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grapes, blueberries, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon are my "low" calorie snacks. I also snack on other fruits and some nuts, but they may not qualify as "low" calorie.

eggplant, like may vegetables, is low in calories. According to USDA website: 100g is 25 calories https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2962

My typical meal plan for lunch and dinner: 3.5 - 4 oz of meat. (chicken, turkey, pork loin, beef roast, tuna steak, salmon fillet) 3.5 - 6 oz of starch (potato, whole grain rice, pasta (2 oz), sweat potato) 3 - 8 oz of vegetables - I usually fix 3-4oz. of two (brocolli, green beans, brussel sprouts, corn, peas, carrots,…

Thanks for the input everyone..... I am not actually vegetarian, I just want to experment a little. I am trying to keep the calories down. I don't eat much beef and I have tried ground turkey in spaghetti sauce before and didn't like it, so thought I would try vegetarian. I guess I will experment with lentils and white or…

I don't eat exactly the same thing everyday, but I do follow a very simple meal plan for lunch and dinner. 1 meat (chicken, pork loin, tuna steak, occasionally beef) 1 starch (potato, sweet potato, rice) 2 vegetables (any 2 vegetables) You can vary the portion size of the meat or starch to meet your calorie goals. You can…

For lunch and dinner I eat pretty simple whole food meals, along these lines: 1 meat (chicken, pork loin, tuna steak, occasionally beef) about 4 - 6 oz 1 starch (baked potato, baked sweet potato, 1 cup whole grain rice) depending on size of potato, will may only do 1/2 per meal. 2 vegetables (steamed broccoli, carrots,…

Keep a glass or bottle of water near by in the evenings. Instead of reaching for a snack, drink some water. It's worked for me. But for this to work, I think you need to make sure you are not being overly restrictive with your meals during the day. I also don't keep snack food in the house. If you don't want to totally…

My shopping list is pretty simple: Meat - I always buy meat on sale. vacuum seal and freeze. (Chicken breast or thighs, Pork roast which I will cut into chops sometimes, Tuna steaks, Salmon, ocasionally beef ) Vegitables - usually fresh and on sale. I generally buy fresh vegitables every couple of days. I always have some…

For me, lunch is the previous nights dinner leftovers warmed up in the microwave. I'm lazy and don't mind eating the same thing over. Quick breakfast is a English muffin sandwich with 1 scrambled egg and a slice of cheese in it. Takes less then 15 minutes to prep and eat. Oatmeal with some fruit should be pretty quick and…

Recipe for what? If you are just looking for some simple meal ideas, here are some ideas: My meals tend to be one meat, 2 vegetables and a starch. Real simple ideas: meat: chicken - boil a peice of chicken with some poultry seasoning sprinkled over it. (I use boneless/skinless breast or thigh) or pan fry a pork chop, or…

Consider active recreation activities.... walk/run/cycling/swimming etc basketball, racketball, tennis, etc If you belong to a gym, checkout any classes they offer.... yoga, dance, etc. You can also check with your local parks and recreation dept to see if they offer any fittness classes or other fitness activities. Check…

I took adult swim lessons when I was in my mid-30's, 20 some years ago. If I remember correctly I met with the instructor twice a week for 4-6 weeks. By the end of the lessons I had learned to do a standard front stoke, side stroke, and backstroke. I never did get a good breast stroke though. I'm sure everyone's…

For myself, if it is general muscle soreness that goes away after doing some warm up, I wouldn't worry about it and proceed with my exercise routine. If it is spot specific pain or soreness, especially at a joint, I would be more concerned about an actual injury. I might still do some light movement as long as the movement…

There are lots of ways to start. My recommendations would be enter your current information and set a goal. At your current weight 2lb per week wouldn't be unreasonable, but there is no reason you couldn't start at 1lb per week. For the first week just enter what you are eating, see where your calories are coming from.…

Properly fitted running shoes and shortening my stride, so I wasn't landing on my heel, seems to have worked for me. Go to a specialty running store to get fitted for the proper type of running shoe for you. There is a reason all of the manufacturers have a number of running shoes. Different shoe structure to address all…

I only notice other cyclist, walkers/runners if they appear to be having a problem. A cyclist with a flat tire or mechanical break, I stop and offer assistance. I came upon a runner once that had twisted her angle, I helped her get to a road and stayed with her until someone she called arrived. The only other time I really…

Unless I am asking for advise concerning what I am eating, why would I make it public? Why is you food diary not public?

80% of the time I do "simple". My work week breakfast is usually the same. My weekend breakfast is different then my work week breakfast, but usually the same from one weekend to another. Dinner is usually 4-6 oz of meat (chicken, salmon, or pork roast), 2 vegetables, and usually rice or potatoes (sometimes leave out the…

To the OP... You did an all day activity, that is likely outside of your normal daily activity. You ended the day 500 calories over your limit. Did you factor into your calories burn for the day the activity that you did? You may have burnt well over 500 calories doing a full day of kayaking. So if you didn't allow some…

Not bald (yet). Halo sweatband, or headsweats skull cap.

Thank You for providing the links to published articles.

I've had that issue in the past. What has worked for me.... soak the strap in a sink of warm water for 15-20 min. Do not use any soap in the water. Wipe the contact area well with a wash cloth. Repeat several times. This and being sure the strap is tight worked for me. After use soak for a few minutes in warm water without…

I choose to be healthy because... I would like to live to an active, ripe old age without the health problems associate with being out of shape / overweight / obese. I want to be active until the end of my life. I don't want to be old and setting around remembering the good times, I want to live the good times right up to…

I wouldn't count it as exercise, unless it is really unusual activity. Routine yard work and vacuuming are normal weekly activities for me. If I find I need a few more calories to maintain my energy level for the day, then fine I'll be over on my calories for the day.

I would at least try the long run if it is just the calve muscle that is sore. Start slow and warm up. You may find your calves loosen up after 10 - 15 minutes. If your calves don't loosen up after 10 - 15 minutes, just walk and let it go.

I was eating between 3000 and 3800. Didn't take but a couple of days to figure out why I was obese. I am 6'0" and started in Nov at 247 Lbs. CW is 220 lbs. GW is 170 lbs. My calorie goal is to average 1700 / day. Since Jan 1, I have averaged 1686 /day, and am within .2 lbs. of my projected weight, so it seems to be working…

Gender: Male Age: 56 SW: 247 CW: 220 GW: 170 +/- will decide when I get closer. Tips: This is based on what I done. Not saying it would work for anyone else. Log what you currently eat for 1 or 2 weeks. Look at your food intake for that week or two, and decided which mealtime would be the easiest, most effective to change.…

It obviously depends on what you enjoy eating. I like to keep it simple. For dinner I usually have 4-6 oz. of meat (chicken, pork, or fish), 1 cup whole grain rice, and 2 fresh vegetables (3-4 oz. each) either microwaved or steamed. The meat choice usually depends on what is on sale, I buy fresh vegetables every couple of…

The numbers you provided don't add up. The numbers you provide for MFP =1568 calories and the numbers for "national guidelines" = 2010 calories. Using your numbers the % of total calories for MFP = 50% Carb / 30% Fat / 20 Protein, and for "national guidelines" = 60% Carb / 31% fat / 9% Protein. The Dietary Guidelines for…