jennsteff

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  • My nutritionist says "calories are calories" BUT...and other have said this - it's more about your blood sugar reaction to it, being hungry sooner, and wanting to chase the sugar high. I used to get a mocha everyday, figuring that extra 50 calories of chocolate was just fine - however, I didn't realize that starting my day…
    in Calories are calories, but ... Comment by jennsteff February 2012
  • I think it's important to meet your protein goal - my nutritionist has me aim for 90g/day, and I also aim for 90 carbs or less and never worry about the fat - in my 1200/day diet, this all works out great...except...I do usually fall short of my 90g protein unless I add a low-carb protein supplement (which can be a protein…
    in How important is a protein powder for weight loss? Comment by jennsteff February 2012
  • Avoid the sushi (fish with rice) and eat the Sashimi (just fish) - or, if they only have sushi, just eat the fish, leave the rice behind. Grab some veggies if they have'em. I don't hold back on eating as much raw fish as I want - brilliant protein, brain food, oils...and while some fish are more mercury-laden, if you're…
    in Low cal sushi ideas Comment by jennsteff February 2012
  • Depends on the item...if it's something I find I don't think about at all once I abstain for a week or two (like for me, alcohol or bread), then I stick with abstaining. Chocolate? No way - I get one or two andes mints a day and it keeps that anxiety of 'never again' away...
    in Moderator or Abstainer, Which Are You? Comment by jennsteff February 2012
  • Hi! There is always a big debate around this - I found this on livestrong.com which lately has seemed to come up in every internet search I do. :) I did a raw diet a few years ago and the sweet potato was a mainstay of it, juiced, cooked (oddly) etc. I know the biggest callout is the glycemic index,which means it spikes…
    in Sweet vs 'ordinary' potatoes Comment by jennsteff February 2012
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