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I'm vegetarian and don't have any problem getting enough iron or protein. I am ovo lacto so I can get protein from eggs. I also eat a lot of bean and whole grains like brown rice, and quinoa. I currently use a vegan protein shake before working out, but I'm planning to drop that once I run out. The only thing I caution…

You diary is pretty good. It seems you have a bit of a sweet tooth, but it's not horrible if you plan for it. I would try having something other than sandwiches for lunch, which would help cut out a few carbs. You could also try having an egg for breakfast instead of cereal, it would up your protein and lower your carb…

Check the pinned post at the top of the forums. It will explain it better. I have found however, that when you have more than 75lbs to lose eating back you exercise calories is pretty much impossible if you are eating healthy, however I do allow more calories on exercise days. Feel free to browse my dairy. This week has…

An easy was to get breakfast in when you are busy is to make to go things. When you are cooking boil half a dozen eggs. Then when you get up, grab a hardboiled egg and much on that while doing your house work, or if you need smaller, grab a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts. It doesn't need to be a big breakfast, just…

water aerobics and any stretching workouts, especially Pilates. I would say a good 90% of my exercise is water aerobics and I have been losing steadily. My orthopedic says the tread mill or any high impact activities are not good for it and prefers I stick with the water aerobics and pilates.

While I am calories conscious , I also am nutrient conscious as well. I use healthy oils and don't worry about the calories, especially since the amount I am using is so small. My preferred oils for dressings are olive oil, sesame oil and walnut oil. I have heard good things about grapeseed oil, but haven't used it. You…

I don;t say anything but I also don't congratulate them for being under. If possible I may try to find something else to be encouraging on such as posting every day or getting in good exercise. Unless they ask for tip on improving I won't comment. I will however make it a point to compliment if they make a healthier eating…

Not everyone does this, but I look at more than just the calories goal. I look at nutrients as well. Those 3 granola bars may have met your calories goal, but if it's not providing the nutrients your body needs it's the equivalent of empty calories. It's not going to help your body burn off fat. My rule with something like…

Old Navy sells most of it's plus size online only now. I forget how high they go up in stores, maybe a 16? Haven't been in forever. The key I have found is to watch for sales and then stock up. I like Lane Bryant bras so I wait for their BOGO sales and stock up. I will usually have coupons or real woman dollars to use so I…

Looked at your diary. I would try to up the protein you have at breakfast and eat breakfast every day. Preferably an egg if you eat them. I would also decrease the amount of processed foods you eat. The amount of sodium and sugar they contain can be hindering your weight loss. Also try to get at east 1 cup of a green leafy…

For me the health benefits are the best reward. I like how I feel as a result of working out.

I probably get 60 - 70 % of my wardrobe online. I actually don;t have too much trouble with getting the right size except for shoes. I need wide width shoes and not everyone's idea of what that means is the same. Clothing wise I make out like a fat rat & if you know how to you coupons and catch sales you can really clean…

This! It takes a bit more work for use bigger gals to stay fly, but it can be done. Besides Torrid there's's Simply be MonifaC ASOS Lane Bryant (obviously) Faith21 Jessica London IGIGI Ashley Stewart The Avenue Silohuettes Ulla Popken to name just a few. I have always been the fashionable big gal so I spread my shopping…

Never been a fan of the "everything in moderation" philosophy. Some things I shouldn't eat and to me it's a slippery slop of excuses right up there with the "just this one time" mentality. That said congrats on recognizing it doesn't work for you and more importantly congrats on your weight loss so far.

For those of you finding it hard to give up or at least cut down on processed food, read this http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/food-101/the-chemical-processing-in-your-processed-foods/

This! I once bought pre-packaged apples from wawa and they had no taste whatsoever. I guess its whatever they treat them with to prevent browning. Either way it's still no justification to feed a kids a hamburger or chicken nugget that half filled with fillers and fake food.

Pure stevia is good. It's plant based and all natural, but to some may have a slightly metallic taste. I like the taste my sister doesn't. There are no negative side effects. There are stevia based products like truvia and purvia which have some additives that remove that taste. I haven't heard of any side effects from…

I'm super regular, but I find that my BM's are less frequent on days when i don't have a salad. I also notice when I eat broccoli I go more frequently that day. Push come to shove a natural laxative is 1 tsp of epsom salt dissolved in 4 oz of water. You'll want to add another 4 oz of grapefruit juice to hide the taste…

Be a Honey badger. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg Seriously it sounds like you are doing things the correct way. Stop letting other peoples issues get to you.

I looked backed a bit and I don;t know if you are getting frustrated or what but it seems you missed several days of logging. What I id see was a lot of processed foods resulting in high sodium and sugar levels and very little green vegetables. For me eating green veg and exercising is a must If i don;t do both I simply do…

Yes. It helps me analyze and think about what I am eating. It also serves as a concrete example of the impact of exercise along with a healthy eating pattern. You still have to put in the work and eat proper food, recording the food is just a tool.

I have fun with this. The basic recipe is 3:1 so if you use olive & vinegar use tbsp olive oil to 1tsp vinegar. Experiment with different flavor vinegars. I sometime even use pickle juice from the pickle jar . Other subs are instead of olive oil I use and egg yolk from a hard boiled egg, or a bit of smashed avocado. I will…

i didn't like all the artificial dyes in Gatorade so I switched to coconut water. I like to drink 6 oz of Naked coconut water and 1 or 2 oz of cranberry or pomegranate juice if I feel like I need the electrolyte boost. Knudson's or POM are my juices of choice.

I'm like that with pizza fries. It's steak fries with sauce and cheese on top. I have them at least every 2 weeks and sometimes more. I just plan for them. The biggest hit is the sodium so I have to watch the rest of my meals.

Pizza isn't bad. Overeating it is. If I go to the pizza shop. I get 1 maybe 2 slices with cheese or veggies and a large salad. Or make it at home and control the ingredients. Lots of markets even sell whole wheat pizza crust. I can eat pizza without binging so occasionally I have a slice or 2. I just keep in mind if I get…

I have long since kicked bottled dressings to the curb. With a little creativity you can easily make your own low cal/low sodium/low fat dressings. Just play around with flavors.

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I'll add to the chorus; looks like a lot of processed high sugar & high sodium foods. I also don't see a lot of green veg, or fresh fruit. You may be able to get away with not eating 5 servings a day, but you should up the amount you eat. The fiber in fresh fruits and veg combined with water will help food "pass" trough…

No water doesn't counteract sodium, but potassium does. Try eating broccoli or a banana http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/nutrition/art2235.html

I don't put non food additives in my water, but I will add fruit, cucumber, mint leaves and even fresh ginger. I will also allow myself some fresh juice on occasion, preferably homemade. Most days I like it, but some days I just do it because it's good for me.