cheyniemama

I am your same height and within a few pounds of you. When I do a similar walk on the treadmill, it says I burn about 650-. (and the treadmill knows my weight, but not height)

Everyone is different and has different opinions, especially about the carbs. A lot of people push low carb, high protein. In my nutrition class, we are learning that optimally you want 60-70% or more of your calories from carbs, 10% protein, and 20% or less fat. If they don't have lots of added crap, eat your granola…

I'm curious what the forks over knives thing is...

I love Dance Central (we have #2). It gives a calorie burn but I think it is a little low. I burn maybe 350 in an hour...not awesome but fun! SO I use it for exercise 1-2 times a week, and something with a better burn the other days. I have the Biggest Loser Ultimate workout...but the tech on that one is not awesome. Good…

This happens to me too...I grab a light string cheese or a handful of trail mix (or another protein food that is super quick) before the shower, and then it is mellowed out by the time I get out, so I make good choices after that...not desperate starved choices, lol

I suggest the 3 eggs, 1 whole, 2 whites. Less calories, but you still get a yolk with flavor and vitamins. Enough vitamins, etc. to grow an entire animal! (baby chick, lol)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/barbecued-mahi-mahi-with-yellow-pepper-cilantro-pesto-recipe/index.html a-MA-zing the sause is just awesome...

Bodies prefer to use carbs and fats for energy...and will only use protein for energy if it has to. Excess protein not used is stored as fat, just like all other types of excess calories. The guy who said .8 grams of protein per kilo of body weight was spot on with what I have been studying in nutrition. (However this is…

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I am with the poster who wrote about steel cut oats. I like the texture WAY better, less mushy and gooey. I had read that they digest more slowly, too, so that is a huge plus. I like to make it with a little bit of almonds and dried cranberries...then it tastes like my favorite cookies, lol. And I also put vanilla and…

Thank you! It cracks me up when people think they have the info from little snippits. Glad to hear from someone who has actually studied this. Why do I believe this guy? Because I am studying nutrition and everything he says here is like quoting from my book. True story. :)

I just started an interval running program, although I am making it up myself. I read in my PE Theory class that interval training raises metabolism hugely. So if someone has a program where it gradually gets you running longer and longer, I saw try it! I can only do 1 min at a time at 6mph, then I do 2 min breaks at 3mph.…

[/quote] Thank you so much for this reply! This is what I love, the science behind the scenes. [/quote] I am interested in both losing weight AND improving health, but I did wonder some of the same questions you were asking. I am taking a nutrition class right now and it is facinating, learning the ins and outs of WHY…

Me! I am in college, taking 10 units: College Algebra Nutrition P.E. Theory Working on my AA while I wait to get into nursing school :)

Well, I don't k now if you do eggs or dairy or not. I am not a vegetarian, but I don't do a whole lot of meat, etc. I am fuller way longer when I eat oatmeal in the morning, and I add chia seeds, which are supposed to slow the digestion a little, and have fiber. I am all about the 100 calorie pack popcorn because it is,…

True! It was soooo cool!

You can get special packages until then, I guess is more accurate. And I just went, with 2 day park hoppers for $114 each. They DO run specials!

We were at Disneyland and California Adventure park for two days a few weeks ago. LOVED it! I have never been to Florida, so I don't know on that. IF you do Disneyland, totally get Park Hopper tickets...they are literally the distance apart of a Wal-Mart parking lot. We went back and forth about 3 times each day. And don't…

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I got really excited when I learned the mechanism of why Cheerios helps lower cholesterol, lol. And maybe the fact that it bugged me that I didn't know before :)

Trophy...the hair!

Just about what I was going to suggest! Log them separate the first time to get an accurate count, then just put in circuit training next time and adjust the calories as needed. For instance, if you already know you burn 400 in a half hour doing that, and MFP gives you 350, just change it to 400. But the poster I quoted's…

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Wow, JEALOUS! Just kidding...I'll get there too. You look incredible! Not only are you smaller, but you look so toned! Amazing work!

I'm up there still after an almost 30 lb los...you are totally not the only one! And I am only 5'4". I sent you a friend request :)

Lentil Chili get some bean mix with lentils in it...(Costco has a big tub for cheap) soak overnight drain water, put chicken broth in to cook the beans in add a can of tomato sauce Puree a handful of carrots and add it sautee whatever veggies you like and toss em in (I do bell peppers, onion, and garlic) Then I add salt,…

Story of my LIFE! I topped at 262 too, and have battled depression since I was a teenager. I was on antidepressants (love Zoloft), but my body decided to react badly to both antidepressants AND caffeine after my last baby (took my happy pill and my happy diet cokes away!) So I have had to deal with it med free for 3 1/2…

Oh yeah, the chia seeds are awesome bc they have tons of vitamins, minerals, omegas, fiber, etc. in them, and they slow digestion of the stuff you eat them with so you feel full longer. I just started using them...they are pricey but you only use a little bit. Keep 'em in the fridge though!

I would put chia seeds (flavorless) and chopped almonds in your oatmeal instead...yummy, will up your protein and fiber, and better for you than peanut butter. I don't do protein shakes, but I do the Special K protein meal bars sometimes (about 170 calories) but the caramel flavor is WAY too sweet. I don't do them often…

To calculate your protein needs: Take body weight in pounds, divide by 2.2 This is your weight in Kilograms Multiply by 0.8 This is how many grams of protein you need (but if you are overweight, this is actually TOO MUCH, because a higher percentage of your body is fat, and not muscle. Better to calculate by what your…