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Truly amazing! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks SHBoss, very helpful!

So what is your suggestion to figure out your TDEE and correct deficit without going into starvation mode? I don't have much to lose and my weight is back to its "happy place" where it likes to stay unless I really watch what I eat. The scale has been hovering around the same weight for a few weeks but I am scared to lower…

I know my cats get scared of the carrier, so I would not put her in the carrier directly after the litter box. She may associate it with something scary. If you have a laundry room or bathroom that you could keep her in with food and the litter box, I would start with that. I remember when we got our cats and they were…

You should definitely invest in a scale and start weighing. I was so surprised at how inaccurate my previous cup measurements and guesstimates were. As far as BLTs, I don't do that too much anymore. I do taste a soup or sauce when cooking and I generally don't log it unless it is something calorie dense. One 1/2 spoonful…

Not stupid at all. Of course you will gain weight, but if you start healthy habits now, you will probably gain less weight during pregnancy and it will easier for you to lose after having the baby.

Weight lose is not as precise as you would like to make it. TDEE calculators can come out with varying numbers, but all of them say you should be eating at least twice what you are now. The consensus seems to be that you should up your up your calories even though this will result in a short term gain (of water, not fat).…

Welcome and great post! You can do it, just take one step at a time. Save this somewhere and look back at it any time you lose motivation. You motivated me too!

I had the same issue while nursing both my kids. I also couldn't exercise too much without my supply going down. At the end of the day continuing to nurse mattered more to me than my weight so I tried to eat my goal but if I was truly hungry I ate more. And since too much cardio lowered my supply I focused on weight…

I started in December wanting to lose about 16 lbs. 8 down so getting closer. Have the last 8 or 9 left but will be the hardest. These last few pounds are purely for vanity, not really health, so sometimes I lose the motivation and just say I'm "fine" where I am. But I know I feel and look better at a lower weight so…

This blog stopped a while ago but the archives are still there. http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2004/02/master-recipe-list.html Also, find the veggies and fruits you want that are less expensive and focus on those. They are generally less expensive when in season and taste better then too. Cabbage, broccoli, kale,…

Are you eating back your 800-1000 calories a day in exercise calories? My may be overestimating your calorie burn and/or underestimating your eating and therefore not at a deficit.

If I had mostly the same thing every day I would be pretty sick of it too. I have tried many diets as well and all of them worked for a while until I caved and ate my favorite foods again and then just kept eating them until I gained the weight back. I'm trying something different this time and incorporating my favorite…

When having people over I like to have at least 1/2 the menu something I can make ahead of time so that I am not busy in the kitchen the whole time the guests are there or frantic the morning before they arrive. A cold dip with crudites can be made the day before. You can chop up ingredients for a salad and put the salad…

That sounds delicious. I haven't brought Nutella into the house recently because I find myself eating it straight out of the jar with a spoon. Have you tried Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut Butter? It is a slightly healthier version of Nutella with less sugar. It is not as sweet so I don't end up eating it in large quantities…

Thanks! I'll pm you.

I'm looking for either - something I would make or they can help me in the kitchen. My 3 year old really loves to help me in the kitchen. Thanks for they suggestion!

This is what we do - they eat what we eat and we will supplement the meal with yogurt, applesauce, fruit or something if it is something we are not sure they will like. At the same time, there are some things that I know realistically they just won't eat so I try to make things we would all enjoy. I would rather them eat a…

I tried it for a while this summer and lost weight quickly and actually went down to a weight I hadn't seen since before kids. However, I found it too restricting and not manageable for the long term. After I stopped paleo, I binged on all the foods I couldn't eat (cake, doughnuts, cookies) for a while and gained it all…

I do the same as you and just ignore what the button says.

32 yr old with 2 kids (6 and 3). I just recently became a stay at home mom so trying to get my act together now that I have more time. I've only been at this a few weeks but I'm here every day. I just started weight lifting and loving it.

I think in general your breakfast and dinner are pretty balanced. If you add some protein to you lunch it should be very close and you can just tweak the amount of each item to fit the macros. I usually prelog my day and make adjustments until it gets close to my macros. For example, have 1/4 cup rice instead of 1/2 cup if…

The have mine set at 40/30/30. I would at least increase protein to 30 percent. This will help prevent muscle loss and keep you fuller. The burrito sounds good. Maybe just add some chicken, tuna, hardboiled egg or something like that with your salad. Or Greek yogurt on the side if you don't want meat at every meal.

Sorry didn't catch that. What percentages are your macros set at? Seems like not enough protein. You eat very low cal earlier in the day (just fruit and salad) and then eat a more balanced dinner. I would lower your carb percentage and up your protein and then add some protein to breakfast and lunch. I would be starving my…

You're eating a lot of fruit and some veggie which is great but you need some protein. Add meat to your salad. Greek yogurt with you fruit for breakfast. That would help you meet your calorie goal too.

I've read several books on intuitive eating but my favorite one is Have Your Cake and Skinny Jeans too. I know, dumb title. But I think it was much more user friendly and didn't involve any weird mindfulness exercises or putting your fork down every bite which is just not normal eating. The best advice I got from that book…

This is not creepy if in the right context. Even though my husband and I share our money, we each get a set amount each month for our personal money to do whatever we want with it. It is not my "allowance" - we decided on a spending limit together so that we can meet financial goals (pay extra on our mortgage, student…

Wow, that sounds like way too low. I was previously a member of Lifetime Fitness and they are constantly trying to sell you different tests and training/nutrition services. I have honestly gotten better advice for free from these message boards.

Thanks so much! Yes, if I am not eating 2269 on workout days then there is not much of a difference. You look fabulous. I can't wait to have some abs of my own.

Thanks for this post. I have a question though. My TDEE - 20% was a lot different from the website you posted and the scoobyworkshop. Scoobyworkshop says 1774 every day. The IF site says 1815 on the fasting days and 2269 on workout days. I'm 5'8 and 141 lbs now wanting to lose the last few lbs before gaining muscle. I…