frootbat31

I find exercise boring as well, that's why i got an MP3 player. Now i listen to music, podcasts, or even listen to language learning sound files. I almost look forward to walking or getting on the stationary bike. PS - Sometimes I pretend on walking in exotic places too. ;-)

There's a concern of the starvation mode, which leads to losing valuable muscle when you diet. So when you gain weight back once you at 'normally' again, you gain even more fat...percentage-wise. There's also a huge concern over getting enough nutrition. 800 calories cannot possible give you all the needed vitamins and…

MMMM I love hummus on my sandwich. I may never eat mayo again once I tried Garlic Hummus on my sandwich. I would also suggest things like mustard, horseradish, and other spicey type toppings. I even add bacon bits since they are low calories but full of flavor.

If you're doing a lot of exercise, your body is saying it needs those calories- especially if you're doing weights. Muscle demands more calories, but also burns more calories. Also remember that weight trainers have to eat 3000+ calories a day just to maintain the muscle they built up.

You should look up 'sugar sensitive' or 'sugar addiction', because its like the sugar gives more than just the usual 'rush'. I'm a sugar addict and need to watch myself around sweets. Here are a few tips; -Don't buy or keep sweets in the house. It forces you to take an extra trip to get out there and and find some. -Drink…

Just think; you have to eat 3500 calories to gain 1 lb, and so you'd have to eat your regular food PLUS the 3500 calories One day doesn't really matter. I sometimes find it easier to think of weekly calories than daily. This way I can 'bank' them- save in anticipation of going out to eat or something. You can do it!