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Potato chips. I try to just buy a mini bag if i buy any at all that way if i devour that entire bag (as im apt to do) at least its just a mini one lol
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It sounds easy, but when it comes down to it, I struggle to allow myself the food. It feels like too much. This thread has made me realize Ive got a big mental hurdle to overcome with that. Thank you for the meal suggestions there though :) i appreciate you taking the time to help.
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Oh I know. Im not aiming for fast nor am I planning to try 500 calorie days again (this was a few years ago I did it), but I'd like some sign of progress in at least a month. Im just struggling with the mental hurdle of allowing myself to eat 1800 calories.
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Yeah, absolutely. You didnt seem to believe me is all. I definitely lost muscle and fat and Im not sure about the hair? Mine always sheds pretty easily since it's so fine. I think the mental toll im still recovering from since Im having trouble properly meeting my calorie limit and always struggling with the idea that it's…
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But it is true? I was eating 500 a day, drinking more coffee than I care to remember to curb the hunger, and had a job where I was on my feet running around for 8 hours. I lost a lot, and I lost it fast.
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It's difficult. The only time my weight loss was succesful was when i ate 500 calories a day and was miserable (obviously). I'll try to increase calories in there of course, it makes the most sense.
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I do two 1 hour cardio exercises a week, and three 30 minute cardio exercises a week, not to mention I dont own a car so anywhere I need to go I have to walk. Should I be exercising more?
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Oh thank you! I cant afford nuts and cant eat much cheese as it hurts my stomach but i have some vegan yogourts.
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Usually I follow the measuring system on the nutrition label. I only have to cook for one, so it's no problem to figure out portion sizings. I do use olive oil, no canola oil, and some low sugar condiments, but usually only if its one that is 50 or less calories per tbsp. I only drink water and black coffee. My height is…
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Lots of fruits and vegetables. Soups... some (wheat) carbs but only 2-3 times a week. Breakfast is usually assorted fruit or a fruit smoothie, eggs are more special occasion-y. Lunch is soup or leftover dinner. And dinner is just vegetables with some sort of meat portion.
