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Cut through the ribs when preparing it so they cook more easily. I stick kale in everything, I love it!

@dewnise777 you can do it!! Count the calories, use a food scale, log honestly and accurately and try and be a little active each day. Don't look at 80lbs, focus on small goals - just do 5lbs at a time or non scale victories like logging for a a full week at a time. Commit to it, you got this!

@chyeannegrooms2015 I find the Fitbit a good motivational tool, and I like how it automatically adds my steps to mfp. Amazon sell them, there are loads of different ones but you don't need to have a fancy, expensive one. I had a Fitbit flex for about three years, it's just a pedometer so doesn't register your exercise (you…

He lied to you, he has a fake identity, he stalked his ex-girlfriend. And that's just the stuff you know about. Don't listen to his excuses, you're worth more than this creepy liar.

I think it depends what kind of exercise you're doing. Fitbit is great for running, cardio, walking but weights and yoga are never picked up. When I had a Fitbit flex (which is just a pedometer) I logged extra exercise in MFP but I have a Fitbit with an HR monitor now so i log the extra in Fitbit.

Never stop starting Shirley!! You got this!

Hiya, I'm an IT engineer so I know aaaaaalllll about sitting at a desk all day! I'm a Fitbit user and try to hit at least 9k steps a day. I'll send you an FR :)

Fruit, nuts, veggies and hummus, dates filled with peanut butter (sooooo delicious!)

As long as you aren't shaking with hunger and about to pass out, I think that being hungry isn't necessarily a bad thing. Learning to listen to our bodies is good, you don't need to be full all the time. If you are genuinely hungry, snack some fruit or veggies - keep a stash sliced and ready in the fridge.

Go to maintenance calories until you can properly exercise again. Good luck with your surgery!

If someone actually offers me the food I just say "no thank you", no explanation, no comment about "oh I really shouldn't" just a straight out no thanks and they go away. If you start offering an explanation people want to try and twist your arm. If the food is in a communal area I just go with what a lot of posters have…

EvelynFeatherstone, I'm in the same boat! I workout at home and even preparing a meal takes maximum effort just now!

I'm so sorry about your daughter, you must have been having such a terrible time. God bless you and help make your journey to health an easy one xx

Nope, I'm forever covered in bruises (I'm clumsy and quite bruise prone!) and it's never caused water retention.

Crazy huh? It seems so counter intuitive but it works! I'm not complaining!!

Congratulations on your new baby!

I only really get that when I've been eating too much salt. Take out and very processed savoury foods (potato chips, pizza etc) make me feel really big the next day.

Slimming world was awful for me, the idea that there were free foods led me to eat way bigger portion sizes than I should have been, it completely messed up my eating habits - I was only about 1/2 stone overweight when I started slimming world, I went on to gain almost three stone after I stopped going because my portion…

Ok this might sound dumb, but maybe eat a bigger dinner? If I'm full I'm way less likely to want substantial snacks, I can stick with just a couple of bits of dark chocolate that way.

Wear it and own it!!

It's a vicious circle sometimes - eating junk food makes me tired, if I'm tired I don't want to work out and then I get too tired to eat properly so I eat junk food! Having said that ovarian cysts may be affecting your hormones which could make you tired too. I think if you don't have your mojo then go for baby steps.…

I'm awful on Friday nights, I feel your pain! During the week though I get home and either get in my workout gear and get some exercise done or I get into some comfy clothes and immediately cook a healthy dinner. If I sit down to relax it's dangerous!

Congratulations Christine!! My favourite new healthy thing is brown rice (I've always been a white rice person!) also I like to eat lots of veggies and beans and pulses, fish, tofu, fruit, eggs and organic yogurt. Having said that I do also have rubbish days (today) where I get in from work and eats pile of junk! It's all…

That gif with the woman in blue tho!!

Enjoy yourself and worry about it later! You can't miss out on Banyan treats ice cream in Lahaina and the amazing Paia fish restaurant!!

Maybe use several bags of flour or something you know the weight of and check?

Heather this is awesome! I hope your hamstring heals quick.

I read somewhere (sorry a bit vague) that eating fruit after a meal can cause gas and bloating. Are you eating it on an empty stomach?

I just eat it plain, I've kind of got used to it

Look for basmati rice dry or basmati rice cooked. Make sure it matches up with the nutritional info for whatever brand you are using.