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  • Hi! I’m in the same boat and trying to stay on it this time. We’ve got this!
  • It's rough to quit and be mindful of eating well for sure. I chew a lot of sugarless gum and drink lemon water. Its not t a perfect fix but it helps ease the cravings. Good luck!
  • Thanks for the tip!
  • Hi Tina! Please feel free to add me :)
  • So no bread....do you like soups? I love this soup and you can eat a lot of it for few calories. You can make it ahead of time and get 3-4 servings out of it. 1 can of great northern beans rinsed 1/2 bag frozen spinach 1 medium diced onion 2 medium diced carrots 1/2 tbs olive oil 1 container chicken broth 1 TBS dried…
  • Hello! I'm working to loose weight and get back into shape. I live here in Louisville and have a lot of love for this city. I have been on this site for awhile tracking and am happy that this community has been so supportive. I'm looking for some MFP friends in the area for support and camaraderie and maybe the occasional…
  • Here's one that is not metric from active.com: http://www.active.com/fitness/calculators/calories I get confused on the metric conversions and that one is in inches and pounds :wink:
  • Hi there, It's actually a little more complicated than that since people vary so much in height and their activity level. Here is a neat little tool from the Mayo Clinic. It lets you calculate your needs based on age/height/activity level/gender to get a better picture of daily caloric needs:…
  • Thanks for the friend add Mark!
  • It sounds like your body may have gotten used to what you are doing. Trying something different like adding some swimming or Pilates into your workout. Keep up your running, but maybe swap out a couple of times a week.
  • I've had the same issue early on, remember if you are just starting to exercise again you are probably adding back muscle which is good and will help boost your metabolism, but weighs more than fat. It can be frustrating, but hang in there!
  • Please feel free to add me as well. I'm just starting this as well and have completed my first week of tracking calories and exercise.
  • Thanks for the suggestion! The healthy snacks are a great idea and I definitely will look for the best menu alternatives. I can carry some fruit in my purse as well since I carry a giant bag! :smile:
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