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In general, MFP will probably set your calorie allowances lower than they need to be (it puts me at 1200, but my BMR is like 1410; with only 15-20lb to lose I can't eat that low and not feel like gnawing my own leg off, lol). If your BMR is 1830 and you're working out, I imagine you should probably shoot to EAT at least…
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Your BMR is the number of calories you need to eat just to maintain basic body functions (heart beating, brain working, etc.), so you *should* make sure that your NET calories at the end of the day are higher than your BMR...otherwise you might start to feel tired and dragging and not have enough energy to exercise or be…
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I smoosh them up and put them in my scrambled eggs :bigsmile: Also good on those mini whole wheat bagels...
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Have any of you tried overnight refrigerator oatmeal? I made up my first batch last night (blueberry maple) and OMG nom nom nom it is so yummy! I used frozen blueberries, and some of them are a little bit of a weird texture (I'm sure fresh would be better), but otherwise this is a definite winner of a recipe. I will…
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It is impressive how small it is! So far I've taken to clipping it on the bottom edge of my shirt. That way I can check my stats (obsessively) throughout the day. It's not only the world's fanciest pedometer, but it's the first watch I've owned in a LONG time that I'm not allergic to :bigsmile: As far as linking it to the…
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The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler; it's a book that outlines a weightlifting program designed for women (runs about $15 on amazon.com). It outlines why lifting heavy weights is really good for you, emphasizes workouts that strengthen large muscle groups (as opposed to isolating smaller muscles), and pushes…
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So far I really love my Fitbit (I also love gadgets of all kinds). Especially because I was able to use $80 in rebates I got from my contact lenses to bring the final cost (after tax) down to $30 - what a steal! The Fitbit website is laid out really nicely, once you figure out where to find everything...the only downside…
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I had some errands to run this morning, and I decided to walk instead of drive (had to go to the post office and the hardware store; each is about 1/2 mile from my house, but in opposite directions). It felt good to get out and walk instead of burning gas in my car (even though it's a Prius), but DANG was it hot - it was…
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Good morning, all! I am FINALLY back in town for an extended stretch - it's been such a crazy busy summer! This past weekend was my husband's family reunion, so we stayed with his parents for a couple days. Thankfully, in addition to all the food, we got in some pool volleyball time, so I didn't miss out on exercise…
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It is utterly ridiculous how salty fast food is, but the places that actually list their detailed nutrition info online are definitely the best. Did you know that Panera (aka St. Louis Bread Co, depending where you live) ADDS salt to all of their sandwiches? Seriously, look at their online nutrition info - you can cut out…
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No problem! I think it's pretty automatic for people to check the computer or phone when we can't sleep (honestly I do it pretty often, even though I know I shouldn't), but it's definitely worth trying to avoid these things late at night and see if that helps you sleep better. I just think the most important thing to keep…
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Friday night was my killer - ladies' night out, with good food and plenty of drinks. The weekend itself ended up alright though, thanks especially to some volunteer work I did yesterday. Some friends and I worked the beer and beverage tent at our town's Ribfest. In the sweltering heat it actually ended up being a pretty…
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Hi there! Just my 2 cents (as a neuroscientist; sleep isn't really my area of specialty, but I do teach some stuff in one of my classes related to your problems). First off, sleep problems and anxiety/depression are usually linked. Many of the genes that predispose people to anxiety or depression also disrupt sleep cycles,…
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Ellie - I am in the NROL4W group, but I like the daily forum here better, honestly :bigsmile: ; it's good to know I'm not the only one frustrated with slow changes. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy that I'm getting stronger, but it would just be so darned encouraging to see *some* change in numbers (whether on the scale or…
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Susan - I didn't post yesterday, but congrats, you look fabulous! And happy anniversary! TGIF everyone! I was going to go for a nice long walk this morning...but as it turns out it's almost black as night here and we're getting some pretty intense thunderstorms. Boo. Hopefully they clear up before this evening, since it's…
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My impression was that you can do regular squats (body weight only) if you're not ready to use weight yet. You could also use just the bar of a barbell if you're ready for weight but can't go too heavy yet.
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<Just this one...for now Got this one on my right shoulder in Tahiti while on my honeymoon (and I kissed a real dolphin - see my photos :bigsmile: ). I would eventually like to get another (or two...), similar tribal style as this.
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These are some of my fave high-fiber foods: * Brownberry Double Fiber Whole Wheat Bread (or another brand of double fiber bread) * Fiber Plus Antioxidants Chocolatey Peanut Butter Bars * Vitafusion Fiber Gummies (2 gummies = 5g fiber; great in a pinch, available at a lot of grocery and drug stores) * Veggies, as others…
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Paul - your boss sounds like a tool, sorry it's looking like you have to miss out on concerts. Sarah - hope your doggie is OK! I would be a mess if my cat was sick (something I always worry about because she HATES the vet...makes it hard to get good checkups) So far I guess I've had a moderately productive day.... Got a…
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First, thanks! Second, for full disclosure, my BMR is ~1400 and my TDEE is ~2300, so a net of 1700 calories/day is well within the range where I can expect to see healthy weight loss (with this goal, I normally eat 1900-2000 calories per day). I did start with the JMBR kickstart meal plan just to see what it was like, and…
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I use the official Geocaching app on my phone (Android). Showing directions on the map with satellite images is crazy helpful, as is being able to read recent logs and hints while I'm out hunting. Totally worth the $10 I spent on the app :bigsmile:
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My husband and some friends and I started geocaching last summer - so much fun! The husband and I spent most of a day a couple weekends ago caching, and we found eight - including two tricky ones that eluded us last summer - great way to spend a super-hot summer day! I'm totally joining the group here on MFP now :bigsmile:
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OK, so I'm finally getting around to posting my stats. As I said earlier, I haven't seen much weight loss over this program, and at the end I'm slightly disappointed at how little change I'm seeing in measurements and all that, considering how much hard work this program took. Anyway.... Stats [start / finish (change)]:…
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This. Milliliters (ml) is a unit of volume, not weight, so you can't weigh out a set number of ml of something (unless it's pure water and 1ml = 1 gram, by definition). So if a portion size is given in grams or pounds/ounces, you can weigh it, but if it's given in ml or fluid ounces, you need to use a measuring cup to get…
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As long as you're honestly logging what & how much you eat, this is actually a great idea (definitely NOT wrong or dumb). It takes some time getting used to a different way of eating...as you get more used to how much you need to eat, and at what times of the day, you can definitely make your plan more flexible and do less…
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Good luck on the job stuff, Susan! I could use a little of that over this way, as well - apparently colleges/universities aren't hiring a lot of biology/psych profs these days, at least not for full-time, salaried positions... :grumble: I finally hauled my bike out for a ride on Tuesday. We have a great prairie path near…
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That's a good question, and I'm interested to see if anyone with actual medical experience has anything to add, but here's my thoughts (as a part-time biology prof): When your heart rate increases during exercise, it's to bring more oxygen to your muscles (after about 1 minute of strenuous exercise, your muscles have used…
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Debbie - I totally feel your pain with the stubborn weight yo-yo...I keep losing and gaining the same 2-3lbs no matter how much I bust my hump working out. In general, the bumps and bulges are improving (I think), but darn it, I'm impatient to see changes in the numbers, too. I just got back (last night) from a long…
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^ This. The general idea behind watching these is that a diet made mostly of carbs makes it really easy to go over on calories and still feel hungry, but a diet very low in carbs or very low in fat is hard to maintain long-term (and carbs and fats aren't all bad, anyway). A diet that is more balanced, on the other hand -…
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Hey Monkey, It sounds like you're doing the right things - trying to help with his diet and being encouraging on the exercise front, in addition to setting a great example with your own workouts - so keep that up! If your bf is really interested in getting into better shape, he'll come around, but - as others pointed out -…
