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@@snickysnack78 @@pink dahlia great ideas!

I keep reading every where how it's important to have good carbs before a workout. I've been eating what I call my Cherry Garcia concoction (0% plain Greek yogurt with a few cherries & dark chocolate chips) an hour before my workout, but it occurs to me that that may not be enough? Here's the nutritional breakdown: Cal: 107 Fat: 3g Carbs: 13g Sugar: 10g Fiber: 1g What has worked for you? I've discovered I can't do anything to heavy or I'll have to wait more than an hour to exercise.

@@finediva very smart!!

@@Chrystee haha I've always wanted a stalker! When I went on vacation to the middle of nowhere this summer, I definitely brought a tupperware container full of Protein powder with me. I also brought a 12 pack of Quest bars. haven't tried the power crunch bars is because they're higher in calories and lower in protein than the quest bars. They look really good though! @@OKCPirate looks like a good haul! I've decided on two quest bars and a tuna to go pack. @@Daisee68 that's good to know. I may have to try those!

@@Julie norton thanks!

@@Daisee68 I've been meaning to try Crave. I'm glad to hear it's good! I like dried fruit but I thought it tended to be kind of high in sugar? @@finediva good suggestions! Can you keep chicken and eggs in a bag without refrigeration for that long?

@@Lutasha I'm such a wimp when it comes to spice. Foods that most people find mildly spicy are intensely hot to me. I have a super WASPy mouth.

@@OKCPirate I've always wanted to try Jerky. Do you recommend any particular kind? @@Lutasha I've never had those. Are they spicy?

@@twinhappy I've seen them everywhere.

@@proudgrammy thanks for the suggestions! I was thinking about bringing some cheese. @@twinhappy I've never tried those. I'm a huge fan of Quest bars so I haven't branched out much.

@@James Marusek I always bring two Quest bars. Fruit is a good idea.

The Jawbone Up app. Even though I wish the Jawbone had better bells and whistles, the app is the reason I haven't changed to a Fitbit. I love love the app.

@@vickylg thanks! I think that's too low for me. I've gone back to the 1000 - 1200 range and that seems to have gotten things moving again.

@@foodfighter78 well I guess I'd follow his instructions. While it's good to know what other people have done, for me, my doctor's instructions are the most important. @@smallbmi good to know! I actually drink a lot of Water. I always get the minimum of 64 ounces and usually much closer to 100, depending on how hot it's been!

@@foodfighter78 he didn't have any suggestions about calories? Meeting with the nutritionist is definitely necessary because they can be much more specific, but maybe your doctor can give you at least a ballpark figure while you wait for the appointment.

@@foodfighter78 that's amazing! It sounds like you're in maintenance and your doctor should give you a plan of action.

@@Madmax68 good to know! I happen to have some sweet potato in the fridge but didn't know what to do with it! I've never really cooked it before.

@@Madmax68 that's a good idea. Did she suggest what kind of carbs?

@@Chrystee indeed! It was a good wake up call for me though.

@@Chrystee that is frustrating. I had my appointment today and while I did lose this month, it was only 1/3 of what I've been losing monthly. So I'm going to drop the calories back to the 1000 - 1100 range and see if that makes a difference.

@@MichiganChic that's probably very true!

@@Chrystee believe me I understand that panic. But I think most of it is in our heads.

@@Chrystee it's rather terrifying isn't it?

@@Alex Brecher thanks! I think the reason I asked is because it sort of feels on the edge of my control. I've been hyper vigilant about everything and I'm worried that the rise in calories is a sign that I'm slipping a bit and perhaps giving into cravings more. I seem to be having a lot more cravings than usual too, which also makes me anxious. I do exercise a lot, which may be why I'm more hungry than usual, but I can't say that for certain. I weigh in at the doctor's tomorrow so I'll get to see if the added calories have had any effect.

@@Julie norton oh cool! I'll have to check those out!