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My boys love bagel thin or wheat English muffin pizzas. We usually do a wide variety of veggies, and everyone can make their own. My favorite is grilled chicken (usually leftovers) with a bbq sauce and grilled onions and mushrooms. Love the portion control, and they make great leftovers. Just make sure to toast the English…

Do what you feel works best, but coming from a previous chronic yo-yo dieter, I found the best long term results from knowing two things: my BMR and my TDEE.

I'd be happy to share what we do. I have been running a tight budget (under $300/month) for a family of 4. The big things are meal planning in advance, and always having a few back up plans when nights get busy or money is gone. For example, my husband and I look at the sales flyers for all the grocery stores and if…

Figure out your BMR and TDEE. To lose weight, cut your TDEE by 20%. This is a great place to start: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 But bottomline, why would you train your body to expect less and SLOW down your metabolism?

It depends on your theory. I follow my BMR/TDEE. BMR (Base metabolic rate) is what your body needs to function normally (I'm talking heart, lungs, brain, etc.), and what the hospital would feed you if you were on extreme bedrest - meaning you do no physical activity at all. TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is how many…

It is hard to tell what is going on, because your diary is private, but here is what worked for me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 Figure out your BMR and TDEE. Losing weight is simple math (pending any medical issues that make weight loss challenging - like thyroid…

Try Edamame. Increase your serving size of lean protein - like eggs, chicken, tuna, turkey, etc. Try to add beans to your diet, especially lentils, but I like black beans, white beans, etc. Eat more greek yogurt - which has a higher protein content than standard yogurt. (In our house, we use plain greek yogurt as a…

You are under eating, and training your body to expect less. This is the wrong approach. You need to NET at least your BMR, which is still WAY under your TDEE.

Ditch the scale. If you want to tone - lift weights and focus on strength training. Friend people like this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/752778-how-wrong-i-was-600-days-of-mfp-lotsa-pics People like LorinaLynn make it EXTREMELY OBVIOUS why you don't want to just be a number on a scale.

I agree with andante92 - read up and figure out your BMR and TDEE. For reaching your goal - plan your meals ahead for the day - and adjust accordingly. Also - don't think that 5 pounds a week is going to sustain over the long term. Healthy weight loss, especially the longer you work at it, will be more in the 1/2 - 2 pound…

Blueberries Walnuts Apples Grilled Chicken With a citrus dressing (or if you are lazy like me - just squeeze and orange over the apples and toss) SO Delicious. Here are a few other of my favorites: Chicken BLT Salad (grilled or poached works great) - I like making a BLT salad, with turkey bacon (just had it last night for…

I eat to fuel my body, feel free to add me. :) I'm all about this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 You'll find lots of like minded people there too.

How often are you lifting weights? I'd also look at finding out your BMR and TDEE, and eat at no more than 20% under your TDEE. This is a great link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 But, I would also talk to your doctor.

I do much better when I plan ahead. SkinnyTaste.com is great - never made a bad recipe from there. I also like http://kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com/ and searching the Comfort Food Diet from TasteofHome.com My go-to snacks are string cheese, nuts (almonds/walnuts), fruit, veggies, hardboiled eggs, oatmeal, greek…

Feel free to add me. Mom to two boys, and work both full and part time. Woo! :)

This x100. Please read it and learn about your BMR and TDEE.

Fast weight loss is usually water weight. If you are just getting started, you might want to read this. It helped me lose weight (and keep it off!): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

How did you decide 1200 was where you should be? What is your BMR & TDEE? If you don't know - educate yourself and go here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 Don't sabotage your weight loss goals by trying to undereat and expect results. Feed your body about 20% under…

Ditch the scale! Or, if you must, watch for trends every two weeks or monthly. Find other ways to track progress - measurements, endurance, stamina, strength, etc.

Eat balanced meals. Two eggs are great, but where are the rest of the food groups? What are your portion sizes? Also, don't be afraid to include calorie dense food, like mentioned by other posters. Find friends on here with open diaries to see what other people eat. Find great websites, either through google or here on the…

These are great suggestions! I like to swap it out for ricotta in veggie lasagna (I use it for the 'cheese' within the layers - and save shredded stuff for the top.

I would either make this: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/baked-oatmeal-with-blueberries-and.html (any fruit works) Or this - like I made this weekend with three bananas: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/825585-100-calorie-banana-loaf (I don't use splenda - so I used 3/4 cup white granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup…

It depends. Some sites (like Beachbody/P90x - which are trying to sell products) say that protein shakes are the way to go. Other sites swear the best way is to get them from food. I personally use a mix. I set my macros at 40/30/30 and it works for me. My diary is open if you are curious.

Also, it comes down to your ultimate goal. For me, the number isn't the end goal. Why would I care if I was 150 with a low body fat, or 130 and flabby with a high body fat percentage. To see this in pictures, click here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/752778-how-wrong-i-was-600-days-of-mfp-lotsa-pics It was people…

Learn more here and read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 Find out your BMR and TDEE, and eat between those numbers. Let your metabolism work for you. Don't train it to slow down by under eating. ETA: sorry for the duplicate link, as posters above, but…

I often just wear two. I have a Fila and Adidas brand, and several of my running tanks have built in support, so I like to double up, especially when running.

I tend to get them by being dehydrated and then running, by not properly warming up (more of a muscle pain) and by not breathing through my diaphragm. If it is the deep breathing, I can't say if this is something that will work for you, but I slow down, and then focus on an almost panting like breathing style, hee (in),…

I'm assuming you mean you need to consume more calories, not just eat more (meaning volume) is that right? I would seek out calorie dense food. Things like avocado, nuts, peanut butter (if you like it). But, your nutritionist and doctor should be who you are talking to. I don't know what would be best for your conditions.

You need to be patient and eat to fuel your body. Learn more here and read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 Find out your BMR and TDEE, and eat between those numbers. Let your metabolism work for you. Don't train it to slow down by under eating.

Might be time to up the intensity level. :) Good work!