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Congratulations! Well done!

My opinion - You shouldn't ask for pregnancy advice on a weight-loss forum. There are way too many uninformed opinions and the wrong advice could harm your baby. Only an OB/GYN or Nutritionist should be giving you that information.

When you focus on why people don't like you, and you start changing yourself based on their expectations, you aren't being true to yourself. If someone gives you honest feedback about why they don't like you, evaluate that feedback and decide for yourself if that is something you want to work on. If you like that…

Slow and steady is the way to go. About 6 years ago I was a couch potato and wanted to be able to run a 5K. I downloaded the Zenlabs C25k app and immediately started running and injured myself pretty quickly. Once I healed, I started using the app again, but this time I did it on an elliptical machine, while also working…

Just because you don't feel hunger doesn't mean you are eating enough. Calculate your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) with this calculator - https://tdeecalculator.net/. It will tell you approximately how many calories you would need to eat daily to MAINTAIN your current weight. One pound = 3500 calories, so for a…

OP, I just want to say CONGRATULATIONS for taking steps forward for your health and well-being. I know that must have been very hard for you and I truly applaud you for it. Your courage inspires me.

I make it part of a dish, rather than eating it on its own. Top it with stir fry, or beans, mix in browned ground turkey or lean beef and some tomato sauce - you can get creative with it.

2 T oil of choice 2 c brussel sprouts, halved 2 c cubed (3/4"-1") butternut squash salt and pepper to taste 1 c pecan halves 2 T maple syrup Preheat oven to 350. Place pecans in a single layer on a sheet pan and toast for 5 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven temperature to 375F. Keeping sprouts and squash separate, toss…

On the weekend I prep my own microwave meals. I make up pans of chicken and salmon, broccoli, asparagus, brussel sprouts, cubed sweet potatoes, cubed butternut squash, carrots, etc, roast them in the oven and portion them into microwave-safe containers along with some brown rice or quinoa. These can be refrigerated or…

This is just my opinion. I am no expert when it comes to addiction but I'm a recovering enabler for my kids. You said that the only thing the dad will hurt with his addiction is his health but unfortunately, it has already affected his son's life as well. Dad is enabling the behavior by 1- allowing it, and 2- modeling the…

Meal prep on the weekends so your meals are just "grab and go."

Meal prepping has been my best strategy. I don't mind eating the same thing every day for breakfast and lunch, so I make up a bunch of breakfast sandwiches (high protein english muffin, 1 egg, 1 oz cheese, slice of canadian bacon) for breakfast and mason jar salads for lunch. I roast chicken and salmon (or whatever meats I…

Would it be realistic to add frozen veggies just before reheating? That way they only cook once.

Show them this. It covers all age groups, and your goal weight is in all age groups for your height. http://jeffreycollins.us/height-weight-age-chart/height-weight-age-chart-awesome-11-height-weight-age-chart/

Some people (not just guys) are "just this way." Some are a little caring. Some care a lot. Typically, unless they have a major paradigm shift in their own personal life, they will not change. The question becomes, do you want to be with someone who doesn't care, or do you want (and deserve) to be with someone who cares…

The bottom line is yes, you eat back your workout calories. Here is some good information that helps explain how this all works: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1…

iowalinda, I'm not sure how the OP did it, but here is a good recipe for roasted radishes: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-radishes-with-brown-butter-lemon-and-radish-tops-364609

It's your personal preference and you should not feel guilty for making your own choice in the matter. I have had 2 dogs, a cat, and a hamster cremated and have kept none of the ashes. I did the paw tribute and that was enough for me. There is no life or memory in the ashes. I have beautiful photos of the life we gave our…

The nutrition info is just for the mix. Anything you add will have to be counted separately.

In the app, select the three dots (...) in the lower right corner of the screen, then select "Goals," then select "Calorie, Carbs, Protein and Fat Goals." You can change any of the values there. On a computer, select "Goals" in the dark blue ribbon at the top of the screen, then in the "Daily Nutrition Goals" box, click…

If you're only concerned about getting enough calories for the day eating only the foods you've mentioned that you like, there are little things you can do to add calories to what you're already eating. Add a little butter on your green beans, potatoes, etc. Opt for full-fat dairy products if you eat dairy. Add a sauce or…

Because you've added exercise you're burning more calories, therefore you need more food. Track your calories in and calories out. If you want to stop losing weight, calories in should equal calories out. If you want to lose, you should eat at a deficit. I would suggest weighing weekly as you increase your food intake to…

First of all, recognize that his cheating is HIS problem, not yours. You did nothing to deserve to be cheated on and you don't need to beat yourself up because of his choices. Secondly, allow yourself to feel what you're feeling right now. Betrayal hurts. Acknowledge it. Feel it. Don't stuff it down with food or other bad…

Some suggestions: * Baked oatmeal - you can make it as savory or sweet as you like * Muffin tin "omelettes" - veggies, cheese, meat or any combo of these, pour scrambled egg over and bake 15-20 minutes at 350 (these will freeze) * DIY Egg McMuffin - leave off the Canadian bacon for less sodium, make up ahead of time, wrap…

If a guy turns away from you because of your body, do you really want to be with that guy anyway? Don't worry about what anyone will think of you in a bikini. Wear anything you want, but own it when you wear it! Confidence is way more becoming than "thin-ness" or fitness.

I looked it up too and for me, the "lifestyle change" is moving the word "diet" from a verb to a noun. I can either diet (v) to lose weight, or I can eat a moderate diet (n) the rest of my life to either get to or maintain a weight I can be happy with. I can also incorporate exercise as a part of that lifestyle so that I…

Do you weigh yourself at the same time of day, with the same amount of clothes on? What does your typical day of food look like? Is 1300 your gross or net calories? Rest is very important to your body's ability to function properly, both physically and emotionally. You need to get more sleep or you will eventually crash.…

I would suggest increasing your water intake (multiply your weight by 2/3 - that's how many ounces you should shoot for each day) and eating a banana every day for a couple of weeks and see if it improves. If it doesn't you should see a doctor.

She would have lashed out at anyone who was getting in her way, and you just happened to be the one. That was her choice. You get to choose how it affects you. "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

4 ounces of meat is roughly the size of a deck of cards so you can eyeball it and get reasonably accurate numbers if want to log something but don't get hung up on the numbers for a single night out. I'd also recommend not weighing yourself for at least a couple of days after because there's bound to be a lot of sodium in…