NikkyT30 Member

My favorite quick food option is Wendy’s chili. A small is about 170 calories and super filling. I usual add a side salad with it. :)

I log weight about every other day. For me personally the weigh in holds me accountable for my choices. I don’t beat myself up for a gain. I look back at my diary so I can learn what is working and what isn’t. It’s all about personal preference and how it effects you emotionally. If it is a motivator.......do it! If…

Akron Ohio here! No keto but trying to live healthier like everyone else:)

Had mine out 12 years ago. The only problem I had was developing acid reflux since then. I don’t have a problem with salads and a healthy diet has greatly decreased my heartburn issues.

Try mio with electrolytes. It has less junk in it than sports drinks and tastes great!

What type of Fitbit do u have? I have a charge 2 and it has an exercise mode to track what I’m doing. If u go under your account (the box at the top right) then tap your Fitbit set up (mine says charge 2) it has a great Q and A section that will help you with that. Hope this helps.

Congrats on the marathon!!!!!!!!! Sounds like your on the right track! Keep up the good work!

Congrats on quitting cigarettes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t give up..... not everyday will be easy but keep going!

All fantastic posts...... the only thing I can add is be forgiving of yourself! No day will be perfect....... it's how u get up after a fall that will set the pace for your future. I may only be speaking for myself when I say I'm my own worst critic. Don't beat yourself up over a bad day. I started with small changes and…

As long as your using the same scale to weigh yourself it doesn't matter how much u spend. I do like the ones that calculate bmi and hydration but it is not needed. Take monthly measurements ..... It will also help you see progress.

Check out skinnytaste and hungry girl websites for recipe ideas. Google has quickly become my friend. And I love my crock pot! Frozen chicken, Italian dressing, and 6 hours. It's amazing.

Hydration always helps. It took me a very long time to realize "eat less and move more" really does work!!!! I never restrict myself and it's made this journey a lot less stressful. Plus I have found tons of exercise type activities I enjoy. Example.... Zumba, water aerobics, and yoga. Most important be forgiving of…

Are you drinking enough water? Sometimes I'm not really hungry I'm just thirsty. ....... And yes it does get easier. Start slow with a half pound lost to give you more calories and adjust the weight loss goal as you get into better eating habits. Everyone else's comments are also correct. Be forgiving of yourself. One day…

Log your food without the exercise. If it helps change your settings to maintain weight till your back to being active. That or you could always workout around the injury. Good luck:)

I use fit bit for steps n exercise but go my mfp for daily calories n food logging.

Look at your settings. You may need to adjust so exercise doesn't go negative on inactive days. But.....Exercise burns calories... Therefore it subtracts them and giveS you more calories to eat. I suggest only eating 25 to 50 percent of those calories back.

Pack snacks, watch servings, keep busy. Might want to save some extra calories for the night time snacks. Good luck:)

I only weigh once a week in Thursday mornings after the bathroom. I used to obsessively weigh myself and it drove me crazy!

Thank you for this post.

Oh... And the scale down program was more stress than it was worth for me. Weight naturally fluctuates and I couldn't mentally handle the gain days. I now only weigh once a week and it's greatly reduced my stress.

I've lost 10lbs in month one and two. Currently in the third month on the meds. I have never needed more than a pill when I wake and maybe a pill around two in the afternoon .....when I remember. I workout 3 to 5 days a week and calorie track everything. Started at 194 and am now 169. I feel like I could have done it on my…

Born in cuyahoga falls... Now in Akron

Kcco!!! So glad to see other fans of the chive!!!!

Fitness pal already includes your calorie deficit in your calories per day. Burn as much or as little as you want in my opinion. I only eat back 1/2 to 2/3's of the calories I burn. Your body will tell you what to do. You might find that 2lbs a week might be a bit much to start and your always hungry. If that's the case…

First piece of advice ...... Ditch the measuring cups! They are not accurate. You need a food scale to know for sure how much your eating. Also make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Too much sodium could be an issue and you retaining water that way. Also maybe you should change your stats to 1 or 1.5 lbs of weight…

I have to eat something small an hour or so before I go to the gym. If not I feel sick and like crap after my workout.

I'm a big fan of the bar code scanner when i don't have time to cook.... And eating out is a breeze most times by the search menu. I don't always pre log but as stated above I log everything before bed no matter what. Good luck:)

I agree w the thirsty when u think your hungry comment. The longer I have been drinking water the more I seem to know when my body needs it. I feel dry and rough if that makes sense. Dry mouth dry skin and I almost instantly feel better after drinking water. I think everyone has there own limits on water but hydration is…