steuartcj Member

That's why I said it works well for ME. Note first thing I said was exercise, protein helps with keeping muscle mass while losing (fat) weight. The more frequent small meals can help keep up the metabolic action in your body and helps with that hungry feeling some get when eating lower calories.

Crock pot. Brown in a pan, throw in some veggies and onions. Bam, good food seasoned how you like it.

Rarely eat beef anymore. But when I do, I don't get to anal, look it up best I can and run with that. Eat lots of chicken breast, skinless and boneless.

Look for old doctor balance beam scale. They are switching to digital and may be cheap.

Virgin Mary, no booze. Diet soda no one knows what's in your drink. Plus if you drive no DWI.

Egg whites 2servings, 50 cal. 1 regular egg 70 cal. 1piece of Canadian bacon 20 cal. All micro waved together. 1 or 2 pieces of Sara Lee 45 cal. bread toasted. Salsa on top 10 to 20 cal. 185-230 cal total, good protein.

Exercise, up your protein intake, eat 4-6 small meals spaced through out the day. Stay in your calorie out line. This can help with metabolism. 40%-20%-40% (carbs-fat-protein) works well for me. What queenliz99 said.

Cook your own, cut your own. Get a vacuum sealer (love ours). You control what's on and in the meat and other foods sealed.

How many meals per day do you eat to get your 1200 in ? Try splitting the 1200 into 4-6 meals per day. It can help to keep your metabolism up. Good luck..

Protein powders 25-30 grams of protein for only 140-155 calories. Most are low carb and low fat. Many good flavors. Use for inbetween meal snacks. Two a day will add 50-60 grams of extra protein. Don't get the ready made shakes as most have lots of carbs and sugar. Some even use them in their morning cup of coffee.

I take Beano. Less methane gas.

For the trip home, protein bar, popcorn, grapes, raw veggies, water.

Eat the calories MFP recommends. Split into 5-6 small meals. Watch the nutrient guide at the meal log pages bottom. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day. Exercise as much as possible. Veggies are your friends. While not zero in calories great as " filler". Weigh everything, read labels.

Why do you have your food log open for viewing ?

I weigh it after I cook it. Any weight that come out will be moisture, fat or water. If it doesn't go into my mouth it doesn't count. Actually it's most likely not a big difference either way.

Powdered protein mixed in some water.25-30 grams of protein, low in fat and carbs.all for about 140-155 calories. Many great flavors, some not so great. Skinless chicken breasts, brined, marinated, roasted or grilled. Wal Mart has family packs at great prices. We grill up 20-30 lbs at a time, then vac seal and freeze.…

None of my concern, but this doesn't sound very low calorie. Beer, cheese, refried beans, cream cheese and chips for the dip I assume..

LOG EVERYTHING. Its the only way to really know what your eating. By weight not cup size.Read nute label VERY carefully some are wrong, misleading, deceptive at best. Good luck.

Eat your 1200 cals a day. Split into 4-6 meals a day. Drink lots of water 8-10 glasses per day. Exercise as much as possible. Weigh out everything. Take a vitamin supplement if you can, make sure you're getting the nutes you MUST have. Good luck.

Add as much exercise as you can with what ever you try. Weight loss also helps if that is an issue. I too am in your position. Luck to you.

ON powders (chocolate my favorite) are only 140 calories per serving. Check to see if your insurance can cover some of the cost (Dr. recomended in your case). Walmart sells a shaker bottle with a spring like mixing device inside that works well. Good luck.

Try eat 5 or 6 SMALL meals through out the day. Weigh out proportions, stick to it. Get rid of the cereal boxes. Try some quick steel cut oats instead. The carbs are better then cereal and will stick with you longer. Flavor with some no calorie coffee flavoring or low/no calorie jam. Make your last meal shortly before bed…

A true friend will be there good or bad. Choose wisely but give them a chance, you maybe surprised.. we ALL have dark times.

Don't know where you live, but Google how to preserve meat.

Sm413, next summer a large vegetable garden. Then, can like crazy. Hunt or trap if that's an option

I have a 2300 dollar treadmill/cloths rack down stairs. Not until I joined a gym and started getting sweaty around others did it work. But that's me. I'd rather not have to do the work, but there is no silver bullet.

64 here, at 221 down from 234 two months ago. Was always over weight (225 in HS, 69') . Heading for 200. Read labels, get a good scale (to weigh food portions) use the MFP app, drink lots of water (8-10 cups per day). Get some exercise regularly. Joint a gym, some are very reasonable (insurance may cover some of the $).…

Eat what you like, as much as you like. That's how you got where you're at now. Eat what you like in lesser amounts, less often. Make some better choices as to what you eat MOST OF THE TIME.. Veggies, steamed, roasted, raw are your friends. Get creative with spices. Chicken is great in home made sauces on spaghetti squash.…

I have five (5) in three different sizes. They get used often. Everything from Lentil chili to boiled spicy peanuts.

Buy in bulk. Brine, marinate, grill or oven roast. Vacuum seal in 1 or 2 pieces, freeze. They taste great..