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loving all these ideas! Today's salad is pretty basic with green leaf lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and some leftover shredded buffalo chicken that was cooked in the crock pot. Add a little light ranch and a side of almonds and I'm good to go :) Adding some leftover protein from the previous night's dinner makes a huge…

A little over 2 months ago I went to go buy some new shorts or capris for summer, since all my old ones from before I had my daughter (3 years ago...) didn't fit. I already was selecting a size bigger than I wanted to wear, and in the fitting room they either looked AWFUL or just plain didn't fit. I couldn't bear even the…

Yep, that is it exactly. Some people choose to only eat back half of the calories they burn through exercise, others do it all. Either way, thanks to the way MFP is set up, you should still have a calorie deficit and be able to lose. It may be that you aren't getting enough nutrition anymore, so your body is trying to…

It can be crazy frustrating to not see the scale move in the right direction. It sounds like you've reached a plateau, which happens to everyone. Since you seem to follow a regular routine, your husband is most likely correct in saying your body has gotten used to the activity and diet. Time to switch things up! I would…

I would love to hear some tips! I really struggle to stay at or below 1200...I usually end up eating 1300-1400 and then trying to compensate with exercise. I LOVE good food and am married to a total foodie, so it can be tough! Feel free to add me if you would like. I don't have a lot of tips yet, but hopefully some day…

I would love to hear what others have to say! Once PMS strikes, all motivation goes out the window for me. I also get food cravings and so lethargic, not to mention the bloating, pain, and emotional roller coaster! I have found that since changing my diet that my PMS doesn't seem as extreme. I have a little more energy and…

sorry, I just saw your comment that you work at a front desk! Even at a front desk you'll hopefully have moments when people aren't watching and you can get a few exercises in. If all else fails, head outside or to the restroom and sneak in a few jumping jacks :)

I agree with the recommendations from other posters. Do you have your own office or do you work in a public area? I'm fortunate enough to have my own (teeny-tiny) office, so throughout the day I try to close the door and do some activity. I often will run in place (high-knees), do lunges, tricep dips on the edge of my…

You can still eat foods you like as long as you are very careful about the portion sizes. Eat just one piece of pizza and fill up on a side salad with light dressing. Measure your spaghetti portions, eat slowly...things like that. Also, do you drink a lot of calories? It sounds like your general diet isn't too bad (from…

You aren't alone! Never been a drinker and never will be, and I'm perfectly happy that way :) Not drinking is a great way to save both cash and calories (as well as humiliation and other things!)

Amazing! Thank you for posting this! I literally have had shin and knee pain for years and all along thought I was running just fine and I just had a goofy body. Maybe now I will actually be able to turn myself into a true runner :)

I've only been doing this for about 2 weeks, but since changing my diet I have SO much more energy. Even on the days I don't get enough sleep, I still have more energy than i did a few weeks ago when I was eating garbage. My body feels cleaner, stronger, and more energized!!

5'3" and working to lose about 14 lbs. I would love to connect to people in a similar situation and see what you've been doing to reach your goals :smile:

I hear ya! Had to pick up my parents at the airport last night and had to be at a work conference early early this morning! Running on 4.5 hours of sleep and not sure how on earth I will find the energy for a workout tonight. Sometimes I think it is ok to give yourself a break. Don't go on a bender and inhale every…

oven-roasted cauliflower....mmm....hits the spot every time!

This is so interesting! I personally am not a picky eater, but I do have one or two quirks: - I have texture issues with foods that "squeak" against my teeth, like raw spinach and some kinds of raw lettuce. I eat them, but I usually try to have some sort of dressing or olive oil on them to get rid of the squeak. - I like…

Here in Utah we have a regional favorite called "fry sauce", which is ketchup and mayo mixed together. Most restaurants here serve it. Some will do variations such as BBQ sauce mixed with mayo, which is also very good. It's so funny to go out of state and request "fry sauce" or describe it and see the looks of horror from…

I'm working to lose about 14 lbs, and it definitely seems to be slow going even though I've made significant changes to both my diet and exercise routine. Since I'm short, those 14 lbs will make a huge difference, so I'm trying to be patient and stick with this healthier lifestyle, and hopefully before long I'll see some…

bump. Love these!

Temple Square is great, of course. Lots of history and beautiful gardens. There are a number of good restaurants in downtown SLC too, anything from sushi to Indian food to BBQ. If you can, I would try to head up the canyon to Park City. Tons of shops, galleries, and restaurants as well as beautiful scenery. It is about a…

SAME HERE! AAAHHH! I started 10 days ago and have worked harder than I have in months. It is hard to stay within 1200 calories, but even if I go over it is by a small amount and my food choices are so much better than they were before. I've been working out faithfully all week, but instead of going DOWN, the scale went UP!…

Hey! I am a little shorter, but I am also just getting started on losing about 15 pounds! MFP is proving to be very helpful as I evaluate my diet and it keeps me SO much more motivated, so you are on the right track! Feel free to add me and we can help keep each other moving forward!

I agree with other posters. It would be hard to deny your own mother, but don't give her any more money. By receiving endless "loans" from people she is just being enabled. It sounds like she could benefit from some financial counseling and possibly other counseling to help her understand why she uses money in such a…

I agree, weekends are killer! It is the only time my husband and I really have together, and he always wants to go out to eat. I try to eat healthy, but when he orders onion rings how can I resist?? It's so much easier to stick to a diet plan on the weekends when your friends and significant others are doing the same…

I also really struggle and have wondered what others have done. I've never weighed myself during that time, simply because I just FEEL heavy and given my fragile mood during that time it is best to just not even know! :wink: One of the things that really drives me crazy though is my extreme lack of motivation. The whole…

I just joined MFP about a week ago, but already I feel much more energetic and healthy! The last few weeks I have felt so sluggish and awful, and deep down I knew it was because of my diet. Now that I am eating cleaner and less, I feel so much better! That has been a huge success for me!

This last Saturday when I went to go try on some summer shorts and capris, and none of the size I had selected (which was already bigger than I wanted to be) would fit! I refused to even try on a larger size and vowed then and there that things would change. For the last several weeks I've felt sluggish and fatigued, and I…

<5' 3"!! I don't mind being short, but being a dancer growing up I always wished I had longer legs! Oh well, good things come in small packages, right?

I just started a few days ago as well and am trying to stay within the 1200 calorie range. It's tough! I never considered myself to eat terribly before- I always ate lots of fruits and veggies and tried to avoid the obviously bad stuff, but I'm realizing now that I have a lot of changes to make, especially in my portion…