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Tmoney, your goal is extremely achievable. I’ve been logging everyday for past 26 days and it is starting to become second nature. Whenever I eat, I log. No exceptions. Sometimes I’ll wait until end of the day to log, but it has to be done in that day while it’s fresh. Feel free to add me so we can keep each other…

These all sound very yummy. In particular I want to try that sheet pan shrimp and rice, chicken burger, and the chicken and peach lentil salad.

Looks very healthy and nutrient dense

Welcome yall!

I’m two weeks in and I’m down 20 lbs to 300.3 lbs. It’s been intense. I am maintaining the weight training 3 times a week, and mixing in 30 mins of cardio 2-3 times a week. I’ve also been doing my best to get those 10k steps in daily.

Thank you 😊 it has 4 servings total so I saved some for today too! Only 468 calories and high in protein.

I made chickpea linguine with a lean beef and spinach marinara. Light hints of minced garlic and chopped onion as well. It was quite yummy.

I got a nice run in today outside for around 20 mins. I took a break for some sightseeing and then went to bike ride home for 10 mins

What’s up J! That weight loss is very commendable, especially with just diet alone. Feel free to add me as well! I’m looking to meet new people, share food ideas/recipes, and motivate each other to continue food logging and meeting our calorie/macro goals :)

Hi there! That is a very achievable goal! Feel free to add me as well, to help motivate you in your journey ! I typically check my friends’ statuses every night to see if they’re still logging :)

30 min leg day plus cardio: 0.4 mile run in 10 mins 3 sets of squats (assisted) 15 reps each 3 sets of leg presses 12-15 reps 3 sets of box squats 12-15 reps 1 set of stiff leg deadlift 12 reps (ended early as I felt more in back than hamstrings) 3 sets of leg extensions 12-15 reps 3 Miscellaneous hip flexers (in and out)…

Dude that’s awesome. I like the idea of making a personal blog for the health, fitness, and life journey. Really brings me back. Best of luck to you! The financial goals are very good and achievable. How about the health goals? Are they focused on exercise only, or include nutrition as well?

I just like not having to see ads. Also, barcode scanner is nice and stuff that is just highly technical like specific nutrient goals. None of it is actually needed to use app successfully

30 minute treadmill, alternating 3.0-5.0 mph

Hi Artemis I sent you a friend request. I am in same time zone and based in Cincy, OH. I’ve found it best for me to meet a small group of people here and check in to see if we’re all logging our food by end of the day :)

Hi Robb, nice to meet you! I believe there are some groups here for Diabetics. My dad has had type II diabetes since I was born. Much of it will involve making meals that are low in sugar. There are a few recipes in the app labeled Low Sugar so these may be worth looking into. Too much sugar can cause insulin spikes, so…

Hi Kim! We are on a similar path. Feel free to add me! My goal is 120 lbs in 18 months. My tips for you: - get a smart scale that can help you weigh yourself and get approximation of your body fat and base metabolic rate. Getting consistent weigh ins ( at least once a week) will be important for tracking your goal - Use…

Thanks for the link! I will look into it more as it is an interesting topic. I agree that 1700 vs 2000 most likely is not going to make a major difference in leptin levels, but could definitely affect meeting the calorie deficit, especially if it turns out 1700 is in fact not even low enough to maintain the deficit. I’m…

Whoa! That guys story and diet are unreal. One thing to note is that he was also seriously tracking his activity levels, down to desk job calories, sleeping calories, exercise, and more. That’s some unreal dedication. One thing to note is that everyone has different metabolisms, and some people are able to process…

I’m with you on thinking chicken breast is mid. I have been favoring chicken drumsticks, they never get old for me :)

I think one thing to consider is how the types of calories we are eating may affect our physical bodies. You could very well lose weight eating Cheetos, sloppy joes, and cake as long as you are meeting a calorie deficit from your base metabolic rate and activity level. That would hit your 3 macronutrients needed to live.…

Some research suggests a “cheat day” may actually aid in weight loss: https://greatist.com/health/cheat-days-explained#:~:text=A%20brief%20window%20of%20overeating,eat%20may%20be%20the%20key. However, take that with a grain of salt. My nutritionist recommends to me to do a double carbs day once a week, but it doesn’t mean…

This week has been very encouraging. I lost 10 lb total. I’ve gone to gym 3 times this week, and two days of cardio. I have been maintaining the 1900 calorie diet with healthy foods. I removed all forms of sugary drinks as well (except for 1 Prosecco Friday) from my diet.

Hi tsbsold, welcome to the MFP community! Definitely take advantage of the resources here, and meet others with similar goals to yours! My parents have diabetes and I have high risk for it, so I have been very proactive since I started here to control my carb intake. Do you have any goals around weight loss, or only…

Hi Globedit, I applaud you in taking this step in your health & fitness journey! 20 lbs in 3 months is amazing! I think it’s an ambitious goal and can be done, requiring a higher caloric deficit than your body is used to. Your story is very inspiring. I wish I could get my mom to start using the app :smiley:

Thank you Chris! My nutrition advice is coming from an ex bodybuilder, and I learned a lot from him over our sessions this week. The goal is going to be very basic exercises to build strength and muscle, while shredding weight by focusing on building lean mass. The food tracking has taken some getting used to, but it has…

Nice to meet you Deb! I like these older web forums, it is a nice change of pace for me :smiley: What are your goals? Maintaining weight, weight loss, bodybuilding, etc?

Hey Slider, I would like to join you on this. I just got started September 5th. I am doing 1900 calorie diet, cardio every other day for 30 mins, and a 3 day strength training routine.

Its possible the medications contributed to the weight gain, as well as changes in diet and activity levels. Either way, I am glad you are taking this step in your fitness journey! Do you have a plan in mind for how you want to lose the weight?

I hear ya. Weight loss is very difficult. Luckily, the basics are simple and it really takes setting a goal and sticking with a routine that works for you. Nice to meet you!