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I am quite active on MFP - been logging regularly for almost 3 years. Currently approaching a full year streak! I am new to WFPB - only two months, but agree with sfinsc that having cook books and other resources are super helpful. I have definitely found my go-tos and easy peasy stuff, and am still experimenting,…

Amazing changes! I have been WFPB for nearly 2 months now and swear it has taken 5 years off my age!!

I second this. Cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes, and pepperoni is YUMMY!!

I have a "B" belly! I've always grumbled about it - thought I was alone. Even when I was young & skinny at 145 lbs (I'm 5'10"), I still had my "two pooches" I've always been self conscious of it, and assumed there was no ridding myself of it.

Any lifestyle change should allow for your life to happen. Try to allow for indulgences and favorite foods on occasion. Must be sure to portion. You're less likely to high-dive off the wagon if you don't feel deprived. Sorry you were grumpy.

Like others, I slowly cut back. I now do 1 tsp sugar and 1 TBSP of half n half and it's only 30 cal. I agree with a PP that high quality coffee makes a huge difference!

I'm totally an eat-in-the-car gal. There are some great suggestions here, but I also often eat while I drive, so finger foods are key! Here are some of my faves... Pita bread w/ peanut butter & a banana. Nuts & sliced peppers and cucumbers. Chili in a thermos.(ok, this one I pull over for) Apple, almonds, & pretzels.

I make mine from scratch, and it's only about 300 cal per serving... I use boiled white meat chicken or turkey, a bag of frozen veggies (my family likes peas & carrots), and 1.5 c of vegetable gravy (thickened veggie stock.) I grab biscuits for the top crust. So filling & so much "skinnier."

Popcorn on ice cream!! This sounds stellar!!!

This. Is. My. Life. I actually typically get to workout closer to 9:30/10. I have 3 kids, 2 jobs, and I'm a grad student. The only thing I find is that I am a bit keyed up after I workout, so I can't go right to bed. However, it is great stress relief and if I workout and then take a hot shower, I fall asleep almost…

I log servings of veggies - my salads, my side dishes, etc. If put a lettuce leaf and a single wheel of a tomato on my sandwich, I probably won't log it out of laziness. They are calories and they are important calories - - but they are also LOW calories. I don't fret if the reason I went over was an extra bowl of broccoli.

I get picked on for how much salad I typically eat. I know I hit my fiber for the day! Haven't been a saint lately, and I feel it - for sure! Bought two bags of salad at the market tonight. Those'll last me about 2 days and I'll be back on track. :)

I wonder if your weight loss is due more to a reduction in your sodium intake rather than the splenda or whatever artificial sweetener. Those bevvies have a TON of sodium! Glad your headaches went away, though.

I am not vegetarian, either, but agree about the price thing. Plus, making a fresh veggie soup fortified with beans is so much more exciting to me than a steak. I have several vegetarian & vegan friends and they focus on alternate protein sources and are quite healthy. One of my vegan friends runs marathons and has been…

I love to graze. I eat 6x a day. Small, snacky meals. I find on occasions with a larger meal - such as family functions - I still eat less than I used to. I feel satisfied more quickly.

I wonder if you need so much protein (I think a normal protein intake for adult women is somewhere between 40-50 g/day and you are aiming for 140g).... a serving of most meats is 3-4 ounces - chicken is 3 oz. You have 8 at dinner (2.5 servings), plus protein mix (2 servings), plus your quest bar (which I believe is…

Well, I am a momma of 2, pregnant with my 3rd. I gained over 70 lbs with my first, and only about 15 with my 2nd (live and learn, for sure!) I managed to get down to a healthy weight shortly after both of my births and exercised all through my 2nd and now my 3rd pregnancy. I didn't have C-sections, but I can tell you that…

I have zebra stripes. Like, a LOT of them - Rib cage to pelvis, hip to hip. They are permanent and they are SO VISIBLE. It doesn't matter how thin I get. They are hideous and ugly and I earned them fair and square (I am on pregnancy #3 right now). All I can say is: Some people have fantastic genes and aren't prone to…

crock pots are AWESOME! I make what I call "Lazy Lady's Onion soup" (VEGAN, serves 6) .... 5-6 onions, sliced in rings or rainbows, separated out and placed in crock pot. Drizzle with olive oil (1-2 TBSP), 2 TBSP cooking sherry or brandy (optional), 1 TBSP mustard, sprinkle of salt, sprinkle of pepper Place on low heat for…

'Lots of great suggestions here and I know it probably sounds stupid, but I find a glass of chocolate soy milk (unsweetened soy milk with chocolate syrup added) to be filling and totally hits the chocolate tooth on the head! Plus the soy milk is filling. If you use the sugar free syrup, a 1.5 c glass runs about 90 calories.

I'm due March 30 with my 3rd. I talked to my Doc about where to set my Cals. We decided on my TDEE plus 250, which puts me at about 2170 for the day. Seems like a lot after living on 1600-ish for so long, but I only eat when I'm hungry so some days I am under and if I hit all my veggies, fruits, and macros I don't sweat…

I made a very similar version of this on Sunday. So delish!!! Makes 4 3/4c-1c servings (depending on apple size) 1 med-lg Cortland apple, peeled & diced 2 c. water 1 TBSP brown sugar 1 tsp honey 1 c traditional oats (not quick-cook) sprinkle of cinnamon and apple pie spice Boil water, spices, apples & seasonings in sauce…

Yay!!! I love this!!! Great job sticking it out and making it work for you!!! Its not an easy task to change your lifestyle and I think people often don't allow the time it needs to make it all work and begin to make sense. Keep making smart, sensible changes and you will continue to see results - even Non-Scale ones -…

I wish MFP had a customizable "Daily Checklist" like WW does so I could check off my oils, dairy, etc. as I go. That is my favorite part of the WW tracker. Just sayin.'

I know people who use this stuff and I know people who sell this stuff - - It claims to be super nutritious and full of fiber, etc. to help you lose weight. I have seen people lose weight on it and claim to have tons of energy, but I feel great, lose weight, and have a ton of energy when I eat lots of fresh, whole foods…

I am 14 w with baby #3 and I have been having phantom scents, too!!! I have never experienced them before and I thought I was going crazy!!! One day I had several co-workers sniffing around my desk for a "tuna" smell - I swore a student had played a trick on me. Another day I smelled fresh coffee, but there wasn't any in…

Gold Bond powder. Miracle stuff. It works for *ahem* "swamp butt", too.

Slap some peanut butter or almond butter on a low-carb wrap (Tumaros makes some yummy ones) and put your banana in there for a high protein, high potassium post-workout snack. That's my fave!!!! My SIL eats a small container of cooked oatmeal (1/2 c) mixed with a TBSP of Peanut butter after her workout. (She makes it hot,…

Yeah - I'm baking a pan of brownies for my late night craving (no fears - I saved for it today!) But I hear ya! You can't beat 5 sweet calories when you just need to satisfy your sweet tooth and not kill your cals for the day. Its especially nice with a small dollop of cool whip (yes, also full of chemicals, but whatever.)…

To add to what others have said, check your caloric intake, especially compared to your daily activity - - if you have an active job, make sure you account for that. I don't believe you should ever be hungry. You might need to switch out some of your foods. It's pretty hard to go over calories on green veggies and some…