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Tangerines are great little energy boosters if you're not worried about pack weight. Replace your granola bars with a trail mix with almonds, cacao nibs and goji berries, and I'm a big fan of chia-date clusters that you can find in the bulk section of natural food stores and some grocery stores. I hike with water on my…

Hydrate, exfoliate and wait! Nothing else to do that will last. I'm struggling with this too, especially since I recently started dating someone new. I was actually more confident naked when I was fatter. I'm going to commit to yoga 3 times a week and hope that building lean muscle will pull some of it in.

Protein powders that I like (I'm vegetarian): Nutvia hemp protein blended with coconut milk and a banana, or greek yogurt; Now pea protein mixed with apple juice I also like to bake kale tossed in olive oil and salt as a popcorn substitute.

I would say give it 2-3 months for your body to adjust, just like anything. The pill was not for me. I couldn't deal with the hormonal effects, and low hormone types are also less effective according to my doc. I gained so much weight and the emotional rollercoaster was awful. I just got a paraguard (copper, no hormone)…

I'm not a parent, but I do have two nieces that just love to come shopping with Aunt Sara. Obviously I don't know every little thing you do with your daughter in the store, but I see the tantrums a lot, and I sympathize with the parents. I think the kids are usually just bored. Even I get cranky when I've been shopping too…

Mom B is overreacting. Your friend was gently honest with you, and you reacted very immaturely. It even sounds like you told your child the party was canceled because he has lice, and if that is the case you should be ashamed, because you are the one who made your child cry, not your friend. You could have just made other…

My base is 1 cup flax milk, 1 banana and hemp or pea protein powder (I go for 20-25g of protein/serving- I like Nutiva brand). If I worked out that morning, I will add peanut butter or yogurt with fresh berries. I always have a cup of tea with breakfast too, the warmth makes me feel more satisfied.

I love all the 20-30 year olds on here boasting about all the eggs and bacon they eat. "And I'm still alive!" Wait until you're 60 and then tell me how that works out for you. Granted, I think genetic factors play a predominant role in our health. You could eat like a saint, and if you are genetically predisposed to heart…

Believe what? That egg whites have 4g of protein and no fat? Yes, I do believe that. I don't buy packaged egg whites. I make batches of hard boiled eggs and peel off the egg white onto a salad. Sometimes I feed the yolk to my dog and cat. I'm only interested in eggs for the protein content.

The recommended cholesterol intake is 300mg per day. One egg yolk has 210mg. So if you also eat meat and dairy, I think two whole eggs is too much saturated fat and cholesterol, even if you are not otherwise at risk for heart disease or high cholesterol. I'd switch to one whole egg, and one egg white if the protein is what…

Aside from calories, are you meeting your goals for fat, protein, and other nutrients (I track potassium and iron as well)? Probably not if you are running that high a calorie deficit. I would look at your totals for carbs, fat and protein, and see where something might be off balance. Add some protein rich snacks before…

You think there is such a thing as "meat shaped"? The meat you eat is cut into that shape just like the fake meat is, most likely for practical reasons (e.g. bacon gets fried, so it should be flat and thin). It never ceases to amaze me how judgmental omnivorous people are over my food choices, and then claim that we…

It sounds like you have put your body into starvation mode, and need to increase your calorie intake. Extreme calorie deficits may help you drop pounds quickly, but it will not help you keep the weight off in the long run.

I would try tracking your food diary for a day or two and pay attention to your calcium, potassium and magnesium intake. You may not be getting enough. Deficiency in B12 and Iron can also make you feel tired. Caffeine is not a great solution. It does not actually give you energy, like nutrients do. It blocks the depressant…

I find myself in the same boat every time I hit that 20 lb mark. The weight loss starts to slow down, and the same effort doesn't give the same results, so I get discouraged. Or I tell myself, I deserve a break after all my hard work, and then I backslide completely and give up until the next time I want to look good for a…

I met Kyle Gass (KG from Tenacious D) and made an utter fool of myself. He was really nice about it. Also met Tony La Russa, and he was extremely nice, and a great tipper.