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You should hire a personal trainer. It'd really be worth it to take out the guesswork

Well, this morning I forgot how to say no for a little while. My "no" was so delayed that I started to feel guilty. But as the day went on, I made better choices. I said "no" to pretzel covered brownies, and no (after) just 1 french fry. I also said "no" after 1 taste of Mississippi red velvet cheese cake, and a crumb of…

Today, I am grateful that: Even though I made a bad choice for my first meal today, the rest of my meal choices were very reasonable. I did cardio today. I am in good health and am in the maintenance stage of fitness, but know that I will always be a work in progress.

Hey guys! I'm new to this thread. I've been having a stressful month.... struggling with eating foods outside of my prepped meals. I feel like I'm losing control, but I know that it's all mind over matter. I can regain control whenever I like. And I'd like for it to be right now! I tend to get overwhelmed and try to do too…

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Depends on your goals. If you're coming from a place of obesity, I don't think cheat meals or days are a good idea. Your main focus at that point is portion control and reteaching yourself to love healthier foods. Eating unhealthy (high salt, high fat, high sugar, processed) just messed with your taste buds and doesn't…

I go through phases of stress eating, restricting, and binge eating. I can't guarantee that what's worked for me will work for you, but this is what has helped me... 1. I stopped taking my birth control pill. Many women don't realize that taking bc can feign pregnancy symptoms- including increased appetite, which leads to…

Confession time... I've got a good bit of confessing to do. I make my boyfriend keep his snacks in a suitcase with a luggage lock and key on it so I don't eat anything junky of his. I also put my almond butter in there because I can't be trusted. Sometimes he will leave the key somewhere and before I hand it back I'll snag…

Hmm. I struggle with cravings a lot but have managed to decrease them drastically. Consider watching something educational that pertains to health. You may also want to look into motivational audiobooks. I know I know ... It sounds cheesy. But I recently looked up "the body you deserve" by tony Robbins on YouTube, and it…

Try relaxation methods for the evening... A hot bath, or guided meditation videos. Sometimes your body is craving nurture if you've had a stressful day. If you're still hungry you can drink a cup of hot herbal tea and relax. If you feel your evening meal is not satisfying, make sure it is well rounded - protein, healthy…

Oh man, I feel your pain. The same thing happened to me when I bought Joseph's Sugar Free Syrup from Whole Foods. I couldn't even stand up straight, my stomach was killing me so badly! I learned my lesson with too many sugar alcohols though, these days I'd much rather just eat the real thing and take the calories. The ONLY…

There are two protein powders that i have tried so far that don't make me want to die: Syntrax Nectar whey isolate and Metabolic Nutrition Protizyme, which has digestive enzymes already in its formula. I am going to test out Optimum Nutrition Natural Whey soon, but haven't gotten around to it yet. The ON Whey has no…

I post most of my meals on Instagram if anyone would like to Follow me! I just started it up, but I'd love to follow you back and have new friends on there that are interested in health and fitness.... My IG ID is @cierrasweatsglitter :)

How much more weight are you trying to lose? At 5'3 and ~110-114lbs you're at a healthy weight. Losing 5lbs or more would put you in the underweight category. If you are unhappy with the way your body looks, it is probably not because you need to lose weight. I suggest that you try to up your calories and lift weights so…

Whey protein isolate should be fine for lactose intolerant people, since the lactose is processed out of the powder. I am not intolerant but have sensitivities to dairy in large quantities, but I can still use Syntrax Nectar and Protizyme with no problems at all. Honestly i wouldn't even suggest soy protein to a vegan…

Here's what helps me get through muscle soreness: Supplements: l-glutamine, BCAAs, and I make sure to get 1g of protein per pound of body weight, so I use protein powder as well. Spa care: you can go to a spa, but I do everything at home. I have an electric massager that works great on sore muscles, and I am also a huge…

Have you tried this method? Maybe it'll work for you! You can add me if you'd like, or shoot me a message if you have any questions. I'd love to help as best as I can.

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Stonyfield or Fage plain Greek yogurt, mixed with anything you want... Fruit, nuts, honey, jam, chocolate for sweet. Or lime, salt, ranch seasoning, salsa, hot sauce... So versatile. You should try it!

Non-Food Reward ideas: - workout clothes - date night clothes - shoes! - a spa day - DIY spa day at home - getting your nails done - buying things for a hobby you enjoy (gardening tools, kitchen tools, sewing material, etc) - taking a class on something you've always wanted to learn - taking a weekend trip/vacation to a…

You're not crazy, it's common! Everyone fears change, no matter what it is. My only suggestions are to take it slow with the calorie increase if it's a large amount, maybe 100-200 cals per week. That won't seem as overwhelming. Once you start eating normally again, it will feel scary! It will feel like you're trying to…

It's mainly just so that you don't end up with a disgusting concoction of juice... I just recently started juicing and it does help to have recipes so that something doesn't come out too bitter or spicy. Personally, I just do 1-2 fruits, 2-3 veggies, and 1 herb or spice and that almost always works out well. Alsooo, have…

I got the chocolate flavor and it does taste bad on it's own... But when I added it to my smoothies with some fruit protein powder, cocoa powder it was much better. It made a pretty huge shake too for low cals. But it's too expensive to just add into smoothies so I don't buy it anymore.

Coffee Unsweetened almond milk Green tea Sleepy time tea Dandelion tea SteviaLeaf liquid stevia Maple syrup (b) Canned tuna & sardines Ground turkey breast Top sirloin steaks Chicken breasts w skin Pork tenderloin Applegate turkey sandwich meat Prosciutto Eggs Carton liquid egg whites Plain 0% and 2% Greek yogurt Raw mixed…

Thanks everyone. I think I'm just going to arm myself with a normal digital scale, a measuring tape, progress photos and the way my clothes fit! I'll save money on the scale too without the stress of going up and down in bf% according to my high tech scale haha.

Thanks guys! I know that body fat analysis scales aren't totally accurate, but I just want one that's consistent and shows a downward or upward trend. As long as the numbers are showing my progress, I'll be happy with it. The Fitbit Aria Scale ... Does it require the fitbit band to go with it or can I just use it by itself?

No, actually he always talks about how awful it is that he drinks so much soda an always talks about wanting to quit, along with smoking cigarettes. Every few months I'll encourage him to switch over to water or keep a pitcher of tea in the fridge, and offer him water all the time, but he always slips back into soda. I…

With the exception of you, who tells me that my concerns and struggles are stupid, (and I HAVE had help in the past thankyouverymuch) thanks to everyone who gave me actual advice. But unhelpful people can just leave. I guesstimated his intake today as per some suggestions of others, and he does consume a lot more calories…

I haven't been eating enough lately because I had the flu! I'm slowly trying to get my appetite back up though...

Maybe try a hot cup of tea? That usually curbs my hunger. That, or doing a shot of apple cider vinegar seems to do the trick. Wen you're done with the tea or ACV though, brush your teeth and try to distract yourself. Read a book, play a video game, or maybe just try to fall asleep. Good luck! If you can't bare to go…