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After an intense workout, you need to provide your muscles with the recovery it needs. That means protein and carbs. Normally people suggest a 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein. Some post workout snacks I love are Greek yogurt with fruit, banana or apples with peanut butter, hummus and pita bread, trail mix with nuts and dried…

I've recently just started HIIT training! so far I've only done it on the treadmill. I'll bump up the incline and speed and just go 30 sec on and 30 sec off for ten minutes. I make sure that those last 5 seconds while sprinting it feels like my legs are going to go weak! If you hear of any other HIIT exercises, please let…

Other foods that are high in potassium are avocados (careful with portion size), dried apricots, brussel sprouts (taste great if you coat with olive oil, oregano, and minced garlic and then baked until tender), oranges and orange juice, spinach, tomatoes, and yogurt! Hope that helps :)

Amazing job! You look INCREDIBLE! so motivational, thank you!

YOU CAN DO IT! Feel free to add me for support and encouragement. Day it day by day, step by step. We're here to help you!

Great job on the weight loss so far! I find encouragement really helps me stay on track, I'd be happy to provide support and motivation! Feel free to add me. :)

Good luck! You can do it!

Loved that! Thanks for the post, really motivating!

^what's said above. If you get hungry at least there's light popcorn, hummus and veggies!

GREAT attitude! You've got this and can totally do it!

It's definitely a personal preference! Try maybe having a piece of fruit maybe 15-30 minutes before your cardio. Giving you that little extra bit of glucose will help you get in a great workout! so your muscles won't get so fatigued, then after you can recover with a great protein/carb breakfast!

Hey Nikki! Welcome to MFP! I'd be happy to provide motivation and support! I have a similar goal of getting to my goal weight by Christmas/NYE! It was supposed to be halloween buuuttt that's not going to happen haha. Friend request is on the way!

Thanks that did help a lot! I've said "tomorrow's another day" too many times to count as well, and like xoxo_kelly said I just wish that light switch would turn on! It just makes me mad because I know I want to be healthy and happy SO BAD but why has this switch not turned on? Do I really want this? Because if I did,…

The serving sizes into plastic bags its such a good idea! When i get that bag in front of me, soon enough I'm digging in the bag for food... and it's all gone, and then I think, "S&*#... I really just ate all that..."

Yes I did the same thing! I felt guilty for eating... so I just ate more... How did you get the willpower to stop?

Thanks everyone for the great advice! I feel like I can tackle tomorrow with all these recommendations in mind. I've already started a list of "trigger foods" that I'm not allowing myself to buy because I know they will trigger late night eating. Loving the advice!

Yes I'm totally in! This needs to stop. I'm getting no where with progress because I keep sabotaging myself. And it's not that I'm hungry its like I crave the act of eating! Which is ridiculous and I need to break this bad habit... I just don't know how. Gahhh not to mention I'm totally wasting my hard earned money!

Thanks for the advice! Maybe also brushing my teeth will get ride of my unhealthy cravings.

I have he same problem! But I think it's all about baby steps and once you master them and soon enough saying no will be easier! Or that's what it's been like for me at least

Chocolate Milk!! About a cup of low fat chocolate milk will provide about 150 calories and 7 grams of protein! And if you feel you need more I always go with natural proteins and carbs in food like greet yogurt with fruit, or trail mix! Peanut butter and a banana or apple is delish as well. Not to forget smoothies! Hummus…

Thanks everyone! All is well, just ready to take on weight loss!

FANTASTIC Job! Love the shirt lol

Hi there! I'm new to this site as well, new meaning I'm back lol. I've dealt with your situation with roommates as well! I find that what helps for me is to try and not eat with them, or be around them when they are eating. Also I place all my food in one cupboard so I don't have to open there's to see what food they have.…

Hey Aaron! Welcome to MFP, seems like its really working for you! I'd love to help and encourage one another, feel free to friend me :)

Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

Congratulations! you look amazing!

Fantastics! Very inspirational!

Hey girl!! Don't get too frustrated! Like many have said, it's only been three weeks! I feel your frustration but heres something I've found that helps me. I bought a scale that also measures your percent body fat! That way if I'm maintaining my weight but my fat percentage is going down I know I'm doing something right!…

I'm fairly new to this site as well and its been amazing! I feel the same way about shopping, i can't waitttt! Good luck to you as well! If you're looking for encouragement feel free to friend me :)

I completely understand same thing happens to me. Check out target.com. I bought so many because I practically live in them not to mention they also are great for under dresses to suck in everything!