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Well, you don't specify whether you're in a dorm or an apartment, so it's hard to make recommendations without knowing what you have access to, equipment-wise and storage-wise. But, if you're in an apartment, I'd recommend the blog 'A Girl Called Jack'. It's aimed at budget eating (she's got some powerful pieces on…

Hi, I took a quick glance at the most recent couple of your diary pages, and it looks like you've got a very carb-heavy (and processed) diet. You might try swapping a few things. For example, instead of the biscuit pack at breakfast, what about some boiled eggs and a piece of fruit? That would get some more protein and fat…

I usually have boiled eggs and fruit. I also usually have vegetable soup (yes, really), because it's filling, very low calorie, and I figure I always need more veg. I make it myself and keep it in the fridge--using whatever I've got on hand and is in season. Currently it's carrot and cumin, but in the summer it was…

Another GFer here. I'll echo what these ladies said with: don't try to replace gluten-y foods with GF subs. They're pretty terrible for you, and don't taste that great, anyway. Aim to find ways to just work these foods out of your diet. e.g., instead of cereal for breakfast, try boiled eggs and some fruit.

I'd echo Nancy's comment. When faced with a social situation where it's expected to have a drink in hand all night, I ask for soda (club soda) and lime (lime slice)--it's zero calories and looks suspiciously like a gin and tonic, so if you're with a 'drink pusher', they can't tell the difference.

Hi theloo--I hear ya about sugar being a tough one to kick out of the house. I'm not totally off of it yet (working on it), but one of the first things I did was to stop *drinking* sugar (or calories, for that matter)--I figured that, given the choice between a soda and a slice of chocolate cake, I'd always prefer the…

As a student, and as someone who prefers a lower carb diet, I can agree with you that yes, it is expensive. Particularly in Britain. But I also find it easier to lose weight when my diet is more protein-heavy than carb-heavy, and that a multi-vitamin is not a substitute for a vegetable. One thing I've found to help get…

Tracking what you're currently doing for a week would be a good approach. Then it's easier to see where you can tweak your diet. And my first answer was going to be: yes, you need more protein. You mentioned that you don't like meat. Are you vegetarian, then? Eggs are a great source of protein, as is tuna (not sure what…

You don't specify: was this the same scale? Or are you comparing numbers from two different scales? The readings from different scales are not really relatable. Scale calibration, time of day, clothing, time since last meal, water, etc, all play a role. And if it's an old-school scale (where the numbers run across the top…

Ollie--it's best to start your own thread rather than posting your questions in others'. OP, when do you stop eating for the day (generally)? You might try eating something with a bit more fat or protein for your evening meal, or have something like a piece of cheese or boiled egg as a snack before bed. A little something…

I'm no doctor, and this advice is worth what you're paying for it. That being said, I've done the knee pain thing. My advice is to be nicer to it than you think you need to be. Some questions (the doc will ask you, too): Is the pain sharp or dull? At the time when you hurt it, did you feel or hear a 'pop'? Only when you're…

When I was 16, I was a bit like you, only more so. I was 5'3" and about 175. Here's some things I wish someone had told me when I was your age: Everybody (and every body) is different. Because of that, you look down the lunch table, see all the crap the skinny girls are eating (or not), and expect that if you eat like…

I have no shame in having a little bit of chocolate post-workout. But only if it's a really hard session. The reasoning is: Dark chocolate is an excellent source of magnesium. (here's one source, that's not wikipedia: http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-magnesium.php) Magnesium is the flip side of the…

College is a GREAT time to lose weight. You have a lot to do, but the hours you make are your own. I'd echo the advice of others--you can do a fair amount of strength training with your own body weight--push ups, burpees, lunges, planks, etc. There's a phone app called "12 minute athlete" that's got some good workout…

You are "close to your goal weight" in that the distance between your starting point and your goal isn't that large of a number--even if it feels like a big number to you. If you had, say, 100 lbs to lose, the conversation would be different. In general, people's bodies tend to lose more slowly the closer they get to their…

I pretty much ignore anything that happens, weight-wise, when I'm sick. Eat and drink what you need, and don't worry about it. I figure that because I feel terrible, I'm not exactly fighting against eating two whole cakes or a case of beer. If your body's holding on to fluids, so what? It'll come right off again when you…

I'm a fan of boiled eggs and fruit. I boil 6-8 at a time and leave them in the fridge. Cheese works well, too, to replace the boiled eggs. If I need to, i can grab and go. Cereal leaves me ravenous by midmorning, so I try to find things that have protein and fat in them.

I've had PF for about a year now. When I was diagnosed, the docs took me off of any exercise that involved running, jumping, or stretching my calf muscle (squats, lunges, etc). I was also banned from dancing, and I was only allowed to keep wakeboarding/snowboarding because it involves wearing big supportive boots. This is…

It's hard to tell: what sort of exercise are you doing?(Open your diary) Someone who's more informed might shed some light, but it sounds like a salt imbalance or some water retention. Also, since you've seen no change on the scale, and you're new to exercising, you are likely starting to gain some muscle, which will won't…

Keep sweating. :) If you're at the gym, and not sweating, then you're not working very hard…. Happy to travel along the road with you!

I see a few things you could shift around: 1. Lose the booze. If you're out with friends, perhaps have 1 drink and switch to soda and lime for the others. (diet coke, club soda, whatever you feel like) 2. I don't see much in the way of veggies. Lean more towards protein and veggie, rather than protein and carb. 3. This is…

Hi! I'm in your boat. I'm 5'3", SW 189 lbs and currently ~168 lbs. My goal is 135. Feel free to add me--I'm always looking for good meal ideas!

Another grad student here! Feel free to add me and we can cheer each other toward our goals! You don't mention if you live in a dorm or someplace with more access to cooking facilities. My go-to for breakfast is boiled eggs and a piece of fruit (apple, banana, orange, whatever's in season). I find carbs just burn up in the…