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  • I have a bad tendency to eat out of boredom. I combat that by almost always having a drink nearby - water or tea without sugar or cream. It gives me something to do without adding calories. Also, I like to plan and prepare a meal. I take the time to really make it nice, and even plate it nicely (on a small plate, so it…
  • Every person is different so please do not just take what I say and run with it, but also don't just completely dismiss it... I used to do the 1200 calorie and lots of cardio thing and I never lost weight. I started eating a little more, around 1400-1500 calories, and focusing more on weight training and calisthenics and I…
  • Berries, black beans, kombucha with chia seeds or Mamma Chia, avocado.
  • If you have a calorie deficit overall, then going over your limit one day isn't going to set you back.
  • My friend is a pretty avid lifter and he started me not on a 5x5 program, but a 3x10. It's insanely easy, but you actually end up lifting more (5x5=25 vs 3x10=30). And try to move up 5lbs each week (though I haven't been able to keep up with that every week). I've seen decent results. In January I started out squatting…
  • This is totally normal. I just try not to get on the scale during that time and make sure to drink a lot of water.
  • I recently started taking Lipo 6 Black Ultra Concentrate (the same thing a friend of mine used after having a baby) and so far I love it. It doesn't make me jittery or anxious and it dramatically curbs my appetite. Actually, the only drawback I've had is that my appetite will be so decreased that I forget to eat. My food…
  • I finally saw a doctor about mine and was told lots of different things can set them off... sensitivities to lights or smells (I get them around cherry scents), weather (I get them before it rains), and even eating too many processed foods. I tried prescription medication but hated it. What works best is 3-4 advil when I…
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