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So this. Go easy the rest of the day so you have more calories reserved for dinner. And pack leftovers if you can. You can always throw in some extra exercise and really kill it so you won't feel guilty about it. If I really splurge on a meal, I push myself extra hard the next day.

http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slideshow/10-ways-eat-healthy-mexican-cantina http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/a/aa050207a.htm Fajitas, taco salad, enchiladas, tacos. Try to avoid anything fried, obviously. And anything smothered in cheese. Go for grilled, if possible. They usually have a lot of entrees set aside from…

I completely understand. But don't get discouraged! Look at you! You've already lost 48 pounds! That's huge! And you are looking great! I know it seems daunting, but I do believe that it's all about building habits. You have to put some effort into it now because you're changing the habits you've lived with for how many…

Also, if you're just starting out, look into apps to help you monitor and report your progress. I use Runtastic and absolutely love it. Simple tracking with GPS that also records conditions. It gives me voice feedback so I know how far I've gone. I also started Zombies, Run! simultaneously which gives you specific…

Outdoor running is definitely harder. If it's hot outside, you sweat more, making you dehydrated faster, and the heat can zap your energy. The incline, even the gradual increase in elevation you may not be readily aware of, makes you work harder. But I think there is more benefit from it. At least for me, personally. I…

THIS. You're much more likely to stick with your progress if you don't deny yourself completely. You want to make choices that you can stick by for the rest of your life, redefine your eating habits. Most people struggle with moderation when it comes to eating out because our portion sizes are so large. Even though…

I substituted plain greek yogurt for cream recently in the typical sauce, and it was actually pretty close. Much healthier. It had a little bit of a tangy taste that needs some tweaking, but really good substitution. I also cut back on the cheese because that's where a lot of the calories come in, but the flavor from the…

Looking wonderful! And I love that you've set goals for yourself. Bucket list is an excellent idea.

I am not sure of the caloric intake for it, but I make a chicken soup that is super healthy that everyone I know raves about. Packaged and canned soups can pack a lottttt of sodium and not much nutrition, so making from scratch is such a great idea. I don't have a recipe per se, but it is very easy to make. Start by…

I get chicken and broccoli with steamed rice and just eat half the portion. No more calories than your standard meal and have leftovers for the next day. With that, you can still manage to eat the entire portion with only a little over the calories for a normal meal, but I suggest staying under. Stay away from fried foods…

When you first signed up, MFP should have set your calorie goal based on how many pounds you expected to lose per week. Just go to the "Food" tab or click "Add to Diary" from your main page and add the food you eat each day. You can search for each item and it will plug in the calories and nutritional information so you…

Tea bags! Soak them in cold water and apply them to your face, especially green tea. They will take some of the burn out. Aloe, of course. I had a nasty one last year that lasted almost a month. Make sure you're using sunscreen every day! I made that mistake recently and got a bad burn on my face. Just bought a huge bottle…

I've always heard that you won't really start to see results for at least the first month or two. Especially because you lose weight but gain muscle. I think everyone is different, and it will take some time to find out what is working best for you. If you are making your best effort to stay under your calorie goal and…

I think cheat meals/days are fine once in a while. Most importantly when you've earned it with exercise to help offset the extra calories. If I've pushed myself especially hard, I'm a little more lenient about allowing myself a small treat from it. There are nights that I cook for my family or for my kids at work when they…

I've just started working out again, like seriously working out. I feel you on not having any support. It's hard to find someone that is willing to help you with just as much motivation. Or more. Past few days, I've been dragging myself out of bed early and just forcing myself out the door. Push myself until I can't go any…

I'm Addy, 25. I'm actually in good health, pretty fit, though I need to recondition myself. I'm tall and muscular, so I was able to ignore the weight gain for a while, but I'm up to 275 again. Normal for me is around 190. Cringe. I've got a long way to go. My problem was generally being overwhelmed in college, working…