I'm new, too, and a couple of issues!

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  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    That is not true...it has everything to do with it.

    No it really doesn't. Unless you have a preexisting condition it's calories in vs. calories out. Type of foods makes a difference for body composition but not in amount of weight lost/gained.
  • Raseac11
    Raseac11 Posts: 41
    I can relate! In my college days, I waitressed at a pizza place. I LOVE pizza, but lost the taste for it, being around it so much! Now, frosting, I don't know. I always thought the only reason for cake was the frosting! I have found that I do better if I keep up with my protein. I really feel better when I have a good protein intake.
    I work as a cake decorator, so I have to be really careful about saying 'yes' to sweets when they are offered to me. Some of my colleagues who have been in the profession for much longer suffer from diabetes, and I don't want to end up with it if I can help it. I make it a conscious thing to say "no" to stuff at work about 95% of the time (I seem to only say yes when I've been going for hours without a break to eat and there isn't one in site, but even then I try to only eat a small portion of something). I typically allow myself a treat every couple of days, though my morning cereal is a guilty pleasure (I justify it because it has a fantastic iron and protein content). I've learned that making diet changes (like forgoing sweets completely) that you can't live with for the rest of your life aren't very sustainable.
  • Raseac11
    Raseac11 Posts: 41
    I think it depends on the person. There are times I can't have sweets because I know I will eat the whole thing. I've never understood the meaning of "too sweet" or "too rich." There's no such thing for me. Sometimes, I've eaten sweets until I felt sick, and I know that will happen, but I do it anyway!

    When you eat sugar...or junk foods you just crave more. You just have to figure out how much you want the weight off....more then eating junk or not!! It's pretty simple really.

    what you eat has very little to do with amount of weight lost unless you have a preexisting condition.
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  • missvino
    missvino Posts: 5
    Hi :)
    Walking is just as good an all round exercise as anything else you could do - sure it takes a longer period of time to get the same calorie burn but a good 90 min brisk walk at 4mph around a lovely forest trail or the like with the dogs can burn more calories than a slightly less enjoyable and sweaty spinning session :)
    it works for me !
  • katharineshalia
    katharineshalia Posts: 243 Member
    Well, since you ask...:) to be honest, I have not figured this out. My sister is the opposite of me and forgets to eat when she stresses, it's a weird thing, all I know is that logging my food every day, even bad days, has helped since I have more knowledge as to what I AM eating. Before it was easy to cut my self some slack or stay in a funk for days with no accountability. I hope this helps, add me as friend & I also hope MFP can help you as it has helped me.
  • Raseac11
    Raseac11 Posts: 41
    I love walking, too. It's a time to clear my head.
    Hi :)
    Walking is just as good an all round exercise as anything else you could do - sure it takes a longer period of time to get the same calorie burn but a good 90 min brisk walk at 4mph around a lovely forest trail or the like with the dogs can burn more calories than a slightly less enjoyable and sweaty spinning session :)
    it works for me !
  • Raseac11
    Raseac11 Posts: 41
    Well, with my first day of logging, it sure makes me think about what I'm eating!


    Well, since you ask...:) to be honest, I have not figured this out. My sister is the opposite of me and forgets to eat when she stresses, it's a weird thing, all I know is that logging my food every day, even bad days, has helped since I have more knowledge as to what I AM eating. Before it was easy to cut my self some slack or stay in a funk for days with no accountability. I hope this helps, add me as friend & I also hope MFP can help you as it has helped me.
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  • julesw734
    julesw734 Posts: 100
    I understand about the heat of the summer.. I live in the desert of Cali and it is usually 100 degrees and more out here.. I do my exercises at home for now.. I have a zumba and a dance video that I use.. also I do my situps, crunches and yoga at home. Good luck on your journey..

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