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My suggestions would be: 1. Put spinach on sandwiches, in smoothies, and wilt into pasta dishes 2. I prefer most vegetables roasted rather than steamed. Parmesan cheese goes well with almost all roasted veggies, so sprinkle a little on top after you roast them. My favorites to do this way are zucchini, summer squash, green…

So good! Sometimes I squeeze a little lemon juice on top, or put a little bit of parmesan cheese.

Ah I just typed a response but it's not showing. Sorry if this comes up twice! I think they're 100% worth it. They stay up, they are thick material so they're flattering, they have pockets for keys (when you run) and of course, they are SO cute :) I have had two pairs for about 2.5 years now and they're still in great…

I totally get what you're saying about not feeling comfortable not knowing what is in the food you're eating. But just think about how you're already doing so much better than you were before! That's progress too! Whenever I feel like I had a "bad" day, I think about what a normal day for me used to look like, and remind…

YESS Arrested Development! Love.

I'm 5'9" and currently around 173. I wear a size 10-12 depending on the brand. My goal is probably 150-155? I have been there before and feel like that's where my body naturally goes if I'm treating it (mostly) right.

Just speaking for myself, I wouldn't worry about it. If it's a one time per year thing and it's a special occasion, it will be worth it. Just enjoy it! Maybe work out that day and eat a little less the days leading up to it, but I would suggest just letting yourself enjoy a delicious, expensive meal for one night and never…

Congratulations!!! Running is super challenging for me, so I am very impressed :)

[/quote] Exactly!!! So this is why I am more motivated to work out and use the method where I eat less on rest days. If I go over 100 or so on those days I don't worry about it so much though ... anymore. [/quote] ETA: ^^ This was supposed to be a quote from a previous poster. Not sure why it's not showing up that way!!…

Ohhh yes. I am 26 and am currently slightly overweight, but I have NEVER been good at running - I have no idea why, but it does not come naturally to me at all. You're probably running too fast - go as SLOW as you need to. I realized that I thought I had to be going at a certain speed or else it was like glorified walking.…

I work in an extremely formal/conservative office and a lot of my coworkers exercise during lunch. I have before, but I usually limit to weight lifting or yoga or something but that's only because I sweat a TON when I run and continue to sweat for like an hour afterward. Attractive, I know. But, my point is, if you can…

Thanks everyone! I feel like there are so many different/conflicting theories out there it's hard to figure this all out. I am going to try TDEE for a couple of weeks and see how it works :)

Haha thank you! On the days I work out, MFP and TDEE goals would be about the same. But my settings are that I am sedentery (desk job :( ) and so I log every walk, every session in the gym and eat back those calories. But on my rest days, MFP says to only eat 1500. Going by TDEE, I would still eat 2000 on those days, too.…

Just searched this topic because I am having the same question! Based on MFP's settings, I should eat 1500 calories a day (plus exercise calories on days I exercise). On the days I work out, I feel great (eating around 1900-2000 calories). On the days I don't work out, and try to eat only 1500, I am DYING. Like, SO hungry…

I've only lost 3 pounds since starting (for real) a couple weeks ago, BUT more than one person has asked me if I've "lost weight" and my clothes fit like ten times better. Sometimes the scale can deceive you! Especially if you've been working out, the numbers may not reflect how different you look. I would take…

Yep! It allows you a greater range of motion than laying on the floor. You can do any kind of sit-ups, crunches, etc. I sometimes use a medicine ball to add some resistance. In my opinion (not a personal trainer or anything), it helps work the lower ab muscles more than laying on the floor would. Kind of hard to get in and…

Try interval cardio workouts. They burn more fat than steady-state cardio.

Non-dairy coffee creamer or skim milk? Also, I am trying to make the switch to drinking tea instead of coffee, but it's hard. I enjoy the taste of coffee so I don't think I'll ever give it up completely!

Chew gum?

I tried a three day juice cleanse. I lost like 5 pounds, but immediately gained it back. It's like losing weight when you're sick - not permanent. I definitely think it could be good to juice for breakfast or a snack, but it's better just to eat healthfully if you want long term success.

It's hard! When I first started doing morning workouts: 1. I had all my stuff ready to go and easy to find (the last thing you need is an excuse to crawl back in bed) 2. When I felt like hitting "snooze" or resetting my alarm, I would say, literally out loud "I have never regretted a workout. I will regret it if I don't go…

If it's a real health issue, obviously not. And I don't even think you should eat something you don't want to if you know that you won't be offending anyone by eating something different. However, I think you need to take some time to assess whether this would be the case before just assuming that people don't care. It…

If I'm craving sugar after dinner I usually try to have some berries with cool whip. Also, Chobani makes 100 calorie greek yogurt bites. I get the raspberry and dark chocolate flavor. They are really good! I actually don't have a huge sweet tooth, but from what I hear, the cravings begin to go away after your body gets…

Yeah I definitely don't think lying is the way to go...I 100% agree with the person who said this is really an etiquette issue. I'm sure pretty soon, he'll realize if it's cool for him to bring his own stuff to lunch or suggest that they order from somewhere with healthier options. Assuming this is more of a "career" than…

My office is kind of like this too - more formal, I'm one of the youngest, and people don't tend to eat very healthy. It can be challenging. I think he should suck it up and eat with his co workers for the first couple of weeks. Maybe encourage him to eat a larger breakfast so it's easier to exercise control with the…

If I happen to be wearing make up when I go to the gym, I don't take it off, but I usually work out first thing in the morning and I certainly don't apply make up for my workouts! I actually think I'm going to start taking my makeup off before working out though because I hate the way it makes my skin feel when I sweat and…

Have you tried Greek yogurt? It has much more protein than regular yogurt. I usually put some granola or peanut butter in mine for extra protein - helps me stay full longer! I also sometimes just have an english muffin or toast with peanut butter. Lastly, I just tried this for the first time, and it is awesome: english…

Congratulations!! I would get a mani/pedi or buy yourself a cute new top or pair of shoes? I think it's awesome you don't want to use food as your reward! I'm sure you'd inevitably end up regretting "rewarding" yourself if you did. Way to go!

Ugh that stinks! It's terrible to feel like your loved ones don't have your best interests at heart, but it's THEIR issue, not yours. I'm sure they feel threatened and maybe they feel like you're judging them now that you've made a change and they haven't. When I'm not feeling good about myself, it's easy to think that…

Try taking your measurements. I've found that, even though I haven't lost much weight, my measurements are showing a significant amount of improvement. It's helpful when I feel frustrated that the scale isn't moving to remember that my body is still changing! And definitely start lifting weights - it is SO helpful. In…