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Low fat protein sources - lean cuts of beef and pork, skinless chicken breast, fat-free dairy, egg whites, beans and legumes. Unless you need to eat low fat for medical reasons, you might want to reconsider. I used to eat low-fat for years, but it was never filling to me.…
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Like it! I walk the same path most days, but I bet this idea could be used to make a worksheet that populates a different bingo card with other "random" spaces.
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First - check your settings. 1200 is a default minimum for women here. If you set an aggressive weekly weight loss goal you can get to 1200. Also, 1200 is your goal here BEFORE exercise is added. You earn more calories when you log exercise. If you sync an activity tracker, that can add (or subtract) calories too. But,…
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Only in my dreams...............
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I see you're in your 60's (me too). I'm not sure if this applies to you, but it did to me. Low fat diets were all the rage in the 80's. But, fat is an important macro and it's also satiating. I know that fat calories add up quick, but I make sure to include fat with each meal. Ditch the skim milk.....if that's you.
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Start by logging foods you usually eat. Some will surprise you (both good and bad). Logging current foods is a good learning tool for portion control and satiety. You don't have to re-invent your eating habits. But more likely need to tweak (and improve) them. Baby steps. Protein, fat, and fiber are filling. My breakfast…
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Re: "How fast do you want it." There's often a cost to fast weight loss. I'm a senior who want to lose fat, not fat+muscle. So for me, It's worth it to figure out what a reasonable estimate of exercise calories is.
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There is a very insightful post in the "Most Helpful Posts" sticky under Getting Started regarding starting over: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10040368/some-thoughts-on-starting-over/p1 We are all looking for progress....not perfection (I attribute this mantra to Cathe Friedrich)
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I find that I do better when I allow myself a sweet treat every day. I try to save it for the end of the day, knowing I have a treat to look forward to. Individual portion packs are my go to. But even then, there are some foods I cannot have in the house. I sub dark chocolate squares (Ghiradelli 72%) over milk chocolate.…
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Oikos Triple Zero Greek yogurt - lemon tart 1/4 C Fiber One 1 Tbl slivered almonds & 1/4 C frozen raspberries
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Welcome! I'm not a big fan of "named" diets. Instead eat foods you choose, then measure and log those foods. This helps you learn about your diet. This is helpful because future maintenance (of a lower weight) will require eating somewhat fewer calories, forever. You want to find your forever. As far as fast weight loss,…
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Oatmeal packet mug muffin 1/2 mashed banana 1 egg 1 packet low sugar oatmeal 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Mix together and microwave 2 minutes.
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Less than 1,000 calories is a terrible idea. I agree that's it's a better idea to do your own thing. This helps you learn about healthier choices which gives you the tools to maintain a (future) lower weight. At the top of most Discussion categories there is a sticky for "most helpful posts." Start there, you will get tons…
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This graphic is really helpful - https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10179969/weight-loss-flow-chart-2-0/p1
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My Fitness Pal uses - NEAT. Non-exercise activity thermogenisis. That means your activity level is mainly based on your job. MFP then expects you to log deliberate exercise separately, and gives you the additional calories you earned. Google TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) for the "top" number if you want to take…
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How long have you been tracking? The reason I ask is that when you are close(r) to goal weight, weight loss will be slow. Expectations should be in the 1/2 pound a week area. 1/2 pound a week is a 250 calorie a day deficit. There's not a lot of wiggle room for inaccurate logging. Do you weigh your portions with a digital…
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If you're new at this, give it some time. Protein, fat and fiber are generally filling. But (of those things) what's most filling for YOU is individual. Look at your macros and make tweaks to your diet as you go. You get better at this. It's also worth mentioning, an aggressive weekly weight loss goal gives you fewer…
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I don't know anything about the premium app here, but this website was useful to me: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-and-physical-activity/how-older-adults-can-get-started-exercise Fitness needs change as we get older. Flexibility and balance are something we can't take for granted. I get most of my workouts from…
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My Fitness Pal has already given you calorie "credit" for some of your steps based on the activity level you chose. Adding cardio exercise is more for taking a deliberate walk. Pedometers classify activity levels based on the number of steps taken per day. The following indices have been developed to provide a guideline on…
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For weight loss calories are king. Macros are for nutritional goals and satiety. That said, protein, a moderate calorie deficit and strength training will help you retain more muscle while losing weight. 1200 (before exercise) is generally for shorties and seniors. Make sure your weekly goal isn't too aggressive. Check out…
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I have a few breakfasts/lunches that I repeat. I create my own recipes in MFP. Then I can go back to the recipe at any time and log it as a meal.
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Not exactly a recipe thread but lots of ideas in this one: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10563959/volume-eaters-thread/p1
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Is there a medical reason you're restricting carbs? Weight loss is all about calories; carbs don't have to be off the table. I totally get the sugar thing. I struggle with that too. My goal is to reduce sugar, allow myself ONE sugary snack a day (as long as it fits my calories). Fruit may help with sugar cravings. With…
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Thank you - I'm glad to know this. It makes sense. Back when I used a treadmill, I always felt that it was somehow less than. Now I don't even remember who used to tell me otherwise.
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Forgot a trigger......caffeine. Do you drink coffee or tea? If not your caffeine intake is going to take a hit. Not fun. Dial this back a couple cans at a time.
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Is it thirst, is it cold temperature, is it something fizzy, or something sweet that triggers this? Thirst and cold temperature: do you carry a water bottle? At work (retired now) I use to bring a large steel tumbler filled with ice. Then I could refill it from the cooler all day long. Extra fancy, throw a couple lime…
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I don't have a treadmill anymore, or a walking pad now. But, the way I understand a walking pad is it's essentially a less sturdy treadmill. You do stand up and walk on a walking pad (maybe it has incline, maybe it doesn't) but you are walking on it......albeit very slowly. A treadmill allows you to walk briskly, change…
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mtaratoot - there's some balance to maintain on a treadmill for sure. But, you're not actively pushing off (maybe that's better than saying propel) because the "ground" is moving beneath you.
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With regular walking you have to propel your body forward. With a treadmill it does some of that for you. Different muscle groups. But, consistency is most important of all. A walking pad definitely helps there.
