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If I don't have time to workout or go walking, I usually try to just have a lot of veggies and lemon water or tea. If I feel like my body genuinely needs more, I'll add an egg. Sometimes I log the overage on the following day and try to make up for it the next day.

Team bikini body! I think I should be there by summer! We even have a class at my gym called "Bikini Body". :love:

It was actually hot in San Francisco today, and I confidently wore short shorts in public for the first time in a while.

People noticed when I got to 10 pounds, but I work at a gym sometimes and I think they are hyper-aware of the state of everyone's body. I'm at 20 now, and people comment a lot. I'm really close to my goal, though, and I think that makes the differences more noticeable. I also wear very fitted clothes and workout clothes a…

I have a cocktailing side job that I work a few times a month, and I log some walking, but not the full time I'm there. I usually log an hour or two for a 4-6 hour shift. I go by how hungry I feel. If I need to log some walking because I feel like my body needs more food, then I add some walking calories and have some food.

I just search mfp for some of the things I ate until the calorie count gets close to the amount I think I may have eaten. It doesn't matter if it's exactly the same thing. I try to think about what I ate in terms of protein, fat, carbs, and sugar, and log something for each of those categories.

Sushi is my favorite! I would start with rolls as opposed to sashimi. California rolls and shrimp tempura rolls aren't very scary because crab and shrimp are things you probably eat already. I would try rolls with tuna, salmon, and avocado. When I'm trying to eat fewer carbs, I go for sashimi and miso soup, but I would…

When I want something sweet, I like to have a protein bar like a clif bar or a luna bar. They're kind of like healthier candy bars. Or I make a healthy milkshake with unsweetened almond milk, a banana, a little peanut butter, and some stevia. I don't think any of these things are unhealthy enough to be considered "cheat"…

I've learned that little things add up. I've learned that I don't need both sour cream AND cheese on my burrito. One or the other is plenty, and I don't even really notice the difference. I've learned that I shouldn't eat out more than once a week, and if I eat a higher calorie meal out, I should eat very clean, healthy,…

Although, I really like eating healthy foods, it can be a challenge staying under my calorie goal. I love late night snacking and social activities that involve eating and drinking. Exercise has been a constant in my life for so long that I don't even think about it anymore. I enjoy working out, and I can't imagine going…

Optimal health is the precursor to optimal mental and physical performance. Needless to say, it is impossible to achieve optimal health by starving yourself and smoking. Those activities are anti-health. I imagine that the zen of a chess master requires the proper balance of nutrients and a calm focus uncorrupted by the…

I drink a vegan protein shake for breakfast almost everyday. I use unsweetened almond milk and either Arbonne or Sun Warrior protein powder. The macros are perfect, so if you're vegan and have a harder time keeping your protein percentage up, it starts your day off with 20g of protein and both those brands of protein…

I actually use neither. I use a protein powder made with pea protein that is both dairy and soy free. You can try arbonne or sun warrior. I just like it better. If you don't have any sensitivities to soy or dairy, the other powders are fine, too. Just find one that tastes good to you that makes you feel good.

Here's a few ideas -Brown rice real crab California rolls 6-8 pieces -Pork cutlet and Half sweet potato -protein shake with unsweetened almond milk -2 eggs scrambed on small wheat tortilla with saisa -Cliff Builder's bar -

If you're more comfortable wearing T-shirts, then just wear t-shirts. I work at the gym, and lots of people do. It's important to find outfits you feel comfortable in.

I gave it up for a month while I was doing a cleanse and replaced it with green tea with lemon and stevia. After the month without it, I didn't want it as much anymore. There is a lot of disagreement among the health and science community on whether or not aspartame and sucralose are bad for you, so I try to limit them as…

If you're not going over your calories, you're still going to lose weight. I would just try not to eat too many more carbs for the remainder of the day, just so your macros are more balanced. You could have some salad with chicken or tuna or an omelet with veggies.

I like to weigh myself every morning before I eat. I think the morning is the best time since there are fewer factors that will alter it right when you wake up. I know some of the fluctuations are due to water weight changes. You have to do whatever works for you. Some people find it discouraging to weigh themselves…

Vitamins, tea, lemon juice, spices

It sounds like you're already at a healthy body fat % and weight. What is your goal weight? I'm only an inch taller than you, and my goal weight is between 137 and 140 as of now. How long have you been at a plateau? Upping your calorie goal can make you temporarily gain some water weight, so I would just give it more time.…

1. You can't eat whatever you want just because you work out. 2. Being thin doesn't require never allowing yourself to eat "bad" foods. 3. You can eat fat and carbs and still be thin. 4. Don't eat so much processed food! You'll feel better eating whole, natural foods! 5. Your genetics are not an excuse for being…

I'm 5ft6 1/2, and I have my goal weight set to 140. I did have it set at 137, but lots of people have told me not to lose any more weight already (I weigh around 147 or 148 right now). My bootcamp teacher even told me I was getting too skinny, so now I'm getting confused as to what my ideal weight is. I think anything…

I'm 5' 6.5" and I'm currently at 149. My goal weight is around 140 (I won't be totally sure till I see how I feel at that weight). My current body fat percentage is around 28% and I want to get down to 24%. 149 is a happy, healthy weight for me. I'm happy with how I look now, but I'm challenging myself to be more athletic…

Pop tarts are a "bad" food for me because my body doesn't respond well to sugar. When I was a kid, I was able to eat sugary foods with no noticeable ill effects, but now, if I eat a donut or a piece of cake, it often makes me feel slightly sick. I have relatives with diabetes, so I know I am probably at risk. All my…

I watched that documentary recently as well. Afterwards, I spoke with a nurse friend of mine who has been vegan before to get her opinion. She told me that a lot of our body's response to animal products is based on our genetics. Needless to say, eating lots of fresh vegetables will definitely do great things for your…

I have my calories set to 1200, and I always eat back my exercise calories. When I do the calculations the way a lot of people on here prefer, I get 1545, so I know 1200 is borderline low, so I go over it when I feel hungry and feel like my body needs it. I only have about 10 more pounds to lose. When I reach my goal…

I did a month of not drinking at all when I first started trying to lose weight, and that really kicked off my weight loss efforts. Now I try to limit my drinking to once a week or every other week. I usually go dancing when I go out, so the dancing burns some calories and that helps. I drink tequila on the rocks with…

I read some articles about the vs model's workouts that said they do full body workouts combining legs, arms, and core that consist of cardio and strength-training with bodyweight exercises and light weights. The models talked about doing jump rope, resistance bands, stability ball, medicine ball, sit-ups, push-ups, and…

It's really hard for me to lose weight while I'm drinking. It works for me to cut out alcohol for 4 weeks. After the four weeks, I don't even want it as much, but I slowly start adding it back when I feel like I want to. You can also try limiting your drinking to just once a week. As many of the other posters said, only…