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I count all carbs. Net is Total carbs minus the carbs from fiber..."basically" leaving you w/ carbs from sugar & whatnot. I still count fiber, carbs are carbs IMO & counting Net only, feels like an excuse for cheating to me.

I love a good fatty rib-eye and at times I prefer a thick, med-rare, melt-in-my-mouth filet mignon. Depends on my cravings, but damn a perfectly seared chunk of fat on the edge of the rib-eye gets me right in the belly feels everytime. NY Strip steaks & sirloins will never make my list.

I love mixed roasted veggies, cold or warm over my salads. I'm making a salad tonight of only leftover shredded chicken, thinly sliced fennel bulb & thinly sliced green apple with a walnut/mustard viniagrette and toasted almond slices. Fantastic & the fennel isn't nearly as strong as you'd think when you are slicing it,…

I prefer sushi or other raw fish, mainly tuna...I find when fish is cooked, that's when it becomes "fishy". I used to only eat breaded/battered fish because I couldn't stand seeing it.

the pic is a "boneless" center cut pork chop with fat, for your tracking purposes.

I like to season mine with salt/pepper/ground thyme & quickly brown in a skillet over high heat, then place in a baking dish (this could be done w/ nonstick spray & a few drops of oil). In the same skillet after browning, I add about a half chopped onion (scraping up bits from chops) over med-low heat until it starts…

yeah, consider where you're at in your cycle...I'm a freaking pig right now, but I know it won't last.

yes. while everyone at work is wearing sleevless tops/capris/sandals...I sit here in long sleeves & chinos. brrrrr

do this & watch your sodium intake during that time!

I may retain a bit, which quickly goes away after. I will say the first two weeks following the completion of it, I can lose like mad. I always concentrate on staying on plan & exercising regularly during those two weeks. There have been months where I fly right by w/o noticing PMS, it's not consistent but it has happened.

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Pretty much this. It's usually a vacation or event that creates the "want" for me tho, because I want to look the best that I can.

truth!

asparagus is a natural diuretic...it WILL make you pee

drink lots of water, avoid salt, eat asparagus.

werd. curious tho...where are you in your monthly cycle? I have 1-2 wks a month, no matter what I do, my body will not let go of anything. The following two weeks, I lose like mad. You don't have to answer here, just something to consider in your future efforts. I also wouldn't expect anything more than water weight…

LOL! I don't enjoy hearing this crap either, between the sick comments & "you shouldn't lose anymore". Where were all these opinions about my well-being when I was CLEARLY unhealthy @ 5', 230#? Oh yeah, the opinions have NOTHING to do w/ my well-being...but they have everything to do w/ their own insecurities/shortcomings,…

exercise is one of the best ways to squash cravings. It not only reduces my appetite, but also I don't want to ruin the results of what I've just accomplished w/ it & makes me think clearer about my choices.

It makes it harder to stop & walk away in a house filled w/ the smells of fresh baking tempting you for more. You'd be much better off not even having the ingredients on hand & making a trip to Panera, or some other local bakery...for ONE cookie. We keep a bar of dark chocolate on hand & break off a small pc when having a…

my favorite way of preparing broccoli, is to steam frozen spears or florettes (big pcs) in a bowl w/ about a tablespoon of water, salt/pepper, covered w/ plastic wrap for about 3-4 min in microwave. Once done, I sprinkle grated cheddar over, which melts nicely...then I hit it w/ a few dashes of heinz "salad" vinegar. I…