Replies
-
I'll go through your diary and send you a PM ;)
-
I LOVE working out late-night. My faves: Cucumber slices, GNC lo-carb protein shake, and bananas.
-
if you're somewhat internet-savvy, you can download a torrent of the P90X series for free. It requires minimal investment in some dumbbells or resistance bands. My husband and I each lost more than 10% of our bodyweight at home using P90X and caloric deficit. If you go over to fitclick.com, you can enter almost any of the…
-
This might help you: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ BMR is the daily calories your body burns while it is in a coma (essentially). TDEE is what your body burns taking into consideration all your daily activity. The more active you are, the higher your TDEE.
-
Sunrice makes heaps of different flavors of rice cakes. About 30 cals a piece. I keep two kinds in my desk drawer: Apple cinnamon when I'm craving sweet, and salt & balsamic when I'm craving salty. Also, Greenseas and Cole's brand make MANY flavors of tinned tuna (95g tins), several of which are lower in kj. One of those…
-
Difficult to say, without seeing your diary (you can open it to others so we can see it... if you're comfortable with that). I'd say your calorie intake looks good. Your BMR is probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 1650, so don't eat below that for too long (your BMR will also change as you loose weight). If you're in…
-
The yolk contains the vast majority of the cholesterol in a whole egg. The white contains the vast majority of the protein. If you feel the need for fats at breakfast, sub the yolk for a 1/4 of an avocado (cholesterol is an animal-derrived fat, plants don't contain any cholesterol). Studies also suggest a couple of other…
-
Getting back to the o.p... I substitute Roo mince for almost any recipe that calls for beef mince (ground beef). The mince is super cheap and you can find it at any Cole's or Woolies. Lasagne, chili con carne (tailgate chili), meatloaf, pasta and meatballs, tacos... you name it. I've found that if tomato sauce/paste is in…
-
If you're into dance/electro: http://soundcloud.com/mustard-pimp/sets/catastrophe-mixtapes/ fast-paced, energetic. I use them at the gym all the time. The Nike mixes are great for running too. LCD Soundsystem's 45:33 is my fave. Also, these are a couple of my own mixes: http://www.mixcrate.com/ladyadie/dj_mixes
-
These producers put out a whole series of mixtapes: http://soundcloud.com/mustard-pimp/sets/catastrophe-mixtapes/ It's all dance and electro/house, but if you're into that sort of thing, these are energetic and fast-paced.
-
I make a big bowl of chia "pudding" ahead of time, and keep it in the fridge. It has a texture similar to tapioca. For breakfast, I throw in some sliced fruit (bananas, mangoes, or berries are especially good). You can also top with granola. recipe here (I generally quadruple it, and put the fruit in just before eating):…
-
Turkey jerky.
-
Personally, I use protein powder to get my carb/protein/fat ratios balanced for the day. Having a lo-carb powder is the best way for me to do that. It's not cheap, but GNC's lo-carb delight is great. Muscle Milk flavors can't be beat. They are all super delicious. Also, don't be afraid to choose a vegetable-based protein…
-
After 90 days of strict calorie deficit and 6-day/week workouts, I went on a two-week vacation. I didn't log into MFP ONCE, and I ate all the pork belly sandwiches and gravy I wanted. Two days after I returned home, to my normal deficit diet... I stepped on the scale... and I was EXACTLY the same weight as when I left.…
-
My husband had never done yoga before we started P90X. He struggled the first 2-3 times, mostly because he wasn't familiar with the poses, but his improvement has been massive. Because I've done yoga in the past, I didn't really consider it "difficult" but it's definitely a cardio/strength workout that also works on your…
-
Congrats! Keep going, and before you know it, they'll be too big! Best problem ever!!! :tongue:
-
I second this motion. MFP has a nice template, but to get the most out of it, you've really got to customize it yourself. For weight loss (without serious muscle mass increase), I've read recommendations as low as 1g protein per pound of lean body mass, up to 1g per pound of "goal weight." For a 30 yr old 6' tall male,…
-
get a second opinion here: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ Generally people hit a plateau before they go onto the "eat more to lose more" phase. If your 2lb/week rate of loss is still working, then keep it up until it doesn't work anymore. If/when you hit a plateau, maybe think about changing your loss to 1 or…
-
I think you've hit the nail on the head here. If you want something you've never had before, you have to DO something you've never done before. If you truly desire change, and you have the right motivation (those little things in the strollers you're pushing around?) then you have all the tools you need to make permanent…
-
Its definitely hard not to take such INSANELY derogatory words seriously... but this guy is eff'd in the head! Just because you are on the receiving end of someone else's psychosis, doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. Now every time you see that eliptical machine, you'll probably laugh at how insane that guy was.…
-
I agree, you've got lots of calories to work with right now, you can definitely afford to lower your intake. A great way to do this would be to start preparing more meals yourself, that way you can control the amount of calories and nutrients MUCH more easily. Even if you're not much of a cook, it's pretty easy to poach a…
-
Check this out: http://bwsimulator.niddk.nih.gov/ This model predicts that you'll gain a pound or so after you reach your goal weight... if you want to maintain at a certain weight, just set your goal a pound or two lower than what you're actually going for.
-
just checked this site out... OMIGOD, can't wait to try her recipes. Her format is really helpful, and the pictures are gorgeous!
-
Physiologically, it really doesn't matter when you take it. Do whatever works with your schedule. For me, Its either in a breakfast smoothie, or just after dinner if I notice that my protein ratio is low for the day.
-
BUMP. What a joker!
-
I've tried a bunch of these: http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/series/recipes_for_health/quinoa/index.html The baked one with spinach is especially good. Another one... I drop a packet of taco seasoning in when the quinoa starts to boil, then when it's finished I pile on fresh tomato, onion, lime juice, and…
-
HA!! Sorry, just had to comment on this... of COURSE weight watchers wants you to eat below your BMR... they are a FOR-PROFIT organization... Science forbid their clients actually achieve their goal weight and stop paying their dues and food fees!!!!
-
bump.
