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In my experience, prepackaged, processed foods don't stick with me as long and I crave more carbs. As far as your budget, buying fresh/frozen veggies/fruits isn't all that expensive. What's a problem is when you're trying to buy the fresh stuff AND the processed stuff. I agree with the poster who said buy what you…

I don't think chronic constipation makes a difference with this. It's the oils/fats that aren't absorbed that leak out. And they can get around constipation. I have not taken it, but a couple of my co-workers did. They both carried extra clothes with them to work. And both had to use them at least once that I know of. One…

As the director of my clinic says, it's simple math. You have to have 3500 calories less in than out to lose a pound. You can do that by burning more calories or eating fewer calories, or a combination of both. However, mental and physical problems can play a part in that equation. In my experience, when you have more…

I understand where you're coming from and at times I've felt that way as well. But, you would feel just as frustrated and exhausted if you weren't doing anything to work on your weight. And whining every now and then can help off load the frustration, but stay focused and know that in the end you will be healthier and…

Could it be your scale? I would work at keeping your sodium very low (like below 1500 mg) for a few days, exercise at least 30 minutes for 3-4 days in a row and see if that helps.

Most vegetables are high in fiber. Grilling them now is wonderful! Brussel sprouts are a big favorite in our house. I saute onion and garlic in a tiny bit of EVOO. While they are sauteing, I microwave the brussel sprouts for a few minutes to soften them. I then throw them in the pan and let them brown, stirring them…

Make sure your calories are coming from the right foods. With increased workouts, you may very well need increased lean protein, maybe additional water. Double check that your nutrients are sufficient. Hope this helps!

Yep. It depends on each individual, what weight you were pre-pregnancy, how much you gained during pregnancy, how your diet is now. But in general, our bodies like to hold on to 5-10 pounds or so while we're nursing in case a famine were to hit. I tried to convince my body that access to food would not be an issue, but it…

You could always try doing without for a week or two & see if that changes anything on the scale ....... [/quote] I agree with this. For many people, the fat and sodium don't seem to matter but for others, those 2 things can be real diet busters.

I agree. Also try changing up what you're eating- that worked for me. Try smaller, more frequent meals, different carbs, etc. I also changed up my exercise routine. And remeasured my food to make sure I was still accurate. There were a few things that had "grown" with my eye balling portions. All of these things are…

It may very well be that you are at your body's goal weight. Measurements aren't all about the weight, but about the tone and fitness level that body is in. I would concentrate on toning and being fit. You may very well get to those numbers at 120 pounds.

I agree with Phaedra. There is a trigger that is causing you to overeat. Work on figuring out what that is. In the meantime, when someone asks to go out for breakfast/pizza, suggest a place that also has healthier options. Or, if you feel your control might not hold up, suggest having them over for a meal instead. If…

You are right. We burn calories sitting, sleeping, breathing. The only time we don't burn calories is when we're dead. She is very, very wrong.

Circuit training is one option I used when it did the shred. Something else that works fairly well if you're not super anal about exact calories. If you work the shred as hard as you can, you'll burn about 100 calories every 10 minutes. Subtract a bit if you have to stop and rest, kind of dog it through part, etc.

Pop and I don't get along. Even diet pop stopped my weight loss. Once I cut all pop out, I had no issues. Now I just don't drink it cuz I don't miss it.

Add in fruits and vegetables, change up what you eat. For some people (not all) if you eat the same thing day after day, your body becomes complacent and the weight doesn't come off. Also, change up your exercise. Your muscles become very efficient at preserving energy once they figure out that you're doing the same thing…

AMEN!! Think this should be one of the first posts newbies to the site see.

And no where in his post did he say he wanted 'visible abs, athletic performance-related, or fitness competition body." He is looking to become healthier. As a health care professional who deals with this very topic every day, the changes he is making are going to get him to that very goal. Now, if indeed he were to set…

string cheese, pita with hummus and cucumbers, use whole grain breads for his sandwiches. Buy lower sodium deli meats (turkey and chicken both come in lower sodium versions). I would pack baby carrots, celery, etc. He doesn't have to eat it, but if he sees it in there, he may decide to try them. It also sends the message…

1. hummus 2. Whole grain pasta 3. Fish 4. chicken 5. fresh veggies- leafy greens, squash, green beans, carrots, celery, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, turnip, rutebaga 6. fruit- especially berries 7. beans- black, pinto, northern, lentils 8. yogurt 9. oatmeal 10. brown rice 11. nuts 12. eggs

WOW!! Amazing!

I have a pita and hummus loaded with veggies (no meat) many days a week. I have some sort of veggie, yogurt and fruit with that. My lunches are usually around 400 calories and really filling. I'll also have a wrap with a slice of sandwich meat and LOTS of veggies, fruit and yogurt. Again, quite low calorie and filling.

A well balanced diet will afford the safest weight loss and the longer lasting weight loss. I also found as I got closer to goal that I had to be more careful about refined sugar and sodium. If either of those got too high, it didn't matter what my caloric intake was, I stalled. That isn't true of everyone, but for some it…

I was given this advice when I also had a tough decision to make. "Be still, be honest, be real." Didn't like that very much because I like to be on the move, on the go; I don't like to be honest with myself (I'm very honest with others, but not me); and "be real??" what does that mean? Well, the be still means to take the…

Oatmeal packets (at work), whole grain muffins, english muffin with PB. There are several recipes for breakfast muffins (egg, hashbrowns, veggies) that you bake in muffin tins. You can do those ahead of time, freeze, and then microwave for an on the go breakfast.

I boil the beets (the outside skin will very easily peel off after you boil them), slice them and eat them. They can take 20-30 minutes to cook them, but it is SO worth it!! I'm not much of a beet green eater, so can't help you with that one.

There are a couple reasons to switch your food up a bit. I think the most important is to not get bored with your choices. That's a personal decision- some people can eat the same thing over and over and be fine. If you're one of them, this reason doesn't apply. The second is to "shock' your body. Some people have their…

If you're only eating 1200 calories and working out, you're not eating enough.

Raw veggies without dip. LOTS of water. Whole grain carbs with a lean protein. Yogurt and fruit. Exercise (makes you forget about it)