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Unless I'm on very long trips, my car is a no-eating zone. Crumbs and a greasy steering wheel don't work for me, and recovering a dropped Cheez-it or having a baby carrot rolling around under my seat is distracting. Try a podcast or book on tape if you're bored while driving. If you really need something, gum, water, or…

If the amount of weight you'd like to lose is daunting, break it down into chunks. Losing 5%-10% of your body weight can help enormously with health and mobility. Celebrate your first 5% loss - around 18 pounds - then evaluate what's working, how you feel, and explore anything you'd like to add. You don't have to change…

A warm, caffeinated drink often holds me until my next meal. Black coffee or hot tea. You can also snack on a few pieces of plain veggies, like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, or celery, for a low amount of calories. Getting adequate fiber and fat at each meal really help me feel satisfied, but everyone is different. You…

Frozen dinners were what I went with when I considered Nutrisystem. I didn't really need to use them daily, but weeks when I had full days of being out of the house for 14 hours at a time (extended work/long commute/fitting in the gym), they kept me on track. Cheaper than Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem, already portioned, and…

Bleu cheeses work well too. Just a few crumbles give a lot of flavor for few calories.

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Lunch: vegetable barley soup, saltines, a Babybel, and a Granny Smith Supper: chicken taco chili (SkinnyTaste), some avocado, scallions, cheese, and sour cream on top And maybe a fudgesicle

Roasted Brussels sprouts with gorgonzola, walnuts, and cranberries.

Ramen with soft boiled eggs and any random veggies or protein in the fridge. It's great for using up leftovers. Pork chop, chicken, onions, spinach, mushrooms, frozen green beans. Lots of hot sauce or sambal olek. Egg sandwiches. Egg, cheese, toast, and maybe some ham/bacon or spinach or salsa. Roasted vegetables, hot…

Since most people end up with a lot of ground venison, I treat it similarly to leanish ground turkey. If I'm making something like burger patties or meatloaf, I add minced onion, garlic, an egg, and maybe spinach, peppers, or diced mushroom to add moisture. Stuffed peppers and cabbage are good if the meat is a little on…

I can squat 150 lbs many times. And deadlift my boyfriend.

Only if you're getting a colonoscopy.

I like the Target brand, tastes as good as LaCroix and is about $2 cheaper. I also like the Aquafina Dragonfruit flavor. I sometimes just buy plain seltzer and add a tablespoon of cherry or pomegranate juice. It's not zero calorie, but the flavor is good.

Breakfast - coffee Lunch - whole wheat penne with Parmesan-roasted cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, topped with ricotta, arugula, and olive oil Dinner - Spicy udon soup with pork, soft boiled egg, and bok choy Probably a few sizeable slices of havarti cheese for dessert . . . .

I agree with the meal prep after three days issue. You could make some things like chili or other bulk food that freezes well. . . if I make a large batch of something, I prefer to freeze it in small portions instead of refrigerating it. And really, if you're incredibly short on time, there's nothing wrong with having…

Another possibility - are you still wearing the same clothes, or the same style of clothing? Weight loss can be masked by frumpy and ill-fitting clothing, and a 30 pound loss likely is making your clothes fit quite differently than they did when your body was larger.

I make cheese, cauliflower, and potato soup (pureed) and have no problem freezing it. I usually add a touch more milk or chicken stock when I reheat it, and the consistency returns to normal.

Tonight is chicken thighs in tikka masala sauce with garlic naan and broccoli.

I use the app, and I've deloaded a few times after consecutive fails.

Thanks, I'll check out Beyond 5/3/1!

If by cheating you mean eating/drinking whatever you'd like with abandon for two meals, it absolutely ruins my weight loss that week. As a short lady with a desk job, I either maintain or gain slightly. If I plan to include some indulgent meals and track them, I can lose weight - but I don't consider that cheating. I need…

Since you like sweeter foods, maybe something like apple slices with a little nut butter? A mildly sweet combo that can be as calorie dense as you like, depending on the portion of nut butter. It's also quick to prepare and easy to keep them on hand. Trail mix too, there are so many varieties now you can likely find one…

Bowl of raspberries or strawberries. Top with whipped cream (I use redi-whip, cool whip or the real thing would be fine). Grate some dark chocolate over the top. Single serve pudding cup + berries. Fudge pops are usually in my freezer - very low cal. I also like to keep fun size M&Ms in the freezer.

I do a lot of roasted potatoes and veggies. Red potatoes and halved Brussels sprouts are great in the fall. Toss in a little oil, add salt, pepper, powdered garlic, onion, and cayenne pepper. Roast at 425 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. I top it with a poached egg. Chicken or pork cutlets and veggies - dip lean meat in egg or…

You have (maybe) Celiac's disease. An autoimmune disorder that causes intense inflammation in your body and attacks the villi in your small intestine if you eat gluten, often causing malabsorption and a whole host of problems systemically. At age 51, you stop eating gluten, your waist size is reduced, generally feel…

Breakfast - apple cinnamon oatmeal, lots o coffee Lunch - broccoli, rice, sriracha chicken Part of lunch I forgot to eat so I'm eating now - Apple + Babybel Supper - giant baked potato with butter, shredded BBQ chicken, cheddar cheese, sour cream & green onion

Walking. Sitting to standing from a sturdy chair. Chair exercises with barbells (curls/rows/seated presses). Water aerobics, water walking, or lap swimming if possible. It really depends on your current mobility. If you are decently active and can already walk for an extended period of time, you can add more intense…

40 lbs is definitely not too much, unless it's so heavy your form is suffering. Lift like you mean it!

Hot sauce! Pickle them (red beets/onion/vinegar/a little sugar/horseradish) Toast + ricotta + egg Cobb salad (or added to most all salad) On a buttered English muffin Crumble on pasta or risotto Liven up basic deviled eggs: buffalo sauce + blue cheese + a little mayo, bacon bits would be cool here too hot curry powder +…

Some ideas: If you're in the US, Sodexo and Eurest are pretty widespread campus food providers. Find out which company your school is using and look up the calorie counts! You can also use their food to estimate your dining hall's options if they use someone else. Ask your food service providers or student services to post…