New Friends/ 1200cal/30+ lbs to lose

megsagogo
megsagogo Posts: 4 Member
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Hello!

I've successfully used MFP in the past to lose close to 40 pounds. I'd like to get back on track and need the support and encouragement of some friends. I work full-time as a teacher and would love information about bringing food to work (especially when those work days are 12+ hours long). I love to cook but I don't love to exercise.

Please feel free to send a friend request or start up a conversation! :)

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  • mjst_2014
    mjst_2014 Posts: 133 Member
    Hi,

    Welcome back, wishing you success once more for the second round. I have found that in order to change my ways at wok these days I not only pack a meal opposed to sandwiches I used to have but healthy snacks to.

    Eating something every 3-4 hours and plenty of water is helping me.

    Hope this helps.
  • YF92
    YF92 Posts: 2,893 Member
    Well I dont know your stats but I can tell you from experience here that you need to increase cals or youll most likely hit a plateau. Just add more food its better for your overall energy and health
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    Hi, I'm a teacher too. I'm on maternity leave right now and also in the position of having to lose around 30lbs.

    When I'm at work I tend to take a salad (tuna/chicken/cottage cheese etc) and put it in the fridge. We had a fridge in our little departmental staff room. I also take things like yogurt, and keep Philly light and rice cakes there. I sometimes took soup and microwaved it. I also used to get those Graze snack boxes and so I had a healthy snack at work. Plus there's always fruit too.

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