lee91356 Member

"riced" cauliflower - at first I thought it was a weird suggestion and thought it would taste gross (cuz I dont like mashed cauliflower as a sub for mashed potatoes) but if the food is well sauced and seasoned and served OVER the cauliflower, then the cauliflower only soaks up the flavor and taste pretty good.

If its strictly workout clothes then not really, if you can do without; i.e. drawstrings and the like. Save the money and keep wearing it until you just cant. Tops you can totally keep no matter how much you lose because you just toss on top, bottoms, undies, and sports bras (if you are a girl) are the problem generally.…

ALWAYS do what (1) works for you and (2) what you feel comfortable at. It may be your goal weight and it may be more/less. My doctors and I set a goal weight and when i got there I felt I wanted to try to lose more even though they warned me it would be harder to maintain. Once I reached my ideal weight the only comments I…

My best advise is always to start small, make small and manageable changes. The best success is about making lifestyle changes that you know you will be able to maintain even after the weight loss. Also keep in mind that this is not just about how you look its about your health and improving it so you can be around longer…

In my experience (travelling when I was about that weight 260ish, and I'm 5'2) you will fit in the seat but it may be possible to need a seat belt extender. I NEVER took one I would rather squeeze my fat belly into the seat belt :blushing: - I would put the seat belt under my belly (since I was front heavy) and tada to it…

1. coffee 2. hot chocolate!!!!! 3. protein shake/ smoothie 4. baking my protein muffins 5. cream of wheat 6. creamy soups (if needed but I use plain almond milk and rarely use it) Thats all the uses I have for it lol. I was never a big milk drinker nor am I a big baker but I found that any recipe that requires milk you can…

:sad: for shame I thought I had some good idea

really no is even curious what this topic could be about :noway:

Join the club lol. But you know what, my theory is I would rather the excess skin then the fat. I believe (from looking at your pictures) I am shorter than you and I lost over 150 lbs (also topping up at over 320), and my tummy (under my clothes) is VERY VERY droppy and so are my thighs I cant wear a skirt/ dress shorter…

Look for low cal options like sugar free sweets those you HAVE to limit yourself because if not :embarassed: lol I :heart: LOVE :heart: carb-d-lite and carbo-thin frozen yogurt its very hard to find it but in my opinion well worth it - sugar free,low carb ice cream thats 65 calories a cup!!!!! If not there are many other…

I was told to stick to whey protein isolate and not protein blends or protein concentrates for best absorption . yes they costs more but you are getting a better formula with less fillers. i have tried several brands and the only one i really preach about is nectar syntrax because they have soooo many flavors (beyond…

I dont really stress the "natural" carbs from fruits, nuts and veggies, like I do with natural sugars. Most things aside from pure proteins (like cheese and meats) have carbs and there is very little you can do to avoid it if you eat a balanced diet. What you should do it just limit the processed ones from breads, pasta,…

Only 2 reasons: 1. its low cal so if I want to load up on other goodies with my eggs that the easiest way (e.g. cheeeeessseeeee) 2. if its hard-boiled eggs - I HATE the yolk its all chalky and weird tasting so I only eat the eggwhite

BE HAPPY! A loss is a loss no matter where is comes from. :happy: You cant control where the body reduces itself so dont try. Just keep at it and eventually you will see things even out. The worst is to set yourself up for failure and unrealistic expectations which then allow and excuse yourself to fail. It took me nearly…

Protein Smoothie - 1 scoop vanilla whey protein - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk - 1 cup fruit (usually from the berry family) - 3-5 ice cubes - 1 tbspn sf pudding mix for a hint of added flavor - a dash of splenda BLEND till smooth, then for added measure I leave in the freezer for 2 hours till it gets to a slushy/ creamy…

First, since you just started you may (if possible) consider getting rid of the temptations like the chips. At the start its much easier to give into cravings. Second look for better substitutes: - for salt and crunchy snacks: popcrips or popchips (whatever they are called from Special K) or popcorn or spelt pretzels (you…

I really wouldnt know lol and I want to. I never dated and always shyed away from it because of my myriad of excuses. My weight was always the best one - i.e. no one will love me because I'm over weight. the few times I tried online dating I got either really weird creeps or nothing. recently I tried it again after losing…

Like others said its about the balance, if all you eat is chips and crackers for your calories then yes...no bueno, but if its mixed in then I wouldnt worry. Just about EVERYTHING except for pure proteins (cheese, eggs, meats) have carbs and I'm almost always over on mine and I generally eat very little processed foods so…

Its not obsession more like conscious, mindfulness. But I think thats for any healthy person whether its weight loss or better eating, its about looking at the food options and making choices not just eating mindlessly. Best tips I can give for maintenance (I've only been doing it for 1 year with some minor fluctuation):…

Try getting a fitbit or one of those pedometers that takes account your weight/ height/ and movement and it will tell you how much your moving a day (miles, steps and calories) and make adjustments from there. sometimes just going grocery shopping can drastically increase your steps or doing laundry and house work. I got…

Dont rush the beginning stages, enjoy this time when things are hard to get down and a few small teaspoons fills you up lol. Before you know it you may start to get the 'ole hankerings for less then nutritious foods and you will start to push the boundaries and testing things and be surprised and what food work and…

It may be the chemicals and hormones that are messing with your water retention, not necessarily your "weight" since you say that in the time off you seem to lose the weight. Another issue could also just be how your body is adjusting to the dietary changes. I am not sure how long you have been actively on MFP/ counting…

I understand your concern, I will just note that I've never heard of 3 weeks clear liquid that seems kind of dangerous as its REALLY low calorie and there are very few things that you can get nutrition from aside from some protein shakes, unless there are other supplements he gave you. That being said I was on clear…

Not to be snarky but I doubt the poor coffee is the sole culprit for your calorie overage, however if you meant it as an area that looks like you can easily cut some calories then I would first suggest tinkering with the milk (the higher fat/ cow milk have way more calories) and second perhaps changing the agave to stevia…

This may sound weird, but I put BOTH - its has a super creaminess to it that IMO mixes really well (esp if the toast is still warm and heats up and melts the PB). Funny enough I got it from a body building food board for ways to mix up cottage cheese, and havent look back since. However, I cut out the toast, not the PB…

I used C25 but never completed it due to phone problems but I kept up with the HIIT program on my own and I LOVED it. IDK about "weight loss" per se but it was a great form of exercise, and the only one I did for over 6 months, as it was the only one I really liked and easily stuck to. At my height of the running/…

I asked the same thing to my Drs and was told that every one is different - the standard answer lol. Like why I have more difficulties post-surgery with foods than other (ex: I cant eat salads/ leafy green, lactose intolerance, stomach cant tolerate mushrooms, I can eat 4-6 oz of yogurt with no problems while others cant,…

I eat my breakfast at work. I pack it along with my lunch and log it all and that way I am free to eat it when I feel like it. I usually have 2 cups of coffee before I even start to consider breakfast so I usually dont eat until almost 3 hours after I wake up. I think its about how you frame the food and your choice of…

its possible you were calculating on the high end - I know when I'm bad I do that - and you didnt "really" eat 3000 calories. But even if you did I can see how that happens if you were just sitting around the table and there was food and snacks. Next time either dont have sugary drinks (if you did as a little was of…

:noway: may we all reach that level of honesty and trust in ourselves lol :drinker: