How do I keep it down?!

KenzieGrate

So I was having some trouble keeping the weight down. Someone recommend upping my protein intake to 40%. So I did. Well, I gained nearly everything back in a 2 week span! I was talking to a friend and he said that high protein is good for body builders but not necessarily me.
Money is tight. My family had been eating spagetti, ramen and pb&j. I'm worried about eating too much carbs. So I switched to a breakfast shake with a small scoop of protein powder, for a small extra boost.

Does anyone have food recommendations?

Also, I can't seem to find a workout that helps me . It's either too intense or too easy.

Any recommendations for that?

TavistockToad

get your calorie deficit sorted first, and then worry about macros - if you're not losing weight its because you're eating too much...

also, I'd go with the 'too intense' workout - just do what you can. its meant to be hard, that's why its called a workout, not an easyout!

LovingLife_Erin

For workouts... youtube Fitness Blender. They have a ton of videos for everything. From easy to intense, and for cardio, strength, total body, as well as targeted body parts. You're bound to find some that suit you.

SezxyStef

if you are gaining it is an excess of calories not protein. Protein along with resistance training helps preserve muscle while losing fat...otherwise you are losing both.

As for workouts not required for weight loss, just a calorie deficit.

If you want a good one find one you will do consistently....saying too intense or too easy is a cop out...

jemhh

If you eat within your calorie goal you'll keep your weight down. You may or may not feel better eating fewer carbs but carbs and protein are both 4 calories per gram so eating equal amounts of one versus the other is not necessarily going to change how much fat you're carrying.

snowflakesav

Some good inexpensive forms of protien include eggs, yogurt, nuts, beans, tuna. Lots of people plan weekly meals and freeze them to save money. (Things like lasagna and chicken enchiladas with very little cheese are our favorites)

Glad you are experimenting with exercise. Walking is always a great place to start.

Sued0nim

KenzieGrate wrote: »

So I was having some trouble keeping the weight down. Someone recommend upping my protein intake to 40%. So I did. Well, I gained nearly everything back in a 2 week span! I was talking to a friend and he said that high protein is good for body builders but not necessarily me.
Money is tight. My family had been eating spagetti, ramen and pb&j. I'm worried about eating too much carbs. So I switched to a breakfast shake with a small scoop of protein powder, for a small extra boost.

Does anyone have food recommendations?

Also, I can't seem to find a workout that helps me . It's either too intense or too easy.

Any recommendations for that?

You watch your calories

like you do when you're losing weight but set to maintenance

You don't need huge amounts of protein .. 0.64g per lb bodyweight more than adequate as a minimum

carbs won't make you put on weight, unless you went low-carb and messed with your natural glycogen stores hence water weight will return

Commander_Keen

KenzieGrate wrote: »

So I was having some trouble keeping the weight down. Someone recommend upping my protein intake to 40%. So I did. Well, I gained nearly everything back in a 2 week span! I was talking to a friend and he said that high protein is good for body builders but not necessarily me.
Money is tight. My family had been eating spagetti, ramen and pb&j. I'm worried about eating too much carbs. So I switched to a breakfast shake with a small scoop of protein powder, for a small extra boost.

Does anyone have food recommendations?

Also, I can't seem to find a workout that helps me . It's either too intense or too easy.

Any recommendations for that?

For you ( Like I know what I am talking about ) Start buy veggies, they come in a bag, usually $1.00 to $2.00
Eat a full bag w/ every meal. A bag is about 200 calories, with little to no carbs.

That should help with bringing down the weight.

TavistockToad

Commander_Keen wrote: »

KenzieGrate wrote: »

So I was having some trouble keeping the weight down. Someone recommend upping my protein intake to 40%. So I did. Well, I gained nearly everything back in a 2 week span! I was talking to a friend and he said that high protein is good for body builders but not necessarily me.
Money is tight. My family had been eating spagetti, ramen and pb&j. I'm worried about eating too much carbs. So I switched to a breakfast shake with a small scoop of protein powder, for a small extra boost.

Does anyone have food recommendations?

Also, I can't seem to find a workout that helps me . It's either too intense or too easy.

Any recommendations for that?

For you ( Like I know what I am talking about ) Start buy veggies, they come in a bag, usually $1.00 to $2.00
Eat a full bag w/ every meal. A bag is about 200 calories, with little to no carbs.

That should help with bringing down the weight.

can you specify what veg has little to no carbs in?

leggup

Canned veg can be low cal and cheap. Beans (dried) and rice are also very very cheap. Cheaper than ramen. I keep a massive bag of frozen broccoli in the freezer as well. Protein powder is quite expensive.. don't know how you're getting by with that.

Weight gain has to do with eating too many calories. I can eat 40% protein or 10% protein and gain weight if I'm not weighing and logging my food.

spatulamom

If you're eating spaghetti, can you switch to whole-grain/whole wheat pasta? It's not that much more than regular spaghetti (I get it for about $1.25 for a box of whole-grain rotini at Kroger/Target - I just watch sales) and while it can be a calorie-sucker, I throw some cooked chicken on top and it's pretty filling.

Check Pinterest for cheap/healthy family recipes. There are some really good ideas over there.

beemerphile1

Eat whatever you want but stay within the calorie goal set by MFP.

Exercise? Go for a brisk walk.