stacydawn75

love that healthy eating plate :)

Balanced meals- something from every food group at every meal and snack. Measure and/or weigh so you're not over-or-under eating anything in particular.

Good morning :) There is an excellent article (sorry if someone already posted this) that will help you figure out your numbers- it is such an individual issue. No one has exactly the same numbers. That being said, I'm 5'2". I'm eating between 1600-1700 cals. most days and exercising most days to lose weight. I highly…

Great attitude!

My understanding is you shouldn't eat below your bmr. So at a minimum 1400+ each day. I was astounded when I got my HRM for Christmas how many calories the body uses just living, never mind the actual calories burned in exercise. Don't cheat your system the energy it needs to just keep running :)

My husband got me a polar ft4 for Christmas. I LOVE it. I didn't know how much I needed one until I had it. Now I kind of think everyone serious about a healthier lifestyle should use one.

I read this forum post a few months into my journey and it helps explain things: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013 This will help you figure out the right answers for you specifically. Have fun with it, if you love your exercise that's awesome and will serve you well in your…

Welcome!

^This. You're not alone!

I second the dr. If nothing else, because it's bothering you psychologically. But aside from that if there is something wrong, and that there is something that can be done to help possibly correct a health problem, you need to find that out.

manda1978 has the right idea- the higher calories of highly nutritious foods, even if they're higher in fat, are the way to go- nuts, avocados, olive oil come to mind. We eat a lot of those in our house.

Nut butter and banana sandwiches (no refrigeration required), fruit like apples or berries. If you have a small lunchbag cooler thing you could bring cheese, egg salad sandwiches. Trail mix, dried fruit, protein shakes made with water and a shaker bottle, juice boxes, bottles of water, homemade muffins and other quick…

Great reply! Thanks especially for that link! I am so excited to try a bunch of recipes off of there :)

See someone about your PF- I had that once, and I remember the pain. My physiotherapist helped a lot with stretches. I wish I could remember them all to tell you, but I don't. The one I do remember is having to practice picking things up with my toes. She had me put a towel on the floor and scrunch it with my toes, over…

I plan out my meals for the week and shop for that week on the friday before. I keep my meals simple but healthy, and it keeps my grocery budget manageable. I buy marked down veges, fruit, and meat when I can- because we eat it up so fast, and the meat goes right into the freezer. This week my menu was: -Ground Turkey…

^This. I plan my day in advance, so I know the calorie allowance I have to work with. If I know what's for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I can adjust snacks accordingly. Your food looked pretty good, except for lunch! Well done!

I mix them into everything. A tablespoon in a dinner pot full of chili, meat sauce, soups and stews, etc. Today I used a half tablespoon on a single serve portion of apple crisp I made. They're really tasty tossed into yogurt and fruit.

I meant to quote what you said and tell you it was brilliant :)

Your ideas are all great!

I'm sorry for your loss. Everyone has vices, so be patient with yourself, and don't give up. Go here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013 and figure out your bmr, tdee, and -20% from your tdee should be your caloric intake. Log every bite you take, every movement you make, and…

Stairs, or lacking those, step stool. Up and down and up and down. Crazy good workout. Maybe some high energy music you enjoy to keep you moving.