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I use Stevia-in-the-Raw (about one packet per cup of coffee), and then I add either light original soy or light vanilla soy milk (somewhere around 2-3 TBSP). That stevia brand is the best one I can find (stay away from truvia if possible!) and has no calories. The few TBSP of light original or light vanilla is between…

I just started this morning! I have been lifting on my own for a month or so but needed a good routine to stick with and help me see results, I've heard so many great things about this program I decided to give it a try. Feel free to add me if you like, I love new MFP buddies!

Just to update: bought my own stevia plants today! Looking forward to watching it grow and harvesting it's leaves!

I started at 178lbs and although I was dropping clothing sizes, I didn't really notice a difference until about 140-145lbs (about 40lbs lost). Now at around 126-128 I am pretty happy with the way I look, but if I look hard enough I can still see me the way I was and I get really self conscious.

Just my 2 cents: A year ago when I was really beginning my journey, I did mostly all cardio. It's what burned the most calories and that is all I cared about! As I got more comfortable at the gym I slowly started utilizing different machines. When I got within 5lbs of my goal, I ditched the scale, started eating more, and…

Thanks so much for all of the info everyone. I think I may put a little more effort into finding my very own stevia plant. Other than that... for now it sounds like Stevia in the Raw or the Better Stevia that was suggested are the best options for my morning coffee. I really appreciate the responses!

Oh she's older (57 I think) and her kids are all grown up and have kids of their own, I'm not sure what their eating habits are. I realize my story is a lot different than the OP but I mostly posted my story to let her know she's not alone. My story just sticks out in my mind because her reasoning seemed so off the wall to…

It's not unsolicited advice if that's what you mean, and it's usually not direct advice. She and I sit right next to each other and truthfully we're on good and friendly terms. I will mention things I do or make suggestions when we're having a conversation about food or something. I talk to my co-workers alot about my gym…

If it was anyone else, I would probably agree with you and give her the benefit of the doubt. However, I happen to work with this woman every day and she just has not the slightest idea of how to eat healthy. I try all the time to politely sneak little tips in or help her switch one thing out for something else that's…

I struggle with similar feelings too. It's amazing how so many people have no idea what they are doing to themselves and to their children by the lifestyles they lead. Sometimes I feel like such a food snob because I'll try to make healthy suggetions and they'll just turn up their noses at what I have to say. For example:…

bump! thanks for the recipe!!

walking at an incline will also help your glutes :)

Hi there!! My goal is set at "maintenance" which is 1640, but I eat back my exercise calories and usually consume well over 2000. I'm working on building muscle so I'm going for as much protein as possible. I just started this about two weeks ago and let me tell you, sometimes it's hard for me to eat enough healthy…

greek yogurt (plain has less sugar) or cottage cheese with fresh fruit, any kind of cheese (babybels are so good!!), a couple scoops of natural peanut butter either just plain or on some whole grain bread, guacamole (make it yourself, alot of the stuff at the store is "guacamole flavored dip" gross), try sauteeing your…

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I got away from MFP for about 4-5 months. I lost about 40 lbs and I maintained my weight successfully for that amount of time. I got back on here though because I decided to try and go for the "last 10 lbs". You can do it, you just have to use the self control and other skills you've learned by tracking your food. Hold…

I hate to sound like a b-word, but I can't STAND when people try to strike up conversation at the gym, even friendly. I am there to get my workout out, I am focused and in 'the zone' and I'm kind of naturally a quiet person anyway and I get so annoyed when people try to start a conversation. It's like, come on, just leave…

it says 150lbs... i was actually 175ish, and now i'm 126lbs...... i can't wait for a renewal but it's not until 2016 or something ridiculous!! also, sometimes when I get carded they don't recognize me from my picture because my face was a lot chubbier, that's the worst!

I swear by this!! I do it on fridays too usually. I think it really helps to shock your body with some unhealthy food for a change so it doesn't get too used to health food. That may just be what I'm telling myself to justify it though :ohwell: But it also helps to keep me from binging on junk food, knowing that when…

It was actually a huge plate of cheese fries from steak n shake. The only place in the world that I like cheese fries, lol.

You have to look at food as an aid to making yourself healthier and not the enemy. (CRAZY TALK, I KNOW!) But seriously, if you eat the right kinds of food, it becomes fuel to help you better yourself. I'm really working on building strength and muscle right now, so I make sure to eat foods that will help build muscle, and…

He didn't join MFP (he had no interest in logging each and every bite of food he took every day, which is what I do, lol) BUT... he started at 201lbs I think, and this morning he stepped on the scale at 160lbs. Lower than my starting weight even, lol! But for real, he's lost 40 lbs and I'm so proud of him!!!! There were…

I am glad it got a smile out of you!! It seems like far away but once you get there it's so worth it. Just keep pushing through and envisioning the results you want. Seriously, if I'm on the elliptical or lifting weights or something and I feel like I just can't push on anymore, I envision the six pack I want and it's…

If your gym has a body fat scale maybe try using theirs? I looked at your pictures and almost 35% just seems high, especially if you're muscular. Maybe your scale is a little off, wouldn't hurt testing it out with another scale if you have access to it. BTW... congrats on the 50lb drop!!

9! Look at that sultry gaze!

I really like Luna bars (especially the cookie dough, mmmmm) I also like low sugar promax bars!

THIS!!! I lost around 50lbs and I had large Cs. Now they are more like mid range B cup... so depressing. I wish I could just transfer some of my stubborn belly fat up to my boobs! This is the one single thing I dislike about my weightloss and its become really noticeable this past month or so.

I am in the best shape of my life and a couple flights of stairs can get me panting. So awesome that you pushed yourself and got up all 8 flights. its the little things like that, that make all this hardwork worth it! Thanks for sharing with us.

Congrats!! That's awesome and you look great :)

Thanks! I'm 5'4, so I think 120 is a pretty healthy weight. I do switch up between high and low calorie, but not for any set reason really, other than if I exercise and burn 1000-1500 calories, I need to make sure I am getting enough healthy calories to make up the difference. I usually try to make sure I am getting at…