hml_rachel

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Creating a schedule helped me stay consistent. Even if I didn't always follow it exactly, it still guided me. I would plan the workouts for 2 weeks then change it up. Sometimes I might change it up more often though, depending how effective I thought the workout was or how much I liked it. I stick with 3 hiit cardio and 2…

a cup of coffee, apple cinnamon instant oatmeal, one egg and a piece of fruit (peach or strawberries)

Agree about eating the protein. protein is great for beating cravings. It's always good to start your day off with a good breakfast with protein to stop cravings.

I just treat myself everyday. I try eating my treats in public so I don't binge on them and can allow myself to enjoy the food. Then I just eat healthy for the rest of the day. It's not good to deprive yourself. If you really don't want to eat it you could try to drink a glass of water and then go for a walk.

Don't worry about it. At least you ate grapes which of course are healthy for you and popcorn which is one of the better "snacky" foods.

No I don't take a rest day unless my body feels sore or I'm sick. I do strength training 3x a week but I use light weights. I do hiit cardio 3x a week and a more low impact cardio on the other day. There have been times though that I just feel really tired the next day and decide to take a break. I don't plan my rest days…

You should still measure and weigh your food just don't worry about adding everything up. You should be able to maintain your weight without counting calories all the time.

yes you should increase it. be sure to not drastically increase your calories as that could make you gain weight. I would say increase only by a 100 every week.

What do you mean how? I'm not saying I have gotten a flat stomach in that time but that I've been focusing on trying to reach that goal.

Thanks for responding, I love hearing your opinions. I'm 5'5. Just recently, past 3 weeks have I been trying to get my stomach to slim down more.