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I'm not going to beat a dead horse by casting an opinion on the net calorie issue. I will mention, however, that a few years ago I swam daily with a Masters program. It was a 90 minute class and I burned over 900 calories a day. On weekends, I was training for the MS-150 (a 150+ mile bike ride that raised funds for MS…

I try sticking to fresh veggies over canned veggies. There tends to be a lot of sodium in canned veggies. I also read the nutrition facts on the veggie steam bags. You will be surprised to see they can pack a lot of sodium! I look for brands where the sodium is low. That helped me save a lot when I was having the same…

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Thanks everyone!

This might sound crazy, but on days when I've already hit all my goals for the day but I'm still in the mood to graze... gerber graduates are great. They don't have a lot of additives and They are super low in calories. I go for the yogurt melts and the lil crunchies. It can satisfy your need for crunch or something sweet…

Ugh, racking is one of my pet peeves too. I don't mind so much when they're little weights, but when you've got the really heavy weights, or there are 3+ plates on each end of the bar.... Obnoxious because that's multiple trips back and forth. Way to go Gym Bully, I'd do it too if I weren't slightly afraid of the big…

Oh man, I've been having the worst week! Someone in this office has a little Girl Scout under her wing. We have no less than 3 boxes sitting around at any given time! I've given in everyday, but limited myself to just one. So it hasn't wrecked me yet but I'm scared...

Congrats on the weight loss you've already had! It sounds like you might not be losing because of your muscle increase. Have you tried measuring? It's a good way to watch your body change from your workouts even if your scale isn't reflective. For your workouts, you should alternate your target zones. One day is leg day,…

Have you tried music for motivation on days when you don't want your thoughts taking over? I pay attention when Im listening to the radio - when a song comes on that makes me start bouncing in place or increases my heart rate, it gets put on my workout list. Then, when I can't put my stress and frustrations out of my head…

Everyone is different so I'm always reluctant to just blindly accept that in maintenance I could eat 1600+ calories per day. Finally someone gave me advice I could work with. Each week add 200 calories to what you ate last week. If you lose at weigh in the next week, add another 200. If you gain, adjust accordingly. Do…

http://www.aturtleslifeforme.com/2011/06/freezer-meals-on-cheap.html This blog post has a lot of meal prep suggestions for prepping ahead of time and freezing pre-made meals to save time during the week.

I've started cooking all my lunches for the week on Sunday afternoons after our weekly grocery store run. Or when putting away leftovers, I automatically separate the leftovers into single serve containers so I can just grab tomorrow's meals, stuff them in a lunchkit and head out the door. It gives me a little wiggle room…

SO happy to help!

Thanks everyone! I will put these on my grocery list :-)

I've done them a few times. I like to do it for 3-4 days, max. But I'm not doing it for weight loss so much as usually I'm having stomachaches, headaches, cravings, an insatiable appetite and so on. I find juicing (which helps me up my fruit and veggie intake) helps me "reset." I usually feel better after a few days and go…

Saving this for later! I need snacks and I prefer to make my own :love:

Whoops, might should have posted this on the Recipe board and it won't let me delete it... Sorry y'all - just ignore!

It's hard and takes willpower, yes. There's a lot more to it though. Our bodies crave things when we have a deficiency of something. For example, iron. This is something many of us ladies become low on during our cycle. Do some research and try adding iron rich foods into your diet during the period. Maybe that will help a…

20 lbs in 4 months is about a lb a week. This is great! I've read a pound a week is good for permanent long term weight loss, rather than just water weight. Congratulations! OTOH, I understand what it's like to be frustrated bc you want more. Have you tried measuring? It might make you feel better to be seeing the inches…

Pears and apples are good ways to hide green. Just be careful bc they can shoot sugar content and calories through the roof. I justify it by remembering at least its natural sugar and not refined sugar. You may have to shave a little off a later meal to compensate.

I've actually been having a similar problem, but only for the last 5 wks instead of your 8. I've been upset over it too. The only thing I can think is the problem is that I'm not tracking accurately. For now, I'm doing a strict meal plan to limit my snacking. I don't know if the problem is that I'm adding calories while I…

Goldfish. I can only eat them if they are in the little tiny grab bags. If I buy a container... it gets bad! I love to snack on them during finals and I'll just pour big bowls and munch continuously. At parties: jalapeno poppers. The jalapenos filled with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon... oh my gosh. At restaurants: I…

I'm not entirely sure. I usually try to count out one serving and stop there. It's easier to track than just eating from the container and satisfies that little taste I had for them.

I liked the elliptical for starting my exercise. You can adjust the level, speed and intensity to suit your needs. I use the stationary bike for those mornings I just can't motivate myself to get moving. Those mornings when I don't even wanna stand for 30-45 mins, much less exercise. I cut myself some slack and do a light,…

I love snacking on them! I really like the wasabi almonds Blue Diamond makes. I've heard pistachios are better for you though. I'll just share the warning my nutritinist friend gave me (I don't know this on my own): Be careful not to eat too many because they can cause your blood sugar to bottom out. This leads to us being…

Wow that first response is harsh and rude. Nikki, if you've made the committment you can do it! I'm always happy to cheer you on. If you need some friends to support you we are here, shoot me a FR. This is a hard path ahead of us but it helps when we have friends we can steal meal plans from, share recipes and be reminded…

I agree with Iknowsaur. As tempting as it is, its best to wait. I was recording every 3-4 days last month and my chart has so many ups and downs. I got pretty stressed. 4-5 weigh ins a month is more reflective of your overall success. Congratulations! I love reading about people being so successful on here!

Maybe it's that everything around the stomach is shrinking just a tab bit faster than the belly? The belly is notorious for being hard to slim. Cardio is usually the key in that section. I agree with knra_grl: is there any form of mild exercise that appeals to you and is feasible?

My goal today is 25 lbs. I will revisit whether I want to lose more once I achieve that goal. I'm always looking for support! It's tough and elusive, that weight goal of mine...

I'm having a really bad time myself. I let myself go last semester because I was so busy at school and work. Then when finals were over I overhauled my diet and started exercising daily. I've seen no change and I hate the way I look in the mirror. I hate that I look like I've become one of those stereotype women that lets…