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Thanks for the good advice everybody. I scan barcodes when I can, and measure, but I will also get a scale. And the reason I had calories set so low was because it syncs with my fitbit and if it said I had more calories to eat then I'd eat them. I'll try and not use those. I need to work on willpower and self control. And…

Love your post. It makes sense to me. So any idea how many calories I should eat to lose 20 lbs? I am female, 5'4", 49 years old, weigh 150 lbs, walk outside 45 minutes daily, go to gym twice a week. Most of my extra weight is in my stomach, which I know is not good. Definitely apple-shaped. Thanks for your advice!

I don't think you're eating enough calories for your activity level. Try adding more lean protein and vegetables.

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Well, kidney doctors will say we eat way too much protein in the United States and it's bad for us but I don't know if they are just talking about meat, or protein in general. Some people think you should have more protein than anything else, for easier weight loss. I just don't know.

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1.coffee 2. eggs 3. almond milk 4. blueberries 5. feta cheese 6. almonds 7. chicken breast 8. mixed greens 9. sauteed onions, mushrooms, peppers 10. nature valley protein bar

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I think you need to eat more than 1400 if you are running that much, and doing other exercises besides that.

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On the goals page, click change goals. Then enter your own goals for macros.

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special k protein plus: 100 calories per 3/4 cup, 3 fat, 14 carb, 5 fiber, 2 sugar, 10 protein. I add fresh blueberries and almond milk.

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I like apple cinnamon oatmeal with a few semi-sweet chocolate chips stirred in. Also a kashi seven grain waffle with peanut butter and blueberries OR topped with an egg and crumbled feta cheese. The carrot cake oatmeal sounds good... and I've never tried cinnamon on cottage cheese!

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All that extra sodium can make you retain water. And going over on sugar can zap your energy and make you crave more. You may need more protein. Good job keeping at or just under your calorie goal.

That sounds just like me, except I'm twice your age! I found that if I have food with lots of sugar it makes me want to sleep. Check your food diary and make sure you're getting the correct amounts of carbs, protein, sugar, etc..

I eat some daily in my cereal, yogurt , salads, ice cream. A dietician recommended them to control blood sugar and keep your body from storing fat. But I don't know if they work. I am not diabetic so I don't keep track of blood sugar. I thought maybe they would help prevent diabetes since there is a history of it in my…

I've also noticed that happens to me if I stop exercising. I've just assumed that I am losing muscle weight but I don't know.