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Plan your day in advance, including snacks and beverages. If you're still under calories or macros make changes - switch to full fat dairy, add nuts, increase portion sizes. You need to feed the body you have, even at a deficit. For many overweight people, the hunger trigger has been suppressed. You may need to eat on a…
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You are my new hero! :flowerforyou: So many women complain that they can't lose weight after 40 - you're proving them wrong!
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I eat fat free greek yogurt with fruit nearly every day (I'm not a big breakfast fan). It's an even balance of carbs and protein. If I'm working out in the AM I'll go with toast with cheese or peanut butter, for a bigger carb boost.
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It was only one day. Likely something else was causing your grumpy mood. Change is hard, but give it time before deciding it's not working. "Eating clean" doesn't mean depriving yourself; you are treating yourself to good quallity food and giving yourself what you deserve.
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If you're reducing carbs what will you increase, in order to keep your calories consistent? Looking at your diary it seems you have the default MFP macros. Increasing your protein to .8 to 1g of LBM will force the carbs out of your eating plan. Try to fill the protein needs and you will find that breads and pastas just…
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With nothing on them? Rice noodles are 190 cal per 1 cup serving, chow mein noodles are 237. However, because the chow mein noodles are fried they are higher in fat. They are also lighter (45g vs 176g) so the rice noodles are more filling for the same volume.
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Quesadilla rellena typically includes refried beans, which are high in fat. Substituting black beans will save 200+ calories per cup. The fajitas may be a better option from a calorie perspective, because you can control how much of the meat, tortillas, and garnishments you eat.
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Congratulations! What app are you using? It gives great feedback.
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If some of the fun is cotton candy and funnel cakes, then just go for it. It's only one day. If you are concerned about maintaining some control they do have options, including Chik-Fil-A and Subway, where you can plan ahead, as well as spots to get salads and such. https://www.kingsdominion.com/things-to-do/dining
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My father, recently divorced, made liver in the crock pot. Apparently he thought it would be more efficient than making it when he got home from work. It was mushy and gritty, and he forced us to stay at the table until it was gone. I was only 12 years old and it still counts as the worst thing ever.
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Exactly! And everyone knows if you drink beer with the hot dog all the nitrates are dissolved.
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I want to bump into an old friend who can't believe how good I look. If they're totally speechless so much the better!
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It's great to hear from someone who is happy with "slow and steady". Congratulations!
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You have a goal of running a 10k. Have you considered a beginning (or intermediate) runner's workshop? You'll meet some new people with similar goals and have incentive to keep going. Maybe you'll meet a new buddy. Ask a good friend to monitor your workout posts and follow up if you miss one. Whenever you're tempted to…
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Yes, and it's not difficult with regular foods. Just be sure to get some protein at every meal - yogurt, tuna, chicken, whatever. And you will be much happier and healthier at a 1lb weight loss, or .75lb. The main reason 1200 calories is vilified is that it is very difficult to get the nutrients you need with such a small…
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Is that what happened? I've always wondered.....
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The default for protein is the bare minimum. You really want to go over. Aim for .8 - 1 gram of protein for each pound of lean body mass (google for a calculator if necessary). MFP bases the macro levels on the USDA guidlines which are not at all healthy for most people - too low in protein, too high in carbs.
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Your math is correct. To lose 2 lbs per week you would reduce your intake by 1,000 calories per day so 2,634 - 1,000 = 1,634. Exercise is included so this is what your would be eating. However, you may want to rethink this deficit. You are in your last 20 lbs and it's time to slow down your weight loss so you can coast…
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No, it's not normal but it may not be anything to worry about either. I suggest you call your GYN and ask about this. Some of the implants and other bc methods can cause "break through bleeding".
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The name alone makes me ill - naming his concoction after a cannabalistic food substitute is icky. For people who need liquid nutrition there are already options available. There's really no need to create your own.
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To all of the good advise above, remember that you're going out to socialize with friends and celebrate an event. It's not really about the food. Order a reasonable meal of lean meat and fresh veggies; it's on nearly every menu. And watch out for the liquid calories; they add up quick. My feeling is, I'm not going to blow…
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Yes, her serving sizes are incredibly large. For my family of three adults we typically get 5-6 servings from her recipes and we're big eaters (well, I was). To be as accurate as possible: 1) Use the recipe builder to determine the nutri info for the dish as you make it. You will be able to include lower fat cheese or…
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I would measure the broth and find the nutri facts for an equivalent amount of chicken broth, either Swanson's or homemade. However, by omitting the broth you are losing a good amount of the nutrients that have come from the cooked vegetables. Are you trying to reduce the fat? If so, keep your cans in the fridge. The fat…
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As said above, do the math. What would be the calorie difference? Remember to include your exercise calories averaged over the week. TDEE includes exercise when calculating the calories. The weekly calculation should be approximately the same no matter how you calculate it. The disadvantage of TDEE -20% is that if your…
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We all feel that way sometimes. Even the tiny little actresses and models have their "fat days". Obviously you're doing great so keep it up. In a few days you'll pull out of it.
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Low fat dairy, such as cottage cheese or yogurt. Anything egg related. Chicken breast. And you really can't spot reduce. Your body will use the stored fat as it sees fit, not because of what you ate and when. If your tummy is the last to go then it will leave next. BTW - your pictures are amazing! You should be very proud.
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Many people have used bodyweight exercises to obtain fitness. Have you read "You are Your Own Gym" by Mark Lauren? He has a fabulous body. The new book for women is "Body by You: The You Are Your Own Gym Guide to Total Women's Fitness". I haven't gotten my hands on this one yet, but I've heard it's great. There are also…
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Don't worry about the size of the dress - it's completely immaterial. If you don't know what your figure will be like in December focus on how the dress frames your face. The neckline and bodice are key to the fit; skirts are more forgiving. All brides are planning to lose weight before the wedding so your fitter will know…
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Sizes are inconsistent across brands and even across collections within a brand. You can pick up two identical pair of jeans and they will fit differently. It certainly would be easier for us if women's clothes were as consistent as men's, although DH tells me that he has the same problem.
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You have to plan ahead and do your best to keep within your goals. Take along an appropriate snack so you don't end up hitting the snack machine. Almonds and string cheese are easy portables that are very satisfying. As the weather improves pack a lunch that you can eat outside. Are you always going to the same area for…
