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:) It's not an excuse- it's a frustrating reason. I just switched pills today and I have been doing a lot of research and have accepted that I may gain a few during the switch. But- just because I have accepted it does not i relinquish my right to ***** about it. It's hard being a woman sometimes.

Not sure I agree. Every woman has a different body and it reacts differantely to different things. I have friends who gain weight if they look at carbs (healthy ones) and my body reacts strongly to sugar (again even healthy sugar) but I can eat grains all day and not gain. I have really heavy periods and I have been told…

Honestly my new favorite dressing is so amazing and simple and it has changed my love for salads. 3 tablespoons sesame tahini Juice of 1 lemon Entire bunch of Parsley Blend and add enough water. Should be 3 salads worth. 100 calories a salad and it tastes so decadent.

The salad says the chicken is "breaded" which likely means it is also fried. I would eat a small portion of what your really want while staying away from deep fried foods and burgers. If it was me I would get the bacon and swiss chicken sandwich but ask for it on multi grain bread. Salad instead of fries. Prob more like…

I love avocado and add it to pretty much everything, Also, if you can find a grain you like it is lower carb than pitas and other breads. Also eggs instead of egg whites. Last suggestions, half and half has very little sugar so is low carb compared to milk and it is better for you than creamer since it is natural. While…

I actually just changed my setting to track sodium instead of sugar. I eat pretty clean so most of my sugar comes either from stuff I know has sugar (desserts, honey) or fresh fruit. If you are the same way then I would turn the sugar tracker off. I eat fruit every day because I love it and it is good for me but I do lose…

And don't forget the olive oil. I buy a lot of prepared veggies, etc... and always double the amount I think I add since they always seem to add more.

You will spend a lot of your time walking- which helps. While traveling I feel breakfast and lunch can be the most difficult because you are more likely to "just grab something". I would start the day right and healthy every day as a rule. Allow yourself a bagel and cream cheese since come on it's NY, but don't fall for…

Not to freak you out but you know that for the first month or two on Birth Control you are still supposed to use another form of protection right. Ditto if you are on antibiotics or switch brands of pills. A drastic change in your diet can stall it though so I would suggest taking a test ASAP. why drive yourself crazy for…

You are eating too much sugar, not enough fat and too few fiberous carbs. Everyone's body is different but I don't see any vegetables in there and you seem to eat a lot of snack food. I have my diary set so i can see sugar and fiber. i would check that out. I joined this years ago to check out my stats and realized i was…

I love juice fasts. I usually do a 3 day fast once a year. The key is to prepare- as the user below mentioned. Depending on your current diet- you may even need to prepare to change your lifestyle for 2 weeks before and after the fast. You should be at optimal health (for you) before you start. No meat, dairy, caffeine,…

Hmmm... I have to disagree about the peanut butter, that is depending on what kind you get. I buy the one that I grind myself at the store- so you are guaranteed it is only peanuts and like to have it with carrot sticks or apple slices. A tablespoon with some fruit or veggies in under 150 calories and really gives me the…

Popcorn! Buy the healthy stuff (all natural) 100 calorie bags. I used to get three of those and make them beforehand and pass them to my two friends. Then some fresh rasperries and some dark chocolate (small bar. We could not consume more than 250 calories each doing this and everything we ate was better than the options…

I would say do 30 minutes of weights and other strengthening exercises one day and cardio the next. Strenght training builds muscle so you burn fat all day and I think it is just as important as cardio. I don't think you can really get your heartrate up and burn those calories in under 30 minutes.

It takes 28 days to break a habit. That is why I am on here, not because I really have a lot to lose but I really want to change my whole outlook on eating. I think being forced to really pay attention for 28 days straight can break the habit of mindless eating or whatever else your problem is, It is annoying to add things…

For the chocoholics (Like me) I recommend getting a nice piece of chocolate or a really well made chocolate chip cookie. I live in NY so maybe this is easier for me. To me I would rather have a small portion of the real thing. Neither of these option would be more than 200 calories. Salty. I always end up buying an Amy's…

It sounds like your problem is that waffles are not the splurge you want. It is hard when you eat with other people and you feel pressured to eat what they are having even if you would prefer something else. To me, Nachos are totally worth the calories but something like wings is not. I am not going to eat wings just…

I hate the texture in oatmeal packests, hate it. But...I love Mcanns Steel Cute Irish Oatmeal. It takes 3 minutes to make and tastes amazing. There is no sugar or anything so it is very bland. I cook it with Skim milk. I put out little bowls of brown sugar, fresh fruit and cinnamon. I love that I can vary the ingredients…

I love Greek Yogurt (Fage) with blueberries and honey or half a banana. I also like peanuts or almonds. I also love a boiled egg as a snack.

600-700 calories? Are you sure? That seems like a lot to burn in anything that is not high impact. How long are the classes. In my 1.5 hour yoga class I burn around 300 calories. I only ask because I think we overestimate how much we burn and then sabatoge ourselves. When I take a 45 minute workout class I always remember…

My favorite juice to have for breakfast is: one apple, 2 carrots, slice of fresh ginger, and one beet (trust me you can't taste the beet and it gives the drink a beautiful color) and I squeeze aslice lemon into it. This juice is under 150 calories. Just make sure you eat something a few hours after, like a hardboiled egg…

What pill are you on? I retain water naturally and I am on YAZ because that pill has a slight diuretic in it and balances out any water weight gain. I thijnk in some ways- being on the pill has made me slimmer. That is 100% not the case when I was on Orho Tri-Lo. Major weight gain on that one. I think it all depends on…

The only cleanse I like to do is a juice fast. I feel it is really good to kickstart your system and give your body a break. I do a 3 day juice fast and eat very light two days before and after (no heavy foods, alcohol, etc...)

Because of the size, I suggest making individual pizzas to avoid overeating. I like making them on low carb flax pitas. I don't like low fat mozz so I use goat cheese, but that is just me. Eat it with a nice salad.

Hmm. First thing I would do is tell you to cut out the Splenda- fake sugars have always made it hard for me to lose weight. Also, our bodies are less satisfied from calories that we drink so instead of drinking a cup of milk why not eat 2 hard boiled eggs. I make them in the begining of the week and then eat them as I…

OMG I just had this for lunch! Cut up an onion and some garlic and carrots if you have them. Use one cup of bulgar and two cups of chicken stock, veggie stock or water. Sautee onion, etc in some olive oil and then add bulgar. Sautee bulgar for about 3 minutes and then add stock/water and let it come to a boil. Lower heat…

I agree with making pita, or whole wheat english muffin pizzas. For me it is not about using low fat ingredients, it is about eating too much of a good thing. I love making mine with either full fat fresh mozz or goat cheese and I usually add either spinach and mushrooms or other veggies. Even if you have 2 pita pizzas ,…

Work Burrito Black Beans Fage Greek yogurt Tomatoes 1/4th of an Avocado Hot Sauce Tumoro's Jalepeno & Cilantro Tortilla About= 350 Calories Hummus Sandwhich Hummus Tomatoes 1/4th of an avocado Sprouts Cucumber Tumoros jalepeno & Cilantro tortilla About= 300 calories I like to buy the ingredients to both and mix it up. The…

Not trying to burst your bubble- but where did you get that info. I know a bottle of red wine has about 25 ounces and depending on alcohol content has between 500-550 calories. A 5 oz glass has at least 100. Measure at home to get an idea what 5 oz looks like- I thought I was drinking 3.5 oz glasses but boy was I wrong!

8 rolls sounds like a lot, are you sure you do not mean 8 pieces. A normal (non-fried) roll has about 250 calories. I like to start the meal with miso soup (50) and a green salad with ginger dressing (100). I usually split two rolls (250)and get 2 pieces of sushi (150). I almost always drink green tea when I eat sushi.…