janelann222

For me personally I keep track of calories but I don't count fat really at all. I have lost about 22 pounds since January. I was also an athlete in my past life, so I have tried a few things and know what works for me. I actually think fats in certain foods are very good for you and your skin. Eating out is difficult, and…

Hi there never ever weight in after the morning. You will likely be heavier from eating, water weight, hormone fluctuation, etc

you are very adorable and pretty. You look anywhere from 16-25. More on the younger side, but cannot tell for sure. You might look a lot younger than your age, in which people might not take you as seriously (it is not fair or right, and I have had a similar problem so I know it happens) but they just don't think you are…

agreed. Quest chocolate chip cookie dough is amazing

The thing that I don't like about it is it seems like a quick fix (not picking on Isagenix and sure some people love it) but I decided for myself that I wanted to make lifestyle changes (as opposed to labeling myself on an extreme diet). This includes cutting out processed foods (not always, I allow myself cheats), eating…

I ADORE zumba! My instructor is awesome. I will say it was a little intimidating at first, and I thought the moves were somewhat difficult (this coming from a former dancer and cheerleader), but once I got the hang of it and got over learning it, I was in love. I always like to encourage newcomers as I was the same way…

I agree with you that everything has its time or place. I love sweets but I have to limit them. I also love fruit, that has to be limited to. Yes carb loading is good/used before a competition for an elite athlete and of course putting a small amount of sugar will not hurt anyone. The problem is most americans are not…

your body needs to burn available carbs before getting to your fat source. Unused cards are converted into glycogen and ultimately fat if not used. If you decrease your cabs you can burn fat easier and they become more readily available for energy. I like working out on an empty stomach in the am for this. I am not a fan…

I am also a huge snack lover. I think what helped me is buying 100 calorie pack snacks. I like the chocolate dusted almonds, Jolly time popcorn, pringles, etc. They have helped me a lot (with portion size and having a nibble of a craving while not going overboard). I also drink a lot of green tea to fight snack cravings.

I agree with a lot of the above posts, in that don't try and lose weight to quickly or look for a quick fix (I have been there). The goal is to make lifestyle changes so you are more likely to stick with them. You will slip up but it's better to eat healthy 6/7 days a week then 0/7. That being said I do think protein…

I love avacados and they have found their way back into my weekly diet. They are excellent for your skin. When I was very trim and in shape I have 2 avacados per week. Good fats help you lose weight IMO.

I think the OP is correct in assumption but there is reason for it. When I was in college and "poor" it was very very difficult to eat healthy. Food that is processed and worse for you is much easier to purchase. Healthier foods such as chicken breast, fruit, etc is much more expensive. It is more pricey to eat healthy. I…