tpalit2001 Member

I know how I got there - almost a decade of depression and overeating. I'm on my way back too. Happy for you!

If the mfp calculations are correct, I should be losing at 0.5 lbs/week. However, I don't factor in my 4-times a week, 40 minute elliptical workout, when doing these calculations. I don't trust the machine numbers, and I've noticed that if I eat back the calorie numbers reported by the machine, I tend to maintain weight…

Thanks everyone! I'll continue my lifting program without worry!

I find it easier to not go over my calorie limit when I eat 3 meals a day, instead of one large meal a day. If I'm super hungry by the time I sit down for my meal, then I can't seem to be able to stop when I'm full. Starvation-mode, on the other hand, is a myth. It's physically impossible to create matter out of nothing.…

I guess for me the motivation is being able to run again, without risking injury to my knees. Whenever I'm tempted to give in to my cravings I remember how good it felt to run when I was 10 years younger, and how I can feel that way again. It has worked so far.

Why are we asking so many questions?

I was the same. I started out controlling my carbs, but letting myself eat as much of veggies and grilled lean meat as I wanted. No junk food or sweets no matter what. It was easier to start doing that, rather than trying a fixed diet. After a week I noticed that my calorie intake had dropped naturally. And what was very…

Remember how your feeling stronger and fitter did not depend on one particular article of clothing fitting or not fitting. Try to recapture that feeling. And stick with it. I keep a box of precut veggies in the fridge these days. If I get cravings for junk, I saute them in water and munch on them. The cravings go away…

Can you go out with her on a run instead of the treadmill?

@SoleTrainer60 : Duly noted. I'll pick some up when I go to the store next time. Thanks!

I see. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!

@socioseguro : Neat! Thanks a lot, fits into my calorie budget nicely!

@Alatariel75: I didn't know that! Is the calorie content accurate in your experience?

Thanks, sorry I should have mentioned. My diet includes both. So my diet right now has lean chicken, fish, egg whites, oatmeal, tomato slice, whole wheat bread, spinach, banana, yoghurt and banana. I can't eat another banana without going over my carb limit, and I can stand only so much spinach on a daily basis :(

Great ideas! I'm going to brew myself some peppermint tea and go for a walk. Thanks guys!

Are you going grocery shopping while hungry? I find that I make much better choices when I go after a full meal. Weird, huh? Could it be that you're actually under your calorie requirement and the hunger signals are actually real?

Awesome job! You inspired me to take selfies so that I can compare a few months from now! :smiley: