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Take this as you will, but to me, the absolute minimum of fat grams should be around 35% of your body weight. And as Laceybaby pointed out, for those on a lower carb diet, going as high as 55% isn't uncommon. You have to make up your calories somewhere other than carbs and I know that since you're on a Paleo diet, most of…

I second this. QuestBars are pretty tasty with low sugar, high fiber, and high protein. My new favorite is from their natural line (sweetened with naturally occuring sugar-free sweeteners like erythritol and stevia). I really like the cinnamon roll and the coconut one. If you don't go for natural line, the QuestBar…

Cooked up a new stir-fry and had it for lunch all this week. Delicious! Thinking about putting it on the menu next week. I saw a pic of a mushroom turkey hash and I'd love the recipe to if you have time to post it. :) Ingredients include grilled chicken, scrambled eggs, bacon, green beans, red and green bell pepper,…

Hopefully they're still selling canned pumpkin because this looks amazing.

It's crazy how close your posts/thoughts are to my own Jasmine. I think a large chunk of my lack of motivation lately comes from the length of time I've been at this business of losing weight. I've been gaining and losing if feels like my whole life while never even coming close to where I felt comfortable. I think that…

Sounds foolproof.

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LMAO! I thought it was just me that thought this. I made a big ol batch of it too the first time I tried it. I don't mind cooked greens though, but the kale chips.....no good.

While I have a real life twin, I don't have a fitness twin. Besides the age difference, I think we're a good match. I'll send a request. SW: 232 CW: 180-185ish (plateauing currently) GW: 160 H: 5'4 A: 25

Congrats on finishing grad school Krista! 3lbs isn't bad considering the "good eating" you've been doing with your father cooking. :) I def hear you on the stress of finding a job after graduation. I'm positive you'll get into the right mindset soon.

Not too good Jazz lol. But it could've been worse. I gained over 10 pounds during the month-long "holiday." I did better this year because of working out but still, the proof is on the scale. I should probably log my weight on the chart just to keep accountable even though I don't like to log gains. But the figure staring…

Bump. I wonder if it will taste just as good with almond flour or similar low carb type flour.

Good challenge Krista. My routine is off this week because of Christmas prep. so I'm going to incorporate 2 new exercises from the usual. I already added an interval training routine I found on youtube and a new pilates routine from netflix instant. Thanks for the suggestion!

This exact phrase is listed in my profile here because I've gotten it so many times it's too hard to count. Another phrase, semi-related, is, "You're so articulate for a black girl." AND "You're pretty for a librarian" when I worked at a library (but wasn't an actual librarian...yet). So basically, you're insulting my…

Good challenge Mayra. Gonna start that for next week's regimen as I've been having a single serving of boxed low carb chili for lunch this week....lol. Good luck all-

Skipping this week. I'm not even curious. This week was a refeed experiment for me and both TOM and Thanksgiving hit me in the same week. There's no way this is going in the record books lol! I'll see the scale next week.

Idk, whose turn is it? if no one steps up to the plate, I nominate you! lol :)

Erica here (cue group intonation, "Hiiiii Eeerrriccaaa") lol The wedding I'm attending as a bridesmaid won't be until next October but by then, I'm hoping I'll be down to my goal weight of 160 and possibly, surpass it if necessary. Currently, I'm the largest of the group of girls and while I'll probably never look the…

Smokin Joe Jones Sugar Free Barbecue sauce, the art on the package will have you laughing. Good bbq sauce though. Bella Vita marinara sauce. I missed my Prego marinara and this is an excellent substitute. Toufayan Low carb pita and La Tortilla Factory tortillas. Walden Farms 0 cal, 0 carb, 0 nearly everything maple syrup.…

I maintained this week. Ugh!!! I feel like I'm coming up on another plateau. Not sure why my body is being so stubborn. Great goal this week Jazz. I know I need to up my water intake or maintain my 8 glasses. Been slipping lately. I sort of want this group to move to move to the actual groups feature MFP created so that we…

Way to go model chick! Great tips.

Normally I count Sunday night as week's end but I'm already at 170 hours for the week. Yay! Whoever is next on the list makes the challenge. Not sure who that is.....

Spectacular job! Btw, your boyfriend could pass for a younger Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) lmao!! Congrats again-

:( I'm sorry to hear that Killer. Injuries are no picnic. Get better soon girly and don't overdo it. A lot of floor work for abs and leg lifts such as a basic Pilates workout without flexing your feet might be good to add to your routine as well.

Ok bridesmaids, the goal for this week, is to get at least 150 hours total of exercise. That's a minimal of 30 minutes a day for 5 days. I think that's doable!

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You did awesome this week Jazz!

My first weigh in will be less than stellar because of a friend's 30th bday tonight lol! But I'll be jumping back on my wagon starting the next day!

Does it have to be Summer Weddings? I'll be a Fall bridesmaid in 2012. If you don't want to make an exception I'm totally cool with that. Just let me know! :) Current weight : 184 Current size: 14 Goal weight: 160 (then assess when I'm there) Goal size: 10 or 12 Wedding date: October 2012, not sure about day (a yr from now…

I see this recipe with mini graham pie crusts for portion control in my near future. Thanks for sharing. I wonder if I got cheesecake flavored pudding would it resemble pumpkin cheesecake? Hmmmmm..........lol