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Not mutually exclusive - I agree. **However** Too many carbs in proportion to protein tends to increase fat deposits around the middle (waist/abdomen), when the Calories are above your daily intake needs. **Therefore** I use the tracking in MFP to see what they recommend for Calories, Fat, Carbs, and Protein. Then I try to…

Going into the July 4th holiday with some trepidation. I know how easy it is to over-do it when the grill is going full -blast! :-) The kids made BBQ Baby-back Ribs and Grilled Steaks for me for Father's Day. mmmmmm! I was eating leftovers for several days! Back on the treadmill, I guess... Created by MyFitnessPal.com -…

Here are some things I do when ordering fast food to stay within my Calorie goals (and balance my fat/carbs/protein): 1) When ordering a sandwich, get GRILLED! 2) Breaded, deep-fried chicken is worse than a hamburger. 3) Skip the cheese. 4) No mayo, dressing, or ketchup. Only mustard, salsa, or other low-cal toppings. 5)…

Well, I met with my trainer today and weighed in after 2 weeks (missed last week due to the Memorial Day holiday). Lost 4.4 pounds and 3.5 inches, and finally broke the 200 pound mark! More importantly, I think, I have noticed some "reshaping" going on, with inches lost in my waist and neck, no more inches lost in my hips…

Salads are very sneaky! The dressings are usually killers - as are cheese, nuts, added meat, etc. If you want to add me as a friend, my food diary is open, and you can see what I make for a salad when I go to a salad bar (such as Sweet Tomatoes). I add high fiber things like garbonzo beans, red kidney beans, black beans,…

The key was in one of the earlier replies - C25K is just that - Couch To 5K. It is for brand-new runners. It is very important to take the rest days. Your body needs it to build the muscle tissue. When you over-train too early, you damage yourself and end up taking longer to get where you want to be. To build up to be…

I really don't have a hard and fast rule about it. Generally I don't allow myself to snack anytime I want to anymore (what I used to call "grazing"), but if I eat something not during a normal "mealtime", I just make sure I log it in. Not a big deal. If I am working out, I often bring something like a protein bar along so…

Total Calories is the most important, BUT... if you eat more carbs and skimp on your protein, you are just giving your body fuel to burn, but not the necessary building blocks to make more lean tissue (muscle), so you will end up eventually storing the excess as fat and not having enough muscle tissue to keep burning…

Welcome to MFP! Feel free to add me as a friend. My food diary is open to all friends, so you might be able to use some of that for ideas. Also, feel free to ask questions or comment. Good luck! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Welcome! Feel free to send me a friend request. My food diary is open to all of my friends. Good luck! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Congratulations! Celebrate every milestone. And always have another short-term goal ahead of you, as well as your final long-term goal to work toward. Keep up the good work! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Tara - Welcome! Lots of friendly folks on here. I signed up in February 2011 when I joined a Weight Loss Challenge with a group from church led by 2 trainers. It has been great! We just started our 2nd 12-week session yesterday (Monday), and I am looking forward to losing the rest of this excess baggage! (Love handles!)…

If you can't find it under Costco Lasagna, just search under Lasagna. When I did it, I came up with a lot of entries. It is likely the same as the Great Value generic brand that Walmart sells, or very similar. If I can't find what I need and I don't have the package, I just use another value and just estimate it. As long…

Feel free to message me or send me a Friend request. My food diary is open to all Friends, so you can see what I do, if you want to look at it for suggestions/support/ideas. We are all in this together! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Research report just came out that said injuries increased in those who did stretching before exercise, even if they stretched after. Best advice, warm up first, exercise, stretch after. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

You can do it! Feel free to Friend me. My food log is open to Friends; feel free to ask questions or look for anything you can use. Good luck! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

You can do it! Feel free to add me as a Friend. My food log is open to Friends so you can see what I do and use anything that might be helpful for you. Good luck! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Breakfast is when you wake up - "Break - Fast" - Start eating after a long period of not eating (last meal of evening until first meal upon waking). If you are working a late shift on a regular basis, you should adjust your eating schedule accordingly. For example, if your normal sleep time is 2 AM - 11 AM, then your…

I sometimes go over, but I try to limit how far I go, so that I don't ruin what I have accomplished. What I do more often is have a "cheat meal", where I eat more of something than I usually do (such as 2 corn dogs instead of a healthier choice). It is my way of treating myself and still maintaining control of my overall…

Depending on when you do your workout, try to adjust your Calorie intake to balance more. For example, if you can work out in the late morning or early afternoon, try to eat about 1/2 of your daily Calories for breakfast, have a light lunch, and then the rest for dinner. That way you will have the energy you need for your…

Feel free to add me as a friend. My food diary is open to anyone that adds me as a friend. Be aware that I usually portion everything in non-metric units (pounds, cups, ounces, etc.). If you can live with that, you are welcome to send me a friend request. Bruce Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Charity - You have taken the first step. Congratulations! That is where everything starts!!! No one that has succeeded ever started anywhere else. When I joined MFP, I was at 248 lbs, the heaviest I had ever been. I had gotten to 238 before and lost over 30 pounds down to 202, but gained it all back and more when I fell…

Kashi Cereals or Kelloggs Fiber-plus cereals, Cold-milled ground flax seed, natural peanut butter (I use the Kroger brand), Nature Valley or Oro-Wheat brand Whole Wheat or 12 Grain or 7 Grain breads. Eggs - Cage free, Vegetarian Fed only. Other than that, I eat a variety of foods, including restaurant food, but use MFP to…

Welcome, Natalie! Yes, the ticker works! (See mine below.) I have been on a weight loss challenge since the end of February, when I joined MFP, and I just reached my 1/2 way goal last week! Feel free to friend me and ask questions or look at my food diary for ideas, if you like. Good luck! Bruce Created by MyFitnessPal.com…

I cut out sodas (especially the dark sodas because of the phosphorus), but I still have a large cup of coffe in the morning. I have been cutting back on that lately as my energy level increases naturally due to the weight loss and the increased fitness level. Listen to your body. Sudden changes can be very difficult. Cut…

I, too, considered going on the Atkins diet when my doctor told me to lose weight. After doing research on it,I realized that there could be serious physical consequences if I went on it for a long time. When I was referred to a registered dietician, she recommended a modified diabetic/hypoglycemic diet plan, which is a…

Heather - My name is Bruce. I have lost 38 pounds so far, and I am halfway to my goal. I am not using any of those fancy, expensive diet plans. If you want to friend me, you can look at my food diary and see what I have been doing. I am in a weight loss challenge group with some folks from church and other friends, with 2…

You might have overestimated your activity level when you set up your profile. Try revising your profile and setting your activity level one notch less and see if that helps. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

My dietician told me, "Absolutely NO juices of any kind, and you will NEVER drink another regular soda again in your life." I only drink diet sodas or water or coffee or tea, and I eat the fruit, not drink the juice, which is basically pure sugar! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Hershey's Cookies & Cream Drops. Serving size is 3 drops for like 60 Calories, but I just eat one, and it is only about 15-20 Calories. I keep them in the freezer, and let it melt slowly on my tongue. mmmmmm! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods