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Misty, definitely go by clothes and not the scale. For one thing, muscle weighs more than fat. You could lose 5 lbs of fat, gain 10 lbs of muscle, and wear a smaller size of clothing. Check body measurements and use that as a guide. Second, red meat is not necessarily a BAD thing to be craving while you are doing weightlifting! You could try eating other protein sources, or indulge in lower-fat red meat cuts in small amounts. From my own experience, denying a craving makes you eat much more than you would if you let yourself have a little bit. Can I borrow Ralph? I could use an ex-Marine to kick my butt!
