getting started with the food selections

pamshaffer7ps1 · January 2018

This is hard. I see i have a lot of changes to make. But I am determined to do this. live and learn. If anybody has any suggestion's please feel free to let me know. i need all the help i can get.

lemurcat12 · January 2018

The advice from Ann in the first post here (don't be put off by the title, it's tongue in cheek) is really what I would recommend as the best way to start.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10636388/free-customized-personal-weight-loss-eating-plan-not-spam-or-mlm/p1

Welcome, and don't think you need to change everything right away. One reason logging is great is that it's such a learning experience.

kommodevaran · January 2018

Don't change just to change. Figure out what's causing problems, and change that, and make sure the changes don't add more problems instead.

pamshaffer7ps1 · February 2018

Thank you for all of your advice. please feel free to give me any advice when ever you think of something.

kommodevaran · February 2018

I guess if you read the link above, and then ask specific questions, you'll get all the help you need.

pamshaffer7ps1 · February 2018

i have one request of those of you who feel the need to make comments that can be seen as negative, please don't reply to any of my questions. i do read everything that is said. I was giving permission for anyone to help. negative responses is not what a first time person or anyone needs. don't just assume a person knows what or how things should be asked if they have never done this before. with love in Jesus, me

MelanieCN77 · February 2018

It's not negative to point out that nobody has any direction with which to begin to help. It's an enormous world of health and nutrition out there. What is hard? What do you feel you need to change?

quiksylver296 · February 2018

Start by logging the foods you already eat. Be honest and log it all. After a week or so, look back through your food diary. Which foods worked the best to help you reach your goal, keeping you full, etc? Which foods didn't work so well? Start swapping out the foods that didn't work so well for those that did. Rinse and repeat.

Good luck.

diannethegeek · February 2018

fitoverfortymom · February 2018

Eat the foods you like in the portions that fit your calories.

Still hungry?

Sub foods in and out that you like to eat that fit your calories (and make you feel satisfied).

Repeat.

billym2018 · February 2018

My advice is trial and error. Don’t be afraid to try something new. I had never eaten kale before and when I tried it I was kind of shocked. I had no idea how good it was until I added it with my “green meals”. Now I always keep it in mind when preparing a meal. Think to yourself, “okay, now what can I add that will taste good”. I did the same thing with sweet potatoes but despite how much praise they get, I’m not a fan

dressagerider1020 · February 2018

This is from Andie Mitchell's website, she lost 135 pounds and has a lot of great recipes. I guess this should go in the recipe thread, but it's for billym2018's comment above. Try sweet potatoes like this:

2/3 cup is one serving

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon salted butter or coconut oil (for vegan option)
1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk or unsweetened almond milk (for vegan option)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
pinch nutmeg
Instructions

Put the sweet potatoes in a large pot and add just enough cold water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the potatoes to the pot on the stove top with the burner turned off. The residual heat from the pot will help any excess water burn off.
Add the remaining ingredients, using only 1/4 cup liquid to start and adding more if needed, and mash until smooth and well-combined. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information: Mash made with 1 tablespoon salted butter and 1/4 cup whole milk (6 servings): Calories 153, Fat 2g, Carb 31g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 7g, Protein 3g

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