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I really MUST start logging my food. This app makes it so easy- no excuses. Logging our food makes us aware of what we are putting in our bodies. I remember I had great success four years ago when I logged everything I ate and when I hit my limit, I stopped eating for the day.
I probably shouldn't, but I am doing a crash diet to jump start my weight loss again. I am drinking 2 of the new Keto Slim fast shakes, 1 for breakfast and 1 for dinner and having a sensible lunch and a snack if needed. The difference between regular Slim Fast and Keto is the Keto one has no sugar plus it has something called MCT oil which is supposed to help you lose weight. Will this work? IDK. I must say I have had slim fast in the past and am hungry again in an hour. Not today. We will see; it is day 1. Some articles on line say this MCT oil can cause, ahem..."intestinal distress". Ugh. Haven't had that yet either. Obviously I am not staying on this long term but will give it two weeks. I'll weigh in on Sunday and report my findings.
Welcome everyone to the group. It's a great group and has been a huge motivator for me. At my highest I weighted 306, which is extremely obese. Today I'm at 265, and the good news for me is I was able to get into a size 46 pants that I have not gotten into for years. And I was able to go upstairs in my house without throwing a rope up, hooking it on the banister and pulling myself upstairs...well, it felt like that's what I needed to do anyway.
This group has helped me take my own advise, and I’ll share that later...but for now, If you all don't mind, I'd like to do some research, pros and cons... the question is, which is the best day to weigh-in and why, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday?
pros and cons... the question is, which is the best day to weigh-in and why, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday?
Great question!
Since my husband and I enjoy eating out on weekends (it’s been take-out since Covid) and those foods are more difficult to calculate even with MFP, I weigh in on Friday morning. That way I know where my weight is before allowing myself to partake in what might be more caloric foods. It’s worked well for me and kind of feels like rewarding myself a bit for dietary diligence throughout the week.
Welcome everyone to the group. It's a great group and has been a huge motivator for me. At my highest I weighted 306, which is extremely obese. Today I'm at 265, and the good news for me is I was able to get into a size 46 pants that I have not gotten into for years. And I was able to go upstairs in my house without throwing a rope up, hooking it on the banister and pulling myself upstairs...well, it felt like that's what I needed to do anyway.
I can relate; we have much in common. I've gone from a tight size 44 to a comfortable 42, with my belly circumference going from 53 inches to 46 inches. And I'm just under 265 pounds today. It's a long journey with a great reward at the end. (although weight maintenance will be another journey!)
pros and cons... the question is, which is the best day to weigh-in and why, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday?
Great question!
Since my husband and I enjoy eating out on weekends (it’s been take-out since Covid) and those foods are more difficult to calculate even with MFP, I weigh in on Friday morning. That way I know where my weight is before allowing myself to partake in what might be more caloric foods. It’s worked well for me and kind of feels like rewarding myself a bit for dietary diligence throughout the week.
I'm with @kwgrandma on this, for similar reasons. I've used Friday weigh-in's as an incentive: if I lose my target weight for the week, I earn a special treat for the weekend. But I can see someone preferring Monday.
Monday: a time to reset after the weekend; a new start...
Friday: ending the week, and possibly earning a reward.
I probably shouldn't, but I am doing a crash diet to jump start my weight loss again. I am drinking 2 of the new Keto Slim fast shakes, 1 for breakfast and 1 for dinner and having a sensible lunch and a snack if needed. The difference between regular Slim Fast and Keto is the Keto one has no sugar plus it has something called MCT oil which is supposed to help you lose weight. Will this work? IDK. I must say I have had slim fast in the past and am hungry again in an hour. Not today. We will see; it is day 1. Some articles on line say this MCT oil can cause, ahem..."intestinal distress". Ugh. Haven't had that yet either. Obviously I am not staying on this long term but will give it two weeks. I'll weigh in on Sunday and report my findings.
Oh I can hardly wait to hear how you did!!! That's a great idea!!!!
I probably shouldn't, but I am doing a crash diet to jump start my weight loss again. I am drinking 2 of the new Keto Slim fast shakes, 1 for breakfast and 1 for dinner and having a sensible lunch and a snack if needed. The difference between regular Slim Fast and Keto is the Keto one has no sugar plus it has something called MCT oil which is supposed to help you lose weight. Will this work? IDK. I must say I have had slim fast in the past and am hungry again in an hour. Not today. We will see; it is day 1. Some articles on line say this MCT oil can cause, ahem..."intestinal distress". Ugh. Haven't had that yet either. Obviously I am not staying on this long term but will give it two weeks. I'll weigh in on Sunday and report my findings.
Good for you @JenT304 ! You’ll never know what works for you unless you try. The key is to try something. Good luck!
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I really MUST start logging my food. This app makes it so easy- no excuses. Logging our food makes us aware of what we are putting in our bodies. I remember I had great success four years ago when I logged everything I ate and when I hit my limit, I stopped eating for the day.
Here's the new thread for the next 16 weeks - 20 pounds to lose challenge. All are welcome!
Lose 20 lbs
Follow my workput plan every day
Track every day
Run a 10k in June
Hike a 14er before end of July
Chris
SW: 195
GW: 150
CW: 177.2
Good luck everyone.
SW: 75.1kg
GW: 68 kg
CW: 75.1kg
My goals:
Track food daily
Walk 10k steps
Starting gym 3x week in 10 days (recovering from covid, blah)
Will walk 30 minutes a day
Eat more veg / fruit
Drink more water.
Weight in day is Friday
My goals are:
-Drop 1-1.5lbs a week
- Walk 30 minutes per day
- Log ALL calories
- Stay within calories daily
SW: 294.6
CW: 249.8
Target: lose 30 by July 31st
July 31 TW: 219.8
Overall TW: 155
Will walk 30 minutes a day
Eat more veg / fruit
Drink more water.
Weight in day is Friday
My goals:
Bike 3x a week
Run 2x a week
Drink more water
Eat less carbs
Good luck everyone!!
This group has helped me take my own advise, and I’ll share that later...but for now, If you all don't mind, I'd like to do some research, pros and cons... the question is, which is the best day to weigh-in and why, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday?
Great question!
Since my husband and I enjoy eating out on weekends (it’s been take-out since Covid) and those foods are more difficult to calculate even with MFP, I weigh in on Friday morning. That way I know where my weight is before allowing myself to partake in what might be more caloric foods. It’s worked well for me and kind of feels like rewarding myself a bit for dietary diligence throughout the week.
Oh I can hardly wait to hear how you did!!! That's a great idea!!!!
Good for you @JenT304 ! You’ll never know what works for you unless you try. The key is to try something. Good luck!