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Search with the key words "Skinny". That is what Starbucks calls a non-fat, sugar free version of their drinks. You can also order them that way (ie, iced venti skinny vanilla latte).

I would have a banana. That would digest quickly. But I would shy away from proteins that would be in your system longer.

I have the days circled on our bathroom calendar and I weigh in on those days. I am tempted to do in between checks, but I am all about big shows of growth. Seeing a clean swipe in dirt, finishing the last page of a book, having a pair of jean be so big that you can fold them over. So I would rather wait to see 1lb, 2lb,…

Sorry, I forgot. The reason I put a measurement as a serving size when ever possible is if you are making a huge pot of something, others don't always take the serving size you estimate. Say your husband takes 2 ish "servings, your daughter takes 1/2 to 2/3s "serving" and your son takes well more than one "serving". How do…

What I like to do is either estimate or actually measure out how many cups the recipe makes (or measure as you are adding the ingredients ie how many cups of beans ect). Then I make each cup a serving. My soup ladle is exactly 1 cup, so this makes figuring out my serving easy. Just eyeballing your recipe I would estimate…

Welcome and what an awesome job you've already done!! I'm sure MFP will continue your success!

Anywhere I would have used ground beef. I have never noticed a difference in taste. I love turkey burgers myself. If you don't like the taste, add in some spices to liven them up. Most of the things I use ground turkey in are already flavored well. Like in casseroles, soups, stews, tacos, sloppy joes, chili, ect.

Thanks, everyone, for all the great advice!!

Woohoo! Excellent job! I was never so happy as when I fit into a size 14 unexpectedly, so I feel your joy! Keep up the good work!

HI! Good Luck and welcome to MFP. I love it.

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It's really only better if you have a peanut allergy. :)

I don't necessarily look at the calendar and go "Gee! It's the fifth day. Find me some chocolate." I have a tendency to do small treats as they fit in my calories for the day (like dried fruit, Nutella, 100 cal cookie packs. I've been known to use my Viactive vitamin chews as treats. I have to eat them anyway, right?) But…

I don't think it's bad for you unless you are avoiding artificial sweeteners. Personally, if my water isn't flavored I don't drink water. I use crystal light, but also Target has a few of their store brands like Market Place and Archer Farms that make some fun flavors. I like MiO also. Sometimes I will put a splash of…

Here's my snacks list. All of which have about 100 - 150 calories a piece. Some are less and I will eat in combination (like an apple and a cheese stick). Lara bars (mini) Kind bars (mini) Luna bars (mini) Mini Babybels String Cheese 100 calorie almond packs Greek yogurt Beef or Chicken Jerky Fresh fruit Freeze dried fruit…

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Lunch pail doesn't have to limit to you to shelf/temperature stable. Why not try soup or chili in a thermos?

I've never actually bought UV before, but my friend's go to drink is Cherry UV and Diet Coke.

OH! And remember to stretch your injuries before and after each exercise. And ice. It makes a huge difference.

I repeated the first 3 weeks of the program at least once. The beginning is the hardest because you are teaching your whole body endurance. Remember that jogging speed IS running and that running is NOT sprinting. Go easy on yourself and listen to your body. You'll know when you need to push yourself a bit harder. You can…

I'm interested! I'm 5'2" with 65 more to lose out of 72.

Chalk it up as a mistake and plan for a better tomorrow. Remember to still eat something for dinner if you are hungry because skipping a meal won't do you any good. A can of soup is fast and light cals.

I love this site. I have used others like LoseIt and Calorie Counter, but My Fitness Pal is so intuitive and easy to use. It so easy to plan out my meals and I find myself rushing to log in my stats for the day.