Meal Prep ( I think I'm doing it wrong)

s_light · July 2014

So, every week I cook, prepare and individually package breakfast, lunch and two snacks for the week. I cook dinner 6 days a week and one is what we call "fend for yourself" night. I've adapted a 80% clean eating habit and always choose fresh over, canned or processed food. My problem, I haven't lost weight in almost 3 weeks. I take my dogs for two walks a day (totaling about 5-7 miles) I don't have time to add another workout into my schedule right now and I'm not the biggest fan of the gym. Trying to workout inside my house is a nightmare when add 1 husband whining, 1 kid screaming, and 3 dogs just being dogs. I would love some feedback on how to start losing again.

BigT555 · July 2014

how many calories are you eating a day? did you always walk your dogs for that long or is this a new thing?

Cardio4Cupcakes · July 2014

What kind of things are you eating? What is your calorie limit?

Lifts4IceCream · July 2014

how many calories are you eating a day? did you always walk your dogs for that long or is this a new thing?

^^This. How many calories are taking in?

TKhamvongsa · July 2014

Are you specifically tracking your calories/macros? Use the Recipes setting on MFP to help calculate those meals you prep for the week and you'll be able to analyze and go from there.

Lacrdns · July 2014

When you walk your dogs do you a steady pace? if so, try walking one minute and jogging 30 seconds-one minute, and back to walking again. I've read that its the most effective cardio.

serindipte · July 2014

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

If you aren't already using one, get and use a food scale. Weigh all solids. Measuring cups/spoons are not accurate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVY
Neither is guessing:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1270280-food-weighing-scale-miracles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide

http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/why-am-i-not-losing-weight/

kwaz29 · July 2014

The meal prep is not the culprit, but it could be the amount of food you are eating! Do you measure everything before you individually package it? I always cook big batches of chicken, ground beef, sausage, whatever else I may have found on sale that week, and weigh it all out into individual portions. Makes coming home late after work and the gym a million times easier.

s_light · July 2014

I'm taking in 1200 to 1500 calories per day. I have a scams and I weigh 99% of my food. The 1% is when I grab an apple or something emcee like that in a hurry. How do set up macros, and what exactly is macros? I read a lot of people posting about it but haven't dine a lot of research on it yet.

serindipte · July 2014

The first link I shared (in post above) tells you how to set your macros.

Meal Prep ( I think I'm doing it wrong)

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