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I cook for my freezer and eat out of it for most lunches and dinners. Only that week's worth of fresh fruits and veggies can be found in my fridge at any given time. Since I cook for one, making a huge mess for each meal seems stupid and food spoils so quickly on me. If I do cook, I make a big batch and freeze what I don't…

You get used to the amounts the longer you drink that amount in my experience. And that formula is for fluids, not just water. Count your juice, pop, soup and anything else in that amount. Its a rule of thumb for hydration, though, in some cases less or more is required based on your body and activity levels.

Sometimes I count it. :) Like when I move all the furniture in order to vacuum every corner and I break into a major sweat. Or when I spend 7 hours at my moms house canning or processing the produce from the garden. (This requires some heavy lifting and stairs in my context.) I don't log shoveling the inch of snow, but the…

Try a small container of nuts for your pockets? Baby Carrots? Or some dried figs or dates? You can nibble as you go thru charts or between room checks. I have an office job that requires my fingers to be constantly on the keys so my snacks are usually finger foods.

I build a recipe based on measured ingredients. I used that entry over and over again even if there are slight differences. Yes, I still measure/weigh things but if the next time I have 642g of raw potato and not 665g I don't sweat it. I generally measure the higher calorie items and things like kale I will just…

I bulk my meals with low calorie veggies. Making chili? Saute grated zucchini with the onions. Want a steak? Serve with half a plate of steamed veggies. Making soup? Reduce the meat, add cabbage & carrots cause you can triple the portion. Want spaghetti? Add 3 cups of kale to the sauce. Want perogies? Have only 4...sorry…

LOL. These observations are more about the shocking salads I've seen than the awesome ones, sorry. Luckily for me thinking thoughts isn't the same as feeling them. :) Thoughts do pop up that I might not always be able to control. And there certainly are some salads I respect! And many people who eat them regularly that I…

A plateau last weeks not a day or two. Also, its actually not healthy to lose at a rate faster than 2lb per WEEK. There are physical consequences to rapid weight loss...like gallstones and possible organ stress/failure. Hormones also have difficulty adjusting during rapid losses, as does skin elasticity. Naturally, very…

Chicken enchiladas...completely from scratch. Well, except the tortillas. Not this time... ;)

Save calories for evening snacking is the easiest way to cope. Or do something focused that involves your hands- like reading, knitting, or a puzzle. Go to bed early. Have a big drink. Honestly, I frequently save calories, especially if there are chips or treats in the house. Timing of evening meals only matters if you…

Here are some things that I think when I see a person eating a salad: 1. That is not a sustainable diet. Its too few calories that will likely lead to night binge eating. Causing further self-despair and self-loathing. I wonder if I can say something and have it come out right? 2. I bet you that's 400 calories in dressing…

Depends entirely on the trainer. I got 2 free sessions with one when I joined a gym and she was definitely NOT worth it. She texted while I did the exercises, lost count frequently and there were huge time gaps between exercises while she thought of what to get me to do next. I would have been paying her for her time and…

I'm 5'8" and looking to lose another 20lbs. Mostly because that will get me into "normal" weight for BMI- the reality is that its going to be a slow process because I'm thrilled with the nearly 50lbs I've already lost and I'm now healthy for my body fat % even if its still a little high. Feel free to add me but be aware…

Bra size is about a proportion really. Cup size is related to the difference between band and widest point. So in theory if you lose in both the band and the cup size, it tends to not be as noticeable. I would worry more about not losing in both measurements than about dropping a size. A lot of people can't even visually…

Allergists test for IgE reactions but you can also have IgG reactions to things. IgG allergy tests look for reactions that happen between 2hrs to 48 hrs later, while IgE tests look for reactions within 2 hrs of contact. I have many IgG allergies, also called food sensitivities. For example, I consume milk and 4-6hrs later…

I do the couch to 5k program for my treadmill. If I don't have something telling me when to start and stop I tend to quit walking or running after a few minutes. Structure is good. Pre-logging it and trying to get it in early in the day also helps me. I never feel like exercising but I feel like crap when I dont.

If you are having a lot of pain, get a second opinion. Also for attacks lasting more than 4 hours you NEED to get to an emergency room. You can get some major infections if it stays blocked. Think gangrene. My gallbladder is filled with stones. I've only ever had 2 attacks. The first when I was 15 and the most recent when…

Americano Misto with Soy. Its 80 cals and I add a dash of cinnamon. I don't add sugar to my coffee or drink it black so this hits the spot when I am trying to go light, otherwise I get a regular latte with soy milk for 240-260 cals when I can afford it.

Crockpots are great! Not all crockpot recipes are awesome too though. :) I rarely use it to cook dinner while I am at work TBH. I use mine a lot for making broth from bones. I save my leftover kale stalks, washed potato peels and broccoli stalk to boost the nutritional value. Saves money over time not having to constantly…

Golden Beet Borscht is good. I also make a one-pot lazy man's cabbage rolls. Basically, tomato juice instead of water for the rice, browned beef & onions, rice, cabbage and seasonings cooked until the rice is done.

I get intensely hungry the week before, but I also lose my appetite the week after so it balances itself out. I typically see any loss for the cycle during the 7-10 days after TOM leaves. Like someone else said, this happens every month and will until menopause. Figure out what works for you and go with it. I don't really…

I dont eat sandwiches or salads. My lunches are grabbed from the freezer as needed and usually heated in the mini slowcooker at my desk at work. Possibilities are endless. This soup: http://aiplifestyle.com/creamy-crockpot-lemon-chicken-kale-soup/ It freezes well and is delicious and fresh tasting. I use left over…

You have gotten some great tips so far. I find I do best when I feel full and it takes a lot to fill me up. So that usually translates into huge portions of veggies with any meal and some protein to make it stick. I really cut back on starches or carbs, not because they are bad but because I get more volume per calorie…

Honestly, this is something I generally try to do for holiday meals. Not fool proof but it works for me: 30% of a dinner plate is turkey (its surprisingly low cal!) 30% is steamed veggies (my family always does steamed veggies and also low cal) the last 40% is the other good stuff I want like cranberry sauce, potatoes,…

For some reason I always associate the Sound of Music with the Christmas season.

Oh, I still love it too. I just can't help wondering why I loved it enough to watch it close to 100 times during my preteen years. Parts of it are pretty cheesy! I have 2 brothers and we used to get turns picking a movie to watch each afternoon and we would continually pick the same ones. (Solar power, so tv time was…

The Gods Must be Crazy II. Not sure how many times I watched that one as a kid, I've since seen it again as an adult and it aged well. Not like Wild Hearts Can't be Broken, Calamity Jane, Milo & Otis, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, or The Rescue (1988) and other childhood favorites which are just embarrassing to watch now. :)…

I like this recipe for salmon, although my favorite is still to sprinkle salmon with my garlic lemon dill grinder, salt and fresh ground pepper and then bake it. http://www.becel.ca/en/becel/heart-healthy-recipes/main-dishes/46178/becel-maple-mustard-salmon When it comes to other types of fish, tilapia and orange roughy…

Did he add any weight to the bar? Maybe the next plate he wasn't as confident about? 'Cause if he didn't then it was because he thought you were a looker. ;)

I'm allergic to the traditional breakfast foods (eggs, milk, bananas, wheat/gluten) and I don't eat pork, so I normally have Turkey sausage and 30-40gr cashews instead. Sometimes, if I have time I fry up a hashbrown pattie. I don't eat fruits or veggies for breakfast normally- they don't fill me up like protein does and…