johnsnowe

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  • Like everything in dieting, portion control is key. For calorie-dense foods like peanut butter or chips, you should get a food scale and weigh your portions. Measure out your portion and then put away the jar of peanut butter. Personally, I place 20 grams of peanut butter on a low-calorie slice of bread, fold it in half to…
    in Peanut Butter Addiction Comment by johnsnowe April 2014
  • Don't take it swimming. :) Also, don't get sunscreen on the Fitbit. It will screw up the finish. I had to play with the setting on the Fitbit and on MFP to get the adjustments close to being correct. My Fitbit adjustment was a bit higher than I believe was correct. (I raised my activity level on MFP to slightly active and…
    in New to fitbit... Comment by johnsnowe September 2012
  • I weigh myself 2-3 times per day. I log my first weight each day. I also weigh myself when I get home from work and just before I go to bed. I can usually tell how well-hydrated I am by a quick weigh-in.
    in How Often Do You Weigh In? Comment by johnsnowe July 2012
  • I have introduced several people to MFP and only a few have kept at it. My one suggestion is to only aim for one pound per week. By Christmas, you can be 25 lbs lighter. I agree with Rachael52 that MFP should be like a game. Good luck.
    in Fell off the band wagon. I need supporters in my life! Comment by johnsnowe July 2012
  • Ditto to the first reply: "Wow!"
    in One year pic results Comment by johnsnowe May 2012
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