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I'm first trying to figure out triggers because it will be the cheapest 😂
I haven't been eating red meat or raw fruits and veggies this week-long I actually feel really good and I was surprised by my energy yesterday (but I'm visiting family so not doing housework so maybe it's unrelated to diet. We will see when I get home!)
And if you haven't heard of protein milk... it's a game changer!!!! Cereal is my favorite food lol but not providing any protein so I've been mixing my almond milk with protein powder. Yum! I originally saw it on Julie Ledbetter Instagram like a whole year ago and just getting around to it.
Let me know Amber if it helps. I've read that sometimes the simple carbs i.e. white bread are easier to digest which is the exact opposite of the "healthy" food advice given for both health and satiety. Reading the diet plan for colitis seemed like my ideal food list lol.0 -
Let me know how it goes Jerilyn - I am in the same boat - no idea what my triggers are though I do know I am celiac. even off the wheat and dairy I still have issues
I am going to look at corn next. 0 -
I am concerned about increasing my calories, as I am not currently lifting any weights. I have a back issue that limits the amount I can lift. I am walking and doing the max trainer 3 times a week. I am not looking to lose a lot just 5 pounds or so. I am not sure how to begin.0
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Are you currently eating at a deficit or attempting to?
Because you will have to eat less than you burn to lose fat - just doesn't have to be extreme and max possible. And many using this tool of MFP cause that to occur by their setup choices and misuse of it, and making wholesale changes to everything.
Easiest thing for 5 lbs is whatever level you were eating at with whatever foods, find 200 cal to eat less of something, each and every day.
Then move more than prior doing whatever it may be.
If this was a slow weight gain because of eating slightly more than you burned - this will reverse that eating too much, and cause eating less, and then you should be burning more.
The exercise will transform the body, in the case of cardio only, mainly heart and lungs, not much for muscle. That takes resistance training.0 -
Hey guys and gals,
Still having a lot of issues. I was mostly eating simple carbs like bread, crackers, etc. It doesn't hurt my stomach but I put on almost 10 pounds and was hungry all of the time! Ugh, the worst combo. So, since I can't eat filling carbs like whole grains, veggies, I decided to try low carb. That way I can be full and not gain weight or even spend all day eating. The good news is that my protein has gone way up and I'm back to eating 30%+ protein. And so far, I'm feeling much fuller. We will see how this goes over a larger time period.
I also switched to 3 days in the gym- I was just way too tired to do it 4 or more. Plus this is a bit more stress relieving as I don't have to rush there daily. The good news is, so far, my workouts are better and more intense. I'm not dialing it in because I know I only have a limited time on a limited day. The downside is I'm super sore lol.2 -
Ya to being sore!
Oh wait, sorry.
That will soon pass. Probably. Hopefully.0 -
Same for me Jerilyn - Low carb is helping a lot for me as well. My biggest issue is not eating enough calories since I am full all of the time. Stomach issues are much better...0
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