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Dietary fat is incredibly satisfying, and avoiding it is a big mistake that a lot of dieters make when trying to "eat healthy" for the first time. Move some of your calories around and have that rice with some good old BUTTER, or with the oil that drips off after you pan-fry your vegetables. I like to have broccoli,…
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I think the solution to your problem is going to take a bit of courage. You're a lean, active, healthy person. The best thing you can do at this point is place your focus on fitness and strength. If you really make it about how much you can DO instead of how much you weigh, you should stay lean - and not gain fat, or let…
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You know what a scale tells you? It tells you what your relationship is with gravity. It would give you an entirely different number on a different planet. A scale tells you more about the Earth than it does about your health. Measure your progress through taking measurements, pictures, the way clothes fit, and further,…
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If you find that you're chronically having this problem where you're below your calories, dietary fat is the way to go. Whatever you eat can probably benefit from a little more fat. Switch away from nonfat and skim. Add butter, oil, avocado, egg yolks, cheese, nut butters, etc. Dietary fat is good for you and your…
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I would weigh in once a week... if I honestly ever remembered to weigh in. I'm on some weird borderline between losing and maintenance where I have my goal set as a 250kcal deficit but mostly I'm lifting weights and trying to become more muscular-looking. I get my Body Fat Percentage tested every two weeks at the…
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I was just posting about this in "binging at night." I too often feel hungry before bed, and I have solved my problem by... eating. Think about it. If your dinner is at 7pm and you go to bed at 11... first of all that's 4 hours of being awake without eating (which is about the time it usually takes to get hungry) and then…
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Oh I'm totally the same! My parents even know that I have a midnight snack every single night when I'm home that I prepare and take up to bed with me. My best piece of advice is to plan to have a meal at midnight. For example, instead of having all your calories before 8 or 9, make your daytime meals smaller (when you have…
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Timing for calories doesn't matter for weight loss. Eat the lunch that fuels you through the rest of your day, whether it's 10% of your calories or 50%.
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Other people have suggested great things. Squats and lunges are IMO the simplest, and you can do them while you're doing other things - try doing squats while you brush your teeth and while things are in the microwave. If you lay around on your stomach (for example while reading or on the computer) try kicking your legs up…
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You've already hit your protein goal? Then I personally would eat whatever I wanted! Ice cream? Pasta?
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At 1200 calories, I actually have to suggest otherwise. 1200 calories is an extremely low goal and I implore you to consider eating back at least half of your exercise calories. That being said, when you are eating so little, it's even more important for your food to be nutritionally dense. While junk food in moderation is…
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It's not necessary to go crazy on buying equipment in order to start lifting. I'm not familiar with a Total Gym or whatever you called it, but if it provides you with a range of resistances and exercises for a number of your muscles, I bet it's not a bad thing to start with. Try to choose exercises that work a range of…
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I would definitely do what others have suggested and register your dog as an emotional support animal. Apparently it's quite easy to do, you just have to pay a small fee, and once you do it you can't be denied entry to places and landlords can't refuse to rent to you because of your dog either. I'm sorry about your…
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I know you mentioned in another post you were seeing a personal trainer who advised you to eat more avocado - this is likely because you need more calories. Maybe you should speak to that person again about what your needs and goals are. Anything beyond the healthy norm of weight loss cannot be solved here on MFP. We…
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I would stay at the same level. The fact that you are bedridden means that you will be burning less through physical activity, and you will make it up in calories burned fighting the illness. If you want to increase to maintenance - even if for no other reason than that you're cranky and want to eat more soup - then that…
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1. I drink most of my water by making somewhat diluted diet iced tea, using powder. It's not the most natural solution but it keeps me hydrated. 2. Honestly, regular cow's milk has the best nutritional profile. More protein, more nutrients you need. Especially if you already love milk, there's nothing wrong with it for…
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Stop starving yourself. No one here can give you advice if you refuse to fuel your body.
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Why focus on the three days you didn't do so great when you can focus on the 26 days where you stuck to your plan? It seems like you've been doing great so far!! From your ticker it looks like you've got quite the journey ahead of you, and you are bound to make mistakes, to feel like quitting, to overindulge and not know…
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The answer to your question is guacamole.
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Go drink and have a good time!!! Though you can try to make lighter choices - mix with diet soda, for example, and choose light beer - don't get crazy about it. You're not doing this 3 times a week, so don't worry too much. Just try not to get drunk and order the entire menu at taco bell.
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For MOST people, 1200 calories is NOT enough to live on. MFP just gives you that number because you're at a relatively healthy weight or you've decided to lose weight a little aggressively. Many people find that 1200 calories gives them negative effects - from a simple lack of energy during workouts to issues with binge…
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Portion control. And you really don't need a gym to work off calories if you've got a half hour to yourself. Squats, pushups, lunges, and planks are a good place to start. Other than that, see if maybe you can put in a special order - oh you're going to McDonald's? Could you pick me up a grilled chicken sandwich while…
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Coffee. The caffeine will give you energy for your workout, and if you want some protein and carbs you can add milk as well. Plus it's really low in calories!
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This. It does make sense. It might work. It also might not. You might keep losing. You might go more overboard on the weekends than you intend to and start gaining. But in general, a plan like that were you keep a small deficit during the week so as to be able to splurge on the weekend can work, it just might take some…
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Have you been to college? Because that kind of stuff is a LOT of my diet right now. I don't like tuna much but I do eat chicken that comes from a can, instant brown rice, instant mashed potatoes, canned fruits and vegetables, canned soup, occasional instant noodles, etc. Just rinse the canned stuff and pick low sodium…
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haha SAME. I don't actively try to ignore these things but... for example, I had SIX slices of bread last night. Oops! The best thing honestly is to just up your proteins. Have protein with every meal and snack. And don't make it /too/ lean, some fat will help you feel satisfied too. Allow yourself to have bread - with the…
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Sounds like you've had a bit of compulsive overeating. It's okay, it happens to the best of us. You may have to spend some time analyzing your relationship with food. If food is going to be on your mind anyway, try to think smart. Anything dealing with your mental state is about changing your thoughts in a way that is…
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Well, if all a cleanse does is make you pee, poop and sweat more, then just do that. Those things are how your body cleanses itself. Here's what you do: - Drink a ton of water and unsweetened tea. Drink 12-14 glasses a day. - Get a TON of fiber. Double what you were taking in before. Snack all day on raw, fibrous…
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1. Without equipment, I like to work out by getting out in nature - hiking is the absolute best, but riding a bike on the boardwalk or taking a long stroll around a park is nice too. Having a dog helps as I walk to a nearby field and just run around with him until we're both tired. That's my kinda thing. It never really…
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I don't track sugar so, as someone else said, it is all hidden from me. I like sugar and I LOVE carbs so my biggest struggle is getting enough protein. After that, I don't much care what makes up the rest of my diet as long as it fits in my calorie goal. However, a long time ago I did switch to sweet n low in my coffee.…
