fry5150 Member

Originally from Washington state. Currently Denver, CO

Bicycling - Road and Mountain is a good group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/344-bicycling-road-and-mountain

I am always on the look out for additional snack ideas. Since I tend to be busy during the day I keep a variety of protein/balance bars in my desk drawer so I have options depending on dietary needs for the day.

I weigh all high calorie foods to the gram. I usually eyeball my vegetables.

My wife and I rented a cabin last weekend to get away from the kids. We figuratively burned 7000 calories a day that weekend.

A full day of unlimited calories can wipe out an entire weeks deficit. It's best to log everything and still eat anything you want in smaller portions.

I find when I eat more fat I feel filler longer. When I eat sugar, well, I could eat 5000 calories and not feel full. Definitely eat more fat.

I noticed it in my wife when she lost 10 pounds. I don't think she noticed it in my 10 pounds though.

If it's only one day, you're fine. You didn't gain weight in one dayday, so you're not going to do any long term damage in one day either.

It really depends on if IF fits your lifestyle or not. IF I'd great for me because I work 12 hours a day 5 days a week so I sometimes forget to eat and those are my low days. My wife works out 6 days a week and it's a hard core workout. When she tries IF she usually ends up in a binge because she's so hungry. So it…

How are you calculating your calorie burn when you exercise? It sounds like you're over calculating.

Drink diet coke. Coke zero is similar in taste to regular coke. 0 calories and not as boring as water. Win. Win. Win.

Continue the calorie deficit. What do you have your diary set to lose per week? You should be at .5 pounds a week at this point.

Not technically a ride but I couldn't resist.

Thai Cocunut Chicken Soup

Thank god you have been talked off the ledge. Walmart would have gotten you laughed off the trails.

I usually keep a variety or protein and balance bars in my desk so I have options depending on what I need for they day. They usually do the trick to hold me over.

That I am.

I bet that would be a great ride. I actually was born and raised in WA (out on the peninsula).

Thanks for all the comments. I look forward to sharing my riding adventures with you all.

I always keep a stash of different types of protein or zone bars in my desk so I can grab one depending on my needs for the day.

He is 17 months. I know it will get easier. Its just getting over that hump to get into a good routine.

I am actually going to try over my lunch hour today for the first time. Should be able to squeeze in a half hour. Would like to do more but figure some is better than none.

Thanks for all the replies. Some great ideas that I am looking forward to trying all summer long.

You are doing awesome!!! I will see you at the gym later.

Use the brownie as motivation. Work a little extra hard in the gym and go for it as a reward.

I have tried the going to bed early thing but always end up waking up after just a few hours and find it difficult to go back to sleep (if at all). I may just have to try to force myself to bed early even if it means some restless nights in hopes that it eventually takes.