GloriaBJN Member

I've been on the app for over a year already. Just don't remember the presets. The need to go low fat is what's new for me.

Sorry I think something got lost in the communication. Can you provide carb and protein ratios for both 25% and 30% fat options?

I'm required medically to be on a low fat diet. The program asks for macro percentages and I'm wondering what those are. What are the default macros?

I used to eat cheddar cheese or peanut butter before bedtime. That was before I started dieting. I tend to eat throughout the evening, clear up until 10, 10:30. My daily regiment tends to be coffee in the morning with 128 cal, a lighter "break fast" at noon or brunch ranging from 300-400 calories. A low cal afternoon snack…

Update on this. I allowed myself 1600 calories/day, but had to cut back another day. Basically I'm listening to my fill line with a MAXIMUM of 1600 calories. I make sure I have the high fiber foods, so those calories would change if I stopped eating those healthier choices. Previously I was losing about 1.5 to 2 lbs per…

I upped my calories from 1430 to 1530, plus eating earlier in the day, so now for the most part my hunger is curbed. Should I stick to 1530 for the next week?

Nope. I normally eat Superstore's No Name brand, and I've never had a problem with that brand. In fact I had No Name canned corn last night with no complications.

K thanks for that.

I think I lost the weight in 7.5 months. My goal was 12 months. I stuck strictly to the calories configured. As someone else stated, I averaged 2 lb/week, but there was huge loss at the start. I tried to move to maintenance and got 1778 calories.

Yes I went from 9 something to 6.1. I had eliminated most junk food with a fat macro of 30%.

Are you saying I could eat 2400 calories per day for maintenance, but work my way up to that? I used a calculator that suggested 1700-1800 calories for a wide weight range. My stomach is so shrunk.

Actually I wasn't trying to rush to a fast weight loss. I stayed strictly within the 1430 calorie limitation plus exercise calories that MFP tallied for me at the start of my diet, and have logged virtually everything. I realize that I'll have to stay on the program for an extended length of time beyond my goal weight.…

Can I ask please what your maintenance weight is? I thought to maintain my 165 I should be eating 1700-1800 calories per the Mayo Clinic calculator.

Okay so you have to ignore my math. I started with adding 170 calories, not 130.

Thanks. I'll delve into those posts.

Thanks Retroguy. In that case, maybe my goal should have been 160. lol. I actually have a size 16 goal rather than the magic 165 I was allowing for my age, but I haven't pulled my size 16 clothing out yet. That'll have to wait til Spring when I feel like going into storage, and then I'll have to reassess again.

About a month ago I ate GMO corn and my stomach has been unsettled ever since. I kind of stopped eating my allowed calories because nothing felt good, plus I was chomping at the bit to reach my goal.

I've spent a large part of my dieting being hungry. Just eat when I'm hungry and keep weighing in but keep logging to stay on track?

I have a cold so my physical activities are down only slightly. I've always leaned towards sedentary. I know I'm a swift reactor to weight gain, but want to correct error instead of it becoming a setback. Do you know what my calories should be now?

LOLOL. "stupid log says I have to suffer now, I hate the log!"

I tipped the server because I knew her. This tipping rule book, despite the fact that the server actually gets paid to do her job, has me staying home more than I should have to. Not everyone can afford the food plus tip. Being financially responsible goes both ways, and sometimes you need the money more than the…

Looks good. How many servings does that make? Three?

I can't do breakfast. It makes me hungry way too early in the day. Breafast is literally breaking the fast your body experiences during sleep. I start getting hungry around 10 or 11 AM, but my coffee has 125 calories, so I wait for lunch. I also can't quit eating after supper. I have an evening snack at night. It's the…

Eating out makes it way too hard to count calories. I would find some recipes that take a little effort, because they'll be the most satisfying. You could go onto Pinterest and search for low calorie easy recipes or quick and easy recipes. The best counsel I ever got was to not eat boring food. Let your reward be that you…

OMG. And here lies the truth that dieting doesn't have to be boring. I wish these photos came with recipes.

Ugh. I went out last night and said "what do you have that has no alcohol and no calories, but not water? I was advised I could have diet free pop. I'm allergic to cola so diet 7 Up was seriously the only thing I could order. One selection is enough though. Ginger Beer? Does that have no calories or no alcohol? What about…

Fat bombs will do the trick. I found a recipe for Three Ingredient Cheesecake Keto Fat Bombs by Eatwell101. They have peanut butter which has always been my protein super food. They're super easy to make. Also fishes like canned tuna or shrimp add a lot of protein value without the carbs.

Search type 2 diabetes on pinterest. Endless recipes there.

Water, preferably flavored with no calories. Slow down in your eating to let your body catch up to let you know you're filling up and drink water with your meals. Don't eat until you're full. That's my current struggle. I got a taste of "filling up" and now I'm struggling again. Also count your day's allocated calories…

Just for myself, once I've hit my goal weight, I won't worry about my weight. I'll gauge my calorie intake on whether or not I'm outgrowing the clothes that fit my range.