Raf702 Member

Does MFP list any calories for their menus? Its always difficult when you can't find calories. Best option would be to break down the ingredients individually and calculate the calories of each. Assuming you know what the ingredients are and the amount being used. Lot of it becomes guestimation. Let me try looking through…

It's way too tormenting to weigh yourself everyday. It can seriously add mental strain and affect your diet/exercise. One day your down 1lb, the next up 2lbs, then next down 1.5lb, etc. I keep it to a minimum of 1x a week to about once every other week.

Don't listen to what anyone says, you do what makes YOU happy. And what YOU feel looks best for yourself. They're not the ones in your shoes exercising and dieting hard day in and day out. Your personal satisfaction is what's the most important. I take comments like that as compliments, and motivating words to continue…

Are you certain your calculating your calories down to the T? If you've been consistently losing pounds, a hiccup like that is usually an indicator of just water weight. How often are you checking your weight, that's important mentally of course. Your just psyching yourself out if your doing it every 2-3 days. You need to…

All of those are definitely a success story! Congrats, and keep up the good work!

I plan to do the same, as I've already donated nearly 2 trash bags full of clothes. That was like months ago though. Still at least clothes I don't use or fit will be useful to someone else in need.

That's the way to view it, must be happy first to be able to make someone else happy.

Lol, my parents, even my granny says that too me. I just laugh it off and smile.

You'll be there in no time! I guarantee it!

Thanks, I've always been a yoyo dieter coming from a body building stand point for the past 10+ years. But I've realized that my physique was built on just being a lean individual. So looking like Venice beach buff bodies, is no longer my goals anymore, Lol. Good luck to you as well! Stay focused! You too will be where you…

500 a cals a day! Whoa, talk about crash diet. Not healthy in my opinion, you will lose fat sure, but you are doing some damage to your health. Not worth it, best way to look at it is. Lose 15-20lbs of weight in 30 days, or 30 years of being 15-20lbs lighter. Keep up the good work! Stay focused and you will reach your…

I know that feeling! I think I've spent a few hundred on pants/jeans alone. Yikes! Lol

You will! Believe in yourself. Forget what anyone says, only you can make your world go round!

Ego booster, and people recognize the hard work you've put in.= Exercises even harder! Lol

At one point, I didn't exercise or hit the gym for 2-3 weeks. But my nutrition was on point, and I still continued to lose weight/fat during that time.

If you burn a certain amount of calories from an exercise. MFP will tack on a certain amount of calories to compensate the amount of calories you had burned during that exercise. So that you still consume the proper amount of macro nutrients, calories for the day.

Don't stop your arm works out! Continue doing them. Sure it looks big, but that's just muscle hidden under a layer of fat and skin. In order to lose that fat, you need to monitor your calorie consumption. You need to be on a calorie deficit, meaning eating under your maintenance calories. Spot burning is a myth, hopefully…

Sounds interesting, but old fashion is the best way to go. I don't discourage diet pills, and supplements within those lines. But you just have to do some homework on finding out which ones would work best for you. As always, follow a calorie deficit and incorporate exercise. And your golden!

The lighter you become the less your body will work to burn calories. There isn't much weight left physically on you to lose when you've reached a certain weight. We all hit a plateau at some point, that's when discipline comes into play. Those last 5-10lbs is the hardest or most challenging for most. But if you maintain a…

Listen to your body first of all. If you feel sluggish, etc. during a calorie deficit. Adjust your intake until you don't feel sluggish. That's usually a platform to start from.

Frequency is not much of the concern, it's the consistency, color, etc. of the stool/bowel. If a person consumes a lot of food through out the day, they may have more frequent bowel movement, 2+ a day. Compared to someone who eats much less and only has 1 or 2 a day. So that alone is just contributed to the amount of food…

When your sick/ill that will hinder your metabolism from it's optimal performance. Your body is working harder to heal itself, which means your expending more energy than usual. Regardless, if you think you'll gain weight. You WON'T, only if you eat at maintenance. You must be sure that it's accurate as well. Sure you…

Only green tea I drink is Arizona Diet green tea, Lol.

Getting ripped is a matter of calorie deficit, your weight training will only set you up for tightening, toning, or building muscle. In order achieve that ripped look it all comes down to your calorie consumption. Yes it's time consuming, but the reward is beyond satisfactory. Maintain a calorie deficit, and watch the…

I'm the same way, I think of food 24/7 but it's all about will power. And that will get you to your goals faster than you can think.

Everyone responds differently to products, such as protein powders, pills, etc. Some work, some don't , some are just plain silly. Supplements are exactly what they are. Shouldn't be relied on, but shouldn't be completely avoided.

900 is a lot! Which is great but time consuming, but again depending on what it is. I usually burn around 350-400 calories per cardio session. And that is enough for me, and on top of a calorie deficit that I follow.

Beef/Turkey Jerkey! Low in calories, high in protein. That's if your not a Vegan. I'm eating Jacks Links jerkey as my snack as we speak. It does the job until my next meal. Good luck!

I just stare at the mirror and look at my mid section and problematic areas. And continue to tell myself I need to work on it. That prevents me from falling back down. It can be hard to stay motivated when you've hit a plateau or when progress has slowed down. BUT, I guarantee you that if you maintain a calorie deficit…

Protein shake, fruits, oatmeal, etc. I usually eat a 2 whole eggs or a protein shake pre-workout.