Nicklebee93 Member

+1 +1 Sugar truly is in everything. If you wanted to watch your sweets intake in terms of "sugar" then sure. But i'd never take out anything healthy like fruits.

I can't stand greek yogurt. I am scared to try cottage cheese... I want to though, be very helpful with eating protein.

I only track my calories and protein. So i only make sure those are 100% right. Which, so far, i've not had any problems with.

I actually am the complete opposite, while my period i actually don't like eating at all. It's before my TOM that i have to power through all those cravings. But in short, no, i keep on my deficit. But if you want to, by all means take it easier. That's your own personal choice.

Are you losing inches? If you're actually in deficit you'll lose the weight, it just will be slower than you want. Are your drinks accurate? Some do tend to hold a lot of calories.

My good habit is just getting up and exercising everyday. Im also more mindful of serving sizes. And i think, in general, thats why i've kept the weight off. Its taught me how to eat :) and now im teaching myself to keep in good cardio health.

In general, a female shouldn't go below 1,200 unless being supervised by a doctor. Just like over eating, under eating can 'cause negative effects too. In your situation maybe it'd be best for you to talk to a dietitian to make sure you're meeting the requirements? I'm no expert on diets, and i especially don't have the…

I lost my period the first month of starting exercising. But other than that my periods have gone back to normal

BMI is a good starting spot, as everyone has mentioned. I'm finally in that zone. But i still have a lot more to lose. I went for what was considered "average" for my height. Which was 120 for a 5'3 female.

Are you wanting to continue to lose weight? Or are you wanting to just gain muscle? Gaining muscle you will have to go into a surplus.

I feel i have an easier time losing weight then most people do. So many people use food scales on here and need to make sure they correctly measure everything in order to lose weight. I do use measurements, but i have never needed to use a food scale. I'm not sure if i over estimate my calories or what, but as long as i…

Yes it all depends on your body frame. Im 5'3 and 136 pounds and feel no where close to where i want to be. My goal is 120. But it all depends how i feel. My aunt is 5' and 100 pounds while my other aunt is 5'5 at 110 pounds and my mom is 5'3 at 115 pounds. So weight really does look so different on everyones body type

You're allowed to enjoy food-- you just need to learn how to do so in moderation. Stop thinking of your diet as a.. diet? It's a lifestyle change. You need to relearn how to eat. Some people need a sweet everyday, so they fit that into their calories. If you're that type of person then do it. Try measuring out the food…

+1 The way my meals are setup i do end up having a "post workout" snack though. I normally do mixed nuts and fruit.

Are you measuring? I went a month without losing anything. I actually gained and lost the same 5 pounds. But i was losing inches in my stomach. If you're not losing anything in terms of measuring and the scale, then there is something wrong with your calories count. Buy a food scale, measure out all your food. Read…

When i first started to track calories i wrote everything down in a notebook. I lost 20 pounds that way. For me MFP is easy because, in general, i eat the same things daily. Only thing that's different on a daily basis is dinner. Whichever works for you :) When I'm out and about it's easier to just put it in my phone…

--Read wrong--- Sorry i thought you were eating 1,200. From what i've read in strength training, eating enough carbs is actually a good thing. And eating enough protein. I know for me i have 60g for protein and it ups to 75 when i add in workout. I think people have said .8 per pound? So make sure you're getting enough…

I eat really plain compared to most people im afraid. I'm picky. So when i find a food i like i tend to stick to it without much fuss. Breakfast: Cereal or Eggs (mostly) with a type of fruit. Snack: Some sort of snack bar, granola/multi grain fruit bar Lunch: Sandwich -- i enjoy my PB and J and i have some kind of veggie…

I know a lot of people keep giving you advice but i've not seen anyone ask this: do you measure yourself? A new workout can cause you to lose inches without the scale budging. And it can add as a second aid. If both inches and scale doesn't move then its a problem in your diet. So i'd recomend you start measuring too.…

I've noticed this too... I went a month gaining and losing 5 pounds. Then one day i dropped those 5 pounds PLUS another 2 pounds. Then i consistently lost 2 pounds for two weeks. Now? I'm not budging.. i'm still at 136 pounds (i typically weigh in on wednesday, was a bit bad). My goal is 120.. so yeah, these last couple…

I'm 5'3 too :) My weight is currently 136 pounds and my goal weight is 120

I just had asked for peoples input on this very subject. I too can fall behind my protein by about 20 and was thinking of adding a protein bar/shake. You can try adding egg whites, yogurt, mixed nuts or cottage cheese. Or simply try to have a protein source with every meal--- thats how i meet my goals. And MFP only gives…

I completely forgot about protein bars! Today was another day that i ended up being below protein.. So definitely going to buy some protein.. I remember having a Nugo bar, they have a mint chocolate chip that i enjoy. Anyone eat those? Or maybe casein protein?

Its why the scale for us women suck :D as long as you were losing weight beforehand, its not your diet. But if you're like me you can get the munchies! But again if you're logging everything and doing it correctly then it's just from that time of the month. Dont worry, it'll go away :)

I eat fresh bread from the bakery. It's a savory Asiago Cheese bread. I hate bread-- it's far too sweet for my liking. This is the only bread i've found that i enjoy. 2oz piece is 130 calories though. So i gotta be careful :s

I only go off what MFP gives and it gives me a goal of 60 -- and sometimes i'm about 20 off. Then if i add in exercise MFP ups it to 75. But sometimes i can actually go over protein (by about 10). I'm honestly not sure what i should get, so many state different things. I'm 136 pounds, female.

1. Sweet potatoes- i tried them and... yuck. Not for me. I don't care for sweet things, i should of known! 2. Greens Plus Organics Superfood -- Let me tell you.. :s i felt like barfing half way through my smoothie. Never again. 3. Peas - i just can't do it. I can't stand peas, never have 4. Fish - again i just don't enjoy…

Corn on the cob, grilled chicken (my uncles makes THE BEST), watermelon and of course... s'mores! And of course... our fresh raspberries that we grow in the garden.

Fair enough :) i weigh and measure only once a week. And i mostly do that just to make sure i'm keeping on track. Not getting too sloppy with logging.

Yes i weigh in the am, before breakfast and after the restroom. I was only curious as i've read from other forums people either seem to gain or lose a lot after a work. Water retention vs (i assume) a bit of dehydration. I haven't noticed an issue but curious if others have.