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Here are the things that I generally like to keep on hand for lots of different healthy meals. I get most of these at Costco because I know I'll go through them before they go bad and they're a lot cheaper there! Sara Lee 45 calorie bread Tomatoes Broccoli Cauliflower Organic Power Greens mix Bell peppers Brussel sprouts…
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*applause*
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No. Muscle does not weigh more than fat. 1lb of muscle weighs the same as 1lb of fat. Muscle is, however, more dense than fat and takes up less space.
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Even with all of that, I'd still set your activity level to sedentary so you're not overestimating calorie burns for the days you're not doing that.
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what is your question?
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That's probably your biggest problem right there. Get a cheap digital scale and you'll notice a huge difference in your meals :) good luck!
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my #1 breakfast choice (seriously, I've eaten it almost every day for years) is egg toast: 1 egg fried (over easy) 5-6 grape tomatoes halved and lightly sautéed as the egg cooks a handful of spinach or similar greens 1tbs hummus 1 slice Sara Lee 45 calorie bread lots of hot sauce The whole thing comes in at around 180…
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Either make the chocolate fit into your daily calories or just stop eating it. I have a major sweet tooth, like MAJOR. Any time I feel like my sweet tooth is getting the best of me, I go off sugar completely for 2-4 weeks. Every time I finish one of these "sugar cleanses" I crave sweets way less and consume it rarely. If I…
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Looking at your diary, my guess would be that accurate logging is your downfall. I've noticed that you log stuff like "homemade fajitas" or "meatloaf". Are you creating and entering these recipes yourself or just finding the closest thing to what you ate in the database? Personally I enter all my own recipes so I know I'm…
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Welcome back! I have a few things to say on the matter and hopefully they don't come across as too mean :) First, I'd say to completely let go of what "they" say you should weigh for your height. "They" say I should weigh in the 120's for my height, but I personally felt my healthiest and best at around 135. All bodies are…
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Commenting, because I'm curious about this! Personally, I don't think my birth control (the pill) has had any affect on my weight gains or losses, but I'd like to hear other people's stories.
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this sounds too good to be true....so there's probably more to the story than miraculously eliminating calories.
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This is one of my favorite recipes for baking them: http://cookieandkate.com/2014/roasted-brussels-sprouts-and-crispy-baked-tofu-with-honey-sesame-glaze/ I also like them cooked over medium heat on the stovetop: just slice them in half and place them in a pan cut side down then cover and cook till they're tender (add a…
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Oh yeah, but, there's no reason to beat yourself up over it! A couple weeks ago I hosted a girl's night at my house, specifically requesting that we eat in so we could eat something healthier. Well, my "I'll just have a little pasta and a glass or two of wine" turned into a big helping of pasta, a couple shots, and then…
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Honestly, and this is going to sound harsh, but you need to get past the mindset of "everyone is looking at me". NO ONE is looking at you at the gym, most people there are too focused on their own workout to pay attention to what the people around them are doing. Going to the gym in the first place puts you so far above…
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I say pay attention to your body, take more rest days if you're feeling very sore. If you're not sore, then you should be fine with what you're doing or even stepping it up a notch.
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You definitely don't need that much oil for a single serving. Also, keep in mind that a single tablespoon of olive oil comes in at a whopping 120 calories.
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Are you adding the sauce after? Try tossing the pasta with a little oil to help it keep from sticking.
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Figure out your TDEE and go from there! Calorie restriction is really the only way. Start recording everything you put in your mouth on MFP, you'll be amazed at all the sneaky calories you can consume throughout the day. Buy yourself a cheap digital food scale and start weighing out portions for maximum accuracy. Get used…
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It's a great way to get into the habit of exercising, but it is by no means a miracle workout. The calorie burn is hard to calculate because it all depends on how hard you push yourself. I started 30DS nearly 3 years ago but never made it the full 30 days because it started to bore me and I found better ways to get my burn…
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I spend between $200-$300 to feed myself and (occasionally) the boyfriend. I buy a lot of produce and higher-quality foods...so I think that is why it is so high. Also, sometimes my booze budget falls into my grocery category.
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Really, 2 weeks is not long at all! There could be a lot of factors at work here: - How often are you weighing yourself and is it at the same time with the same amount of clothes (or lack thereof) on? - Are you accurately tracking and logging your food? If you aren't using a food scale, you most likely aren't. - How are…
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Pretty much everything but liquids! For very low-cal items like lettuce or spinach I tend to just eyeball it. Everything else, however, I weigh.
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I made this once and it was SOOOO good! To keep it on the lighter side I skipped the step where you bread the eggplant slices and roasted them without. http://www.marthastewart.com/340875/eggplant-and-mozzarella-melt?center=276955&gallery=274258&slide=255461
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I looooove that app! I don't use it for tracking....but for the motivation of something chasing me ;)
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The healthiest way for me has been a simple seasoning and tossing it into the oven (no oil!). Lately my preferred method has been to throw a couple of them in the crockpot with healthy ingredients so I can enjoy shredded chicken with different meals throughout the week.
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You will be absolutely fine on 1590! I'm 5'4" 145lbs and losing weight with 1400-1600 calories. My progress is slow, but I am so much happier than when I was restricting to 1200.
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Feel free to add me, I've been actively using MFP for nearly 3 years :)
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I use both nike+ and endomondo. I like using the two so I can make sure my calorie burns/distance are matching up. I used to use MapMyRide to track my runs but found that it was horribly over-estimating my distances, sometimes by almost a mile.
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On nights where I feel like I just need to eat a ton of food I put LOTS of extra veggies in my meal. I'll make a stir-fry (no oil, just a non-stick pan and water!) that is mostly veggies with a yummy low-cal sauce. Pasta dishes are also super easy to sneak extra veggies into to "fill out" the meal a bit more.
