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Even if you ate 300 over your daily total, which you say is 1200, you're only at 1500, which is still a deficit :) I would suggest upping your calories, especially if you've only got 20 pounds to go. Set your weight loss goal at 1 or .5 pounds a week, you should easily be able to eat 1500-1600 calories a day and still lose…

Paleos eat "clean," but not all "clean-eaters" eat Paleo, if that makes sense :)

I eat Paleo/Primal, and I love it! I mostly eat this way because I enjoy how I feel without the processed foods and chemicals going into my system. I am not as strict as many Paleos, especially now that I've been eating this way for several months. For instance, most Paleos won't eat dairy or legumes. I eat both, which is…

I know the feeling, eating later in the evening can be hard to resist, even if you're not hungry and have already met your calorie requirements. I found that if I put myself as far away from the food as possible and did something to keep my mind off of it, I was fine. For instance, I tend to hang out in my bedroom and…

15% carbs, 35% protein, 50% fat. Works well for me, and I find it super easy to sustain most days (I do thrown in a higher carb day every now and then), but not everyone finds it sustainable.

It's only a bad idea if you don't take into consideration that weight can fluctuate by several pounds due to many factors. If you accept the +/- a few pounds factor and it doesn't mess you up, go ahead and weigh yourself frequently. I weigh myself almost every day because I can see trends better that way. If over the…

added :) hope you love it as much as I have!!!!

That looks similar to my ratios (15% carbs, 50% fat, 35% protein) and I've been doing really well this way. It not keto by any means, you're still eating 50g of carbs a day, which is low but not too bad. You could always up carb intake to 75 g and see how that affects the rest of your macros. Hope you find what works for…

I've seen about 5 separate threads on this topic this morning. There's a vegan in running around trying to convert us all. Lol, I think I'll take my chances with my lean protein from animal sources. If I die of cancer in 60 years, I guess that'll teach me a lesson.

Can you be in love with ice cream? I think this flavor might be my soulmate ;) lol

I eat Paleo/Primal, and it's a great lifestyle for me. Basically, I eat very little to no processed foods, and avoid grains. I do eat dairy products, and I also eat legumes, unlike many strict Paleos. I keep my carbs between 50-75 g a day most days, sometimes lower. I find it easy to sustain, because I enjoy fruits,…

To be honest, your body can't really tell what source your sugar is coming from. Glucose, fructose, sucrose, etc... in the end, it's all sugar. But even though sugar is sugar, I think it's more beneficial to get the sugar from a natural source like fruits because you also reap the benefits of fiber, vitamins/nutrients,…

Haven't tried the new core flavors yet, but I heard Peanut Butter Fudge Is awesome. Red Velvet is my favorite regular flavor, or Karmel Sutra!!! ugh now I want Ben and Jerrys, haha

The only supplements I take are a multivitamin and a magnesium supplement just to make sure I'm getting all my micronutrients. There aren't any supplements that make you lose weight, however. You have to do that the old fashioned way: counting calories.

^this. <3

Hatha Yoga burns about 75-80 calories for a half hour session. I use it to strengthen muscles and stretch, also to relax, but it's not cardio, and it's not a huge calorie burner.

Seriously, this needed its own thread? Just log everything accurately into your food log, and you'll be able to see if you were under your calorie goal or over. Feeling guilty about food you've already eaten is a waste of energy, and your day as you describe it doesn't sound remotely like a binge. You're fine, don't stress…

Everyone else has already touched on number of calories per day, which is important to consider, but another consideration is the quality of the calories you're eating. Eating more healthy fats and proteins will keep you satiated longer than foods with high sugar and carb contents. I find that making sure I get some fat…

I definitely see an increase in cravings for snacks when I eat more carbs then usual. I try to keep it between 50-75 g a day. High carb foods like bread and pasta set me off, and then I'm constantly hungry and craving snacks the rest of the day. Hence the lower carb goal on my macros :) I don't really miss them when I…

To start, you have to decide what you mean when you say low carb to determine what can stay and what must be limited in your diet. For instance, I eat between 50-75 g of carbs most days, with a 100 g day thrown in every once in a while. This means I can eat fruit and higher carb veggies with no problem most days, as long…

The only reason I don't trust out-eating your diet is that I don't believe that you get an accurate read on how many calories you burn in many cases. Sure, there are ways to be more precise, but I see people on these forums insist they burn 1000 calories in an hour of exercise. I'm just not buying it. If you overestimate…

I plan one day a month where I don't log, and I can eat whatever my heart desires in whatever quantity I want :P It keeps me sane, and if I get cravings I just tell myself to save it for my one cheat day. Although I really do mine for "mental health" more than weight loss benefits, I've heard many people say it can be…

If you feel thirsty, drink up! The only way to have to much water is to drink a massive amount in a small amount of time, like a gallon in 15 minutes or something like that. If you spread your intake over the course of a day, you are totally fine. In my opinion, people who believe we don't need to drink water are crazy.…

I totally second your love of TJ's. I would give my right arm to have one close to me, but the closest is about 45 minutes away :(

Your initial loss was almost certainly mostly water weight. You have less than 20 pounds to lose, according to your ticker, yet you are only eating around 1200 a day? Up your calories a bit. When you only have a little bit to lose you can't really expect to lose 2 pounds a week. Set your goal to a .5 pound loss a week, but…

Yupp. 2 tbsp. for about 200 calories. Easy add on. And besides, no one is ever too full for two spoons of peanut butter before bed ;)

Peanut butter. I eat 2-4 tablespoons a day. It has fat and protein to keep you full longer, and 2 tbsp are general around 200 calories. I eat mine with a sliced apple a lot of the time, it's definitely a power-food combo :) Another great addition is almonds or walnuts, you can buy them in 100 cal packs or just weigh out…

Peppermint tea is my favorite. It smells like candycanes, which is kind of awesome :)

I've lost 45 pounds in 4.5 months with almost no exercise. Granted, I am on my feet 40 hours a week, which helps a bit, but I attribute most of my loss to sticking to my calorie deficit. I also made the change to Paleo/Primal, so I've cut out grains and processed foods, and have been eating lower carbs and upping my fat…

I eat anywhere from 2-6 tablespoons of peanut butter a day. It has really great healthy fats and some protein. My brand of choice is Maranatha organic, but many brands are switching to more natural ingredients and less chemical nonsense. I usually pair mine with an apple for the awesome combo of carbs, protein, and fat,…