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Go day to day...but don't worry if your net negative is too large. If you eat until you are full, and aren't sluggish the next day then you're good. If you don;t get enough calories, and you start to feel sluggish then you should do something to try and close the gap.
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Well I think beef & pork "hips" are higher in fat, but I'm not sure about chicken "hips". I hear chicken lips are hard to come by, but healthy...;) Try to balance that snack with some protein and fat...a mini-meal almost. Lots of carbs and salt there, and nothing else.
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Do a Google search on the topic. I believe starvation mode is when you are under 50% of what your body actually needs for an extended period of time (don't remember the time frame). Remember if you told MFP you wanted to lose 2 lbs per week, it will give you a calorie negative of ~1,000 each day...without exercise. Go to…
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Actually table sugar is just as bad...it's actually the ammount of fructose that is the problem. It's a little long (~90 min) but it is time WELL spent. Dr Lustig does a good job of explaining the biology of what happens, and why it is a poison! http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=16717 Good luck!
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Sorry for the hyperbole...I was in a rush this morning. All sugars aren't bad Suzi...the refined sugar is...try and watch the video if you can. Eating fruit and veggies, which contain a bunch of sugar isn't bad, since they still have their natural fiber. sofaking...sucrose is just a glucose molecule and a fructose molecule…
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Try rinsing your mouth with H2O2 - hydrogen peroxide. It tastes like crap, and makes everything in your mouth taste like crap for a while too. Not sure if it will work, but I know you'll lose interest in putting things in your mouth for a while.
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Suzi, So long as it's a natural sugar in it's natural state (ie still bound with fiber) it's not bad. When you eat a cereal with added, refined sugar it becomes an issue. Try to avoid items in a box as much as you can, and for what you really must use try to find items where the added sugar is WAY down the list.
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Beware hidden calories in your smoothie and garden burger. remember the food industry is not your friend (IN ANY WAY) so if you can swap that for something you made, or that came right out of the ground (or off the tree) you'd be better off. But take everyone's advice...plan ahead!
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WOO HOO! Now you need a real bike so you can get out in the fresh air and become a true addict...:) Thought the beautiful weather did help the medicine go down on Saturday...:)
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Don't track sugars. If you are eating fruit and veggies, those sugars are metabolized much more slowly. Refined products like sugar, white flour, and juice are bad since they are convereted almost instantly to glucose in your blood stream. If you're not diabetic, you should only be worried about watching added sweeteners…
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There is a way to show what you eat before you eat it...just plug it in. Planning ahead will help you just as much and maybe even more than just logging your food. That way there will be few surprises at the end of the day. Worry more about meeting your calorie total than any of the other numbers. That's what really…
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Even most ultra elite professionals take 1 break day each week. A break from them is different than for me and you, but they still take a break. Give yourself one day to let your body catch up to your training. We don't get faster and stronger when we workout, it's when our body rebuilds that we improve. The work is…
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You know what you need to do. QUIT BEING A CRYBABY AND GO DO IT! Nuff said.
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Shock your system! Eat 25% less for the entire week. Push yourself 50% farther or harder on your rides. You are in a rut, and our bodies LOVE to be in a rut. Nice and comfy in a rut. Kick your body in the HOOHAS and jump start your downward progress. Good luck!
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Don't get caught up in having it all gone by the wedding. It's didn't all just show up over night. Plus if you lose it too quickly, you'll be more likely to gain it back later. Focus on changing your lifestyle and being healthy. The changes will come with time. Good luck and remember to set realistic goals for yourself.
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Seen her show..not overly impressed, but not too bad. Saw a telivised stand up show by her once (comdey central maybe?) and thought she was the worst act I'd ever seen...didn't even watch the entire show. Sorry you paid for (and took your daughter to see) her live.
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Figure out what you can (max) & want (min) to spend and then find your local bike shop. Tell them what you want to do (some light training and commuting, racing, crusing, etc) and what you plan to spend (your min number), and that you don't want any extras over what are the minimum to get started. They should try to do…
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make sure you experiment...you will need to find out if and when you can eat certain things. Don't just apply a blanket to yourself and expect it to be the perfect answer. Thank for the post too though. The more info we all have, the better...:)
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If you're walking for long periods of time (1hr plus) everyday, you might want to give your body a break 1-2 times a week. At least try to do something else to give your legs a break. If it's 30 minutes every day, it shouldn't be a problem. The longer workouts will put a lot of stress on your ability to use, convert, and…
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Eat breakfast. Balance your meal to match your daily goals. Carbs will give you short term energy, Protein in the middle, and a little fat will hold you until your next meal. Every carb turns into simple sugar (your body can't use any other kind) but the thing to note is how quickly they turn into simple sugars. REFINDED…
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I've found that if I try to have a little C/P/F in every meal and snack (not always able) that I feel full longer, and I can plan and spread things better throughout the day. Though I'd say don't stress about one single aspect of your diet. Focus on the macro, and how you are feeling and doing. Good luck.
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multi D C Fish Oil 5-hour energy
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Nap...:) 5-hour energy...:) Do some quick exercises...:)
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We grow our own organic tomatoes...seeds are WAY cheeper than veggies...:) Little more time and effort, but so worth it.
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Avoid processed foods...:)
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I started (kinda) this week. I'm running my own distances, but with the same time ratios. I'll let you know in a couple weeks how it turns out...:)
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If you can, talk to a professional. They will be able to help you unload the stress and emotions, and help you focus on the positives about YOU. If you can't do that, then just try to focus on the positives about YOU. Try to keep your focus on yourself, minute to minute so that you can try and notice your emotions as they…
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Remember everyone has several cycles that their body goes through....some you are very familiar with. But everyday, everyweek, everymonth, and everyyear your body has distinct rythms and patterns. The closer you follow and pay attention to your body, the more you'll notice. Some are of course easier to follow than…
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5-hour energy...it's the only "fake" food I willfully put into my body on a regular basis...:( If I could figure oout how ot get more than 5-6 hours of sleep per night, I'd skip that too...:P P.S. But it does what it claims...energy without the crash. Start with HALF a bottle if you choose one....I'm a big guy and one is…
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Is it working? If it's working, don't stop. If it stops working, do a little more (more time or walk a little faster). If a little more bothers you RA, then ease up a little. Find what works for YOU, and not what your friend thinks will work for you (or what works for them). Good luck...:)
