micheledemetroff Member

I have the same issue. I know when I've caved too often...migraine appears!

I'm also in that range. (1690) Add me! I'm not sure how to share my diary, but i'm sure friends can enlighten me!

I work out at 530. I have half a banana and 1/2 tbsp of nut butter (or 8 nuts). It fits in my macros for the day. I have worked out fasted and my energy isn't as good. I lift weights and then 30 mins of cardio.

^This. Made me LOL at work. Sounds like my husband last night!

Optimum Nutrition Chocolate or Muscle Pharm Cookies and Cream for a change.

I drink 3-4 litres of water a day, all measured out and sleep fairly well.

I think my activity level is set properly. I set it at lightly active, due to the fact that I walk most of the day at work. I do work out for around an hour and 15 minutes 5-6 days a week, should i be setting it higher? My goal calories are 1690, and I don't eat back my workout calories.

Thanks everyone! I just felt like kind of a failure...but realize resting our body is important!

Sure do! typically sundays...I guess my body was ready before then this week.

Nothing that strikes me as odd. The usual working mom of two kids and a supportive hubby. I eat enough and I'm never hungry. (around 1600 or so calories a day) I am active all day (I am a nurse at a doctor's office). I also work in one rest day a week (usually sunday) but I guess my body needed that extra day this week.

I'm 5'10" and current weight is 191 lbs. down from 195 lbs. I have not lost much weight, but about 2" off waist, chest, 0.5" off hips and thighs. I am currently strength training and doing some cardio 3-4 times a week. I am not in a rush to lose due to the fact that I want to be able to maintain for a long time (forever!)…

white fish (talapia, haddock, halibut, pickerel) tend to be less fishy. I usually douse in Sriracha sauce if you have that where you live...

hard boiled eggs, cans of tuna, meatballs (extra lean ground beef), turkey balls (lean ground turkey), shrimp, natural nut butters and seeds (i think you can afford to have some good fats), avocado, pork tenderloin, chicken breast, full roasted chicken. There is some variety! Also lifting heavy and eating 2500-3000…

Welcome! Not new to MFP, but was too shy to communicate..

^^ love this! LOL

Right? I had a friend that said that's how she lost all her pregnancy weight, by doing crunches! I believed her then when I was less knowledgeable on the subject. Now I laugh about it!

Thank you for this post usmcmp. I have read it for the first time and enjoying all the other advice you have given everyone. Very informative and helping me continue on my journey!

They do sell it in canada, on a website called low carb canada. This is a website that has a variety of things that healthy eaters may like...it's based out of Toronto, Ontario. That's where I get it.

You should try eating clean, no processed foods, no sugars, white bread, white pasta, white rice, etc. Try to eat foods closest to their natual state..You may not be eating enough calories. Whole wheat, whole grains, fiber, protein. You should be eating six times a day to boost your metabolism. Limit your fruit intake to…