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Well, whatever you enjoy, I'd say! And if you can get more nutritional 'bang' for your buck then all the better. Some examples: Switch from skim to full fat milk (some studies show you absorb the nutrients from the milk better that way) Add a handfull of nuts to your morning banana snack (will help stabilize your blood…
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Tell us two or three vegetables you'd like to spice up. It is easier to help with specifics. In terms of the lettuce leaves, it's a matter of personal taste, some are more bitter, others more sweet. The darker the leaf, the more nutritious, in general. It is really important you find foods you LOVE to eat for your weight…
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Agreed. If you've been overeating for years, sometimes just logging your food makes you realise how much you can eat of healthy, nutrition dense food and still lose weight. If you can build in treats too, all the better. Your aim should be to find a way of eating you can sustain for the rest of your life, not just to lose…
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Just take it slow and you'll be fine. It's a psychological thing more than a physical one. And be prepared for how tough week 6 run 1 is! That was a big shock for me :) I'm now on the last run of week 8 and am absolutely stunned how far I have come with this perfectly designed programme. Stick with it, it is totally worth…
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Have two breakfasts and a late lunch (around 2).
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I actually weigh... never! I trust that being active and monitoring my food intake will give noticeable results (with time and patience!). What gives me satisfaction is feeling more comfortable in my body, looking better in photos, and my clothes fitting better. Weight is just background noise that drives you crazy. Throw…
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You've clearly never lived in Spain! Large, late lunch around 2 or 3, then a snack for dinner around 10pm. I much prefer it!
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I mix them with chick peas, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and feta cheese. Yum! If you're feeling more adventurous you can grate them, bind them into patties with flour, egg (and optional feta cheese) and fry up little veggie burgers :)
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In the party food situation I often find it is easier not to eat anything than to try to take just a bit. Once I start I can't' stop! Face away from the food, focus on the conversation, and keep your hands full (a glass and a purse should do it!)
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Just did w6d1 on Monday and it was horrible! Why?! I guess my body was still in shock from the 20 min run... I felt like I'd gone 3 steps back, but I trust in the programme. Hoping w6d2 is better!
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I eat raw porridge oats mixed into greek yoghurt or fromage frais with banana, crumbled walnuts and a dash of maple syrup. It's amazing. Don't know if it is any better for you (maybe it takes longer to digest?) but in the summer cooked oats arent quite so appealing.
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Being disgusted by women is gross IMHO
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It wasn't a conclusion, just a thought... whatever the meaning behind your username, I maintain that losing and regaining weight and feeling like you are out of control are often symptoms of overly restrictive diets and short term thinking. A 2lbs a week goal is pretty high, which is why I would advise starting with…
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I just noticed your user name is 'Beautyfrompain'. I think this attitude could be the source of your yo-yo-ing. Weight loss is challenging, but it doesn't have to be torture. Losing 2 pounds a week on a starvation diet may work in the short term, but you have to find a way to eat that you can enjoy for the rest of your…
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Start by tracking what you are eating, just to gain a sense of awareness about where you're at. Set your MFP goals to an attainable level (e.g. half a pound a week, or even maintenance so that you at least stop gaining) Start with small, gentle, sustainable changes: swapping soda for water, fried for grilled, potatoes for…
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I posted this last week. You might find it comforting! http://happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2012/05/quiz-are-you-an-abstainer-or-a-moderator/ "A piece of advice I often see is, “Be moderate. Don’t have ice cream every night, but if you try to deny yourself altogether, you’ll fall off the wagon. Allow yourself to…
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In the past week?! Umm... I don't think portion control is your main problem! Focus on cutting this stuff out first!
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That's encouraging. I haven't had any problems so far, so I'm trying to trust that week five will be doable too!
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Did you go? How was it? I have my last run of week 4 tomorrow... can't wait! A tip if you have problems making excuses... go every other day, no matter what. If you go '3 times a week' you're giving yourself the extra psychological hurdle of having to decide which days to go. Just go every other day and take the decision…
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Yes, exercise is good. It doesn't have to be wild boar hunting though!
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Try the last 30 or 40 years. Eat what your grandparents ate, i.e. real, unprocessed, homecooked food, including grains, and you'll be on top form!
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So you can eat more! (plus the multitude of health benefits)
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Sending you a friend request. I'm doing W3 day 3 today!
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You're welcome! The great thing about the article is that it reminds us that one way isn't necessarily better than the other. The key is to know which you are and work with it! (PS: even as an 'abstainer' this tends to mean I will abstain from buying certain things or keeping them in my house on a day to day basis. When…
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Lucky?! I'd give anything to be able to do moderation! Oh! To be able to buy a jar of Nutella and just have a serving once a week or so! A dream!
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Exactly. It probably isn't a problem for short term weight loss, but you'd be better learning eating strategies you can stick with for the rest of your life.
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Sí.... me pasaba lo mismo cuando vivía en españa... Supongo que la mejor opción es buscarlo en inglés (ya irás ampliando el vocabulario!). Esto es más fácil para productos más o menos universales como atún... Para productos más elaborados siempre es más exacto añadir todos los productos uno por uno (e.g. la cantidad de…
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I think it probably really is that 'simple'. BUT! Not so easy. Maintaining weight loss is notoriously hard. After all, if you're over your 1850 by just 50 cals per day, the weight will creep back on. 1850 might seem like a really easy goal when you've been eating less, but long term, it will take an effort to stick to it.…
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I don't know anyone who got fat from eating fruit.
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This. It allows me wiggle room to keep on track with my calorie goals. Those extra 200/300 cals are the difference between deprivation and sustainability for me.
