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I find that when I'm eating sweets and nutritionally insignificant foods I'm hungry. When I'm eating a good balance of protein, fiber, carbs and fat I am satisfied.
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Why would you order from the kids menu??? There are plenty of much lower calorie choices on the real menu. Just order what you want and ask them to bring a take home dish. The portions are usually too large when you eat out. Cut it in half and you have lunch for the next day. Salmon is a very fatty fish and not low in…
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Thomas' Light Whole Grain English Muffin with a tablespoon of Polaner All Fruit plus fiber is one of my normal breakfast foods. Together they have 11 grams of fiber. Almost 1/2 of what you need in a day. The actual recommended amount per day is 25 to 30 grams - MFP settings are low. I am almost always over. Fruits and…
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I agree with the HRM. I was surprised at how little calories some things actually burn and how many others can burn. It will set you back about $70 to $100 but it is an invaluable tool for calculating your exercise calories. I've learned that dancing burns far more calories than a yoga or Pilates class. Walking pulling a…
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Polar F4. Love it. Strap is comfortable. You can wet with a tablespoon of water. Only 2 spots that need to be wet (not a large area). Water bottle will do fine.
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Me... 2 c-sections (6 years ago and 4 years ago) and a total hysterectomy - recutting my c-section incision (almost 3 years ago). My belly is my only remaining problem area. I'm hoping pilates, yoga, cardio, strength training and watching what I eat will get me where I need to be... I'm looking pretty good in clothes, but…
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Water helps flush the food (especially fiber) through your system and it helps to hydrate you. I think when consumed before or with meals it can help to fill you up. However, I usually get much more hungry when I drink a lot of water between meals... If I drink tea or coffee (decaf) or milk between meals - I feel full…
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Thomas Light English Muffins Milk Fresh fruit (any kind will do)
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You can do it. Many people have lost far more than you need to lose. Check out the success stories. Very inspiring. I didn't think I would be able to lose. I joined in February - and figured I'd lose some, but never thought I'd reach my ultimate goal (a healthy BMI) - which I surpassed. I've since revised my goal weight 2x…
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You need to eat more. Check out my diary or anyone else who has an open diary. If you can't eat large quantities of food, eat higher calorie food. You should strive to eat 4-6 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Also, try to consume 2 or 3 servings of dairy per day. I'm not suggesting that you eat crap, but your…
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25 to 30 is the recommended amount.
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About 2000 to 2500 - with little or no fiber and few fresh fruits and vegetables - only exercising on occassion.
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Why not? Just let it keep running until your HR returns to normal (about 5 extra minutes) and it will continue to calculate calories burned while you cool down... My logic: your body would normally burn some calories during the time you are exercising (which is part of your BMR). Accordingly, to be accurate in recording…
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Naps never hurt me. I take one whenever I get an opportunity. Usually 1 or two times per week. They allow me to feel refreshed and really work my body. From what you describe, you could be tired from lack of physical activity. Have you considered changing your teaching routines? I bet your kids would enjoy opportunities to…
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Usually Thomas Light Whole Grain English Muffin (100 calories w/lots of fiber) with 1 tablespoon of Polaner All Fruit w/fiber addded (approximately 30 calories) plus fiber, with one of the following: 1 tablespoon of Kettle Brand Almond Butter (90 calories) or 1 tablespoon of Original Cream Cheese (50 calories) or 2 pats of…
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Pink Lady (Gala, Fuji and Empire are great too),
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You are capable of doing this without surgery. You are young, and you are on your way to health. Surgery is not a miracle. There are considerable risks involved with any surgery - including DEATH. Don't look at this as a missed opportunity, keep up the good work. You will achieve your goal without risking your health along…
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Most of the time I just give myself a portion. If I want chips, I count them out. If I want cookies, I count them out. When my portion is done, I'm done. I know that each bite has calories and I just allow myself to eat what I've portioned. That is not to say I haven't eaten too much on occassion. However, I usually feel…
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I use Boar's Head reduced or no salt added deli. I must admit the no salt added turkey is BLAND. But, I add mustard, sauteed vegetables, or salsa and it is definitely edible. I too am on a reduced sodium diet. I like the reduced sodium cheeses (swiss and provolone. Your best bet is to roast your own meat and slice it thin.
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According to your diary you are eating just about all crap. What you eat matters. You should think of the food pyramid and eat fresh fruits and vegetables - every day. 4-6 servings of fruits or vegetables every day. Cut out at least 1/2 the processed food and up your fresh food. Also, you should be eating 25 to 30 of fiber…
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I always offer them fresh fruits and vegetables - many times I put a tray on the table and they graze while I'm cooking dinner. They feel like they are getting away with something, but I'm glad they are eating healthy foods. They usually will eat vegetables raw - not cooked - carrots, celery, lettuce, tomatoes, bell…
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I was a personnel administrator and I know my #1 criteria for hiring was personality and intelligence. I could teach an intelligent person with a good attitude anything. I hired many people with little or no related experience, because they had proven themselves competent in other areas. I hired a scheduling secretary that…
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I agree with the last post, I've gotten the Ghiradelli 86% cocoa and it doesn't taste sweet at all and it definitely curbs my chocolate cravings. However, that said, I've always been the type of person who can stop at one or two pieces of candy. I often have candy sitting around for months and just nibble when I get the…
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I love it. I eat it with peaches, pineapples, or beets mostly. I also like it with garden salad with some catalina dressing. It can be used in place of ricotta cheese to stuff shells or manicotti. I know some people put it in smoothies - and I have done this on occassion. I buy the lower sodium choice because it can have a…
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The simple answer to your question is YES, you are eating to little. Follow MFP guidelines and eat back at least 1/2 of your exercise calories if you use MFP's estimates for calorie burn (the estimates are quite high). If you use a HRM to get a more accurate number for your calorie burn - eat at least 75% of those…
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Mixed greens, yellow or orange bell peppers, cooked corn, black olives, salsa, low-fat sour cream or plain greek yogurt, and shredded tortilla chips. (good with grilled chicken, shrimp, or lean ground beef too). Spinach, shredded carrots, strawberries, blackberries, toasted almonds. white balsalmic vinegar w/a little water…
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Veggie stuffed pitas are yummy... I use cream cheese, season with spices, then add roasted red peppers, olives (if I have them) and crunchy sliced cucumbers. Also, I make stir-frys with zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, etc. - season with spices and eat warm on a wrap or in a toasted Thomas's Light Whole Grain English Muffin.…
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I have been buying Nature's Own Honey Wheat 40 calorie per slice bread. My kids eat it without complaint. It has plenty of fiber. I also switched to Thomas's Light Whole Grain English Muffins - they are 100 calories each and packed with fiber. I usually only eat 1 muffin per day and maybe 2 slices of bread. But they are…
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I love pork loin and buy it whenever there is a sale - i cook it in a variety of ways - slathered in Mrs. Dash and grilled, in a crockpot with saurkraut, pan seared with bbq sauce, or just sauteed with some salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder. It is a great lean protein - and can be relatively inexpensive if purchased on…
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I like the Nature's Own 40 calorie per slice honey wheat bread. I also love the Thomas's light english muffins @ 100 calories each. Both of them are great sources of fiber. I eat an english muffin almost daily. It has 8 grams of fiber which is awesome!!!
