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  • I have a fruit infuser water pitcher I got from Bed bath & beyond and I use it constantly. I love to fill it with lemon slices, fresh mint, and cucumber. I find it refreshing, but I don't believe there's any benefits other than making my taste buds happy.
  • Everyone is different. I go up about 5 lbs right before and during my period, then towards the end/right after it goes back to normal. It just depends on your body. I usually don't even weigh myself around my period, because it's not an accurate number. I would just keep up with calorie counting and weigh yourself a few…
  • You should do whatever works best for you. Personally, if I don't eat 30 minutes or so before hitting the gym my work outs aren't as good. I can't run as long or lift as much. I feel tried and sluggish. I also try to have enough calories for a smoothie or protein bar before bed because I'll be starving later on. This is…
  • My favorite smoothie right now: 3 cups baby spinach 1 banana 3/4 cup of frozen mango 1/4 of an avocado (I cut them in advance, squirt some lime juice on them, and throw them in the freezer) 1 cup of vanilla almond milk It's fun to experiment.The only thing I've done was not so appetizing was a berry and greens smoothie. It…
  • A typical breakfast for me is oatmeal with peanut butter, sliced banana, and whatever other fruit I have on on hand. I also love whole wheat toast with peanut butter and fruit on top. Sometimes I make breakfast burritos with eggs and whatever other left over veggies I need to use up.
  • If you like to eat roasted veggies for lunch have you thought about adding some kind of fat or protein to "beef" it up a bit? Chicken, fish, avocado, even a side of quinoa or rice? You should be a eating a little more if you're truly only eating 900 a day. I would check your logging first. Research on the myfitnesspal…
  • You look beautiful! Keep up the good work.
  • I don't normally post in the forums, but I saw this it really hit home for me. About a year and a half ago I used this website to lose over 50lbs. I spent the whole summer strutting around in cute swim suits and crop tops. I felt amazing and thin for the first time in my life. Then I saw a picture of myself with some girl…
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