Looking for a recommendation

If this type of post is not allowed; I apologize

I’ve found that adding extra protein to my meals is really helping me from continuing to be hungry and non-stop eating.

Recently I’ve been adding a Fiber One Protein bar to my lunch pickings.

I’m looking for a recommendation on a good protein bar that is productive for weight loss, but won’t break the bank.

I’m also looking for a good protein shake to add in as breakfast is a weak point for me and I’d like to increase my wellness there too.

My husband’s work is requiring I attend WW meetings starting in January, as a formality for our insurance, so I’m looking to get a jump start on continuing to better my nutrition.

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Remember, it isn't what you eat between Christmas and New Year's that matters, but what you eat between New Year's and Christmas

For those with the good fortune of celebrating a bountiful feast with family and friends this holiday season, remember that no matter how much you "cheat", these two weeks won't ruin the effort you've put into the other fifty weeks of the year.

I'm with family now in California, and there are big meals planned every day from Dec 23 (starting last night) to Dec 26. I was 166.5 lb before I left my place for the airport (down from 214 lb a year ago). I expect the scale will read 170-175 lb upon my return, but that's okay. New Year's Eve will be another feast, and from experience I'll lose the "poop weight" within a week.

My weight loss anniversary is Jan 10, when I hope to be back down to 164 lb (50 lb loss). Then I start Year 2, where my focus will shift from 100% weight loss to 50/50 weight loss and fitness. Looking forward to continuing the journey with everyone in 2019!

A few of my past posts about this:

• How cheat days and binges won't ruin your diet
• No You Did NOT Gain 2 Pounds Over Night
• Here's why our American friends should enjoy their 4th of July BBQs!

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Looking for lunch/dinner ideas!

Hi everyone! My biggest struggle with weight loss is lunch and dinner. I have no issue with meal prepping on Sunday’s, but when I go to eat it during the week, it’s no long appealing and I end up eating out. I have searched for recipes on Pinterest but have had no luck.

I’m looking for other website/blog etc suggestions for recipes that my fiancé and I can look towards for inspiration. Our biggest source of protein is chicken, but it sooo boring! And I try to do some type of carb with lunch ( not usually dinner) but again, you can only do so many things with potatoes and rice.

Thanks for your help!

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Seeking advice on sustainable weight loss for ~5ft4, female: 185 to 130

I say ~5ft4 because depending on the doctors office my height is either 5ft4 or 5ft4.5. For most of my adult life I've weighed around 170lbs. My largest was when I got a sports injury and couldn't walk - I went up to around 185, though now that I'm well I'm trying to lose it. I'm 24 and female.

I recently moved to Eastern Europe and have gone down to around 165 or so due to dietary changes and adjustment. I no longer eat much processed sugar and my host family eats much healthier than back home.

I would like to continue losing weight, as my ideal weight is around 130lbs, but there aren't any gyms in my area and the only road near me is a mountain highway. I have never been particularly motivated with body weight exercises, so I'm not going to fool myself into believing I'll begin now.

I've taken to writing down what I've eaten recently, so I'll post it here. All coffee I drink black and with no sugar - as with tea. Also the yogurt here is drinkable and salty but has more in common with Greek yogurt than any of that yoplait nonsense.

Food journal: Day 1 Coffee Apple 2 cups of pepper oignon sausage rice stir fry 2 peppers Coffee 1 cup pork 1 piece seed bread 1 piece cheese 2 peppers 1 Beer Coffee 2 pieces of apple tort
Tea

Day 2 Coffee 1 sarma 4 bites meat with oignon 1/2 piece seed bread 2 cups yogurt Coffee Apple 2 cups wine 1 cup rice 1 bowl noodle soup 8 bites of pork 1 piece seed bread 2 peppers

Day 3 Coffee 1 piece chocolate 1 chocolate cookie Coffee 4 bites apple cake 2 eggs w peppers, oignons, ham and cheese 1 small tomato 1 cup yogurt Tea 2 cups mashed peppers 1 hefty piece of cheese 1 large piece seed bread 1 cup yogurt Coffee Tea 2 pieces white bread w/ honey & butter

Day 4 Coffee Coffee 2.5 cups peppers with eggs 1/2 piece seed bread 1 sausage 2 peppers 1 large potato 1 sausage w mustard 2 peppers

Day 5 Coffee Tea Coffee 2 cookies Apple w honey Tea 3 small pieces fried fish 2 cups potato 2 peppers 1/2 cup pickled cabbage Apple Fermented plums Tea

Day 6 Coffee Coffee 2 small sarma 1 cup pickle/cabbage/cauliflower salad 1 piece white bread w pepper spread 1 cup wine 1 small coconut cinnamon bun 1 piece sugar cream cake 1 bowl honey plasma mash 4 cups spaghetti Bolognaise sause 1 glass wine 2 cups cabbage

Day 7 Apple w honey Coffee 2 eggs 2 peppers 1/2 piece seed bread Cheese Byrek Yogurt 1/2 litre Chicken Burrito (Chipotle size, splurge day)

I've never really gone on a diet that I can keep at for extended periods of time - this is kind of my first serious shot at it. So advice would be much appreciated for what I should cut out, and thank you in advance!

TL;DR 5ft4 24y/o female trying to get from 185lbs to 130. I've lost 20lbs in the past 4 months by moving (went from the US to Eastern Europe). I'd like to continue to lose weight but have limited access to exercise or much variance in diet here.

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Merry Christmas; Don't Lose Sight of Why You Started!

Hi everyone. First off, thank you all for being a wonderful support network for all of us here after the same goal: becoming the best and healthiest versions of ourselves.

I hope you all enjoy your holiday, and don't beat yourself up too much or fall completely off track if you happen to over indulge this holiday season. Just remember; one day will not ruin the lifestyle track you've put yourself on. It's OK to eat that cookie, or drink that egg nog...if you're scared of going overboard, you don't have to have the full serving!

I haven't been eating the best the past week between work holiday functions and family stuff; but I've been counting calories and making sure that I'm still at SOME form of a deficit each day...even though it may not be as great of one as I was at earlier this month.

Also remember to reflect on the moto "no more zero days" from another Redditor. Go for a walk after dinner with your family...or do a small workout before getting ready for the day. Doing anything, no matter how small, will always be better than nothing at all.

Don't get discouraged if no one seems to comment on your progress; remember, many people don't like commenting on another person's weight as they don't want to risk being rude. Your weight loss is for YOU, not them. You know how hard you've truly worked. Give yourself a pat on the back and words of encouragement; you will always be your harshest critic.

I hope anyone reading this will be able to feel they are not alone this holiday season, when weight loss can be the hardest.

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And to All, A Happy & Healthy Night! A Poem By Nutrisystem

‘Tis the night before Christmas when all through the house,
The food scents are wafting, your stomach, it growls.

The desserts are all prepped, the temptations abound.
The guests have arrived with goodies by the pound.

So what are your options in a situation like this?
It’d be easy to cave and give your results a goodbye kiss.

But you in your skinny jeans, and your friends on The Leaf
Know you’ll regret it—your goal is in reach!

So chop up your veggies and lay off the cake
Squeeze in a workout before everyone wakes.

Fill up on healthy before the indulging begins
And drink all your fluids for a weight loss win-win.

Play board games and charades and get out and about.
Focus on family because that’s what it’s about.

Food is not part of the memories you make
So don’t give it that much power—pump the brownie brakes.

So whistle and shout and pat yourself on the back…
You’ll make it through the holidays still on the trim-down track!

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How to Go to the Movies and Stay on Track

Winter is a great time to hit the theater. It’s the perfect activity to escape the cold and catch the oscar-nominated films hitting wide release or the latest animated flick with the kids. Plus, this time of year offers less crowds than the holiday season.

But with a trip to the movies comes the dreaded allure of the snack bar. Besides being tough on your wallet, the vastly unhealthy selection at theaters can wreak havoc on the healthy habits you’ve worked so hard to establish. Luckily, there are easy tricks to transform you from a giant soda, jumbo popcorn moviegoer to a savvy snacker that even the harshest critic would give two thumbs up.

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Eat before you go. When you’re hungry, your willpower to choose healthy options greatly diminishes. But, if you eat a well-balanced meal before you arrive you can avoid the snack area altogether. Those tempting sugary treats have got nothing on you if you plan ahead.

Bring your own snacks. If snacking while watching is half the joy for you, then just prepare and pack your own options instead of relying on the theater’s selections. Bring some chopped veggies to nosh on or try some of Nutrisystem’s guilt-free alternatives to theater offerings like our White Cheddar Popcorn, NutriChocolates or Whole Grain Soft Pretzel.

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Choose this, not that. If you must purchase something at the theater, commit to snacking wisely. Purchase the popcorn sans butter. Share your treats with friends to control your portion intake. If you are thirsty, opt for sparkling water instead of a sugary soda. This way, you aren’t depriving yourself. You’re just creating boundaries that allow you to indulge in a balanced manner.

Check out this handy guide to better understand what you should order and avoid while at the movies:

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