jdashiell90

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  • As mentioned above, definitely, definitely, definitely, log everything BEFORE you eat it. Also, though I try to save some calories for night-time snacks, I always make sure the snacks fit in my calorie goals AND I try to make sure to eat enough calories throughout the day so that I'm not really hungry at night. If you're…
    in It's so hard to eat healthy Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
  • I'd recommend getting a membership to the cheapest gym around you and using the elliptical trainer. It's very low impact (less so than a treadmill) and you can burn more calories in less time.
    in Treadmill woes! Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
  • I recognize that I probably eat too much fat, but I always meet my calorie goal. I feel like if I ate less fat, I'd feel less satisfied. Plus knowing that I can eat crappy foods (e.g., hot dogs and hamburgers) in moderation and stay within my calorie goal helps to keep me motivated. I can definitely eat more protein if…
    in Calorie Breakdown Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
  • It's all about moderation, though! In my opinion, eating fast food occasionally isn't going to hurt you. Just make sure you log it into your daily calories. If you find moderation is hard, buy serving-size packages of whatever food you desire or go out to get it and throw away the leftovers once you're done eating it. I…
    in How long until the cravings go away? Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
  • Btw, meant to say 25% from protein, 40% from fat, and 35% from carbs. Sorry about that.
    in Calorie Breakdown Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
  • Anyone?
    in Calorie Breakdown Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
  • 24 hours total in December.
    in 24 Hour Challenge - December Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
  • Sun, Dec: 1: 0 minutes, no exercise (0 cals) - 24 hr, 0 min remianing Mon, Dec 2: 33 minutes, stationary bike (509 cals) - 23 hr, 27 min remaining Tue, Dec 3: 33 minutes, stationary bike (509 cals) - 22 hr, 57 min remaining Wed, Dec 4: 34 minutes, stationary bike (510 cals) - 22 hr, 23 min remaining Mon, Dec 9: 33 minutes,…
    in 24 Hour Challenge - December Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
  • I find that elliptical trainers is very low impact, does aggravate your knees; plus you can burn calories at a higher rate than on a stationary bike.
    in bad knees Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
  • Anyone?
    in Calories Burned on Stationary Bike Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
  • Sun, Dec: 1: 0 minutes, no exercise (0 cals) - 24 hr, 0 min remianing Mon, Dec 2: 33 minutes, stationary bike (509 cals) - 23 hr, 27 min remaining Tue, Dec 3: 33 minutes, stationary bike (509 cals) - 22 hr, 57 min remaining Wed, Dec 4: 34 minutes, stationary bike (510 cals) - 22 hr, 23 min remaining Need to exercise 49.7…
    in 24 Hour Challenge - December Comment by jdashiell90 December 2013
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