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Not enough information……. What are your goals? Are you trying to lose weight, gain weight or maintain. If you're going over all macros then weight gain may be an issue. There are medical issues that require low(er) fat diets and there are medical issues that require low(er) carb diets. Without knowledge of your goals or…
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This is what I have most nights. My Presto microwave popping bowl requires less oil & more kernels pop. I use oil because I think it helps the salt stick. This is about 5 cups popped. Jolly Time - Popcorn Seed (Unpopped) , 2 tablespoons 110 26 1 4 7 0 Coconut oil, 1.5 teaspoon 56 0 7 0 0 0 Gold Medal - Flavacol Seasoning…
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If you put your information into MFP (My Fitness Pal) and set a weekly weight loss goal, then the calories given include the calorie deficit. This would be the calorie goal you want to meet……a weekly average of this number also works. MFP works a little different than many sites, in that if you log exercise (under the…
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I used to use a peddler when watching TV. My pedometer registered it as steps. But they weren't steps really, so I never recorded anything. Peddlers are bonus activity which is still better than no activity. I don't have the calorie answer, but peddlers don't work the whole range of muscles an exercise bike does. My heart…
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The chocolate (above) - I keep individually wrapped dark chocolate squares in the freezer. These are a treat after dinner, provided I'm within my calories. Milk chocolate is not something that I control well, but dark chocolate still gives me my chocolate "fix."
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Cottage cheese can be put in a blender if it's texture thing. I like cottage cheese eggs. Cottage Cheese Recipes | High Protein Recipes Although yogurt won't be a texture thing, it's going to be on the tart side, so use it in savory things like dips and spreads. 19 Smart Ways to Use Plain Greek Yogurt
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In Community, start in the Getting Started discussion category. This is one of the stickies at the top: Master MyFitnessPal: Quick Tips & Features videos on YouTube — MyFitnessPal.com Yes this app is free. You can choose what you want to track.
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Don't start over. A couple of bad days did not negate 2 weeks of hard work. Instead, shrug it off and continue forward. Losing weight and keeping it off is a life-long endeavor. 2-3 days is just a small blip. Popular saying here - strive for progress, not perfection.
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Bump up calorie dense foods. Small portions of trail mix - nuts and dried fruit are high calorie. Are you using whole fat dairy products? Do you like avocado or guacamole? A List of Calorie Dense Foods — MyFitnessPal.com
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I like recipes from Skinny Taste and All Recipes (lighter section). Dinner Ideas | Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes Low-Calorie Recipes
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I start by making a recipe. Under Food, Choose Recipes. Put your meal ingredients there. That way you can save it for next time. We matched 4 of 4 ingredients. 8 large Egg calories 572Total Fat 38Total Carbs3Protein 50 2% milk 0.5 cup Milk calories 80Total Fat 5Total Carbs7Protein 4 butter 1 tablespoon Butter, salted…
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I agree with above. Start today. It's okay to start small and continue from there. Google Walk At Home on Youtube. Lots of low impact walking style workouts you can do inside your home. Go at your own pace, make moves smaller. There's no choreography to keep up with.
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In My Fitness Pal your activity level should include activity outside of deliberate exercise. Deliberate exercise gets logged separately and you "earn" extra calories for it. Exercise calories earned can be generous, so many people start by eating back just a portion and adjust as needed. Tracking your steps can help…
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Angel food cake - lots of protein (egg whites) and fat free. For chocolate cravings, I go with individually wrapped dark chocolate Ghirardelli squares. I keep them in the freezer. Sugar free pudding or Jello. Weight Watchers trick - use 1 cup boiling water to dissolve Jello, cool, then blend in Greek yogurt. If you cool…
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Walking pads are very quiet. Most aren't going to make you turn up the volume on the T.V. You can start on a slow speed. Then walk 10 minutes for every hour of T.V. Build from there. If the impact is too much, look into rebounding. They are mini trampolines that you can walk on. Quality will matter here. Years ago I bought…
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4 x 3500 = 14,000 calories. If you truly gained 4 pounds of fat, you ate 14,000 calories over maintenance. There's a lot of information here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10642346/weight-loss-frequently-asked-questions-infographic-answers/p1
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Crafts are great for keeping hands occupied. I'm just getting back to cross-stitch. Right now I'm attempting to copy a yoga cat that I saw on the internet. I love your tuxedo kitty!
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As for indoor exercise - google Walk At Home on youtube. More variety than walking in place, but takes little space, and best of all you can go at your own pace.
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Youth is on your side. Young skin is much more resilient.....with time. https://www.webmd.com/obesity/loose-skin-after-weight-loss
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Here's a website that might give you some ideas...... You can set macro parameters for carbs and choose a diet preference. https://www.eatthismuch.com/ You might look in the Groups section..... https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/groups/browse/search?Search=diabetic
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You could change your activity level to reflect the steps you take...... Pedometers classify activity as follows: Sedentary: Less than 5,000 steps daily Low active: About 5,000 to 7,499 steps daily Somewhat active: About 7,500 to 9,999 steps daily Active: More than 10,000 steps daily Highly active: More than 12,500 steps…
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The problem with meal plans is they don't address your dietary issues. Are you low protein, low fiber, too much sugar, portions too big, the list goes on. Logging foods you currently eat will help you learn these things. Tweak meals as you go, making improvements along the way.
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Yes, especially at the beginning. This is all a learning experience. For some, at "little" cream in their coffee really adds up. Calories can be a bit sneaky. Salsa is generally low calorie, but you might not know that until you log it. I drink a cup of chai every morning. If I grab a bigger mug, I tend to use more milk.…
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Yep - what Gypsy said. Your calories are a budget. Spend them where you like. Keeping an eye on nutrition helps you get more bang for your buck. Protein, fat and fiber are filling. Tweak your meals where needed.
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If in the U.S. speak with a registered dietician. Certification for a nutritionist in the U.S. varies widely from state to state. Macronutrients of food are: protein, fat and carbohydrates. Keto is high fat and eliminates most carbs. But, your Dr. now wants you to eat low fat. This leaves you with a mostly protein diet.…
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Losing weight (and keeping it off) is a life-long endeavor. One day is just a mere blip. Shake it off and move forward. I like the big plate - little plate idea!
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If this is a common meal/snack for you, I would make this a recipe. It's in the sub-menu under food. That way your shake is an easy add. Measure the individual components and add to the recipe. Choose the number of servings, save and you're done. The other option is to log each component. It's not that bad really, MFP will…
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I've gotten better over time. Start with sleep hygiene - see if you can make improvements there. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene I practice 4-7-8 breathing. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/4-7-8-breathing I use a white noise machine on the rain setting. There are also apps like "Calm." I've tried chamomile…
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Skinny Taste and Cooking Light are my go-to websites for low(er) calorie recipes. Start with your favorite meals and "tweak" them a bit. This way you have new recipes to help you during maintenance. Staying full on fewer calories - protein, fat and fiber are known to be satiating. But, what's most filling for you is…
