Restaurants are killer for weight loss!
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juanwilly
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OMG Here we go again! Back to where I started more or less--212.6 and I was down to 207 just 14 days ago! When will I learn to STOP eating out at restaurants!! The sodium is killer! And with my heart I should know better!!
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or just drink a bit more water...4
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Just keep the salt down and drink some water and most of it will probably come off in the next week or so. I didn't weigh myself today because I had lots of pizza yesterday and new I'd be up a few pounds just from water weight.1
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TavistockToad wrote: »or just drink a bit more water...
I drink almost 5000 ml (170 ounces) (1.4 gal +/-) daily--you mean more than that?
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TavistockToad wrote: »or just drink a bit more water...
I drink almost 5000 ml (170 ounces) (1.4 gal +/-) daily--you mean more than that?
and sodium still affects your weight loss?0 -
Absolutely, that's my story and I am sticking to it! At least for a day or two until I cleanse! How do you lose your weight, friend? You don't think restaurants load our food with salt and more? They readily admit that they do!0
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RelCanonical wrote: »Just keep the salt down and drink some water and most of it will probably come off in the next week or so. I didn't weigh myself today because I had lots of pizza yesterday and new I'd be up a few pounds just from water weight.
I agree! But I can't help but weigh in every day! My bad....
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Absolutely, that's my story and I am sticking to it! At least for a day or two until I cleanse! How do you lose your weight, friend? You don't think restaurants load our food with salt and more? They readily admit that they do!
Cleanse?
I lose weight by eating less calories than my body needs. I salt everything because I like salt. I lose just fine. Make better choices at the restaurants, don't make them your excuse for not getting the results you want, you choose what to put in your mouth.2 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Absolutely, that's my story and I am sticking to it! At least for a day or two until I cleanse! How do you lose your weight, friend? You don't think restaurants load our food with salt and more? They readily admit that they do!
Cleanse?
I lose weight by eating less calories than my body needs. I salt everything because I like salt. I lose just fine. Make better choices at the restaurants, don't make them your excuse for not getting the results you want, you choose what to put in your mouth.
Cleanse as in sweating during today's run and drinking my daily water allotment to flush out the bad stuff!! Not my only excuse but one of them is sodium added for certain! Where is your pic to evaluate your weight loss?
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My issue with restaurants isn't the sodium, it is more about having a harder time counting my calories because I don't feel like I am getting an accurate count (even when the menu states calories). Plus, I can usually make a similar menu item at home for less calories and I have more control over the ingredients.
I have found it much easier to just make my own meals and reduce how often I eat at restaurants. I went from eating out nearly everyday to eating out maybe once every week or two weeks. Sometimes, DH and I even "challenge" each other to not eat out for extended periods of time (like a month). Those challenges are eye opening because it forces us to get more creative at home and it REALLY helps our budget. So, win-win.
Also, OP, what are you "cleansing" from exactly? Don't buy into the "cleanse" hype, just stay hydrated and get back on track with your goals.
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Absolutely, that's my story and I am sticking to it! At least for a day or two until I cleanse! How do you lose your weight, friend? You don't think restaurants load our food with salt and more? They readily admit that they do!
Cleanse?
I lose weight by eating less calories than my body needs. I salt everything because I like salt. I lose just fine. Make better choices at the restaurants, don't make them your excuse for not getting the results you want, you choose what to put in your mouth.
Cleanse as in sweating during today's run and drinking my daily water allotment to flush out the bad stuff!! Not my only excuse but one of them is sodium added for certain! Where is your pic to evaluate your weight loss?
You need to evaluate my weight loss? How about 3 state titles in bodybuilding, and placing at national competition.... Good enough for you?4 -
My issue with restaurants isn't the sodium, it is more about having a harder time counting my calories because I don't feel like I am getting an accurate count (even when the menu states calories). Plus, I can usually make a similar menu item at home for less calories and I have more control over the ingredients.
I have found it much easier to just make my own meals and reduce how often I eat at restaurants. I went from eating out nearly everyday to eating out maybe once every week or two weeks. Sometimes, DH and I even "challenge" each other to not eat out for extended periods of time (like a month). Those challenges are eye opening because it forces us to get more creative at home and it REALLY helps our budget. So, win-win.
Also, OP, what are you "cleansing" from exactly? Don't buy into the "cleanse" hype, just stay hydrated and get back on track with your goals.
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Just curious, what are you eating at restaurants? If I make good selections I can do okay but if I start eating the calorie full salads, bread and fries its game over.2
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There is a limit to the amount of water you should drink, unless you are extremely active outdoors and sweat a lot. I bicycle a lot and drink about 1/2 gallon a day. I average about 1,800mg salt daily/week with a max of 2,300 daily.0
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My issue with restaurants isn't the sodium, it is more about having a harder time counting my calories because I don't feel like I am getting an accurate count (even when the menu states calories). Plus, I can usually make a similar menu item at home for less calories and I have more control over the ingredients.
I have found it much easier to just make my own meals and reduce how often I eat at restaurants. I went from eating out nearly everyday to eating out maybe once every week or two weeks. Sometimes, DH and I even "challenge" each other to not eat out for extended periods of time (like a month). Those challenges are eye opening because it forces us to get more creative at home and it REALLY helps our budget. So, win-win.
Also, OP, what are you "cleansing" from exactly? Don't buy into the "cleanse" hype, just stay hydrated and get back on track with your goals.
Gotcha....when I saw cleanse, my first thought was some kind of pills, woo or magic concoction that doesn't really do much.0 -
Just curious, what are you eating at restaurants? If I make good selections I can do okay but if I start eating the calorie full salads, bread and fries its game over.
BTW, your weight loss is impressive as per your photos!
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Focus on fat loss rather than water weight. Water weight means nothing to the long term process unless you have a medical condition that requires monitoring of water weight.0
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Rather just eat at home. After buying a akorn kamado I find I much prefer the flavor of the food that comes off it. Plus easier to log my meal when I'm making it.1
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Restaurants CAN be killer IF you cannot control yourself. I will agree with that.
But it's not impossible.
Since last Saturday, I've eaten 5 restaurant meals. Even with all that, I've lost a pound and a half this week.2 -
If you are careful at restaurants and you account for it in your logging you can make it work. No Fettuccine Alfredo from Olive Garden. I went to Wendy's Wednesday and it worked out well.1
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It depends where you live and where you can eat, though.
Laughing Planet cafe, Freshii, Applebees, Ice Age meals, Cultured Caveman, pretty much any Mediterranean/Thai/Cuban/Japanese restaurant have great options if you know what to get.
I usually look for paleo restaurants or veggie heavy "bowl" type meals. And while traveling, even a place like panda express has pretty budget-able options if you opt for a less sauce-y protein over veggies instead of rice.1
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