EmmaFitzwilliam Member

I use grams because it's easier for me to zero out the scale with the dish on it then add 130g of pudding, than to use a half cup scoop to measure a half cup - and then lose at least a whole gram of pudding to the cup. :)

An oldie but a goodie, from a friend. "I don't eat after 7:00, because nighttime calorie burn should be only stored energy." Or something like that. o.O

::hugs:: Focus on how much healthier you are now, and how much stronger you are now. Yes, it means your "losing" journey will take a little longer, and you may have been shorted a certain number of calories in the early days, but try to move on from where you are now. :hugs:

It depends on what's important to you. The chili and baked potato are probably the biggest nutrition "bang" for the calorie "buck". My only advice is don't let the fact this is a necessity choice mean you just eat the food without tasting it. Most (all)? of the salads at Wendy's (and probably elsewhere) can be ordered with…

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-the-best-chicken-breasts-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-211453 This is my favorite method. If you get the timing just right, they come out super-moist. I cube the baked chicken and stir it into simmer sauce (tikka masala, rogan josh, dopiaza), or saute onions and stir in…

Based on my experience, I would say "Probably." I tend to be high on fat and low on carbs, by the pie chart, but have lost 65 pounds since I started using MFP last July. Your mileage may vary but weight and nutrition are a tangled puzzle, not a series of bullet points.

I'll virtually join you with an Amaretto and soda water spritzer. :)

I don't find this to be "suckage" at all. Yes, it takes attention. And I'm not yet at my goal. But I choose to go out for a fancy tea every month; if life suddenly drops me at a fabulous restaurant, I order what I want and enjoy it all. I couldn't do this if it sucked, or if I felt deprived. That was part of why all the…

I wasn't disappointed - I was ecstatic. But at the same time, for over 30 years I tried losing weight the traditional way. I tried super-low calorie diets (I still can't face cantaloupe!) I suspect people are disappointed and hurt that they absorbed so much bad information. It's also important to realize how much more…

My first piece of advice is to let go of self-flagellation and being a "food-cop" at yourself. Tell yourself you're going to eat slowly and actually taste the first slice of pizza and the breadstick. Do you enjoy it? If so, wait 20 minutes, and if you're still hungry, give yourself permission to have a second one. Take the…

Congratulations! I started my journey almost 10 months ago, with 90 pounds to lose - at my highest weight to date by 30 pounds - and I have lost over 60 pounds so far, with a bit over 20 to go. I recommend thinking of this as a lifestyle change, not a temporary change. It won't be easy, and it will occasionally be…

o.O How much do you want to lose? What are your underlying medical conditions? What medications are you taking? Some medications have weight gain as a side effect, and it can be *really* hard to overcome the effects. I would, as the other posters suggested, check out the "Success Stories" board, and possibly google…

For the most part, I eat what I want when I want. I pay attention to my protein, fat, carb, and fiber counts, but don't give myself any drama if I go over the calorie goal on any given day. I pay attention to my portions (my biggest challenge), and make informed decisions about what I want, but if I really want the donut…

I suspect that the problem is not that you are not full, but that you are not sated. While the olive oil in the hummus provides some fat, which will aid satiety, by first guess would be that you need a few more carbohydrates (which do not have to be grain based) and a little more fat. Have an apple, perhaps? Possibly with…

I like cheese. Without getting theological about the issue, I'm okay with eating it. I'm not lactose intolerant, and I've learned to manage the issues related to calorie density. Others may feel differently, but their right to an opinion does not extend to judgment about my dining choices.

^^^^ So much this. The more calories a food has, the more important it is to really experience eating that food. I don't multi-task while eating calorie dense foods. When I eat a half cup of gelato, I sit down, use a small spoon, and taste every bite. If I eat a pastry, I focus on the pastry. I never eat calorie dense…

Stipulating that your assessment is subjective, and not objective, only you can decide if you feel healthy at any given weight. What does your doctor say? Others can (and will) make comments; you decide how you will respond.

I weigh myself every morning, and log it when I remember, whether the weight has gone up or down, or stayed the same. I know my weight loss pattern, so I don't get fussed about the drops and the bouncebacks. I just take each day in stride. Some people do better with daily weigh-ins; others with weekly.

It's a balance between "what" and "how much". I believe building in small or occasional portions of favorite calorie dense foods is really important. Nutrient rich/calorie poor foods can be enjoyed in quantity, of course, but that's not always as satisfying. The other key is "no recriminations". Setting yourself up on a…

I take the view that they saw *you* and not your weight/shape/dress size.

Nice one! That actually happened to me, too, but I didn't think about it. I *must* get "petite" or "short" pants now (or hem them, but I know I'm not going to do it!).

Like others above, for me, nothing is off limits. I log everything, and whether I am under 200 calories for the day, or over 500, I don't get fussed about it. I schedule a monthly Fancy Tea so I always have that to look forward to, and if circumstances present me with an unexpected indulgence opportunity, I take it, if…

It has a very neutral taste. I use it as a breakfast cereal, with a cup of blueberries. I had no trouble with the taste/texture microwaved. I also use it as a base for protein in simmer sauce recipes (which is to say, in lieu of white rice). The fiber and protein count up the trade-off value a bit. I didn't care for it in…

1600 calories is fewer than half of the excess calories needed to gain one pound. Log it, eat sensibly for the rest of the day. When you're ready, think about whether you really *tasted* the rolls, and whether they actually tasted good. If so, 400 calories once every couple of weeks is no big deal. Just work it in to your…

Baked scotch eggs? Hard boiled egg wrapped in sweet Italian sausage (I get the Jennie-O pack with 5 uncooked 3.9 oz (approx) links; one link per egg. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. 230 calories (sausage, 160 calories; egg, 70 calories) Definitely portable.

Google bodybuilding "stomach vacuum".

I swear by baked chicken, cubed and stirred into simmer sauces. Bake chicken breasts (http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-the-best-chicken-breasts-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-211453) in advance. When cool, cube and freeze 12-16 oz portions. Thaw, and stir 12-16 oz. cubed chicken into simmer sauce (marinara…

Fewer breads/grains and more produce.

I didn't make excuses, and I knew I was overweight. I resisted food logging because, reasons, but once was emotionally prepared to use food logging as a tool, I was able to face just what I ate in what portions. Making better choices and portion control have helped a lot, and I expect that I will need food logging as long…

::Hugs:: All of the people who shamed me are actually out of my life, so I'm not much help. I would say, focus on your own strength and resolve. Anybody who has to "be right" - well, arguing with them is like playing chess with a pigeon. The pigeon is going to knock over pieces, poop on the board, and strut around like it…