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Regardless of what you decide to set as your calorie goal for the day, if you stick to mainly lean proteins, veggies, fruits (especially lower sugar), healthy grains (think quinoa, oatmeal, couscous, wheat germ whole wheat bread or pasta), lower fat dairy (cheeses and milks), Greek yogurt, eggs and egg whites, and healthy…

But he doesn't KNOW you, then when you were heavier, or now! Besides, it's been proven that when we're physically active, we produce endorphins that result in more energy, happier moods, etc, etc, etc, so it stands to reason that since you've been working out and losing weight, you're most likely feeling better about…

Aren't we all initially attracted to what we see, though? Given that we don't know the person before we start talking to them, looks are the first thing we notice... so you've been working hard, and he likes what he sees! Be flattered and keep busting *kitten*!

If you're filling up on lots of lean protein, healthy fats, fibrous fruits, starchy and non-starchy veggies, you will find that you are less hungry. Like someone else said, there's no need to give up carbs or breads though - just make healthy choices! Flatbreads, Ezekiel bread, quinoa, couscous, oatmeal, brown rice, sweet…

I would up your protein more if you're working out that much ... more like 35% carb / 40% protein / 25% fat but that's me!

I live in Canada - the province I live in actually has the highest vitamin D deficiency rate across the country ... BOOOO to no sun! It's been suggested to go tanning to avoid S.A.D, which I totally suffer from, but I'd much rather get a Happy Light for my office desk, and pop some vitamin D pills, and get outside on sunny…

I would say this depends on what your goals are in terms of nutrition. As far as not eating meat and eating fish infrequently - this doesn't affect your macros.

Hang on a second ... you've lost 17 pounds in 4 weeks? Soo... what's the problem?? Definitely going to be the broken record, but you need to EAT more! Fuel your body for all that you are asking it to do!

What about traning to do your race as a negative split (running the second half faster than the first)? Train by doing Fartleks, intervals, and a bit of steady state, 3 or 4 times a week. Focus on maintaining a comfortable pace for your first 3 miles so that you can really push for the last 3 and come in strong! Since…

Not sure if this has been suggested yet, but skinnytaste.com has a great crockpot meals section. The whole website is loaded with YUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMY recipes, droolworthy photos, and all of your macros/nutritional breakdown. Enjoy! :)

MORE protein! More complex carbs! I just finished doing 2 weeks of 1200 calories to shake things up a little, and I wasn't hungry at all. I surrounded my meals around lean protein and veggies, kept the sugars and carbs low. There's lots to choose from: - pretty much any veggie imagineable - fish, chicken, turkey, eggs,…

Sashimi! A bit of miso soup, some gomae aie (spelling) salad, and usually I indulge in ONE tempura shrimp handcone. YUM! Now you have me jonesing for sushi.

Oh my gosh, I'm so JEALOUS that you used to sleep 9 - 10 hours! I have never been able to sleep that much, and am always tired. I work rotating ten-hour shifts (days, evenings, nights), so my circadium rhythym is ALL over the place and it drives me nuts. Last night I had a volleyball game from 10 pm - midnight, home at…

I don't really drink coffee, at most one small cup if I'm having some ... but I drink at least 10 cups of tea and 10 cups of water (above and beyond the water in the tea) a day. Tea is SO fantastic for you, and calorie free! :)

I'm so obsessed with tea, I actually started selling it part time in order to support my habit! Loose leaf tea ALL the way (I'm kind of a snob that way), and any questions you have, fire away! There are so many options, it would be impossible for me to choose a favorite... I DO love any kind of loose leaf fruit tea steeped…

Working overtime til noon today from 9pm last night and trolling MFP so my face doesn't hit the keyboard from exhaustion!

You look awesome! Keep up the great work :)

I think if you do get a reading of a higher calorie burn, it's because your heart rate would be increased from the higher body temperature. Don't think the actual calorie burn would differ. This could possibly be damaging in the long run if it leads to dehydration from excessive sweating. I think more importantly, sweating…

97 grams for me! And 130 grams of protein :)

Bump for later!

There's nothing wrong with using a protein supplement and making a shake out of it - I do that almost every day and would certainly advocate it. When I read the term "diet shakes", I think of prepackaged meal replacement shakes, such as Slimfast, which are just full of sugar and carbs and not a lot of nutrients, and that's…

WASTE of money AND calories that could be better spent! But the more important question is - why are you skipping A) breakfast and B) sometimes also lunch? Definitely not going to help you with weight loss if you aren't fueling your body at a regular basis.

Definitely a difference. We can retain up to 7 pounds of water given time of month, sodium intake, stress levels, sleep patterns, and even weather can affect your water retention - so maybe give it a week before you weigh again and make sure to keep drinking lots of water.

Right, but the protein limit set by MFP is LOOOOOOW especially if you're working out, and looking to tighten up. For example, I eat over 120grams most days. The macros set by MFP for you can be tweaked... try playing around with them and upping your protein to maybe 35 - 40 %? I think MFP has it set for 25. The RDA for…

Also, just looking at your diary; do you track sodium? I notice that you have pre-packaged foods or meals every day, which are generally higher in sodium. Given that we can retain several pounds of water even overnight based on how much sodium we've consumed, it's something worth tracking. Wouldn't hurt to up the protein,…

Four pounds in two weeks is AWESOME! You'll probably hear this a lot, but at the risk of sounding like a broken record: it didn't take two weeks to put on the weight, it won't take two weeks to take it off. Slow and steady is long lasting. Patience is a virtue! Trust me, I understand the frustration, but look at this more…

I don't know how tall you are or how old you are, but I used a calculator with my weight, if I were 169, and my height and age (5'9" + 28 years), exercising 5x/week, and I was given 2395 as maintenance... are those your specs too? It sounds like despite the tests you've had done, it could be possible you're just eating too…

Just out of curiosity, what weight is it that you're trying to maintain? 169? Or are you trying to lose? If you find that you're gaining at 2400, why don't you try not eating all of our exercise calories back for a while, let it drop a little. And like someone else mentioned - stick to what your max is, don't go over. Try…

As someone else mentioned - sodium is CRUCIAL! Looking through your diary, your sodium levels are consistently HIGH... sometimes crazy high. The easiest way to keep your sodium levels low is to eat as much lean, unprocessed foods as possible (clean eating). Anything packaged, lots of deli meats and cheeses, are going to…

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