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Here are a couple that I like: High Protein: Sesame Chicken Serves 4 Ingredients 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tbsp whole wheat flour flour 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar…

I am 34 and live in the St. Louis area. Recommitting to counting calories because I look and feel better when I do. I cook and eat at home most of the time and constantly trying new recipes that are mostly healthy.

Talk to your doctor, there are medications, advice that can give you a jump start or help you all the way through. Since my husband and I were both obese but otherwise healthy (no high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart problems, breathing problems) our doctor gave us some pills to jump start our weight loss. We had…

This is how I deal with serving sizes: Most of my recipes already have suggested serving sizes, but if they don't, it is pretty easy to figure out if you cook a lot. I divide as soon as I am done cooking, (before eating). I usually eyeball though. So if I make a casserole/lasagna that should serve 8, I slice it into 8…

My husband and I have our diaries open to friends (which I recommend regardless) and copy our meals from each others diaries. I have a couple of other friends that stop by occasionally to eat that use the app and it seems to work out well.

I have periods that this happens to me. No matter what I do, I just feel hungry. First, I count my calories before eating. Sure, I still sometimes eat so much that the calories are higher than the little bar graph on MFP even has. But it makes me accountable. The weekend thing is also rough for me. I try to bike ride or do…

I would make sure that they have certifications and they know what they are talking about. If you are unsure what a personal trainer would need to be legit in your area (I know that I have no idea), call a local gym. They should know and would be more than happy to share this information with you (in hopes of getting you…

I live in St. Louis and there is a place called Time for Dinner. It is similar to what you are talking about. They offer certain recipes that can you prepare there in their store, the recipes change monthly. The calories are all counted and you know that nothing else is added because you make it yourself. They provide the…

I eat more carbs than you but I like to go heavy protein in morning with some whole grain. Lots of eggs, an avocado, and maybe a slice of whole grain toast. I eat carbs at every meal, but probably eat the most at lunch or pre or post work out.

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I found it much easier to get my calorie intake under control first, then after you have that set work on fitness. It is really hard to cut calories and start burning more calories at the same time. Work on calories until you can do it easily or at least do it, then exercise and reward by using your net calories on this…

I use pepperplate.com. I am not sure what they use. Mine is great. Does recipes and meal planners.

I use pepperplate, you can put all of your recipes in (I put only healthier recipes so I am not tempted), then it lets you plan out online what you are going to cook in the planner section, and you can add the recipes ingredients on to a shopping list that you can print out or access with a smart phone. It separates it by…