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If you think you can within your calorie budget - I'd say have some M&Ms if that's what you want but then ADD something more nutritive to it - I'd focus on something with protein/fiber if you can. Add some raw fruit to your M&Ms. That's a great snack. You get some of the little sweet treat you need plus something that is…
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I'd just move on to a 10K training program and at the point you can comfortable run a 10K at pace, training for a 1/2 should be fairly uncomplicated. I also generally run on an empty stomach bc I get burpy/indigestion if I eat beforehand too soon. I find that if I'm running ~less than an hour I don't need fuel during the…
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As Tom said - prioritize getting sufficient protein, especially while losing weight. But there really isn't any 'correct' or 'best' macro split for weight loss….it's just an individual thing. Once you track enough you will find that a certain macro split helps you stay within your calorie goal best. For me, if I eat a…
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If you have a 'maintenance' estimate and eat that consistently/correctly and lose weight, it's not maintenance … it's still a deficit. It's just an estimate - so changes can be made based on the results of eating that much.
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As long as what I'm eating fits within my calorie goal I don't worry too much about the split…and I tend to eat higher fat content food. Still lost weight, I mean if I was trying to get my body fat % to a certain level I'd pay slightly more attention, but I just don't really mind. Obviously the higher the fat content, the…
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If I'm gonna run more than ~1hr I bring some sort of running gel….I really like the Huma ones, but they are expensive….I got a box of Gu from a friend - and I like them fine, just think they're thicker than I'd like. My running route has 2 water fountains on it, roughly ~4 miles apart - well 3 I guess bc there's one at the…
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Beans/legumes and lots of fruits (berries especially) are great sources of fiber. As well as things like ground flax meal/chia seeds, etc. I try to add chia for example to most things like oatmeal, yogurt, applesauce, even like if I have a piece of toast with peanut butter or butter/jam I'll sprinkle chia on top. Add it to…
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I would second the recommendation to seeing if you can get a referral for a registered dietitian who specializes in diabetes/prediabetes, in children if possible. There's no responsible way … just anyone on the internet… can tell you what to feed your still growing child that will help ensure they get the nutrients they…
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Just eat them, instead of only the egg white. Make another thing out of it = like ice cream, mayo, dressing for salads/veggies If you bake, use it as an egg wash. Make fresh pasta.
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Grief is a wild ride. I'm so sorry for your loss. As others have said - be kind to yourself and if you want a snack cake, have it. I'd try to have it with something else that is more nutritive (like fruit or veggies). I'd also highly suggest going for a walk each day it's sunny outside. Fresh air, vitamin D and exercise…
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My 'go-to' quick meal is parcooked rice (any brand - some are in bags or some in containers, usually take a couple min in the microwave), a protein, and a veggie if I can, and sauce. Currently I've done this at work with rice, tinned fish, sauce, furikake. Or I get bags of Indian dishes (like lentil curry) that also just…
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Fellow 5'3" here! Can you describe a little bit more about what you mean by 'pretty active'? Have you used a TDEE calculator to actually calculate an estimate of the theoretical amount of calories you'd eat in a day to maintain your current weight with your current activities? I'd start by doing that. I, for example, have…
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If eating '300' calories more seems undoable - eat 150 more, that's a little snack. Easy. don't look at it like you have to go from 0 to 100 all of a sudden, you can gradually build up to that. I found that intentionally being more mindful helped me as I lost weight. I learned to trust my bodies hunger cues way more than…
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I get that it could make someone crazy, but the MFP calorie goal is already set to a deficit if one used MFP to calculate their daily calorie goal. So eating UNDER it would put you at a higher deficit than necessary which can also cause people to be unable to stay consistent. I get that every once in a while is fine to be…
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Does it matter whether or not OP is trying to gain or lose weight? Their daily calorie goal is already calculated based on them telling MFP that….and they are under their calorie goal consistently daily it sounds like. They still need to eat their calorie goal regardless of gaining or losing weight as long as their…
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Are you able to simply eat larger servings of what you are already eating? Alternatively - add things with healthy fats like: avocado, dressings (full fat ones), seeds/nuts, hemp hearts/flax(ground, as the hull isn't easily broken down)/chia to yogurt/apple sauce/oatmeal, simply add some olive oil to dishes….fat is the…
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I'd argue that if you have less than ~50lbs to lose…and aren't at least moderately/highly active - I'd highly recommend NOT choosing to lose 2lbs/week. I'd honestly choose .5lbs or 1lb/week. You need to figure out what amount of calories you need (theoretically) in a day to maintain your current weight - and then from…
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No advice for shoulders. Glutes: lunges, squats, clam shells, hip thrusts, glute bridges, donkey kicks, deadlifts, step ups. Progressively increase the weight/reps for these exercises. Start with just body weight (example: deadlifts with no weight if you are starting out will still work your glutes). Add weights when…
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I have never ever even looked at that - I didn't ever find it accurate or useful - so I don't even 'complete this entry' for my diary. I keep track of my calories so I know what I'm consuming, keep track of my calories burned so I know if I need to eat more….and make sure that those estimates are correct over time based on…
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I eat them. They are meant to be eaten if you used MFP to calculate your daily calorie goal. I even used a TDEE calculator to estimate my daily calorie goal (still using 'sedentary' as my activity level bc I have a desk job and unless I'm doing something intentionally active, I'm mainly pretty sedentary) and still eat back…
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If you gain or lose ~10lbs (actually weight loss/gain, not like regular fluctuations) —- I'd readjust my calorie goals.
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This is essentially (I guess/think?) what I do…I eat back my exercise calories, almost 100% all the time. So on days I'm more active I eat more, on days I'm not active (work and just sit at home) I eat less.
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I think every 10lbs I lost I just recalculated my caloric goal. I used a TDEE calculator and used 'sedentary' as I have a desk job and just logged my workouts in MFP. The TDEE estimate gives you an estimate of BMR and maintenance level cals so I just figured the deficit I could do with the range I had.
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MFP is set up for you to eat back exercise calories - that's why it adds them. If you used the guided setup to calculate your calorie goal - it is *already* at a deficit if you said you wanted to lose weight. Then, if you burn more calories through working out it will create more of a deficit - depending on your numbers…
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I lost ~25-30lbs and I ate chocolate (or something sweet) every day. I ensured it fit into my calorie goal.
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I've never had a bad or chalky tasting flavor from ISO 100. Only protein supplements I've every really actually disliked were vegan ones I've tried. Just can't find one I love.
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You need to ask your doctor about this...this forum isn't for finding a medical provider. And please consider a certified dietician vs. a nutritionist.
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Think about how you can add more fiber (soluble and insoluble) into whatever meal or snack you are making. Less than 10% of Americans actually consume the recommended amount of fiber.
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Do you mean you have not lost weight in 6 weeks? Like, your weight has stayed the same? I think the calculation you gave of the daily calorie goal of ~2400 is right on track with the data you've given at least. Did you use a TDEE calculator or the guided set up in MFP? I'd not think you've gained that much muscle mass if…
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Firstly - MFP does not use the TDEE method to calculate your daily calorie goal. It uses the NEAT method. Familiarize yourself with how those both are calculated - just so you understand how MFP works so you can use it appropriately. You can absolutely use a TDEE calculator and manually put in your calorie goal though if…
