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Don't call it a cheat day
Don't call it a cheat day! To me, the concept of a "cheat day" implies a dieting mentality and we are not on diets right? This is a long term lifestyle change right? We want to get smart about the way we eat, think about and look at our food choices and portion size right? :smile: I prefer to call it a "Treat day". Just…
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Need some advice...
Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well! I have tweaked and re-tweaked my numbers and sometimes I find a pattern that really works for me but then I plateau. I still don't feel comfortable with the calculated numbers that I am getting from the site. I tend to over estimate my calories and underestimate my calories…
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Fiber is awesome!
I am sure folks already know about the benefits of a high fiber diet as there are many studies and facts published about the effect of fiber and maintaining or losing weight. I just thought I would share my own opinion on it if anyone cares to know. :smile: I love fiber! I love the fiber you can get from veggies and I love…
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Creating good habits
It occurred to me today that I never crave junk food anymore. In fact, when I think about the things I used to eat I actually get nauseous! The other day some friends came over with one of those frozen pizza's. The moment it came out of the oven all I could smell was oil and grease and fake cheese and yuk! :sick: I read…
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Distractions and a craving back-up plan
So I am not an expert or anything but I thought I would share some tricks I use to avoid / get past cravings and potential binges. I know the mind is extremely powerful and when it wants you to eat it's like you have absolutely no control... and that is a horrible feeling. The main thing I have learned is to know the…
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Supplements
While I am not an advocate of diet pills or quick fixes... because we all no there is no such thing right? I do use various supplements to aid with my weight loss in combination with proper nutrition and exercise. I have recently started taking 5-HTP and wow! For me personally this has been nothing short of a wonder…
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More calories to lose weight, advice please
I just have the hardest time wrapping my head around the idea of eating more to lose more. I restrict a lot and am very accurate with my calorie logging and portion size, etc. I know that I am not eating enough calories on most days, but when I complete my log for the day and it tells me how much I'd weigh in three or four…
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Some personal advice
If I could give any (unsolicited) advice at all it would be... don't get consumed and obsessed with food choices! For a while I spent a great portion of my time worrying about every single thing I put into my mouth. The number of calories, the quality of nutrients, etc. It consumed me and it was exhausting. I also found…
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Need some motivation, thoughts, opinions, advice, etc...
Okay I know this topic has been posted a billion times but... ugh! I am trying to get rid of the last 10 pounds and have hit a major plateau. I know that's normal. I have tried severe restriction, I have tried to increase my calories, I have upped the hours and intensity of my workouts and the weight just won't go. It is…
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Getting caught up on the numbers!
I know that I should be looking at my net calories to meet my daily goal but I am having a hard time with that. I keep wanting to go by my food consumed thus far throughout the day. For example, out of my daily calorie limit I have consumed 615 calories, minus 600 (give or take) burned through exercise by the end of the…
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Thin & fit body, fat mind
Is it just a female thing? is it the media? I am not sure... How is it that I can weigh 118 lbs and be wearing a size zero pants and yet I feel fat? It's ridiculous! For a while I assumed that it would take some time for my 'heavy girl mind' to catch up with my new body but it has been a little over 10 months and I still…
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Hit some goals!
I hit two out of my three goals today! Goal one was to absolutely kill it in boot camp and push myself like never before into the top spot of the board, achieved! Goal two was to decrease my body fat by a few percentage points and gain lean muscle, accomplished! My third goal is to lose 10 vanity pounds... In progress. I…
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Last 10... Comments, thoughts, advice welcome!
Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well. :smile: A little over 10 months ago I snapped and made the decision to change everything about the way I eat and feel about food, nutrition and exercise. I went all out with healthy eating, supplements and workouts and am happy to report that I lost close to 60 lbs. and went from…
