to be effecting my ability to lose weight, but then again, I'm still 20+ pounds from my goal...

I've heard the same thing. I've also heard that walking burns more calories...what? Running is hard on your joints (knees mostly) but with proper foot support, it shouldn't be too much of a problem. I'm friends with a lot of athletes (tri-athletes actually) and NONE of them have had major problems with their knees from…

BUMP!!

In middle school a boy in my class asked me how much I weighed and when I told him what I thought - since I had no idea, I didn't care, I was 12! - he laughed and said "Yeah right, probably double that" In high school I had a guy tell me I was too fat to be his girlfriend, but he'd still make out with me as long as I…

1.) I live in the pacific northwest and we don't get a lot of extremely hot days, but when it is super hot it totally slows me down. But I just think about how awesome my tan looks from running outside :-) 2.) I still get them from time to time, and I either slow down and breathe deeper or walk with my hands above my head…

I get your math for calculating chicken and you're right if the entry from the database for your diary is by grams. I think it's easier to go by ounces, but I'm in the states and we don't use the metric system :-) Rice should probably go by cup, especially if that's how it's measured on the serving suggestion of the box.

I'm interested in this too, because I do the same thing. I usually have about 700-800 calories for dinner (my daily total is 1400). I do know based on my education (pre-nursing) that eating something every 2-4 hours keeps your metabolism up due to your body working constantly to digest the food. However, personally, I…

I like to give myself a cheat day to give myself a break from scrutinizing over calories and splurge on foods I don't normally allow myself to eat. I find that the longer I'm on MFP (I've been on and off for like two years now), the less I end up splurging on my cheat days. Plus I think the excess calories one day a week…

My shoulders and hips are close to the same size (when there's not extra weight on them), but my belly is super round, which makes me think I'm an apple? But I also have a smaller waist (again, when there's not extra weight on it)...so...awkwardly shaped hour glass?

I had a friend who was like you, and tried C25K but felt like it was too much. She ended up doubling the days to help her ease in to it, and by the time she was on week 4, she was doing great. It takes time, practice, and patience. By doubling the days I mean she did day 1 for two days, day 2 for two days, etc. so it took…

Exciting to see all these 5'9" ladies! I've been all over the map with my weight since high school. Lowest was about 150 (but not toned at all), highest has been 203. I'm at 192 now and looking to get about 165, preferably 160 (the lowest of my adult life). Like a lot of people, I'm going to re-evaluate when I reach my…