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It can be easy to fall back into old habits after that initial loss. I refer to the last five pounds to lose as "the fighting weight" because it seems that last five is the one you really need to fight for! You could make it a bit easier by avoiding flour and sugar. Those two devils cause a lot of food issues because they…

I am Lifetime with WW. I go once a month and if I WI within two pounds of goal I don't pay anything, and I get the app/tracker at no cost. For me this support & accountability is huge. I have been at goal since 2004. No matter the program (Core, PointsPlus, Freestyle) I have been successful with WW. What I like is that no…

Here are some good ones... Green Monster 2 c fresh spinach (I used organic) 1T flax seed ground 1 - 1.5 c milk 1 banana Put flax then spinach then banana then milk in blender (the weight holds down spinach) and blend on high 1 minute. Add ice and put on ice setting. Enjoy! Protein Shake from Dashing Dish Base for Shake:…

I think you will be fine. I run a lot of "competitive 5k's" and there are always plenty of casual runners too. I think competitive means they offer timing. It even says run, walk and crawl! I would do it. Make it a goal to do run/walk intervals if that helps you. Good luck!! Sounds like fun!

That ClassPass sounds great!! I think that doing varied workouts is so much fun. I always try and get a spot in the back, BUT everyone I know who is in those classes is mostly supportive and proud of anyone who tries or is starting out or putting in the time! Modify and change....keep it up! Trust me you'll feel like you…

I have done a few rounds of BB through my gym. I have done rounds with shakes and others without. I think what gets the hard core people really lean/trim is the rigid diet and high intensity, but shorter duration workout regime. I know some don't like the term "clean eating" but it really is just that. I do think the meds…

I am at my goal weight. I decided this was the right place for me because I can maintain it and still indulge occasionally. I am 5'7 and 156 at age 47. I wear a size 10 in jeans and a large in shirts. If I weighed in the 140's I'd be "thin" but fit and healthy is more my goal. I hit my goal in 2004 and I still log my food…

I take live piyo classes. Sometimes I am very sweaty and other times it is more mild. I do think it is a great workout but prob depends a lot on instructor. Hope you like it! An aside: One class had a very calming yoga type ending and I felt so great walking out that day.

My favorite lunches are hearty soups with lots of vegetables (make big batch on Sunday) and eat all week. Brown rice, grilled chicken and a vegetable. (Again, I make large batch on Sunday and then use all week) Salads with grilled chicken and vegetables. Leftovers work well too. Baked potatoes topped with greek yogurt,…

I do think initially you will be hungry. When you get like that turn to fruits and vegetables first. Then if you are still hungry and stomach is growling have another healthy choice food. Even if you would hit 1500 call or so with the extra foods, as long as they are healthy, "clean" foods I think you will still see a…

My friend showed me how to make a lovely shrimp scampi type dish. Then she adds in a spiralized zucchini and simmers it right in the sauce. Excellent!! Shrimp, 1 T olive oil or avocado oil, garlic cloves minced (I used 3), cilantro and a squeeze of lemon or lime. Saute shrimp in oil along with garlic...add in a spriralized…

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I find that soups make great low carb, low cal options. Make a big batch and then eat the soup all week for lunch. I doubt if it is the fruit that is keeping you at a plateau. Maybe you need to eat more for lunch. Have a lean protein lunch and pair it with a big salad or fresh vegetables. Some soups that work well might be…