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people are getting stuck on this "starvation mode" thing. thats not really my issue with lower caloric intake. the issue is that it's not a realistic, maintainable amount. I aim for 1400-1600 a day and am losing weight consistently. you shouldn't feel hungry all the time or something is wrong. if you are comfortable at…

Last time I bought an enormous bag of sweet potato fries- so much easier than chopping and peeling my own. Their quinoa is really well priced too! We also bought some fruit and veggies, a cheese assortment and humus. oh! and their trail mixes, love those!

this would only be the case if you are already very small. The OP weighs around 200lbs as per her ticker. at that weight 1500 cals is nowhere near a gain. I usually find 1400-1600 a reasonable calorie alottment.

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1200 is an extremely low calorie goal. if you increase to around 1500 a day you'll notice you're feeling better and still losing weight. 1200 calories a day is simply not maintainable.

try a smoothie. loads of nutrients, no big meal

double post, sry

you're not eating nearly enough judgeing by todays food diary. plus you said you dropped 4 lbs... that averages out to 1 lb per week so you're right on track.

My personal rule about italian places (YUM LOVE THEM!!) is to order whatever you like, but only eat half. Take the other half home, they serve way too much anyway. If you order a salad ask for the dressing on the side so you don't overdo it. Just do an extra workout that morning and you should be ok. Enjoy it!

High calories foods like nuts, avacado, whole grain breads and pastas, meat, cheese, and higher cal choices for fruits and veggies- like bananas or sweet potatos can definitely help you to get to where you need to be. Try eating more frequently throughout the day to fit these energy-giving foods into your diet. I will say,…

I'm in Mississauga, but a big hello to you anyway :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

1. Count everything. Count the grape you tested at the grocery store. Count the lick of your partner's ice cream cone. Count the after dinner mint from the restaurant. Count everything! 2. Exercise everyday. I don't run a marathon everyday, but I do get my heartrate up for at least 30 minutes, everyday. 3. Get lots of…

Yes but only if it's out of the ordinary. Basically- if it tires me out, I count it.

That's a good point but unfortunately, MFP doesn't work that way. The smaller you get, you really SHOULD be eating more... because you don't have the fat reserves to work off of. However, MFP LOWERS your intake, the smaller you get (down to 1200 cals). It is worth noting that 1200 calories is not enough food for someone…

It is important. SInce you have lost a significant amount now, your body will burn less doing the same things. FOr example, 10 lbs ago maybe you burned 300 calories with 30 mins of exercise while now you may only burn 275 calories doing the same task. Myfitnesspal will make adjustments for this. If applicable, it will also…

I cut out all alcohol about 3 years ago. Acutually BEFORE I started losing weight. The only time I have a drink now is at say... a wedding- I've been to 3 in the past 3 years and one was my own. And even then I'm taking about a few sips of wine. I really don't even miss alcohol, I never much cared for the taste anyway and…

I find small meals throughout work best for me. I generally eat about 300 cals at each meal and then add 100-200 cal snack in between them and before bed. I don't like feeling hungry and it works for me. If you're goiing with a light breakfast (calorie-wise) I would really recommend oatmeal or a whole grain cereal instead…

I don't include it because I simply can't include everything. I track calcium and iron because those are very important while TTC. I also track protein and soduim because I want to make sure I keep those in a healthy range. And then there is fibre whom I have always had a problem with getting enough of. Different people…

These guys are right, it could be your sodium. It could also be getting close to TMI. It could also be a result of muscle mass increase. It could also be just a wonky week for your body. I've had weeks where the scale read a significant increase one week and then the next week a significant decrease. Our bodies aren't…

yikes, imagine eating 1800 calories just for breakfast :noway: I'm glad we don't have Ihop here :wink:

As long as, like you said, it's not a crazy binge then it's not a problem. I try and treat myself the same way you do... in the end I usually end up logging it anyway, though, because of curiosity. My husband and I had dinner out yesterday and I was surprised to come home, log it, and find I did REALLY well and only…

it will automatically adjust for you... I think it is every 10 lbs. It will notify you as well.

I feel like I've been at this forever. I was very committed until my wedding in August 2009, but after that I fell off and slowly piled on 20 lbs. I felt like a total failure. I'm back at it now, and I'm realizing now, more than ever, that this has to be a forever change or I'll never be able to maintain my losses. Right…

As for loving food... I hear that! I LOVE to eat. And I don't mean that I'm a glutton, I just love really decadent foods. The thing is, you can still have all your favourites, just cut back your portion sizes. For example, if you love pasta, you can still have it, just opt for a tomato based sauce instead of a cream one…

Increase your fibre and water intake. Choose fibrous fruits and veggies- you'll know it's fibrous if you have to chew it a lot before swallowing. Fruits which include seeds count too- like strawberries. Don't worry if you do go a few days occaisionally between movements though, that's not a big deal really.

I use spinach instead of lettuce. I find it tastes the same but its better for you. I adore cheese so I will usually go for a slice of cheese (real cheese not that processed orange crap) instead of lunchmeats. Roasted red peppers are a favourite of mine too. I also really like chicken salad. Just use lowfat mayo to prepare…

ya... quiche is made of egg, cheese, cream and pastry... not so healthy. But hey, once in awhile won't hurt. Throw in an extra run today and you'll be good as new.

nix the bars and shakes whenever possible. Munching on nuts, whole grains, lean meats, eggs, cheese, yogurt, seeds, and a plethora of other foods will help you to meet your protein goals. Replacing healthy options with bars and shakes might work in some instances, but I really wouldn't rely on them to meet daily protein…

I do NOT recommend sticking to a 1200 calorie diet while pregnant. Early pregnancy sure doesn't require you to eat for 2, but 1200 calories is not a sufficient amount. Choose healthy foods, and eat anywhere from 1800 to 2000 calories a day, which is about the recommended daily intake for women anyway. You can keep…

My husband is hairy. quite. He gets me to shave his shoulders and upper back so he can look smooth in a tank top. Other than that he's got a hairy chest, tummy, and legs... His arms aren't too hairy though. I have to say, I like my man with the hair, Smooth is fine if it's natural but I would never expect him to keep…