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Since I've been following the IIFYM program I have not been eating back my exercise calories and, honestly, I prefer it that way. When I was eating back my calories I found myself overdoing it on days I worked out and feeling very guilty about eating at all on days I didn't work out. Now that I am consistently eating the…

Get a cupcake. A delicious, perfect, no substitutions cupcake. That way you can still treat yourself, but with a manageable portion. Happy birthday :)

Like the previous poster said, just enjoy your night out! If you're really needing a calorie count for the meal, pick the highest number. A serving of rice is about 160 calories, the chicken and peanut sauce are going to still be pretty heavy, so 700 sounds like a safe bet.

Absolutely! Feel free to check out my food diary :) My weightloss goal has always been to have a sustainable lifestyle, you can eat the foods you like and lose weight, you'll just have to get used to eating less of the "bad" foods and you'll need to be diligent about tracking your calories accurately.

Never stop eating chocolate, it's too good! Switch to nicer chocolate, the pricier dark chocolate will satisfy the craving and you'll eat less of it. Try to portion off how much you can have and then put the rest of the bar away. If you feel like the sugar cravings are out of control, I totally feel you. Whenever this…

If I'm keeping it fast and simple, I like toast with a smear of hummus or mashed avocado topped with greens, sautéed tomatoes, and a fried egg (oh, and lots of hot sauce!) If I have a little more time to cook in the morning I love a breakfast bowl with bulgur wheat as the base. I'll sautee whatever veggies I have on hand…

I made a variation of this recipe a few weeks ago and it was goddamn delicious! http://www.cookingclassy.com/2015/02/slow-cooker-asian-chicken-lettuce-wraps/ When I made it I used lean ground turkey and cooked it in a skillet on the stovetop instead of a slow cooker. I left out the rice to keep it lean and it tasted great!

Where are you getting your target calories from? Have you figured out your BMR or TDEE? For reference, at 152lbs if I were eating 1700 calories a day I would stay at 152lbs. I'm trying to get down to 135, so to lose 1lb a week I'm eating 1200-1300 calories a day, more if I'm exercising.

It sounds like you're either not tracking your calories, or tracking them incorrectly. Running distances like that burn a ton of calories, so that's not the issue.

Anyone can run, it's just a matter of finding your comfortable running speed and working up to the distance. Don't focus on being fast, try to find a speed (no matter how slow) that you can jog for a while at. A few years ago I downloaded Zombies, Run!. It was so fun and got me running a lot more. If you aren't loving…

In my experience, CICO was the best place for me to start. I had a lot of bad habits to break and the thought of completely overhauling my lifestyle all at once was too daunting. A few months of eating the foods I wanted, just less of them, and seeing results gave me the encouragement I needed to then pursue healthier…

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There could be a lot of factors at play, very obese people will tend to lose more weight faster because their body has so much to shed. Some of these people could be following extreme diet plans that aren't sustainable and therefore they aren't developing lifelong healthy habits. I think you need to ask yourself some…

For me it all depends on where the walk is taking place. If I'm hoofing it through the mountains, I wear a backpack and carry a water bottle and maybe a snack or two. If I'm wandering around town it's usually fairly easy to locate a drinking fountain. Also, make sure to hydrate before you go!

These are my two favorites: Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts Slaw Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/ Sesame Glaze I also LOVE them cut into quarters and quickly sautéed with breakfast.

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OP, figure out how many calories you should be eating each day and pick foods that fit into that. I work a "9-5" job as well and understand the struggle. Sitting all day makes me crave snacks, so I typically eat smaller breakfasts and lunches so I can fit in healthy snacks in the mid-morning and afternoon. This helps a lot!

I'd start by making healthier versions of the stuff they love. Check out skinnytaste.com for recipes, I've tried quite a few on there and they've all been great! Just remember that "healthy eating" doesn't have to be a plate of steamed veggies and bland chicken. You can still make a hearty lasagna and stay within your…

No problem! If you keep following that board I'll try to update it with some more recipes I've tried. Hopefully it will help more people!

A few months ago I made a pinterest board for one of my friends with all the healthy recipes I've tried. I also added notes to the pins with suggestions for the recipes or any changes I made. Hope it helps! https://www.pinterest.com/sherrynicole/recipes-tried-and-true/

Goodness that does not sound fun! I don't have this issue, but if I were you I'd try to find more calorie-dense foods that fit into your limited diet. Add coconut oil to smoothies, down an avocado, and eat more potatoes.

Anything that fits into your calorie goals!

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I'll second Skinny Taste! That site helped teach me how to make good healthy substitutions! Cooking with very little or no oil is a big calorie cutter for me. I've found that a good non-stick pan and splash of water here and there makes it possible! I've also started substituting real rice with cauliflower "rice" for…

The best you can do now is think about all those great years you had with your buddy! Even though it hurts, look at old pictures of him and let yourself just cry it out, it seriously helps! The grieving process is weird and it seems endless, but let yourself feel everything.

Try to fit in some sort of physical activity if you can. Go on a walk or a quick jog to earn some calories for a small meal. If you don't have time for it, then make up for the calories tomorrow.

It all depends on my calorie allowance and "food mood". Just barely I finished my snack of cinnamon roll oatmeal (100 cal) and I plan on having an orange and babybel cheese this afternoon. I like snacks that are low-cal, but make me feel like I'm eating a decent amount of food!

Last October I had to witness my 10 month old puppy get hit by a car. It was the worst thing I've ever had to experience, I'm just grateful I was with her in her final moments. Losing her was awful and I'm still struggling with it. She was my best friend, we did everything together, she even went to work with me every day.…

It sounds like you need to ditch the idea of a goal weight and instead focus on your mental/physical well-being. You're improving your overall health and really THAT is the hardest thing to do. Might I suggest that you keep some sort of "this is how I feel" log? That way you can record how strong/full of energy you're…