Surprised about my ignorance
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You get really good at filling yourself up on low calorie fare. And it doesn't take long. Bad habits begin to be replaced with good habits. It's surprising how filling a salad can be. And add extra veggies to your meal and lots of water and you will get by with your allotted calories. Not to mention, your appetite goes down. If you add exercise it also helps decrease your appetite,at least in my case0
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sherbear702 wrote: »It is an eye opener. If you're serious about losing weight, invest in a food scale. You'd be shocked at how much 2 oz of pasta isn't
Does a food scale count calories?
It helps keep you from underestimating your true portion sizes, which in turn helps YOU count calories.
"You'd be shocked at how much 2 oz of pasta isn't" = "a 'serving' of pasta is a lot small than you'd think!"
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Sorry folks, a quick off topic question.
Staci, how is the hot air deep fryer?
I keep playing with the thought of getting one, actual deep fried food tastes just too greasy now, but have never met anyone who uses one to get a good review.
Cheers, h.0 -
OMG YES! When I first joined MFP, I looked up a lot of foods I knew were not the best but HOLY COW! I used to get 2 burritos and a lg soda from Taco Bell for lunch (quite often, I might add)- 1,500 calories! That's more than I eat in an entire day now!
And I found that even things I thought were "healthy" are calorie laden. Like the grilled chicken caesar wrap from McAlister's Deli- 810 calories! Add to that a bag of chips and a sweet tea and, again, HOLY COW!0 -
I feel like living in the US is an automatic disadvantage when it comes to weight loss. Being overweight and sickly has become the norm here. I see more judgement on healthy people than I do on overweight or obese people. If you control your portions and try to eat correctly you get accused of being anorexic or sometimes even snobby. If you're overweight, you're just one of the gang and being yourself......or should I say you're being like everyone else and that makes them feel better about their health issues.
I was in that trap too. From high school all the way up until now. 20 years. I accepted it as normal that I was eating huge subs and huge plates of spaghetti every day. Come on, my belly isn't that big, right? This XL shirt must have shrunk! It used to fit me great!
This country has a severe problem. Most people aren't willing to get out of their comfort zone to change it. If you want to get healthy and eat right, you have to do it yourself and not expect anyone to help you. In fact, you can even sometimes expect the people you THOUGHT would support you to give you a lot of crap and try to push food on you no matter how many times you say no.0 -
I was into Costco salads till I found out they had 950 calories. Hey it is a salad.0
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I love it! They are not cheap, especially since I got one with a larger basket. I'd read the limitation is being able to only make a little food at a time. I can make a whole bag of wings - which is 20-25 sections. I like the flats, hubby likes the drums. Perfect marriage! (Store brand, frozen food section, not huge wings like at a restaurant but I think its something like 5 pieces for 180-190 calories.)
You can cook almost anything in it. I'll sometimes cook a single piece of salmon or a chicken breast for me - put it on wax paper and into the basket it goes. Better than heating up the oven and the house in 90+ degree weather! Cleanup is easy enough. I dump the crumbs into the garbage can, then wash it in hot soapy water. Then run it thru the dishwasher. You could do one or the other but I figure it gets the most clean by doing both steps.
I use it at least 1-2 times a week. The kids use it. And so does Hubby.middlehaitch wrote: »Sorry folks, a quick off topic question.
Staci, how is the hot air deep fryer?
I keep playing with the thought of getting one, actual deep fried food tastes just too greasy now, but have never met anyone who uses one to get a good review.
Cheers, h.
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OMG YES! When I first joined MFP, I looked up a lot of foods I knew were not the best but HOLY COW! I used to get 2 burritos and a lg soda from Taco Bell for lunch (quite often, I might add)- 1,500 calories! That's more than I eat in an entire day now!
Egads... i used to get a combo meal at Taco Bell with an extra large cherry pepsi, and i'd add a couple chili-cheese burritos to make it filling.
When i'd go to McDonald's i'd always get an extra 6-piece nuggets, to top off the burger and fries.
I knew i was over-eating, but didn't really have a frame of reference for scale.
Once i started paying attention to calories, it hit me pretty hard at first! But i didn't find making adjustments all that difficult once i started understanding them. And when i finally started looking at "food-enjoyment-per-calorie" it was pretty easy to make better choices, and still indulge from time to time when i budgeted for it.0 -
Ps-I had wondered about them also, but my mother in law got one and gave us rave reviews.
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For me it was something at McDonald's that was about 430 calories alone but as a meal 1300. I gave up sweet tea and fries on the spot and came to MFP to start counting. Another moment was when I ran far enough to burn 1000 calories (7.5 miles) if that doesn't motivate you to control what you consume nothing will. In reality I was over eating and making bad food choices. That was 45 pounds ago and it just don't stop. That's why I tell people "It's not a diet, its a lifestyle change" If you re-train yourself on what and how much to eat, its not all that difficult. It also helps to run 25 miles a week too.
I just restarted jogging today. Fingers crossed.
Start slow and gradually work up and get some good shoes.
Well, I have old shoes. That explains why my feet hurt!0 -
slinke2014 wrote: »slinke2014 wrote: »yep, burgers became a rare treat for me. Maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I do enjoy eating out quite a bit in general but I make room for it during the day by really scaling back so I have extra calories for dinner.
I thought that a meal at McDonald's, including the 20 piece, was only 900 calories, turns out it was 2,399 calories.
I recently moved to WA where most restaurants are required to have the calories listed on the menu, including fast food and Starbucks. it really helps you decide what to put in your body.
Yes, helps a lot.0 -
middlehaitch wrote: »Sorry folks, a quick off topic question.
Staci, how is the hot air deep fryer?
I keep playing with the thought of getting one, actual deep fried food tastes just too greasy now, but have never met anyone who uses one to get a good review.
Cheers, h.
LOL!
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Domicinator wrote: »I feel like living in the US is an automatic disadvantage when it comes to weight loss. Being overweight and sickly has become the norm here. I see more judgement on healthy people than I do on overweight or obese people. If you control your portions and try to eat correctly you get accused of being anorexic or sometimes even snobby. If you're overweight, you're just one of the gang and being yourself......or should I say you're being like everyone else and that makes them feel better about their health issues.
I was in that trap too. From high school all the way up until now. 20 years. I accepted it as normal that I was eating huge subs and huge plates of spaghetti every day. Come on, my belly isn't that big, right? This XL shirt must have shrunk! It used to fit me great!
This country has a severe problem. Most people aren't willing to get out of their comfort zone to change it. If you want to get healthy and eat right, you have to do it yourself and not expect anyone to help you. In fact, you can even sometimes expect the people you THOUGHT would support you to give you a lot of crap and try to push food on you no matter how many times you say no.
I'm from America, and yes, I agree with you we're at a disadvantage when it comes to weight loss. Our serving sizes are huge!0 -
Domicinator wrote: »I feel like living in the US is an automatic disadvantage when it comes to weight loss. Being overweight and sickly has become the norm here. I see more judgement on healthy people than I do on overweight or obese people. If you control your portions and try to eat correctly you get accused of being anorexic or sometimes even snobby. If you're overweight, you're just one of the gang and being yourself......or should I say you're being like everyone else and that makes them feel better about their health issues.
I was in that trap too. From high school all the way up until now. 20 years. I accepted it as normal that I was eating huge subs and huge plates of spaghetti every day. Come on, my belly isn't that big, right? This XL shirt must have shrunk! It used to fit me great!
This country has a severe problem. Most people aren't willing to get out of their comfort zone to change it. If you want to get healthy and eat right, you have to do it yourself and not expect anyone to help you. In fact, you can even sometimes expect the people you THOUGHT would support you to give you a lot of crap and try to push food on you no matter how many times you say no.
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Yep, we all felt this way.
Logging my foods showed me how notoriously dishonest I was with my eating.0 -
For me it was something at McDonald's that was about 430 calories alone but as a meal 1300. I gave up sweet tea and fries on the spot and came to MFP to start counting. Another moment was when I ran far enough to burn 1000 calories (7.5 miles) if that doesn't motivate you to control what you consume nothing will. In reality I was over eating and making bad food choices. That was 45 pounds ago and it just don't stop. That's why I tell people "It's not a diet, its a lifestyle change" If you re-train yourself on what and how much to eat, its not all that difficult. It also helps to run 25 miles a week too.
I just restarted jogging today. Fingers crossed.
Start slow and gradually work up and get some good shoes.
Well, I have old shoes. That explains why my feet hurt!
Not only "good" shoes, but the "right" shoes. if you decide to keep running (and I hope you do!) go to a store that specializes in running. They will watch you run (usually on a treadmill) and see how you place your feet when you run. There are specific running shoes for different types of runners and they'll only show you the ones that you should be wearing. Once you know what kind of runner you are (neutral, pronator, over-pronator) you can always buy that type of shoe from anywhere. Also, running shoes should be at least a half size larger than you would normally wear that type of shoe or you'll end up with black toenails that might fall off. NOT pretty!
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The calories in restaurant food is exactly why I started pre-logging food. If I know I'm going out, I check the menu online and decide at 7a what I'm eating for dinner. That way, I can make the rest of the day as skinny as necessary. And sometimes, whew! It's really necessary.0
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sherbear702 wrote: »It is an eye opener. If you're serious about losing weight, invest in a food scale. You'd be shocked at how much 2 oz of pasta isn't
Pastas really shocked me I was having huge portions before0 -
This is exactly why restaurants should have to show calories at the point of purchase0
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I'm a new time calorie counter so when I started searching the internet and books for calorie counts for food, I was shocked by how some foods seem so little or at least 'normal' yet have so many calories!
Like one of the burgers at Chili's has 1,490 calories in it alone. Or that some Asian noodles have as much as 492 calories per cup! My mouth gaped open when I read about these numbers.
It's no wonder I'm 329 pounds or whatever! It's like the shock of the new.
It's okay. Your ignorance has been erased by the truth about foods!
Seriously, you're on your way to better health. You can do this!0 -
On the other hand, 2-3 ounces (dry) pasta can make a very filling meal when paired with 1-2 veggies and lean protein. 0
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StaciMarie1974 wrote: »On the other hand, 2-3 ounces (dry) pasta can make a very filling meal when paired with 1-2 veggies and lean protein.
When I make pasta, I only use 2 oz for two portions and I add lots of saute veggies, plus the protein of the day. We still eat some past (I use Barilla Plus with more protein and fiber), but we don't overindulge or add more calories. Leaves room for desert...
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If the lean protein is about a pound of chicken breast, maybe.StaciMarie1974 wrote: »On the other hand, 2-3 ounces (dry) pasta can make a very filling meal when paired with 1-2 veggies and lean protein.
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kelieghjane wrote: »sherbear702 wrote: »It is an eye opener. If you're serious about losing weight, invest in a food scale. You'd be shocked at how much 2 oz of pasta isn't
Pastas really shocked me I was having huge portions before
I find 2 oz. of pasta to be fine. That 2 oz. is dry pasta - so once cooked, it's much bigger - about double in volume (not sure on the weight).
I mean, I could eat a lot more of that if it were mac n cheese, but for something like spaghetti & meat sauce, that single serving is plenty.
Peanut butter still makes me teary eyed though
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I like almonds but just one ounce of almonds is 160 calories. So each day I have one ounce of almonds....has anyone seen how small one ounce is?
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danieltsmoke wrote: »
Way to go!0
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