katnewk Member

Replies

  • Count me in... I just lost 6 (my holiday weight) and want to lose 10 more
  • I would like to be adeed bit dont know how
  • Had some pizza and ice cream new years eve and ready to go.... hadn't stepped on the scale since thanksgiving... lost 30 pounds with this 6 years ago... going to follow through this time.... one meal at a time... one day at a time and one week at a time... .
  • I never really struggled with my wt until 50... gained 35 pounds. Went from size 6 to 14... i had lost 30... i had always been about 5 pounds over... i gained back 10 and keep struggling with it every year.... i dont have issues with exercising... love it... exercise most days... its the emotional eating and drinking....…
  • I have found eliminating "diet" works. eat good carbs good fats good protien... and watch ur portions.... eat real.. .. nothing from a box or can.... i go to the grocery store on sunday morning cook a soup and a large healthy dish then during the week i can go to the gym spin class swim and dinner just needs to be heated…
  • Im in...... CW 145 GW 134
  • You might be losing weight.. but its muscle not fat.....the body needs energy (FOOD) it you dont feed it.. it will use what ever it can for energy source.. you should have a minimal of 1000K
  • No.... you know what wt ur comfortable with... health is the most important ... when u reach ur goal and most important maintain .... 135 is healthier than 150...
  • Great job... I would recalculate the calories again and see what you wt activity and age dictate. And!!! Remember this was not a diet!!!! It is dietary and lifestyle changes! !! This where people. Including me hall back into old habits... Write yourself an email describing how proud ur and how good u feel take a picture.…
  • You start loving running when it gets easier and it doesn't get easier unless you run... start adding runs to your walks start with adding 30 sec to every. 4 min for 30 min when you are able to do this start decreasing your walk by 30 sec and adding it to your run..... I would train for a 5k (3.1 mile) to have a goal... I…
  • Ive been a runner for years and had back surgery... ive been walking 3 miles 3x a week... I have started adding 30 sec runs every 5 min will increase to a full min every 4 min next week... and continue to progress each week... the best way to increase run is to add walked... try a 1 to 2 minute walk every 5 min of runs.…
  • Ive been eating clean for years They're are some great blogs and newsletters online I just try to stay as close to whole as I can no processed foods I have a herb and veg garden and like to can and freeze veg and dry herbs You have to like to cook I go to the grocery store Sunday morning. And cook after that for the week…
  • People tend to overestimated calories with exercise .... I use to run regularly and knew some overweight runners... you typically burn about 100 calories a mile.... you know how easy it is to consume 1000 calories .... not many people can run 10 miles a day.... MFP is awesome. Even though it's not exact... close enough...…
  • There is a book worth reading.. dereck doeker... more about the psychology behind our choices and how to make better choices and avoid bad behaviors... he has a few books on amazon and reasonable ... I also get his blog.... it motivated me.... afterall di we really eat because we're hungry....
  • Me too... just healthier choices watch the portions.. eating as clean as I can.... I want to live in the world... no fast foods. And cooking better meals. Healthier choices when I do eat out not over endulging.... something u can live with for the long run....
  • Illinois. Quad cities area....
  • Quinoa its a grain with complete protein... add it to salads cooked cereal ect I use it all the time.. I'm not vegetarian but try to eat protein every meal... I have used my Greek yogurt with banana and whey protein powder with some skim milkand really boost the protein intake....for breakfast... yummya
  • Quinoa its a grain with complete protein... add it to salads cooked cereal ect I use it all the time.. I'm not vegetarian but try to eat protein every meal... I have used my Greek yogurt with banana and whey protein powder with some skim milkand really boost the protein intake....for breakfast... yummya
  • I like my cocktails so one day a week I will have a couple glasses of dry red wine or tequilla lime and diet sprite or gin and diet tonic ect ..... I will also cheat on vacations. I feel it may slow my progress a little but keeps me on track for the long run... which is good as I would rather be heavy then not enjoy…
  • My wt loss goals have always been 20# over and over again..... I finally after all these years have learned... you don't go on a diet ... you make dietary changes... and make ex a part of your life... that way it is permanent..... going to the gym at 5 am is a great idea then nothing gets in the way ... and the rest of the…
  • I weigh every morning. I write down my wt in my calender book where I plan my ex activity plan for the week... but I only post weekly or when I hit a new low on my fitnesspal... it keeps me focused on my game plan I need to be very proactive.... and when I see it a pound heavier it makes me work a little harder... its all…
  • I downloaded a book called how to stick with a diet and found it inciteful... the book was about making your goals all about clean eating and more healthful lifestyle... not going on a diet but "making diet changes" when it is only about wt loss. When you reach your goal wt ur lost.... he also gets into the psychology…
  • I like to be a part of a group... I belonged to a running club for years... I run with running groups and races.... biking groups spin class... love it....
Avatar