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If you've ever signed onto tumblr you know this one, they use it as a sample quotation post. But it works so well especially for fitness goals: "It does not matter how slow you go, as long as you do not stop." ~ Wisdom of Confucius

Apparently I'm an oddity. I like mustard-like spices but I'm not big on pepper spices. Jalapenos are as far as I will go with peppers. But spicy deli mustard? The spicier the better. I've started asking for extra wasabi with my sushi too, since I seem to finish the portion they give me almost all the time.

I mean you can tell the difference if you taste them side by side. When I get a light frap, I like to add an additional flavor shot (sugar free) to make it a little more special without adding more calories. I'm a big fan of the mocha light with sf hazelnut syrup (and an extra shot of espresso!) If you don't like the light…

Flavored yogurt? Cocoa powder?

Tea has very few calories. There are USDA nutrition facts for it in the database. Try searching "tea brewed unsweetened." I think there are separate ones for black and herbal teas. They both have <5 calories per cup. I know it's practically blasphemy to suggest artificial sweeteners around here, but I find a big batch of…

I'm in the "log it and move on" club. If I decide to eat less the next day, it'll be because I'm not as hungry due to having eaten a bunch, not because I told myself I have to eat less the next day, you know? You don't have to "punish" yourself to stop the habit - you have to love yourself and know that it's okay to mess…

I find when it's study time I want to eat all day long, so it's better to graze on healthy stuff - snack on carrots all day, as many as you want, instead of crisps. Drink tons of water or just go diet with your coke; it's not the healthiest but it is finals week. I like tea while I study. Important: GET SLEEP. There is…

I'll go on a 14 day beer cleanse... finals week and graduation week :)

It's a holiday! So I'm taking off from logging at all. Tomorrow's a new day.

You lost a large amount of weight (whoosh) and now you are not losing (stall.) There are a lot of ways that people work themselves around these things, but patience will work. It seems to me like you're doing everything right (as long as you're being totally truthful, which I assume you are) and so if you wait another few…

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So many people struggle with portion control - that's the reason most of us got here, I'm sure. My advice is to slow down. Have your meals with other people and go slowly, talk to them, put your food down to look at your phone, etc. Some people like to drink a glass of water before eating, others prefer to take a sip…

I think there was a miscommunication. The OP was saying that at her healthiest, she will be at the high end of the healthy BMI range. I think you read this as the low end, and suggested she consider not losing as much weight. The OP didn't understand your response because you were not both understanding the situation.…

5'4" 135lbs ~20% BF 34" bust 28" waist 39" hips

I looked back on the past few days in your diary, and it generally seems like you don't get enough protein. You should aim for .8g protein per pound of body weight, if possible. That's not a hard number and a lot of people debate it, but I think it's important, especially on lower-calorie diets and when you're exercising…

I do not see how that can't be some kind of medical condition. Whether it's menopause, your meds, or some kind of disorder you have - it's definitely a medical problem. If your doctor can't help you, find a new one. Talk to your gyn about hormonal issues. Talk to a nutritionist if you can. That's an alarming amount of…

You're going to do tons of walking, standing, dancing, general foolishness. EAT and HYDRATE and worry about everything else when you get back. Have a good time!

Okay ignoring both the people above me... I would eat more than that. You should really aim to reach your goal every day. Your body is not in "starvation mode" but it's not sustainable and it's probably taking a toll on something - your attention span, your workouts, your general energy levels. That being said, I think…

Well, how tall are you? How much do you currently weigh? Chances are, your BMR is above 1200 calories anyway. Most people are above this number, so it's usually not a healthy/sustainable plan to begin with. 1500 is probably better for you. While doing that, try increasing your protein, fiber and WATER (stressed for…

Everything about this is correct and I completely agree with it. 1200 calories, frankly, is no way to live. I'm a big advocate for keeping your protein levels high to prevent the loss of lean body mass, which is everything except fat (and you're trying to lose just the fat.) You don't have to eat more meat if you don't…

Seconded that weight loss is not linear. You lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks, which is fast. That can happen at the beginning of a lifestyle change. Now you're stalling. That happens to almost everyone, especially when they initially lost a bunch of weight at once. Keep doing what you're doing, and you will lose weight. You're…

Yes, you would lose weight more quickly if you reduced your calorie intake on exercise days. I don't do those exercises myself, so I can't tell you even ballpark what you might be burning doing them. You can try reducing your intake to 1500-1800, but make sure you take care of yourself. If your workouts start to get…

1. You are 119lbs. 2. You have 19lbs to go. Why do you want to be 100 pounds in a hurry? How tall are you?

I did your BMR quick (I assumed you were 23 because of the 91 in your username, if that's wrong you can run it here: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/) and I got 1630. I think you should raise your goal to that, especially if you're not going to eat back any exercise calories. That way, your deficit is made up…

What is egg white oatmeal?

If you're in good health, sodium is not a big issue. I for one have a pretty high-sodium diet but my blood pressure is perfect, so I don't worry about it. Sodium can make you retain water though.

You can use protein powder in place of part of the flour in almost any recipe (I think you can replace up to half.) So anything you bake - cookies, bars, cupcakes, muffins, breads - can be made using protein powder. I'm curious though, because I've never used unflavored whey before. Like you could put it in savory things?…

I would start by ignoring MFP and eating the way you regularly have been - but log it into MFP. See how many calories that is, and use that as your goal. MFP is just a calculator. Its word is not law, as it really doesn't know that much about you. You can also try considering yourself "lightly active." Though you may sit…

You're going to need to eat in a surplus to build the muscle you need for visible abs. You can do cardio, but it means you will need to eat even more.

Forget maintenance, major holidays are a free-for-all! Easter isn't one for me, but I wouldn't dream of limiting myself even to maintenance on Christmas or my birthday. I know a lot of people say "it's about family, not food" but they are lying to themselves because holidays are about family AND food AND presents (or at…