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I did paleo strictly for 5 months, lost 17 lbs. That's the good news. Bad news, it was a lifestyle I just could not keep up with. It's EXPENSIVE- organic everything, and all the specialty "flours" ( ie, almond meal, coconut flour, almond flour, flax etc). It is also time consuming because you have to spend time making…
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Picture what 10 lbs of butter looks like. That is your loss. Sometimes it takes more than those 1st 10 to start noticing changes. I was squeezing into my clothes before I started losing, so it took more than 10 lbs to start to feel the bigger size. However, a loss is a loss. Just keep looking ahead. And yes, it most…
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As for the calorie content of the salad- the menu said 400 without dressing. It was a greek dressing and I estimated a tablespoon is what I used. I ate most of the chicken out of it, and it was still guess work. My two glasses of wine were 5 ounce pours. It was my trade off. The point of all of this was how eye opening it…
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Plan ahead! This has worked like a charm for me! First thing in the morning I look at the menu online ( almost EVERY place has that) and then I pick what my meal will be. I then figure the calories and put them in my log before anything else is logged. Then I balance out my calories for the rest of the day. Has worked…
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Oh our body does strange things when thrown into "exercise" or "diet" mode! My first 10 days of 1200 calories, exercise 6 times a week (alternating water aerobics, biking, golfing (walking) and power walking) netted a 7 lb weight loss! Wow!! Then, nothing, nada, actually a 2 lb weight GAIN back!! Meltdown at the scale that…
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Weight Plateaus DO exist!! It is a normal body compensation for changes we make in our eating/nutrients, etc. I lost 55 lbs on WW 9 years ago. The first 35lbs came off slowly, but steady. Then I hit the dreaded plateau! I logged, measured, weighed EVERY morsel that went into my mouth, HONESTLY, and every week for 6 weeks I…
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Nutrition information Default nutritional values are based on the standard 6" sub recipe. SERVING SIZE (g) 362 CALORIES 310 Calories from fat 220 TOTAL FAT (g) 24 Saturated Fat (g) 4 Trans Fat* (g) 0 CHOLESTEROL (mg) 40 SODIUM (mg) 380 CARBOHYDRATES (g) 11 Dietary Fiber (g) 4 Sugars (g) 6 PROTEIN (g) 15 VITAMIN A % DV 40…
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I am a bit older than you, but I am experiencing a very slow loss. I am on week 3, exercise 6 days a week, eating 1200 calories faithfully, and not counting my exercise calories. First week, down 3, second week down 2, 3rd week THREE POUND GAIN!!! Meltdown at the scale that morning!! However, I KNEW this was not possible…
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Have been yo-yo-ing with 20 lbs for 8 years. In control/out of control. Well the last time I went out of control was the longest, and now my 20 lbs is 30lbs extra! ( In 2001 I lost 55 lbs on WW and kept it off for about 7 years. Diagnosed with BC and the gloves came off. Ate whatever I wanted, used the cancer as an excuse,…
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Hi there! I am also a newbie here. This is my second week and I must say I am overwhelmed with all the discussions! Recipes always intrigue me and always looking forward to healthy meals. Tonight, I am trying a healthy version of "Fried Rice". Have some leftover pork loin, so created a recipe with MFP and will let you know…
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I sautee shrimp and broccoli in a little EVOO and then toss in garlic, minced shallots and some fat free chicken broth. Pour this over whole wheat or rice pasta, sprinkle with parmesean cheese. Delish! You can volumize it by adding zoodles- just add them the last minute 2 with the broccoli/shrimp/broth (they cook very…
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You are actually doing the right thing in "no- special diet", just smaller portions of what you already eat! That is the best way as long as it is healthy food! My problem was wine- just love it- but when I drink it, I have no control over the foods I choose to go with it!! So, wine is off the table right now and I am…
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Yes, senior here! 62, battled weight issues all my life. Sometimes I win, sometimes I llose. I am also in Florida. I am very active, but we live too good a retirement mode! Love happy hours, and wine. Unfortunately, that leads to over eating and bad choices. So, I have re-evaluated my life and realize I need to make better…
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Well you are looking to lose about 14 lb? (Forgive my ignorance on "stone vs pounds"!) What "diet" are you on? 1200 calories is a bit restrictive, but doable! Make sure you have lots of protein, good carbs and some fat. Our bodies need this for fuel. IF we eat too little and exercise a lot, your body will slow down weight…
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New here too, but doing well! Had an "ahhh-haaa" moment early last week and decided enough is enough. So, lots of soul searching, and decision to NEVER go on another diet. I am making PERMANANT life style changes that are reasonable and no longer looking for the quick fix! What is your story? Do you have a lot to loose?…
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You are doing GREAT! Don't give up!! I once had a 6 (SIX) week plateau - seriously, logged every morsel of food, ate completely on plan (was doing Weight Watchers) and every week I would go in for weigh in and the scale did not budge, sometimes an ounce, but up and down. I was going out of my mind, and on that 6th week…
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This time of year veggies are pretty cheap and will fill a good portion of your plate! Granted, organic anything is costly! There are some great sites with recipies for healthy eating on a budget google them. For snacks, keep fruit ready to go, sliced veggies with hummus, and one of my favorite snacks is to take turkey…
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I wore a fitbit 2 days ago while I golfed 18 holes and walked, pulling my clubs. My FB registered 10.999 steps! However, when I synced it to my MFP, it only gave me credit for 200 calories!! FB obviously doesn't pick up the way I golf!! When I put golf in MFP manually, walking and duration, it credited me with 800+…
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I am a wine lover too! We had wine everynight, but could not contain it to just one or 2 glasses- I'll have the whole bottle please. I did not get drunk so to speak (which should have been a clue to my tolerance and overuse) but drank everyday. The problem was, that when I drank wine, the self control of food choices went…
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I am a newbie here also, and only 2 days in, but I feel positive changes already! Great advice and support here! Would love to follow each others journey!
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Hi there! Your post caught my eye! I am in the same boat- jumping back in after waaaaay too long of neglecting my food and alcohol intake! Tracking is the best method ( I am a WW queen) and that is the one tool that helped me- journaling! It really makes me accountable. This is my first time using MFP and I am loving it! I…
