7lbs to go & ill be relatively happy!

Teaandrunning1
Teaandrunning1 Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Decided to jump on the MFP band wagon again, started today and my word wasnt breakfast a shock (definately been overdoing the portion sizes and adding un-necessary 'healthy' calories) so here goes...

I already run for a club twice a week (snail pace id like to add, but like the quote says im lapping all those choosing to sit on the couch!).

Decided to up the water intake (2 litres) hopefully this will help, already on my feet Monday to Friday so just got to keep up with my 10,000 daily steps (i think it is!)

Id love any suggestions for alternative filling breakfasts (porridge girl at moment) and cold lunches i can prep so can be just eaten as dont get great deal of time for a dinner break ? Ps no pasta ideas (not a cold pasta gal)

Would love to loose with others, swap ideas, motivate each other and inspire or be inspired!



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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    I like eggs - Omelettes with vegies and some cheese. I use a combination of whole egg (1-2) and whites to increase protein without too much fat.

    Turn it in to frittata - bake it in bulk - and serve with some salad and you have a great cold lunch.

    If you like sweet, try yoghurt (I use natural with flavoured protein powder to add sweetness, flavour and protein), some nuts and fruit..

    Salads with protein are nice cold lunches with protein.

  • Teaandrunning1
    Teaandrunning1 Posts: 4 Member
    Wow Thankyou for such a speedy response&egg idea, love eggs especially with avacodo salad! However dread to think how calorific avacados are! How well are you doing on here?
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Teaandrunning1 wrote: »
    Wow Thankyou for such a speedy response&egg idea, love eggs especially with avacodo salad! However dread to think how calorific avacados are! How well are you doing on here?

    Avocado's are surprisingly not as calorific as I imagined.... I use 50g on a salad, and it adds a good source of fat plus some bulk (unlike cooking in oil, or adding oil that adds a lot of calories with no volume)

    I use mfp for various goals - losing at the moment, but also maintenance and bulking (as a bodybuilder). I use it a little differently to many, and just set my own goals and never add exercise. It works as well as you make it work!
  • Teaandrunning1
    Teaandrunning1 Posts: 4 Member
    Awww thats a relief to hear as i absolutely love avacados, they to me jst add that certian something.

    Id like to try tremendously hard to make it work for me this MFP. I think once i start getting in a regime tracking & getting lots of lunch ideas under my belt for work i should be ok.

    Evening meals are of no concern as partner is particular with his fuel intake so they are always healthy, musclefooduk all the way with lots of veggies.

    Ive a sweet tooth so plsed with ur idea, if yiu come accross any others pls do share, gratefully appreciated!
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    I am a massive sweet tooth too.... I have yoghurt/protein, berries and nuts every night for dessert during the week (slightly frozen) and recently been adding sugar free jelly.

    I also love protein pancakes - they are a weekend favourite when I have more time to cook! I add a neutral vegie like zucchini, or some pumpkin, to bump up vegie content of my day...

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