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Also, here is a wonderful example of the benefit of a food scale versus measuring cups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVY&feature=youtu.be

Sixteen pounds in a month sounds like you are losing very successfully. When you are stalled or in a plateau, this is a good eye opener: http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/why-am-i-not-losing-weight/comment-page-1/#comments

I pack a lunch every day for work. Some of my staples are: a can of baked beans with a cut-up hot dog; a sandwich with chips and fruit; a salad in a jar with a small dinner roll on the side; soup and an English muffin with peanut butter; a bowl of cereal with muscle milk and fruit; a Lean Cuisine and a banana; 2 oz.…

Unfortunately, there is not a quick, easy fix. Logistically, you would need to lose 2.5 pounds per week to lose 30 pounds in three months. If you can figure out how much of a caloric deficit to create to do that, it will work, but I imagine you'll be pretty miserable during the process. If it's a family trip, I bet they…

Fitness Blender workouts are free on youtube, and they can be really grueling. I also check out Leslie Sansone DVDs free from the public library.

Fitness Blender workouts on youtube are fun and free! I check out Leslie Sansone walking DVDs free from the library. You don't need any equipment for either of them. Good luck!

Beets.

Protein is leaner than carbs, though I wouldn't eliminate carbs from your diet altogether. I try to have a serving of protein with almost every meal and snack because it's more satiating in the long run.

Hi, Rebecca. Feel free to friend me if you want. What has helped me is to first get my food in order. Then I worried about adding regular exercise to the mix. Good luck!

Hi there- Can you cook on the weekends? What do you do for dinner once you're home? I work full time also and have a supportive husband and two minions. We are often on the go, but if you can figure out a strong, organized plan that works for you, you'll be golden. I plan out a monthly calendar of dinners. This can take a…

1. Figured out my diet first, then added exercise to the mix. 2. Always plan ahead, pre-log my day, peruse restaurant menus/nutritional info online beforehand. 3. Stick to my pre-logged plan each day and eat at a deficit. 4. Don't go hungry or eliminate much of anything from my plate, but just eat in moderation. 5. Don't…

Hi, Misti. I'm 36 with two kids. Married to a supportive husband and trying to lose a little and keep fit as long as I can. My diary is open and honest. I'm sending a friend request.

I'm going against popular opinion here and saying that it IS what you're eating (or what you're not eating). I see a lot of processed, packaged, high-sodium things that won't matter whether you weigh them on a food scale or not. Eating 98 grams of Dunkin Donuts instead of 101 grams of it isn't going to make or break you. I…

I bake them in the oven on Sundays and eat them throughout the week. I put them in the oven at 375 for about 45 minutes. I puncture them a bit with a fork, add a little water to the bottom of the pan, then cover with foil. Then I just wrap them in foil and keep them in the fridge until I'm ready to eat them. I usually eat…

I'm from Marinette and now in central Wisconsin!

I prefer my Keurig at home with a little flavored cream. But I will treat myself to Starbucks on occasion, and I get a tall skinny vanilla latte, which is roughly 90-100 calories.

Hi there- Sending a friend request. I log daily and honestly.

Hi there- I'm 36 and log honestly and regularly. My diary is open. Feel free to friend me!

I bake a few sweet potatoes on Sundays and eat them throughout the week. I usually eat one warm and mashed with coconut oil and a pinch of brown sugar. I will occasionally add them to smoothies as well (minus the skin).

Food porn! PB2 is also not bad, for recipes like this. I have sliced a banana, sprinkled it with PB2 and a handful of chocolate chips, then baked it for a few minutes.

I eat snacks throughout my day, as long as they fit. I sit at a desk most of the day and have access to a fridge and microwave. Some of my easy snacks are: hard-boiled egg, banana, orange, Greek yogurt, pretzels and guacamole, two Dove chocolates and a Keurig cider or tea, rice cake with PB2 and berries, string cheese, and…

Can you plan out your day the night before? Plug in all your meals and snacks for the day to get you to your caloric goal and pack everything you need for the next day. That takes a lot of the binging and splurging opportunities right out of the equation for me. There are days when I'm craving something for lunch, but…

I've done a warrior dash, and it was a blast. I trained more for the run than the obstacles, and I made it through the course with a decent time. I had to pull myself over a muddy hill with a rope, climb a pretty tall rope net, and scale a wood panel climbing along knotted ropes. I'd say those were the most difficult…

I just donated blood for the first time since college and almost fainted. I don't know what it says about me that I'm a little peeved about the Cheetos and cookie they fed me while I was in a Time Out in there because it doesn't fit into my food plans for the day ;)

My diary is open and honest and fairly creative. Anyone is welcome to add me.

Reporting for duty! Go Pack :)

It helps me to pre-log and prepare for my day. Then all I have to do is stick to the plan. One of the biggest things for me is to just get back on the horse after a bad day. Good luck!

Such a wonderful thread! I will add: 1. My mind is much clearer and more focused, most likely from eating well, getting enough physical activity, water, and rest. 2. My temperament is much better. I don't lose my cool easily and keep a good balance in all aspects: mind, body, and spirit. 3. I like how my husband's hand…

As I age, I've learned that I need to eat what my body needs more than just what I want. That sentiment alone is often enough motivation to make me want to eat well. But there are a handful of things that I severely dislike as well: carrots and celery, broccoli, cauliflower. You're right: I don't know many people who would…

Some of my breakfast staples: - Egg whites with green onion, ham or turkey bacon, a fistful of spinach, and string cheese. I cook it all in one little pan or even microwave it in a mug at the office. - A bowl of cereal with almond milk and fruit (banana, strawberries, or blueberries). - A smoothie: I freeze ziplock bags of…