How many calories in Horse? ;-)

Depends. Arabian Horse? :P Italian Stallion, perhaps?

You asked http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/5139

Haha.. good one! But the only problem is that I am a vegetarian!

Biggest challenge like many of us here is getting enough proteins. Yes lentils and beans have proteins but they are also calorie dense.

I do eat non-vegetarian food but my everyday diet is mostly vegetarian except eggs.

Also my challenge is eating out with friends, we always go to pubs where it is hard to say no to alcoholic drinks and unhealthy stuff like nachos and cheesy treats without being a bummer.

I would say that the reason a lot of Indians count eggs as non-vegetarian is because eggs have the potential for new life.

There are plenty of vegan websites out there, which while they do cut out dairy, do a great job of keeping protein levels high. One that I've found useful is http://blog.fatfreevegan.com The food measures are all American and some of the ingredients are had to find, but the recipes I've tried to date, have been very tasty.

Hi, I know dis thread was created months ago but still joining it nevertheless. For me the biggest challenge is not finding the space to jog, run or even go on long walks. I really wish I had access to a smooth, 'traffic and slow moving crowd' free road where I could walk for miles. Nowadays I walk halfway to my home from office. That is around 3.5 kms. I can't go for walks in d morning,its really impossible for me. (M like zombie in d morn).

I agree accurate reporting is a challenge and also that no-one makes a recipe the same twice. What has helped me a bit is that I use the "recipes" section of the food diary and as I am cooking I weigh everything before I toss it in the pot. I then update the recipe each time. This has its drawbacks, but it works for me. I find this has made my own cooking more consistent also.

tough part is when someone else does the cooking, especially restaurants. All restaurants (no matter the cuisine) use more fat, sugar, and especially salt than anyone would use at home. so although I try to estimate what's in the food and I ask for them hold the ghee etc - I still treat this as an occasional treat.

My biggest challenge so far staying away from carbs and consuming more protein. since i am vegetarian i have grown up eating carbs rich foods. Today is my first day at MFP and am still trying to figure out what r my options for protein and good carbs. Since i live in US, i think the whole wheat atta i get from indian grocery is mixed with maida though it says 100% whole wheaton the label. i am thinking of replacing wheat roti with either bajra or jowar roti instead. i hope i stay motivated to make these rotis for myself and the regular kind for my kids and husband becoz i know they won't like the other option.

To be patient in my weight loss journey!