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Roughly 1500 I would guess. Back before I started weight loss, that seemed to be my baseline intake before I started restricting. Right now I'm trying to lose on a 1200 cal plan that supposedly will have me lose .7 per week.
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Echoing the 'other variables' such as hormones and bloating and all that fun stuff. Be patient, keep at it, and maybe use other measures besides weight for your progress. MFP CLAIMS on my plan I'll lose 0.7 pounds a week. Sometimes I can go weeks without a budge on the scale. It's frustrating. I didn't lose until I was…
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I'm always open to new friends! I work in the mental health profession, so I know some things from both sides - I have my own experiences with depression as well. Exercise has DEFINITELY helped me feel more in control and less depressed!
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How much have you changed your pattern recently? Is the exercise thing new? What time are you eating compared to what your body has been used to knowing is 'breakfast time'? I've noticed my stomach takes a while to wake up, and putting food into it before it's ready gets uncomfortable. I used to stick to meal shakes before…
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My parents saw a nutritionist for a while. My dad has claimed he never gets hungry, and she prescribed some pills for this because it supposedly had something to do with low stomach acid. Now that he's been on the pills for a while, he's actually starting to experience hunger. Is it possible that in the past you taught…
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You could also try looking into the 'appetite suppressant' foods. Google them but I believe they include almonds, apples, and avocados. I'm trying the apples as my snack foods.
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I try not to increase, but if I can't restore energy through sleep, yes, I get more hungry. I usually try to exercise more to allow for more food. Otherwise I try to compensate - eat something filling but not as much as I *want* to eat, so at least I can get to sleep and am not feeling hunger pangs all night. That would…
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Welcome! Do you have a plan? Exercise routine set, just logging on MFP, etc? In my experience, exercise is key. Finding something you enjoy doing, finding a routine..because off-days with food will happen and exercise is good for your health even if you're not doing it for weight loss, but will help off-set those days when…
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Agreed. While I want to lose weight, that is a secondary reason to why I exercise, anymore. Exercise releases the stress, helps me function clearer, sleep better, and all around feel better. I'd also recommend trying some meditation (there's some good ones on Youtube). They can be helpful for refocusing on what you have…
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What are you craving? I was told carrots are a perfect sugar, so will alleviate any sugar cravings. I haven't tested this extensively myself, but I've heard good things about it so far. My cravings are often texture related. I also find the more I exercise, the more I crave healthy food. Small bits of chocolate are nice to…
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Add me if you like! It can be hard work, but I'm seeing numbers (and a body) I never thought I'd have. I gained some back over the holidays but the flu helped me get back to where I was..LOL. Still a bit to go.
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My partner decided when he was 10 pounds down we'd go to Hawaii (we'd already talked about going, then tied it to the weight loss goals). My goal for that was 5 pounds. We went last summer :D I haven't since then..most things cost money, which I don't have much of, but I get such a thrill out of getting new clothes…
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Livgetfit, enjoy! Pole dancing is fun and GREAT exercise! I gained so much arm strength!
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I'm told carrots are the perfect sugar, so if it's the sugar you're going after when stressed, you could try some baby carrots. I will echo the walk/fresh air/breathing and meditation ideas. There are some good meditations on Youtube 10-20 minutes in length.
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I like sugar, I think it's much healthier to eat 'real' sugar than aspartame and the like. I've noticed fake sugars not only have the weird aftertaste, they make me crave real sugar and therefore my diet gets even worse. I have experienced the cravings of sugar addiction, so I try to avoid that, but keeping things…
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As a kid it was 2%, then 1% when it came out. My dad was the odd one who liked skim milk, then randomly at some point I started preferring it. Since then I've moved to unsweetened vanilla almond milk - initially because it keeps longer and I was having to throw out some of the cow's milk since I wouldn't drink it fast…
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Way to go on the progress! Welcome back! It can be hard to keep up with the logging, but it makes a difference. You can do it!
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In terms of motivation, also look at more than just the scale. Take measurements if you like, look how your clothes fit, and, what I like more than anything - take stock of your fitness level. Notice when things get easier, or you can do more reps, or you get less out of breath, or you can go further or faster, etc. They…
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Perhaps it would be helpful to view eating in a routine just as much as the exercise, and make sure you have several meals planned. Start playing with what foods help you feel full and are healthy. You know your daily calorie allotment, so divide that up between the number of meals you plan on having (hopefully 3-4ish at…
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I think people's daily calorie burns can vary. When I first started, I tracked my baseline intake before trying to cut any calories. My baseline seemed to be around 1500, so trying to follow any 2000 calorie diet would make me gain. It could be helpful to figure out what your personal baseline is, rather than following…
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Running is bad for your knees.
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I imagine that depends on the person. My mom's quite sensitive and if they swap the decaf tea for real stuff, she's in the bathroom 10 minutes later. I sometimes notice the effects after one cup of coffee.
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Sorry I am not posting my photos here this publicly. But I've done the squat challenge twice, and my partner starts to compliment my tush about halfway through. I was skeptical at first, but it does work!
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I imagine it varies, but sleep is important. Body needs time to rejuvenate. MIND needs time to rejuvenate! If you start to feel foggyheaded from lack of sleep, it's harder to get up and exercise, other things take longer so you have less time to exercise... Also, the less sleep I get, the more hungry I am. Sleep is an easy…
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The question is not whether you should quit, it's about how you can help him understand the joy this pursuit brings you. No loving partner would ask their partner to stop doing something they love unless it was a health concern. Random fears about appearance? NOT a good reason.
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Yes...AND some people find it easier to follow strict rules. If moderation feels like permission to cheat once, then suddenly they're cheating 20 times.. Temporary changes can be helpful for 'kickstarting' a lifestyle change, breaking habits/addictions, etc. As is true with everything, YMMV. My partner occasionally cuts…
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When I was researching I thought their webpage encouraged wearing it on the non-dominant hand. From what people are saying here, it wouldn't surprise me if it's more accurate for righties than lefties (as a lefty, my non-dom gets more use than a righty's, since I cut and mouse with my right..)
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How far are you running? It's possible you've started out going too far too soon. Proper fitting shoes is super important as well..make sure to get a gait analysis. The only time I've gotten shin splints was when a pair of shoes needed replacing (yes, our bodies are sensitive..) I know it's a hard area to stretch..if you…
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Also, yoga!
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What kind of exercises are they? What CAN you do? There's so many options, you should be able to find a modification for some. Could also look up belly dancing, great for abs. I'm also playing with a few apps...Ab Trainer X has 6 minutes of 'beginner' abs, maybe you could do that?
