Calories, WOW!

cindaboo1
cindaboo1 Posts: 150 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I am new to this site and am already officially shocked to learn exactly just how many calories are in some of my favorite foods!! I must say I'm a little bit scared yet a little bit excited all at the same time to "restart" this journey (lost over 30 pounds in the past couple years) This is a new approach to me but I'm definitely looking forward to it and learning things from a different perspective. So I'm trying to stick to 1440 cals a day in order to reach my goal. Would love any ideas from you REAL people on different recipes to try that are healthy yet taste good all suggestions appreciated much!!! Thanks and good luck to all of you on your journeys!!

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  • TheFatChronicles
    TheFatChronicles Posts: 16 Member
    Welcome to the club. I'm sure you'll find those REAL folks that can offer you low-calorie, tasty recipices. Good luck on your fitness goals!
  • Setof2Keys
    Setof2Keys Posts: 681 Member
    Chicken...my best friend and it is packed with protein which helps build lean muscle (which will help burn more calories). It's a win-win. Just make sure it's not fried or packed with too much crazy added ingredients. Welcome!
  • anbegley
    anbegley Posts: 163 Member
    I know what you mean. A little shocking at first. That is when I start eating smaller portions, so I can still eat them. I have a ton of great recipes, however there are thousands in the recipe section. I really like the crock pot ones.
    Best of luck to you.
    Angela:smile:
  • maidsheila
    maidsheila Posts: 5
    I'm new here too. Today is my 1st day. Good luck to you!
  • ambie35
    ambie35 Posts: 853 Member
    Using lean ground turkey in your recipes like chili in lasagna can lower calories.
  • newmommy2cash
    newmommy2cash Posts: 118
    Welcome!

    I love the calorie counter! It's my new bestie! ;)
  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    And when you start looking at nutrition labels and ingredients - it's an even bigger shock!

    Stick with the 1440 and make sure to eat back any exercise calories so you don't create too much of a deficit that it becomes unhealthy (too few calories can stall weight loss and even make you gain).

    And be patient. You might see fast results and it might take a while. Get a measuring tape and focus on those numbers instead of the scale numbers and you'll do great.
    I still eat ice cream (real ice cream) and I still eat pizza and candy bars and such. They're just a rare treat now instead of a daily stapele
  • dawnemjh
    dawnemjh Posts: 1,465 Member
    I love fat free plain greek yogurt, with cinnamon and a tsp of almond extract, sweetened with either agave nectar or truvia! Yummy and tons of protein!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,345 Member
    :flowerforyou: stay away from packaged, processed food and eat chicken, fish, and veggies (fresh or frozen).....use herb for seasoning rather than salt and sauces and dressings and you'll get a lot more food and nourishment for your calories.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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