KourtneyLee Member

First, you do not have a horrible shape. I wont reiterate what other users have already said about loving and accepting your build for what it is but I agree with them whole heartedly. Honestly throughout this process I just buy myself more high quality workout clothes. I bought bikinis this summer that would probably look…

Exactly. One day of under-eating won't ruin you, just like one day of over-eating won't ruin you. I too have days I under-eat because my appetite simply isn't there - it's important not to let this hinder you because you can easily get back on track. I'm a little concerned that you have to eat until you are in great…

I too buy fat-free yogurt and low fat milk (skim-2%), but will never buy reduced fat cheeses or light sour creams etc. I suppose I will always be one to mix the two and continue buying a mix of "light" products in addition to plain and whole. I don't tend to personally watch my calories as much as macros - I think at this…

Love the idea of using Greek Yogurt to substitute sour cream - I actually end up buying 0% rather than full fat Greek yogurt, but when I buy sour cream I will buy the full fat version rather than "light". This is where my inconsistencies lie! I guess I will always be a mix between the two :D

This sounds so delicious - thanks for the idea!

Interesting take on only focusing on things you have a sensitivity to. However, I have to say that despite that there may be years worth of studies that don't show side effects from added chemicals and other ingredients to foods (sucralose, dyes, BHT, aspartame, soybean oil/GMO's, nitrite/trates), there are certainly years…

Agreed!

Those look delicious! And actually would probably work for whole, considering it's just bacon and full fat cheese. :)

Interesting, I've actually found her recipes that include dairy are usually all "light" products - non-fat yogurt, non-fat half & half, skim milk, light sour cream, park-skim ricotta, reduced fat cheeses, etc., but sometimes I will opt for full fat cheeses because I don't like reduced fat cheese. Agreed with full fat…

I really, really think you might want to take a step back and re-evaluate your relationship with food. You should not have to feel like you need to avoid social situations for fear of eating something you feel you shouldn't - you should not stop living your life because of food! Also, I personally don't like the phrase…

If you're looking to lose weight, you need to consider more than just switching from soda to water if the rest of your nutrition and daily exercise also has room for improvement. That said, you should ditch the soda. In my mind, I would rather eat my calories than drink them, and seven cups of soda also includes a hefty…

How did you finally say.. Enough is Enough! I don't think I've really said "enough is enough"...there are still times when I will eat what I want because I'm out with friends or I'm simply craving junk, but I definitely became more interested in clean eating when I got to college. Intense studying, lack of sleep, partying…

I like these for breakfast or when I want something sweet. http://robinssweetconfessions.com/wp/gluten-freepaleo-blueberry-muffins/ Or, I'll have a 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt mixed with 1 tsp raw honey. :)

If your nutritional needs have already been met then I don't see why you would eat anything extra afterwards in the first place, and I would think the "prize" of eating 1500-2000 calories of healthy foods vs 1500-2000 calories of unhealthy foods should be obvious...but if you would like a list of examples, you can again…

I made my suggestions because they are concepts others could agree with other than myself, and are goals to work towards. And typically, I do practice what I preach. It is my mistake for having such a slip-up and being honest about reporting my one piece of chocolate I had, but yet, I attempt do (and most often do) do what…

Fitting into calorie and macro limits is definitely key, I'm just stating that if she were to choose a bowl of whole grain oats that equalled 200 calories vs enough cheetos to equal 200 calories, she would benefit more from the bowl of oats, whether or not both fit into her macros and calorie goals - they aren't…

Good lord, it is as if the MyFitnessPal police are here! My advice to OP was to try to eliminate these foods from the diet because yet, it matters what you put into your mouth. I stated within a previous post that I still have some of these unfavorable foods, but I am trying to eliminate them. If you also paid attention to…

I am unsure if this is your attempt to be funny/witty, but no, my goldfish and/or deli meat does not have anything on it. I am referring to my goldfish and deli meat as bad foods, as they are processed, high in sodium, include nitrite, etc. I'm talking about what's already IN these items that makes them bad choices. I…

Eating clean essentially and basically refers to eating whole, unprocessed foods. It's a very popular and common concept as of late. And, it's a good recommendation because these "clean" foods provide more sustainable energy while keeping your glucose at bay as compared to say, cookies and white breads/pastas.

I'm getting the impression that you think I have these junk items in my pantry or fridge, but I clearly stated multiple times that I don't...the items that are left are what I listed (goldfish, deli meat) and stated right after that they're being eliminated, I only still have them because someone picked them up for me on a…

A lot of people will probably say to just give into your craving(s) by having a very small portion of it - just enough to "curb" the craving. Well I don't know about you, but if I'm craving chocolate and I just have ONE bite of it, I'm sure as heck going to go for another. You are most likely craving junk foods and feeling…

First of all let me say congrats on getting to 144 from 196 (if I read that right...)!!! You should be really proud of yourself. I chose my goal weight based on calculating my BMR, BMI, and calculating my "ideal" body weight. I'm 5'7", almost 5'8" with an athletic frame and started at around 145 pounds. While my BMI was…

First of all, any "short-term" weight loss isn't going to be as healthy as a steady, longer-term weight loss. Your calorie is far under what any male should have, in fact, a woman needs to eat at least 1200 calories per day to be sure her body doesn't enter starvation mode, so I'm sure a male needs to eat at LEAST…

If you're looking to up your calories definitely include health fats like avocado, bananas and nut butters. A trick to keep your avocado turning brown in case you pack it is to leave the pit in it/put it back into the container with your avocado. And cook your chicken/other meats in olive or coconut oil - you could even…

I try to get a few food groups in, especially a protein, for every meal I have. I try to make lunch the biggest meal because that's usually when I have the most classes back-to-back, when I go workout, and when I start to feel tired. Some things I like to have as my proteins are boca/morning star veggie burgers or…

As a training cycling instructor, it's not just the class itself that may be bulking your legs - it's about your form, your diet, and genetics. You can't change your genes - some people bulk up more than others, in every area of the body, so some bulk is inevitable no matter what. Your diet has a huge influence on the…

Instead of gorging on a bunch of different foods and drinks that you may have given up to lose the weight, I would instead re-introduce only one at a time. Even if you're staying under your calorie goal, you don't want to use up your entire day's worth of calories on those "danger" food items - there's a reason they're…

I hate to be a downer, but I can't stand the smell of AXE. It just reminds me of all the high-school boys that used to use half a bottle to substitute a shower - cheap and nauseating. I used Secret for years. I used to use the clinical strength kind because I loved the scent, but I didn't like how hard it was to get off in…

I think the most important factor when setting your daily calorie goal is just to be honest. It's really that simple. If you aren't very active, then don't say that you are. If you would like to work out 4 times a week but only usually end up working out twice a week, then change your exercise goals/habits to how they…

Your weight is just a number. I really wouldn't focus on the 135 you keep seeing as something that should dishearten you. What you should focus on is how you feel, and how your body appears to you. As everyone knows, muscle weighs more than fat. Someone that is toned and perfectly healthy doesn't necessarily have a low…