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Can anyone tell me how to add a recipe that I found on the site to a meal or as part of a meal?

It has been well over a year since I visited. Although much has happened I have not been losing weight. Because of the healthy lifestyle that I changed to while on the program I can also happily say that I have not gained weight. The truth of the matter is I need to lose more weight to be more pleased with myself. I need to focus on me and do things that will empower my being. 

For me it is all about focus.

I don't do anything a little bit. So when I become involved with my son…

I am normally a morning person like early morning 4/4:30 but I've been so tired lately. I just feel drained. I don't care much for this feeling and I'm trying to change my thought process. I am a big believer in meditative processes. I've also been attempting to go to bed earlier than I normally do, I try to do some kind of exeercise every day whether it's the workout here or other workouts I have. I'm into the quick and efficient workouts, not the long stressful ones lol!  I've been following…

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope everyone had an awesome Father's Day weekend...I know I did.  My name is NIcole and I'm new to the group and I'm looking forward to new education and tools I can use throughout my weight loss journey.  I usually prep my meals in the beginning of the week for the week to keep me on track.  I also do Intermittent Fasting (IF) several days of the week. 

I need to finish prep this morning: making some hard boiled eggs, preparing some celery, and pre-cooking some chicken breast. I made the blueberry oat bars yesterday to have for breakfasts and snacks this week. They are so good. My granddaughters, 8 and 5, will be staying with us from Wednesday evening through Saturday morning, so I’ll need to prep a little differently—but not completely differently—for them. I am grateful that none of my grandkids are picky eaters. I’ve promised them a picnic…

You may notice that my blog is late, but that's because I am some what of a night owl!  However, each night I have been shutting down for no less than one and up to two hours before heading to bed.  Once again last night I did not have an insomnia attack,  took no sleep aides, and I had an awesome nights sleep!  I'm so happy to discover, through this challenge, that it's been the electronics that have contributed to my insomnia!  Thank you again fitera!!!   This is my intended new way of life!…

Hi I'm new. I have been trying to lose weight for a long time now. I have quite a few health issues so I have had a lot of start/stop going on with my health journey. I'm hoping this will help. I have some concerns though. The five meal a day thing is a lot. I have been following some funtional medicine Dr.'s for quite some time now, doing some fasting and began IF and eating only three meals a day with no snacking, no processed foods. This worked well when I followed it. I definately need the…

Scrambled eggs and turkey bacon for breakfast, cashews, yogurt for lunch, and beef pepperitos for dinner (I stuff red pepper halves with salsa, cheese and beef), topped with mango salsa and guacamole

How do I change a goal ending date? 

I'm excited about getting started and a little intimidated. I'm wondering how easy it is to do 5 meals a day when you work. I'm off for the summer, but when August rolls around I don't see how I could manage. Any thoughts on how you accomplish this? Just wondering.