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Congrats! I'm running my first 10k at the end of October!

I'm 5'1 and would like to weigh 110.

I'm 23, 5'1", and currently weigh around 128 (SW was 132). My goal is between 110-115. Feel free to add me :)

Pretty much anything that I can't justify as nutritious/beneficial! The only sweets I eat are fresh fruits (I used to polish off a pint of Ben & Jerry's nearly every weekend). I rarely eat any bread/rice/pasta, and very rarely drink alcohol anymore.

The only thing I can think of is gaining muscle mass. I am training for a 10k and even with all the exercise and very controlled diet I have gained 2 pounds in the past month. I know it is frustrating, but maybe try taking measurements instead? You might find that even though you're staying the same or gaining weight-wise,…

I have a hard time drinking water (even though it's basically the only thing I ever do drink) and I find that it is a million times easier if you use a STRAW! Try it :)

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I take fish oil every day -- have not been taking it long enough to comment on any weight-loss benefits, but it is great for your heart!

welcome :) I'll add you!

Okay, I will definitely keep track of my fiber! I always go "over" on that.

I do try to take in plenty of good fats, I love avocado, fish, nuts, and olive oil. I eat Luna bars occasionally and get the EAS carb control protein shakes. I probably need to find a good complex carb source that doesn't make me feel guilty.

I will try to wrestle my brain into being okay with eating back some exercise calories...it seems SO wrong, but so many people on here swear by it, so I guess I will try it out! Do you (or anyone else) have suggestions for things I can eat to increase my calories but not so much carbs/fat?

Yup, I always use it instead of sour cream! And I put it in my scrambled eggs instead of milk :)

I am going to be student teaching starting in January and am definitely worried about getting my snacks in! I'm elementary so there are no transition periods, except maybe when the kids go to resource (library, PE, etc) and lunch. I am pretty good at fitting in work outs, either early AM (preferred) or later in the PM.

I eat salmon all the time, so yummy! I just spray Pam in a glass baking dish, place the salmon filet down, and coat with a tiny bit of olive oil, coarse sea salt, and whatever other seasonings are lying around (I have a salad/veggie seasoning that goes well with it), then bake in the oven...time depends on how big your…

I am so jealous of all of you! My local Walmart does not carry Chobani :( The best deal I've seen is 2 for $3 at Food Lion. Even so, I will pay whatever for my beloved Chobani. Never tried any other brands of greek yogurt.

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I think I can do it! And I will definitely do most of my running outdoors - definitely way different than on the treadmill.

For me: EAS Carb Control protein drinks (chocolate fudge flavor) -- 110 cals and they are pretty filling. Chobani fat-free greek yogurt A few slices of deli turkey

I'm in graduate school and student teaching and I work out first thing in the morning. I also pack all my snacks, lunches, and dinners so I never have to resort to a vending machine or fast food.

I usually listen to audiobooks :)

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Once a week or every two weeks...I find I get discouraged if I weigh any more often than that! I fluctuate too much.

Walden Farms Calorie-Free "Peanut Spread." AVOID AT ALL COSTS! I tried a tiny spoonful of it and almost lost my lunch. So not worth the money -- I'm sticking with all-natural PB!

I only use plain Chobani in my scrambled eggs or as a substitute for sour cream or mayo. The fruit on the bottom varieties of Chobani are delicious!!

My grocery cart usually looks like this: Spinach, strawberries, blueberries, granny smith apples, watermelon, grape tomatoes, garlic hummus (the kind I get is 40 cal for 2 tbs), Bolthouse Farms honey mustard yogurt dressing (45 cal per 2 tbs), Chobani greek yogurt, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, Special K protein plus…

This has been one of the toughest things for me to wrap my brain around, as my weightloss attempts haven't always been healthy. I've never actually gotten my net cals up to the full 1,200 :\ Trying to work on having the right mentality!

I'm getting my master's in teaching (pk-6). Exercising/eating healthily hasn't been a challenge, but it probably will get harder once I begin student teaching in January!

I've been eating soy nut butter lately...it has 20 fewer cals per serving than reduced fat peanut butter, but it's really not much of a difference. I think I'm going to try out that PB2! Looks awesome.

granny smith apple slices with soy nut butter :)

Thanks for answering! I guess I have a question about the net cals now -- what should that number be, then? Ahh, weight loss is such a mystery to me. I can't seem to find the perfect balance. And I'm going to start weight training in September :)