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I've used Slim Fast in the past. I don't recommend it. I was hungry often. If drinking your calories is satiating to you, you can do much better making your own smoothies with protein powder. I like chewing, so shakes were a bad choice for me. Another downfall to Slim Fast is I learned nothing about my eating habits.…

1 pound of fat a day would be you eating 3,500 calories above your maintenance calories. Carbs, or types of carbs are irrelevant, except with water weight maybe. Water weight gain (or loss) is going to be temporary. There are other reasons for water weight gain - stress can be a factor. Your body is certainly stressed from…

Walking does burn some calories, but weight loss is going to come from managing your calorie intake. It's too easy to take an extra cookie, or a larger scoop of pasta because you walked today. That cookie can wipe out the calories earned walking. With My Fitness Pal, you get a calorie goal before exercise.....you would…

Rebounding workouts (or just ideas) - Bellicon or Arnita Champion on youtube

Egg McMuffins - grease a 9x9 square pan. Add 9 eggs + 9 egg whites, season and bake. When cool cut into 9 squares and place each square in a zip-lock bag and freeze. The night before, take a zip-lock out of the freezer and put in fridge to thaw. Morning - Toast English muffin while heating an egg square in microwave. Add a…

Yes, I have had this exact problem. Strategies: 1. Save calories for later in the day. Save sugar or "fun" calories until after dinner. 2. Find a way to limit portions. Example 120 calorie snack size popcorn, or 130 calorie cookie packs, single size ice cream novelties, or 70 calorie Tootsie pops. If you can't limit…

This site counts calories. There is no longer a direct correlation between WW points and calories. There are groups here that use various WW protocols (some current, some past). They might have some ideas. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/107250-weight-watchers-support-group…

Exercise is for fitness and health, it doesn't target fat. Some types of exercise can burn more calories than others. But My Fitness Pal is based on NEAT - non-exercise activity thermogenesis. MFP gave you a calorie goal before exercise. When you log exercise, you earn calories which you are expected to eat back. The…

I love pizza, but my choice is to tweak the toppings before messing with the crust. Hormel turkey pepperoni is very much like "regular" pepperoni. Because it's low fat, the texture is a little stiff. I just cut the slices into quarters and sprinkle it on. Tastes the same and I don't notice any texture issue. I make my own…

Baby steps. Are you trying to change too many things all at once? This is stressful and can be overwhelming. Losing weight is just the first step. After weight loss comes life-long maintenance. Motivation is going to be up and down. It's not about xxx number of perfect days. 2 steps forward and one back is still progress.…

Baby steps. Plan on just a small workout - even 10 minutes. My goal used to be 60 minutes a week. 6x10, 4x15, 3x20, etc. I kept a spreadsheet, but you could mark it on a calendar like stevko suggested. Make regular activity a normal part of you routine. Then increase your goal time. I used a variety of exercise videos.…

My breakfast is small - Yogurt Parfait 80 calorie Greek yogurt (non-fat, fake sugar) - 1/3 cup blueberries - 15 grams of Fiber One cereal (1/3 serving) and about a tablespoon (10 grams) of slivered almonds I googled "Eat this Much" and put in a large(r) number for meals.....responses were a smoothie, cottage cheese &…

Look up knee to chest stretch - it's one I like. Learn a few general stretches just to use during the day. Lots of examples here: https://yogawithadriene.com/yoga-desk/

For tuna salad 2 to 1 - relish and light mayo. For egg salad I use less yolk and mix dijon mustard with light mayo. I've tried fat-free mayo and plain Greek yogurt - didn't like either of those.

Don't waste your money on anything cheap. I tried a Gold's Gym rebounder at Wal-Mart (several years ago). It was super stiff, like jumping on the floor. Reviews stated the springs squeak and the hooks holding the springs to the frame eventually bend (gives way). I did buy a Jump Sport Rebounder (bungee cords). This is a…

So many options - Turkey Club wrap Cobb Turkey wrap Waldorf wrap Cranberry Turkey wrap

The ad came out a couple weeks ago, but if you have an Aldi in your area you might find some Crane Fitness equipment. Resistance bands, Mat, Kettlebells, Exercise ball, etc. Last year I picked up a nice step bench for $9.

I can get 2 slices of bread for 90 calories, plus I get fiber. Flatout wraps are really tastey (note to self, put on shopping list).

Is weight loss your goal? Are you a beginner to dieting? If yes, there are no "weight loss foods." Just eat foods that taste good to you and help you stay within the calorie goal My Fitness Pal gave you. Filling components are protein, fiber and fat. Measure & log portions, make a mental note of what helped you stay full.…

OP - not losing weight at 1,000 calories would indicate that you're are eating at maintenance. But I don't think this is your issue at all. Two weeks is not a great deal of time, but I would think you should have lost something by now. Water weight can fluctuate wildly. Women especially can hold water weight at certain…

ZOMBIE post. Surely Kayla could have found a 1200 calorie post that wasn't eight years old. Bottom line - we all aren't 4'9" and sedentary. Some people count calories in accurately, other people just think they do. Also, some people just care about the number on the scale and not body composition. Fueling your body…

There are various groups with lots of information. Some people find a specific eating window helps to curb calories. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/120735-fasting-diet-intermittent-fasting

Use a generic category. Calorie burns are just estimates anyway. Circuit training (under cardio vascular) for a combo of resistance and cardio General Aerobics for cardio Or straight strength training (under cardio vascular)

I tested anemic and was prescribed iron by a doctor, so I keep an eye on things. If you're curious, give blood and you will be tested. I agree with the NEVER comments. The lowest dose commonly available is way more than 100% of the RDA, AND food you eat already contains iron. Also consider that many of the entries here…

Something like Yoplait Whips - take a 4 serving package of jello add 1 cup boiling water. Stir. Chill until it's slightly thickened. Beat in 1 cup of Greek yogurt, use a mixer if you want a light airy section on the top. Pour into desert cups and chill until thickened. Surprisingly - orange jello is really good with…

Jessica Smith TV has some stability ball workouts (Abs section) https://jessicasmithtv.com/ Jenny Ford (core section) https://www.youtube.com/user/JennyFordFitness

Calories for weight loss. Macros (protein, fat & fiber) for satiety, fitness and health goals. Start by tweaking your current meals. Example - my typical breakfast used to be cold cereal, and milk. When measuring and logging this, I found the portions were much smaller than I thought. Also, my usual cereal/milk choice was…

Check out jogfm.com You can plug in your walking, jogging or cycling speed and get a list of songs with the BPM (beats per minute) to match your speed. Lots of existing playlists too. If I'm walking 17 minute miles - my target BPM is in the low 130's. I like old stuff. Beat It by Michael Jackson: 139 bpm Dark Horse…

Yes, the principle is to encourage vegetable and fruit consumption. You start at a low calorie value and then add "free" foods. I don't like games though. Foods that WW deems "bad" are given punitive point values, which means you eat even less. "Faster weight loss with Weight Watchers".....under eating will do that. One of…

I have days where I can't turn my brain off. Have you tried yoga or meditation? Look for a nice stretching routine on youtube. I have 1 meditation CD, but am looking for more. I find these help me sleep. Planned snacks - light microwave popcorn is a favorite. A decent serving size for not a lot of calories. Herbal tea…