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I have read a variety of discussions on this site that boil down to the contrast between objective and subjective reality when it comes to body image/self-perception. It's confusing! Sometimes I will look at a random part of my body and notice it is smaller but I don't exactly conceptualize myself as "thinner" and I can…

Just keep going! Bodies are weird and you might see-saw for weeks or even months and then start losing again. Weigh and measure your food, exercise consistently; as long as the month-over-month trend stays steady or goes down, that is progress.

This spreadsheet is helping me by just providing a real-time variety of what other people's progress looks like. Sometimes the success stories of people consistently losing 2.5+ pounds a week or 100 lbs in a year can make me feel like I am not trying hard enough or am defective or something. We are all different and I can…

I sign up and pre-pay for classes 3x a week. I find winter is harder to motivate than summer too.

I think just don't drive yourself crazy. If you are always feeling hungry and deprived and then you look at what you eat rationally, judge if it's truly sustainable--maybe stop and try maintenance for a while or manage your calories as the weight loss slows down. I feel like weight control is a gradual and dedicated…

the corn starch thing was new to me and it really turned them into something very snacky and versatile. You could probably add them to stir fries with great results too.

good job!

Seared fresh tuna (like mostly raw), sliced thinly, then plate it up with ripe avocado, fresh hothouse cucumber slices and drizzle with sesame oil and a high quality japanese soy sauce, a touch of chili oil. Can put this over soba if you wanted to.

up 2 from TOM bloat, not mad but still annoying to have that crampy grumpy feeling.

it sounds like you know how to manage weight so just keep it up! :)

Already lost 25 pounds since last April and I will join you to try losing 4 pounds by Memorial Day. Been eating at maintenance over the winter because I could not deal with the weather and a lot of my cardio comes from walking. I'm going to weigh and measure my food again and add more walking as the weather improves :) I…

my dietician told me I was not eating enough carbohydrates and that was causing sugar cravings in the evening. I had been "cutting carbs" and I just went too low and it wasn't really helping anymore tbh. I re-added a single serving (measured) of a whole grain type carb to 2 or 3 of my meals each day. Breakfast carb=spelt…

I do this, pretty much. I lose really slowly but...I got time <shrug> and I feel so much better in general. I basically took this winter off and ate at maintenance/didn't lose any weight for a while. I just couldn't deal with weight-loss level calorie restriction on top of the crappy winter weather, holidays and going on…

maybe speak to a dietician about this, one who is supportive and body positive. If you're working out a lot you're going to get hungry and you shouldn't have to be hungry all the time! A dietician who is good will be able to help you figure out what cravings are about, what your actual nutritional needs for your age,…

slow-burning carbs and fiber helps to keep you full if you are working out. Stuff like wheat berries, brown rice, soba noodles. A serving of a slow-burning carb, a lean protein some fat and a big pile of vegetables all eaten together will help. My dietician told me to eat complex carbs, protein and vegetables all together…

The experience of happiness is different for everyone. Not being rude but I'm curious to know why you thought that weight loss or looking a certain way (thin?) would confer the emotion of happiness upon you. Did you learn or were you told this in childhood? Do you see a person with an appearance you strive for and assume…

Mine got better when I lost weight. Also, orthotics and stretching helped. It comes back mildly if I walk around the house barefoot or walk too long on concrete, but it's never been as bad as when I was heavier. Good luck, I hope it heals soon.

I think pausing is ok, just be careful not to gain much weight? A few days, weeks, months at a pause or eating around maintenance, some fluctuation and then get back to working hard to lose when you feel able to deal with it all. It can get tiring and looking at weight management like an all-or-nothing/on the wagon off the…

I love quark--I use it instead of cream cheese. I get it from the farmer's market.

I think the main thing is to prepare a bunch of food that you can combine into different meals rather than making a large quantity of 1 thing. Examples would be: washing greens and lettuce, roasting veggies, chopping veggies to add to salads, cooking meats and proteins, making some cooked quinoa and grains that you can…

This is going to sound weird maybe but do you do anything like yoga or meditation or some other practice meant to increase your body/mind awareness? Do you ever work on like...inhabiting your body and being peaceful with it? Gratitude, acceptance, enjoyment of your body is so important and I think easy to forget to do…

A suggestion too: before you cook them, brine your chicken breasts! It makes them soooo much better. http://www.thekitchn.com/weeknight-meal-tip-try-a-quick-95560 it adds sodium so if you are trying to avoid that for medical reasons, then don't brine but man is it an improvement and basically no work.

you look great! and I am not sure but I think losing the fat and gaining muscle takes longer than just losing fat? I could be wrong though. You look a lot healthier overall like glowing.

-miso soup with soba, veggies (fresh or frozen), tofu or some shrimps -tortillas with canned refried beans, cheese, salsa and a salad on the side -steak with broccoli and a baked sweet potato -I often pre-cook for the week ahead and have frozen stew and soups in my freezer

if you like savory food in the morning--you could make savory oats with like...mushroom broth and parmesan or something. http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/16-savory-oatmeal-recipes or what about eating them for lunch or a snack? bring them to microwave at work or something.

avocado will never last that long in the fridge if it's been cut/mashed. Do you have time to just make the egg part of the salad and then add the avocado right before you plan to eat it?

yeah, I would use canola oil for stir-frying

hip flexibility--from working out more than weight loss--but it's really insane to go out dancing and be able to move around and not fall over lol. I can twerk now? not that I am, but I COULD.

Also, I started out by exercising (for years!) before making any changes in my diet. Exercise will improve a lot for you and possibly provide some motivation, improved mood, better sleep, you will look better to yourself, etc. A lot of people have issues and hang-ups around food that are very difficult to face but getting…

-a cup of homemade chicken vegetable soup with some quinoa in it -cut up cucumbers, carrots and peppers with a dip I make out of soy sauce and sriracha -apple with peanut butter or hazelnut butter -cheese stick -wasa whole grain crackers with peanut butter and a half of a banana OR with goat cheese and veggie slices,…