We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

mkraizel Member

Replies

  • Use the recipe function MFP offers. Add all your ingredients and divide by the number of servings. In the end, it doesn't matter really if you count the raw ingredients or do the recipe method, the numbers should come out the same. I find the recipe method easiest so I don't have to estimate how much of the 1c of something…
    in calorie counting Comment by mkraizel August 2016
  • I found it really helped manage my hunger. I love having 2 large meals! But, like others have said it still comes down to CICO. give it a shot! It won't hurt- see if it is a tool that works for you.
    in Has anyone done Intermittent Fasting (8:16)? Comment by mkraizel May 2016
  • I've been bringing bakes oatmeal because I LOVE breakfast food.
    in Healthy Packed Lunches Comment by mkraizel May 2016
  • Halo top chocolate ice cream, chocolate chips (100 calories worth), sugar free chocolate pudding. All under 100 calories!
    in Chocolate craving! Comment by mkraizel April 2016
  • Maybe the 1/2 cup serving includes some of the juice? That's All I can think of.
    in Food weight vs volume dilemma Comment by mkraizel April 2016
  • I get a grande nonfat latte which is 130 calories. I'll add 1 pump of syrup too if I want something different for another 50 calories. I only get it once in awhile so I plan for the extra 180 calories.
    in starbucks Comment by mkraizel March 2016
  • Black bean quesadilla and some veggies and dip! These quesadillas are amazing, cheap, easy to freeze, and make for a filling lunch. http://www.budgetbytes.com/2012/02/hearty-black-bean-quesadillas/
    in Whats for lunch? Comment by mkraizel March 2016
  • I'll do whole grain waffles with PB2 and some fruit. Waffles are 140 for 2, PB2 is 45 for 2 tbps, fruit is in the 50-100 calorie range for a big serving (~100 grams of something). 285 breakfast and something quick/portable.
    in breakfast? Comment by mkraizel June 2015
  • When I wear my hear rate monitor to Zumba, I burn anywhere from 700-1000 depending on how hard I work and length of class. (45 min class at work I burn 700, but the full 1.5 hours class I burn 1000)
    in Zumba Comment by mkraizel April 2015
  • Watch protein too. I know when I get really tired I am often missing protein (especially when I up my work outs)
    in I am so tired. Comment by mkraizel February 2015
  • If weight loss is your ultimate goal, just know that eating at a calorie deficit is the only way to lose. Taking sugar out won't cause weight loss if you're eating more calories than you burn. That being said- I second the dark chocolate with berries idea! I'm a big fan of veggies and dip. Any fruit really. Air popped…
    in Taking refined sugar out of my diet - need snack ideas Comment by mkraizel February 2015
  • I often tell myself out loud "I am choosing to not work out/eat over calories/etc. and I know the consequences." I don't know why that really helps me. Sometimes I still choose the "bad" option but other times hearing it makes me stop and rethink.
    in Slacking. How do you get out of a funk? Comment by mkraizel November 2014
  • Never eat below your BMR? I've been eating 1300 and my BMR is 1500... is this wrong? My TDEE is 2100. (5'3", 181 lb, Female, 23, 3x week working out) I should note I am never hungry and I eat a well balanced diet (see diary, should be open)
    in How to reach my TDEE-20% Comment by mkraizel September 2014
  • Never eat below your BMR? I've been eating 1300 and my BMR is 1500... is this wrong? My TDEE is 2100. (5'3", 181 lb, Female, 23, 3x week working out) I should note I am never hungry and I eat a well balanced diet (see diary, should be open)
    in How to reach my TDEE-20% Comment by mkraizel September 2014
  • Pole Dancing! I love it! Great workout, I have gotten so strong, and it doesn't hurt to feel sexy :)
    in What's your exercise of choice? Comment by mkraizel August 2014
  • Some people don't go every day. 2-3x a day to 2-3x a week is normal.
    in Poop Comment by mkraizel July 2014
  • Invest in a heart rate monitor (really not that expensive I've seen $20/$30 all the way up to $100+). Track your heart rate for a few classes and make your own work out (Using some sort of calories burned in relation to average heart rate calculator. Just google it, there are tons online). Then when it gets easier, check…
    in Kettle bells calories Comment by mkraizel June 2014
  • Make the ranch dip with greek yogurt! That's what I do for dip and I thin it out with milk to make a dressing. Even less calories!
    in salad dressing? Comment by mkraizel May 2014
  • Also remember, it took you a long time to get to your starting weight, so it will also take it a long time to get it off. It can be a slow process, but that's the healthiest and best way to keep it off long term! Congratulations on 50 lbs gone AND maintaining 2 lbs a week still!
    in Have lost 50lb since Dec. but it's slowed. Comment by mkraizel May 2014
  • If you click the blue "nutrition info" under the red title of the food it shows the nutrition facts.
    in Slight logging annoyance, hoping I am missing something Comment by mkraizel May 2014
  • Take measurements and see if you're seeing results there. Muscle is more dense than fat so you could be getting smaller but not weight less. Also, weight your food =P Much more accurate
    in Advice needed (especially from those doing insanity) Comment by mkraizel January 2014
Avatar