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Actually ^^^THIS^^^ is a hotly debated topic as well. While it is helpful to stay within recommended calorie allotments, I'm actually in the eat clean camp. Qaulity DOES count. But again, welcome. Find what works for you and stick with it! :flowerforyou:

If this works for you - great!!!! Reading it though, it sounds like it may be lacking (IMHO) in adequate amounts of protein, but maybe not. I also think a major key component to losing belly fat (in addition to eating clean) is lifting heavy weights - so that one may become a lean, fat burnin' machine!

*slap, slap* Wake up!!! You need to focus on all the positive attributes of your body!!!! Do you love your hair??? Your glowing skin? Your cute dimples in your cheeks? Perhaps you have gorgeous eyes? Soft skin? Pretty toes? Focus on the things you LOVE about yourself! Appreciate your body for what it does for you. You can…

Get the recipe from your mom.... find out how many people it serves.... use the "Recipes" tab in your food diary to enter all the information and wah-lah! It will tell you EXACTLY how many calories, carbs, fat, protein, etc.... you just consumed. Especially since it's mom's and you'll be eating it again and again -it's…

It took me about a week to adjust. You're doing great on fiber. Two things you can do to help you feel more satiated though after peeking at your diary from today: 1) Drink more water - aim for 10-12 glasses instead of 8 2) Eat more protein (1 gm per pound of body weight). MFP's default setting for protein (IMHO) is too…

aw, so sweet!

Good advice you've received thus far - lift weights, heavy weights. YES YES YES!!!!! I recommend free weights - this will cause you to engage your core more to stabilize your movements. Also, you want to do compound movements. Avoid exercises that isolate muscles (machines often isolate muscles). Don't waste your time…

Eating fat will make you fat....

This site is great for tracking nutrients and calories for baby! Just be smart about it and your weight gain will be both healthy and minimal. Then, after your bundle of joy arrives, you can use the site to lose any excess pounds you may have around! Congratulations! Enjoy the journey!

I'd use the scale that isn't broken! :bigsmile: But yes, there are variances between scales. As others said, just follow the overall trend and don't be too stuck on any particular number in your head. Go by your fitness and how your clothes feel and how your sexy muscles look! :)

This ^^^

As a general rule, one burns approximately 100 calories for each mile. Of course this varies, slightly based on your genetics, weight, metabolism, etc.... but it's pretty close. So did you go closer to 4 miles or 2.5 miles? Hope this helps! I'm guessing it's going to be closer to the lower number though. Still, great job!

Unfortunately, you can not change your sister or David for that matter. But YOU CAN show LOVE to David and be a mentor, good example to him. If David is the teenager/young man you claim he is - sit down and have a heart to heart with him. That he can count on you for anything and that you love him and you'll be there for…

Ha ha! I thought this post was about cake frosting at first.... guess I'm ALWAYS thinking about food!!!!! :laugh:

Yes, anyone can check your mom's credit without her permission if they have her information when it comes to approving people for a loan. Talk to your director of your program and just be honest about your situation. See if they are willing to work with you in one way or another, remember they still want your money,…

I personally like 40% carbs and 30 each of fat and protein. Yes, eat your exercise calories. Especially if doing heavy lifting - you need ENEGRY to lift those weights and feed your muscles during recovery! Don't be afraid to eat. Just make sure it is very clean. As far as sugar - avoid refined/processed sugar - try to get…

I'm about 95%clean AND I log EVERY BITE of EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!! Feel free to add me too!

I used to get this when I was heavier and always took it as a compliment. Now, I think it is people maybe not knowing what to say or even being truly ignorant. The scale, really is, just a number. There are SOOOO many factors that make an individual's weight vary vs. their size, muscle mass, bone mass, height.... just to…

I think you should lift heavy weights at least 3x a week, instead of 2. But yay for deciding on compound moves rather than isolated moves. Buy and read the book (very easy read) The New Rules of Lifting for Men by Lou Schuler. It will tell you everything you need to know and best of all.... it will tell you WHY.…

sounds yummy... I'm tempted to try my own homemade variety now...

I get THAT all the time! Yes, only you know what is best for you. People's ideas of "normal" can be so warped, you might be leaner, which means you will be smaller, but weigh more than someone who is not as lean - they may weigh less and be larger, so that's how people can think your normal is too low. I get this alot. I'm…

Oooooo bacon.... one of my first blogs was a dear john break-up letter to bacon....

I used to obssess about sugar, but now I just TRY to get 95% of my sugar from fruits and veggies only. The 5% comes from my salad dressing and the 2 tsp I use in my morning oatmeal or protein shake. Anyway, I eat mostly lean meats, fruits and veggies. I eat a limited amount of breads/pastas - but they have to be 100% whole…

Honestly, it's all in your head, but if it helps you feel better, I indulged in a Creme Brulee this week (680 cals) and while getting my fanny out of bed at 5 am the next morning to run on the elliptical for 45 minutes to burn 360 calories, did help me feel better, I don't know if it "erased" it or not. But I enjoyed it…

I can't see your diary, but for me the key to losing the last few pounds is really cleaning up the diet. And I mean CLEAN. If it comes in a box or a can, don't eat it. Make everything from scratch - lots of lean meats, lots of fresh fruit and veggies, avoid all the "white" carbohydrates - rice, bread, potatoes. Nothing to…

I love these two: 1) Vitatops Deep Chocolate Muffin Tops - in your grocer's freezer. Nuke for 30 seconds, 1/8 cup of vanilla frozen yogurt on top and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. YUM! Under 200 calories or 2) My favorite protein shake: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 TB cocoa powder 2 TB PB2 (powdered peanut butter sold…

Looks awesome! I just copied and pasted your links into new tabs and looked at the photos that way. Looked like a roach playhouse in the before for sure! But the after? Wowie! I'd never go to the gym (well for weights). I LOVE the "stationary" bike! Awesome idea! All you need is a weight set and you are good to go! Cancel…

Of course I've done this!!!! We all have. Chin up, girl. Just put it in your past and make today rock and tomorrow too! Life happens, don't add on a side of guilt - but good job holding yourself accountable. Now move on! :) Today is a NEW day!

My meals are not 100% clean, but probably 95% (the 5% dirty comes from my bottled marinades or salad dressings). My favorite meal: Fresh salmon marinated in teriyaki sauce with a little brown sugar - wrap in foil and bake in oven @ 350 for about 20-25 minutes. Serve with brown rice, steamed broccoli (naked), and baked…

Nicely done! All that hard work and all those tough decisions have paid off!!!! Wooo-hoooo!!!!!! Now make some new fitness goals for yourself and continue the journey... :flowerforyou: