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It depends on how much you are allotted. We all need some fat in our diets. Some vitamins are fat soluble and only work properly if you have some fat with them. But you don't necessarily need as much as your settings say. You can also go in and change your settings so that you have a different % of your calories allotted…

Monday, 7/18, 294 calories burned Tuesday, 7/19, 813 calories burned

My hips are right around 42.5 now and I just bought my first pair of size 12 jeans. They're Levi's and a tiny bit big in the waist, but perfect in the hips. I'd love to be in 10s before the end of the year.

Do you like yogurt? 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup cut-up fruit (berries, peaches, mango, etc.), a dash of spice or extract (cinnamon, ginger, lemon, almond, etc.) and then a separate baggie/container with 1/4 to 1/2 cup granola or cereal makes a nice yogurt parfait that's pretty well rounded with protein and fiber…

I've lost 75 pounds now and still have about 25 more to go. I have definitely changed what I ate, as well as how much, over time. Almost all of my changes have been gradual. If I'd have tried to go from where I started to 100% healthy eating overnight I would have totally failed and given up long ago. But as you start…

That's such a great victory. It can be difficult to overcome our fears and let ourselves be vulnerable that way. But now you know you are strong enough to do it. I bet your kids were so happy and proud that you could relax and just have fun with them. And there's still plenty of summer left here in Texas to have more…

7/16, 1039 calories x3= 3117 = 62.34 miles for the triple day :) 7/17, 351 calories burned

I've mostly eaten it in cold salads so far. My favorite recipe with it that I've tried so far is at: http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/lovely-quinoa-salad/. They have a bunch of other recipes for it on the site.

Persistence and patience is definitely key to succeeding on this journey. Glad to hear that you have broken through that mental barrier and learned that patience pays off. That's a really big success. :happy:

The healthiest one I've found so far is Isernio's chicken sausage. They have a breakfast variety as well as Italian. The only place I've found it locally is the super Target. It has a lot of protein and not much fat. It's pretty tasty too. I love to make it into patties and use it on breakfast sandwiches.

I tend to have a fair amount of eggs and dairy to meet my protein requirements. And I have a fairly large (usually around 6 ounce) portion of lean meat or fish at dinner. I aim for each meal to have at least 20g of protein. Here are some things I include on a regular basis: Greek yogurt fat-free (or low-fat) milk eggs and…

Have you ever been tested for asthma? Yawning is a very typical symptom for certain types. You may want to talk with your doctor and see if that could be your cause.

Thursday, 7/14: 506 calories

Way to go! That's amazing progress in such a short time. :)

I can definitely see a difference. Those shorts are going to be too big for you very soon. Congratulations :)

Congratulations on your amazing success! You look fantastic, and it's so great to hear that your health has improved so dramatically. You should be very proud of yourself and all your efforts.

I'm 5'5" and started at 246 pounds in a size 22. It took me about 30 pounds to get down one size. Oh, and I carry my weight in the belly. The seat and thighs of pants are always baggy on me. But now I notice there is much less of a difference in sizes as you go down. I started wearing some 14s at 180 and now 10 pounds…

Congratulations! That's an amazing success. My doctor saying that I was pre-hypertensive is what got me motivated too. Both of my parents are on medications, and I want to avoid that as long as possible.

Chicken fajitas and refried beans would be yummy. If you don't have a grill handy, you can cook the chicken in a skillet. Just spice it up with garlic, onion, plenty of cumin, and a little lime juice if you have it. Cook sliced onions and bell peppers if you have them in the skillet when the chicken is done. If you don't…

Congratulations! You've come a long way from where you started. A picture like that really makes you see the changes. Thanks so much for sharing the inspiration.

My burn for July 13th is 387.

If you haven't tried roasting your veggies, it can be a really nice change. Just cut them to bite-sized pieces or so, place them on a cookie sheet, lightly brush or spray with olive oil and sprinkle a bit of salt. Then put them in a 400 degree oven. Softer veggies like summer squashes, eggplant, broccoli, and cauliflower…

These two calculators give me vastly different results. The first one says 27.39 while the second one says 38.0. :huh: Since my BMI is currently 28.5 I'm going to be optimistic and think that the first one is closer to reality. I do have quite a bit of belly fat still, but my arms and legs have some noticeable muscle…

That's definitely a challenging situation. Did your doctor say nothing at all but walking? Or just nothing that puts stress on the knee? Would you be able to do strength training for your upper body and core? If so, this would be a great time to focus on that. It doesn't burn as many calories as cardio, but it can really…

Thanks so much for starting this Lee. I've met some truly wonderful people by joining a team. And it definitely motivates me to know they are counting on me to do my part.:happy:

Hi there. :smile: Welcome to MFP. I've definitely found this site to be helpful both for just keeping track of calories in and calories out and for meeting some really nice people and getting good advice. Wishing you well as you start your journey.

Well, not sure if this is what you are talking about, but a couple of weeks ago I was doing a workout and just really felt like crying in the middle of the gym. It really freaked me out. So I talked with a friend of mine, an experienced athlete, and he explained that it's a normal response. I was doing a high intensity…

Is it a particular meal or time of day that is causing you most issues? Or are you just trying to add more protein in general? Some things I eat to help me add more protein to my day: Breakfast of egg white scramble; half cup or so of diced veggies (broccoli, squash, spinach, onion, just any combination that sounds good to…

Congratulations! That's so exciting. You've come a long way. :flowerforyou:

I do sometimes physically feel bad after eating bad foods, but it's usually for one of two reasons. One, it's easier to eat larger portions without realizing it. So sometimes I'm just in pain from stuffing my stomach. It's not really the food, just the quantity. Second, since I've been eating healthier I'm much more aware…