LaurenDanielle014 Member

Im 23 and I started my journey in January. being young and trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle can be challenging but it is definitely doable. I have lost 35 Lbs in 7 months and I feel better than ever! feel free to add my to view my diary and motivate each other.

Great post! my why is definitely for my health, overall confidence, and quality of life!!

I pack my food every day and I try to meal prep on sundays. I make a bunch of grilled chicken breast and put it in my salads, I also add greek yogurt and pickles to make chicken salad with multigrain flax seed... brown rice, etc. you can never go wrong with fruits/veggies and they are 'fast/easy' just pair it with chicken,…

That's great! I was hoping to not have to buy more protein. the stuff I have now says 100% Whey so that should be a good sign. I try to only eat minimal processed foods (cheat days) and I have a hard time fitting enough protein into my daily diet with just food, hence the need for a shake. On the days that I eat enough…

im 23 feel free to add :) I post every day even if its not a great one!

"You look AMAZING how did you lose so much weight" - no greater feeling!

It realllly helped me when I started eating 5 small meals a day. You end up eating every few hours so your never hungry. Good luck!!

Hahahahhah yes

I've never had one. My trainer did and said she didn't think it was accurate. I have the POLARFT4 heart rate monitor ... Only $65 on Amazon and I loveeee it ! Everyone I go to the gym with also has the polar and none of us have had any issues!

Good luck and congrats on taking the first step in a better you! I am active on MFP, feel free to add me for motivation and I have an open diary if you need to get recipe/snack ideas. I just hit the 30 lb mark, and Ive never felt better. I am so much happier and feel so much better in my own skin. you can do this and the…

I will never eat mcdonalds again !

what are you eating ? are you using a food scale or measuring cups? exercise?

I am pear shaped and at my largest weighed 185 Lbs ( I am 5'7 ). I have lost 29 Lbs and the fat on my hips is starting to finally disappear. my hips are wide but there is hope if mine have gotten smaller yours will to. stick with it!

make smoothies! you can add fruit to help with the taste..

I 100% agree!!!!

I wasn't intending to start an argument and im not saying the way I CHOOSE to be healthy/eat healthy is the only way. If you want to eat whatever you want and stick to a deficit that may work for you, but from a health aspect I prefer to do it this way. there are no problems for either, she asked for opinions from people…

My stomach has shrunk and toned considerably from 4 months of clean eating and working out. Cutting processed foods and eating at a calorie deficit will def give you results. Also drink nothing but water & green tea (lots) and be patient. The results will come ! Good luck.

I've been wondering the Same!

Great ideas! Thank you everyone XOXOXO

Yes! But I saw a huge difference in my energy within a week or two of changing my diet. I was consuming way too much processed foods and sodium before .. Once I switched to veggies and fruit and protein i really saw a difference.

Yeah I think I'll do the chicken fajitas and not use the tortilla. Any clue how I would track that calorie wise .. Obviously it will be an estimate

Good idea I love squash & zucchini ! I'm more tempted by the margarita (holy calories) than the chips LOL so my plan is to DD so I have no choice but to drink water.

Great ideas ! Fajitas sound good. . I feel like Mexican restaurants are PACKED with sodium I always leave feeling so full and bloated so I def want something light

wow thank you everyone for your feedback and comments. I appreciate it! I do consider 2 weeks with no loss a plateau also (glad to know im not the only one) i am going to add another snack to my daily meals (fruit/veggies or a small portion of meat) and stay diligent about measuring. as for the cardio.. i really enjoy my…

I am really good about weighing meat... not so good about fruit and other things sometimes when im in a rush its easier to throw it in a measuring cup but i can work on that... i guess i will try upping my calories which i do on days that im at the gym for 2 hrs anyway...

thank you! congrats on your loss too. that is very true! i will continue to work towards my goal i just want to make sure i am doing all i can to move forward! best of luck to you!

Yes i have and i use a food scale. how much more do i need to eat ? I am satisfied im never starving myself or going to bed hungry....... and i have a polar HRM so the calorie burns should be accurate ....

^^^ THis.. hilarious

I just purchased my polar FT4 on amazon 2 weeks ago for $64.99 free shipping http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005M1P85O/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1397670946&sr=8-1&keywords=Polar+Ft4&condition=new IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. my girlfriend bought a knock off for $49.99 and it told her she burned 2200 Cal in 1 hour…

oops I fixed it. thank you.