ldula88 Member

You and I are at the same stats right now. I'm only looking to lose about 10 (no more than 15) more pounds, and I expect to do it over the next 3 months or so. You aren't going to drop 20-30 pounds that quickly though, unless you eat at quite a large deficit (and probably be hungry all the time) and work out constantly.…

Saturated fat actually has been disproven to be harmful (when eaten as part of a normal/balanced diet, obviously). It's really the trans fats that you should aim to limit or remove completely. Other than that, I usually don't pay attention to the breakdown of my fat intake anyway (saturated vs poly vs mono, etc.), as long…

peanut butter. 2 tbsp. = around 200 calories. Easy add on, and super delicious :)

I follow a more Primal approach to Paleo, and I love it. I still eat dairy (all the time actually, I practically live off Greek yogurt mixed with peanut butter and honey, and always eat shredded cheese on my eggs), and I decided to add peanut butter back in, mainly for the expense reason :) If you enjoyed your Whole 30 and…

Honestly, without knowing exactly what you're eating, it's hard to say for sure. I didn't check to see if your diary was open or not, but possibly you're not getting a balance of macro and micronutrients. Do you get enough protein and healthy fats in your diet? Low protein and fat could explain the sluggishness. I would…

All macros (fat, protein, carbs) are made up of calories. Some have more calories per gram, and some have less per gram, but they all have calories. That being said, your overall calorie intake is most important for weight loss. Many people find that they have more success eating at certain macro ratios because they feel…

If you want to lose fat and build muscle simultaneously, combine the two in your workouts. Strength training is necessary to build and tone muscle, and cardio will help shed excess fat. I've found that circuit training that combines the two together is really effective. Good luck :)

anywhere from 100-150 oz per day, depending on whether I work out or if it's hot outside :) I don't really do it for the weight loss, but for overall health and wellness, since dehydration is no fun ;)

I totally understand where you are coming from, and I know it's a hard situation. Unfortunately, it's one of those tricky situations where nothing will change until he is ready for a change. I would suggest, if you really feel you need to say something, tell him you're concerned about his health and are afraid for him.…

It all depends on where you set your weight loss per week goal. With only 20 pounds to go, you should really aim for 1 pounds per week, or even .5 per week. If you have it set to 2 pounds a week, it's probably a bit too aggressive of a goal. Play with your settings and see if that makes a difference. And red wine is fine…

^agreed. Also, while I think your post is wonderful and informative, there is one other exception I will point out. One of my few exceptions to "accurate logging" is shredded cheese. I log it as cups, but I do weigh it out, simply because on the nutrition label it states: 1/4 cup (28 g). I will weight out 28 grams, but log…

I hear the same thing from my family and friends. I tell them I have 10-15 more pounds to go until my goal weight, and they look at me like I grew an extra head, even though my final goal falls in the middle of the healthy weight range for my height. :P As long as your goal weight falls within a healthy range for your…

I fully plan to count for a long time, probably for the rest of my life. It's the only way I've been able to lose and keep weight off for any extended amount of time. It's worth the hassle to not be overweight anymore :)

When someone says eliminating a whole food group is unhealthy (usually, they mean grains....) I usually just ignore them. The only thing that matters is overall calorie consumption and macro/micronutrient requirements being met. If you are getting all the essential nutrients your body needs, and have balanced macros, you…

Some of my side dish staples are spaghetti squash with a little bit of spaghetti sauce, green beans with a little parmesan cheese, and grilled asparagus. One of my favorite recipes is turkey/spinach burgers. You mix 1 pound ground turkey, 1 egg, 1 10 oz pack of chopped spinach, and 1 container of feta cheese. Separate into…

The idea behind drinking water is that, when your body is getting plenty of hydration on a regular basis (it takes a couple of weeks of consistent intake) it doesn't need to hold on to water anymore because it has become accustomed to getting it from an outside source. That being said, it doesn't really help with fat loss…

I agree, saturated fats aren't bad for you, despite what many people think :) it's those evil trans fats you have to watch out for ;)

I do one day a month (usually a holiday so I can enjoy family meals and treats, etc) where I don't log at all and can eat whatever I want. It helps me stay on track the rest of the month, and any weight gain I see from it is temporary water weight gain, and goes away within two days or so.

I've never relied on water for weight loss, but most people are in fact walking around in a constant state of mild dehydration, which has it's own effects on health and wellness. I drink an average of 100 oz of water/fluid daily to keep my body hydrated.

The idea that foods are zero calorie (which really means that it takes more calories to digest than they have In them) is pretty much wishful thinking. All food has calories that need to be counted and added up. Calories burned during digestion are accounted for in your BMR, so it all works out in the end.

Possibly an allergy to something in the smoothie? That's not fun, whatever the cause, hope you can get it solved!

I don't feel sick, but I do notice a huge increase in major cravings and a serious desire to binge on carb-y foods when I eat more than about 75-100 g of carbs a day. Carbs just make me want more carbs :/

lots of eggs, grilled chicken salads, green smoothies, peanut butter, mozzarella cheese, turkey and spinach burgers with feta cheese, eggplant pizzas, stuff like that :)

always go by weight, measuring cups are much less accurate than a food scale :) the only time I use cup measurements in my logging is when I know that a serving is listed as (for example): 1/4 cup (28 g). I weigh out 28 grams, but log it as a quarter cup, mainly because that's the measurement available in the database…

sure :) just make sure you account for the calories it has in it. Very small amounts per serving, I know, but they can really add up if you drink a lot of it!

Ummm... ouch? I don't brag about eating paleo, and I've never told anyone else that they were wrong for not eating the way I do. As I've said before, Paleo makes me feel great and is the easiest lifestyle for me to maintain, but it's not for everyone. Rather, I find people who insist that Paleos follow a "fad diet" are…

My go to is grilled chicken breast on a salad, usually romaine and spinach, with a bit of cheddar cheese and whatever other veggies I have laying around, the amount of carbs overall is usually pretty low depending on what veggies you use. My only advice is to keep the cheese off til last minute, sometimes it gets gross if…

They're not going to hurt you (unless they add a bunch of extra calories to your day, haha), but they're not magical weight-loss aids either. I'd say the effect is slight at best. Sounds like you're already on the right track, just keep on going :)

^this. I do the same :)

To be honest, I've been known to plan my day out specifically so I can eat a couple tbsp. of peanut butter, I can't imagine substituting! It only has about 100 calories per tbsp., which is not really that bad. Can't say I enjoyed the PB2 as much, and most other nut butters will have pretty similar calorie counts. Honestly,…