What's your fitness/diet "staple"???

deekhenry

Hey guys! I'm Dee. I'm not new to MFP, but I've been away from it for WAYYYYY too long! It's long overdue for me to get back on track and take care of myself. I have about 50 pounds to lose to reach the high end of my IBW, but I'd be happy with losing ANY weight. Anywho, I'll be 33 in 2 days and I'm married with 3 children, I work full-time as a nurse, and I'm back in school. I don't have gym equipment at home, but the last time I lost with MFP, I was in a very good habit of walking every day or going to the gym at my work (which is FREE!). I have a fitbit and still use it daily. I'm just wondering what you all consider a "staple" in your everyday diet?? What's the one thing you can't go without??? Also, has anyone logged their food on Fitbit?? I tried it but found the database wasn't as large and exact as MFP. Thanks in advance, and best wishes on your fitness journeys!!!!

jennybearlv

My phone. Okay, technically I could do everything I do with pen and paper, but all my apps are so dang convenient. I've got MFP to track my food. Garmin connect to track my steps and cardio. A C25K app to get better at running. The Stronglifts app to track and advise my lifting. The Fitbit app for my connected scale. I also use the USDA website to look up food and Trendweight to map my weight loss trends. Am I missing anything? You could even throw in Spotify to make my running playlist less boring. Can't imagine keeping all this organized without my phone.

LivingtheLeanDream

I'm in maintenance but the key for me to maintaining my goal weight is being active - I aim for minimum of 12k steps a day and incorporate strength training with cardio.

I no longer log food but whilst losing, it really did pay off logging meticulously every single thing I ate and using food scales.

The rule of thumb is log your food on MFP and your exercise on Fitbit.

All the best

3rdof7sisters

Diet staple: boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fitness staple: Fit bit Charge HR

Good luck to you!

tahxirez

Fitbit, food scale, cook at home

PennWalker

Diet staples: oatmeal, low sugar (health problem), leafy greens.

Exercise every day.

Welcome and best wishes.

kommodevaran

Variety

paperbeagle

May sound stupid but.... coffee. I find a cup of coffee tides me over if I'm hùngry... makes my belly feel nice to have the warm drink... i enjoy it a lot. And if i crave something sweet i can add an extract and stevia.

Dar_Line86

Diet staple: crunchy sriracha kale chips. My go to snack

crzycatlady1

I've lost around 50lbs and I'm approaching 4 years of maintenance. I haven't really used any special equipment but I love my food scale and still use it daily

Zarka_91

WATER.. i cant live without it. and it helps you flush all the toxins out.. i drink lots of it !

nm212

water, green tea, greek nonfat yogurt, skinless chicken breast, greens! To name a few...

kenyonhaff

Coffee, protein bars, popcorn, yogurt, Zumba

rhileyschubbygranny

my phone: myfitness pal app to keep track of food, FitNotes app to keep track of my strength training weights and reps. Food: boneless skinless chicken breast, greek yogart, low sugar instant oatmeal, hard boiled egg whites, oven roasted green beans. And all of my cardio DVD's as I only have time to do strength training at the gym so I do cardio at home on opposite days as the gym days.

Need2Exerc1se

High fiber and exercise are the things I focus on most. And not eating too much fat.

deekhenry

Thanks everyone! A lot of that is what I had planned, but some new ideas too! @jennybearlv that's a LOT of apps

rankinsect

Diet staple: granola / oatmeal bars. Basically my lunch every day, while dinner is often a lean protein of some kind.
Fitness staple: hiking and snowshoeing on weekends, walking on weekdays instead of a lunch break (hence the oatmeal bars at my desk).

jennybearlv

deekhenry wrote: »

Thanks everyone! A lot of that is what I had planned, but some new ideas too! @jennybearlv that's a LOT of apps

LOL, right? I didn't even realize how many apps I use until I made that list. I recommend accumulating apps gradually.

neldabg

Food: protein bars, baby carrots, boiled eggs. I eat a variety of food, but when life gets busy, it's good to have quick snacks on hand.
Fitness: a thick yoga mat (weight loss=less padding) and my FitBit Charge HR (it's hard to be inactive while wearing a tracker)
Definitely log food with MFP and exercise with FitBit

stephanne13

Dar_Line86 wrote: »

Diet staple: crunchy sriracha kale chips. My go to snack

I haven't tried that flavor yet, but I love the rosemary truffle ones.

sarajenivieve

you can link your mfp to your fitbit log here itll show up there.
I dont really have a staple but am really into WW bread because i get 2 sandwiches for the calories of one

Lovee_Dove7

I agree with you about having solid habits in place, like walking and logging!
I can't do without my veggies and high power blender.

cambridgestylist

Eggs! I snack on hardboiled eggs and have eggs at breakfast. Soup is a quick, cheap low-calorie lunch, and there is a huge variety to pick from. Veggie burgers are great for a quick lunch or dinner option. I'm having one tonight!

indiacaitlin

Diet staple is chicken breast and broccoli. Broccoli is up there with the great loves of my life.

cwolfman13

Diet wise there's really not something I eat every day...overall staples include lentils, legumes, potatoes and sweet potatoes, oats, salmon, cod, chicken, eggs, dairy...

Exercise wise I just try to make sure I do something every day...I cycle about 4 days per week right now and lift twice per week...I also walk on my lifting days at lunch and I walk on my rest day and do some yoga in the evening.

katiepoo22

Healthy cereals I like bran flakes
I also have yogurts when I'm peckish and fruit

Soulfood77

Snack Packs. Need my daily pudding. Not sure why but I guess it kills all my sugar cravings and seems more satisfying and rich than the healthy food. And when they're on sale you can get them for $1 per pack...that's $0.25 per pudding!

CafeRacer808

Easy Mac

indoorsy_

100 cal packs of microwave popcorn. if i make good choices throughout the day i have no issues with satiety, but on the days where i consume too many calorie dense foods and i'm still feeling hungry, i have my popcorn. very filling, has fiber and super convenient.

liznotyet

vegetables with every meal and exercise often, but especially after supper, even if it is just 20 minutes of dancing.

dulsysaylor

Water, salads eggs