aiyana1228 Member

SW:206 (2/2020) Today: 166 Mini goal 159 (out of obese BMI) Goal:135

Well I lost over 50 lbs with mfp and then regained almost all of it back. I care for some little kids. Continuous snacking did me in. Was feeling like a blob and I really want to survive to see grandchildren so... back on the wagon. I started at the beginning of February. As of today I’m back down 34 lbs. feeling pretty…

So sweet. She is a lucky woman.

Since you specifically asked for non fast food ideas here are a couple. Another poster talked about preparing things on Sunday so they are ready to grab and go. I could never eat the way I am now with my busy scedule with out taking that prep time. Bake or grill up a few skinless boneless chicken breasts. Do not over cook.…

Went tonight. Didn't get all of this but here are my usual foods: Fresh garlic, spinach, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, onions, zucchini and yellow squash, red, yellow and orange bell pepers, mushrooms, broccoli and califlower, butternut squash, gala apples, navel oranges, red or purple grapes, bananas, pineapple, cantalope,…

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Walk. When the allergins are high-Do it in the mall. Its the small changes at first that will get you to the big ones later on. Inhailler 30 minutes before you start. Just keep reminding yourself that its better to stand then to sit, better to walk when you could stand. As you start to increase your fitness level your…

Not sure what this specific syndrome is. I have a torn meniscus. With that, the more I move the less pain I have. I do have to be careful with high intensity high impact activities and there are still days I need to ice it. I doubt that I will ever be totally pain free. but it has not been that gut wrenching don't want to…

Usually hits me about day three when I start something new. Also-you don't want that big time soreness. That makes it to hard to maintain. 30ds will get you prepared for the real tough workout in level 3.

Avoid boxed stuff. I make a big pot of veggie soup every week, lots of steamed or stirfried veggied (with chicken stock not oil), Whole chick in the crock pot is a big time saver and much less than other methods. Eggs. Fresh veggies not frozen.

Don't diet. Diets don't work. Choose to eat healthy. You should do this to feel good over the long run. Not for the scale but to give your body what it needs. You body needs good fresh wholesome food in appropriate quantity. Your body needs lots and lots of water. Your body needs to move. A body in motion will stay in…

Be patient young padawan learner...

If you are careful about your other meals you can do a slice of veggie pizza and a salad with FF dressing or a vinegar and you'll be fine. Just try to avoid the high fat meat toppings and full fat dressings and too much bread. I know. I have decided any type of italian food is the hardest food to work into my measly 1200…

I love lentils and anything with curry and keep saying I need a recipe with eggplant. Gotta get that purple into the daily rainbow. I have been wanting to try indian foods but the recipes are all too complicated. This looks simple. Something even this single working mom can throw together. Thanks!

Without seeing your diary its hard to be specific. Here are a couple of thoughts. I don't think you can mess up your metabolism that fast. I thnk that happens from long term bad eating. I am going to guess that its something else. I went through about a month platuea so I feel your pain. Here are some things to keep in…

Its kind of hard to give any advice until you log the food you are eating. Here are some general thoughts... Dink more water. Sometimes when we think we are hungry we are really just thirsty. Go for a walk. Avoid eating the following things for at least a month: White flour, White bread and crackers, pasta, anything with…

Water from the tap-Yuk. I think the checmicals in it are the problem. Bottled "drinking" water from a pop company (ie Desani) even worse. Spring water-Yum. Good water is amazingly refreshing and is the one thing that truely quenches your thurst. I have a cooler and get the big bottles delivered to my house. They go by…

Snack factory pretzel crisps with a wedge of laghing cow cheese or 2 T Hummas. Stacys Pita chips are good with the above also-Just keep the portions under control. I just had the laughing cow garlic and herb wedge with 5 Pretzel crips and its 90 calories. Suggestion is to try organic fruit vs the stuff that is picked to…

The only downfall to nuts is stopping! I keep a small baggie with raw almonds in my car for those suddenly starving and have to get somewhere moments. Being hungry is bad for diets! Just 5 almonds and I am good to go for an hour or so. Red yellow or orange bell peper slices. I know this is goofy but I always hated the…

I love the taco thing. I mix black beans in with the meat when I am adding in the seasoning. That way you get a larger amount then you would with just meat. Tortillas are rediculusly high in calories so the kid gets soft tacos and I get taco salad. (I am bad and use ground chuck-I think I will try turkey next time and see…

I have been cooking whole chickens in the crock pot. Its cheeper and the crock pot makes it fall off the bone totally tender. Maybe you could get him to try it like that. You can also do things like marinate them to make them more tender. Most people that do not like white meat think its too dry. The other issue here is…

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Potassium is vitally important. Potassium deficiency can cause really bad stuff to happen. One of the things it controls is muscle contraction. Ever get those horrible leg cramps at night? That is probably due to low levels of potassium. Potassium is also a factor in regulating blood pressure. Having done the low carb…

I usually do old fashioned oats with Silk Coconut milk (4 oz) with a handful of blueberries, half a banana and 2-3 strawberries. Its beautiful, healthy and filling. Today (we are doing biggest looser at work) someone brought in peperidge farms whole grain mini bagels and apple butter. I ate one of those and a white…

It was very close to that point but its going to depend on where you started. I think it was more like 40 when other people started to comment. Now that I am at 64 total (not what shows on MFP cause the first 40 was before I got here) I totally see the difference and everyone asks. But I am short-5'2". I started at some…

I am sure lots of people will disagree with me but here is my two cents worth. Lots of us go into a "diet" trying to loose weight and change our body in an instant even though it may have taken decades to get to where you are. We try to survive on too few calories while we excercise like crazy people all in the hopes of a…

Agree. Lean meats will quickly increase your calories but not sugar or Carbs. All of this will increase your fats though. If you are having issues with sugars try sugar free options and reduce any packaged stuff you are eating. THere are lots of hidden sugars in stuff like that. e.g. I was shocked at how much sugar is in a…

Salsa, soy sauce and curry powder ( when I was in my low carb year I would mix this with sour cream or mayo and use it as a dip for chicken. I also loved a bit of hot sauce mixed in too). Can't do the dip with the standard calorie thing but thought I would add the details for those of you doing Atkins. I havn't tried it…

Looking at your diary shows that you tend to eat several things that are low volume high calorie foods. (The banana is fine). I suggest that you look over the past week and think about other choices you could make in the future that would include things that would give you a higher volume with lower calories. For example.…

Greens. Even the canned Glory brand kind.