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Lettuce leaves. I know they don't sound very appetizing because I thought the same thing but I eat lettuce on my sandwiches already, I'm just adding a little more and cutting out the bread. I prefer butter lettuce because of the taste and shape, it holds well. You can also try pita pockets for sandwiches. I love these much…

I love Triscuits (reduced fat). I eat them daily with some type of laughing cow cheese. 6 Triscuits, which doesn't seem like much but I break them in half, is 110 calories, only fat is monounsaturated fat (positive fats) at .5g and they are very versatile. You can eat them with just about anything since they are quite…

Protein shake. Find a protein powder that works for you. You need to get that protein after your workout to help you body recover but make sure there isn't caffeine in it so it doesn't keep you up. Most powders you can mix with just water or juice or you can make a smoothie with fruits and greens. This will also help you…

If you use Music on an iPhone I recommend searching iTunes Radio for the artist Skrillex. It is great music to keep you moving. And it's not just the artist Skrillex but includes artists like him

I use the fat burn (because that's what I want to do- burn fat). But I was scared it would be intervals when it comes to speed and my machines at the gym do not change speed, just incline. I started at my normal speed on the treadmill and started at level two. Then worked my way up over time. I've increased up to Level 7…

In all honesty I didn’t see results until about month 3, which can seem discouraging but I think I wanted to see extremely significant results which won’t happen in a small amount of time. But that’s not how long it took others to see it. My family and friends started to see it in my face in the first month. I also don’t…

Hello everyone! I started my journey at the beginning of this year and started at 315 lb. I'm looking to get down below 200 as a long term goal (for now). I don't know my current weight because I'm not weighing myself. That has always been my downfall and discourages me. If you want to add me I'd love it as I'm looking for…

I love Kind bars as a snack at a music festival or something where you just need something to curb your hunger. But these are not comparable to the Quest Bar (in my opinion) when it comes to a “nutritional” bar. Example: Quest Bar vs. Chocolate Brownie (used two bars with chocolate to compare) Quest Bar- Chocolate Brownie…

Use the recipe builder. Also, if you find a recipe online and use that you can import it through the recipe builder so it can be a quicker process

I started C25K last week and did day 1...I thought I was going to fall flat on my face. I did it on an indoor track and was of course, self-conscious about how I looked but got over that after half way through. But I haven't ran in about 8 years so I realized, somehow, that I forgot how to run. I was tilting my body…

STRETCH STRETCH STRETCH! Stretch before you workout, stretch after and stretch when you can. I made this mistake when I started and I regret it! Now that you know what muscles your exercise is working you should spend time stretching those muscles before you start and then to the same stretch routine (or add more) after…

This is how I look at it… If you think I’m somewhat interesting while I’m sweaty and about to pass out because I can barely breathe from my workout. Then you at least deserve a chance to have coffee with me. In all honesty you can be quite vulnerable at the gym. Sweaty and gross, so they see you at one of your worst looks…

I have wide feet and have had shoe problems what feels like forever. I have this problem every time I get new shoes. I would suggest wearing a taller sock. It typically does this to me when my socks are below the top of the back of the shoe. I know it would be nice to have socks that don't show some times but there are…

I used to use my pedometer because we did activity challenges at work based on # of steps. It was a lot of fun. We found that the most effective way to use the pedometer is to put it on your shoe itself, not your hip like most people do. You can find ones with a normal clip and clip it in between your shoe laces. After a…

I used to try different bars and I did find that these were the best (nutritionally) that I could find without spending an arm and a leg (availability also depends on your location). But I have to agree that some of them are chalky and tough to swollow flavors. I like the brownie and double chocolate (it's also my…

First off you look great! Second, you inspire me because I'm almost the same situation (one year older :s and a little taller) but it reminds me that I can do this and it's possible. Thank you for that. Keep up the good work!

I agree with this...the fashion industry has changed sizes over and over and they can do that because there isn't much regulation. It's called vanity sizing. Size numbers change but the actual clothes do not. I would set a goal weight or what "look" you want. Plus clothing fits varies for everyone based on bmi, height,…

I love my nutribullet! We had one at work and we made smoothies all the time and I decided to buy my own. I use frozen fruit in it all the time and it also grinds things down nicely including things like flax seed, oats, etc while in your smoothie. You don't notice them in the texture which was a huge thing for me! The…

Hello- I was diagnosed with PCOS about 8 years ago and It has explained a lot of struggles I've had in life and weight loss. I'd love to talk with others that are going through this as well.

I am as well. I have lots of support from my friends but they don't seem to be in this same type of situation as me. I'd love to work with you and others for support.

They say you should weigh yourself at the most, once a week. But it's also a personal preference. The best thing to do is to be consistent with it. Examples: doing it in the morning, before you shower, after you go to the bathroom, etc. Also, as a female, your "time of the month" is gong to affect your numbers so don't get…

This seems to be my journey every year. I weigh myself once a week and then get discouraged because I'm not seeing the "results" I want in the weight numbers; then I give up because it's the easy way out. This time I've decided that I'm not going to weigh myself until after my first 6 months (maybe a year, I haven't…

I've learned to go after work. I pack my gym bag the night before and take it to work with me so then I go right after work. I do this because if I go home first, I get comfortable and don't go to the gym. I don't go in the morning because I'm not a morning person. I also take my gym bag into work because it reminds me…

Try making smoothies in the morning with fruits and vegetables and adding fiber. Fruits: any type but I encourage bananas as one of the fruits for the potassium but you can add anything you like. I love to put Kale in my smoothies but many also use spinach. But to get that fiber to make me feel "full" (not stuffed) I add…

I love Trader Joe's Whey protein powder. It's not chalky and blends well. That's one thing that I always struggle with when it comes to powders. It also blends well with liquids like water or coconut milk in a blender bottle. I also put it in my smoothies for that added protein and flavor. I believe they only have…

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I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER! I eat it every weekday for breakfast with a triple health english muffin. But watch the calories on the peanut butter you buy. I am a "Skippy" fan personally and bought the Natural peanut butter which I think has less flavor...which usually happens. The only difference (nutrition wise) with "Skippy"…

I've been battling weight loss for a while and I have ran into some of the same things. Those tempting sweets and fatty foods. I'm starting a new support group. Below is the information. If you're interested, just message me. Open to others too! Hey all! I'm looking to start a new support group to make me accountable and…