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I'm 5'7" and at 165 lb, MFP calculates 1400 calories for me (I think my goal is 1 lb/week)...bare minimum for good nutrition for women is 1200 calories/day. I personally eat back between 1/4 - 1/2 of my exercise calories in a week (avg approx 2000 exercise calories every week) because I've found that if I personally eat…
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I don't want my children growing up fighting their weight like I have, so we have a few rules for meals at our house, mostly involving portion control. I strive to cook a moderately healthy meal that includes protein, at least one vegetable (usually two), and one fruit. We eat a lot of frozen and canned fruits and…
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Protein over pasta, if you like both equally well. Otherwise, get your favorite. Either way, get a to-go box when your meal is brought and divide it in half (or sometimes even put 2/3 in the box) and get it out of sight, out of mind. Then you can eat and enjoy time with your friends without constantly worrying about if…
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I wouldn't pack hot food for eating later...it would be in the danger zone for too long, and likely only be lukewarm when you were ready to eat it. Instead, focus on foods that you can eat cold, and invest in a good lunch box/cooler and ice packs to keep them at safe temperatures. Some of my favorites: Meatballs Chicken…
