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That's an absolutely fantastic method. It's similar to mine but way more organized. I log my food at the start of my day. I eat five or six times a day and divide my calories almost equally between them. Two times are considered snacks--the rest meals. I also allow myself to splurge once in a while, but as soon as the…
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What a neat idea! Starting weight: 161.6 Christmas goal weight: 136 Now that I'm down to my last little bit, it's not coming off as quickly or easily, so this challenge should be a good thing. : ) I'm very excited. Thanks for starting the challenge.
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If I'm really going to get a workout in, it needs to be before work--for several reasons. With the days getting shorter, it's more likely to still be dark when I get off work, which means outside stuff is limited. I try to walk the dog (at a brisk-very brisk pace) before work and usually get in at least a brief workout at…
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It's rough. I've been on five or six 12-hour shifts a week for a few years now, and learning to take care of myself with so little time away from work took great effort--and is still a learning process. One thing I do is stock up on things I can either prepare quickly at work or that don't take long to make ahead of time.…
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Hey there. I turned 40 in July and understand what you mean. Your age doesn't have to limit your success. Yeah, the body acts differently now, but I think it also appreciates the improvements more, too. I'm not on the discussion boards every day, but I am on MFP every day. You can add me if you want.
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I consistently have a bedtime snack--usually about a quarter of a serving of almonds or other nuts, maybe some cheese. For my body, I've found the best results by making my bedtime snack really small and consisting of mostly protein and fat. It doesn't take much at that time to keep me from getting hungry during my sleep…
