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Have you gotten her on a bike? Once my son got the hang of his little bike (at 3-4), walks became awesome. He was fast and loved being out.
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Tip: Find room for 30 calories in your day, or learn to drink coffee black. I really don't think that 30 calories (or 60, if you have two cups) is going to sabotage anything. What you do with the rest of the day is what is going to matter. I have three (measured) tablespoons of half and half every morning, 60 calories. I…
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@wbandel who cares if you are dependent on it to maintain? It takes me 10 minutes a day to log my food. That's a small investment in maintaining my weight loss! I've been on MFP for almost four years now, and have no plans to stop logging my calories ever. I do take days "off" from logging and mostly only log M-F but it's…
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1413 today, 130 pounds lost, 2.5 years maintaining.
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Really? It's not that hard to weigh, cook, eat.
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I'm 5"11" and lost weight never eating below 1500 a day. My intake was 1600-2100/day most of the time I was losing. And for what it's worth, I lost 120 pounds in 12 months at that intake level. It definitely was not slow weight loss. I have now been maintaining for 2.5 years on 2500/day average (though I prefer to eat at a…
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Because they log for themselves, and don't care what anyone else thinks.
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I wouldn't worry about going over your fat or protein goals, especially while breastfeeding. When I was exclusively breastfeeding, I really loaded up on nuts/nut butters, avocado, wild salmon, and other so-called healthy fats at my lactation nurse's suggestion.
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Calories can change when fat renders off and is removed - so, for instance, a grilled hamburger. Calories in a boneless, skinless chicken breast with fat removed will not change substantially when you cook it. What DOES change is the weight, because cooking removes moisture from the chicken. The reason your calculations…
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This works for me; not saying it works for everyone, though. I've been maintaining a 130 pound weight loss since September 2012, maintaining within a 5 pound range. Pretty simply: 1) I continue the same exercise routine I did while I was losing. This is now an entrenched habit and I don't think twice about it. 2) I log my…
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BOB Revolution = incredible. You could get by with one of the lower priced BOB strollers with a fixed front wheel, but I really like the option to go back and forth. I do usually put it in a fixed position for runs (it's so lightweight and easy to steer that curved paths don't bother me, I just press down a little when I…
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I have a stovetop and electric model (InstantPot). Since I got the InstantPot, I haven't used my stovetop one or my slow cooker. I love it. I made dry beans about weekly. I also use it for risotto, stocks, braising (pork, beef, even chicken), cheesecake (the best!), ricotta cake, soups, dulce de leche. The InstantPot is…
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I lost 130+ pounds. During the weight loss period, I weighed in most days. When I first began maintenance, I kept weighing daily. Now, 2.5 years into maintenance, I hardly ever weigh myself. I try to remember to weigh in once a month, but I often forget. I still log my food. I stick to my exercise routine. I can tell if my…
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I just want to let you know that you can do it. My highest weight was 322. I started here at 308. Now I have a healthy BMI (high end, but still healthy - my usual weight is 176-178, and I am 5'11"). I've been maintaining this weight for 2.5 years. I could write a book of tips and support to you, but mostly I just want to…
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The cake I made for my son's birthday last weekend. It's a s'mores cake - graham cracker cake layers, filled with toasted marshmallow buttercream, frosted in chocolate marshmallow, edible campfire on top. A masterpiece, if I may say so myself. And yes, I ate a piece. More than once.
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Protein powder is not considered a "liquid" by the TSA and is allowed in checked and carry-on baggage. Pre-mixed shakes, however, are a liquid. The TSA's app will confirm; here is the web version: http://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/cib_results.aspx?search=powder&src=tsadotgov OP, I'd put it into a ziplock or small container…
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I never understand this question. If you want a slice of cake on your birthday, eat it. If you want a slice of cake when it's not your birthday, eat it. Log it, fit it into your day if you're sticking to a calorie goal (though I never do on my birthday). I guess for me, I made a choice not to make any changes while losing…
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I never added gains while losing because I knew they were not fat gains. I knew I'd been in a steady deficit, and it was impossible that I'd added fat. I also knew that if I stayed the course, I'd see the loss I'd earned later. And I always did :) So I suppose my question is: Did you eat at a surplus, such that you may…
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Just keep doing what works. I haven't missed a day here since I started. Today was my 1358th consecutive log-in. 130 pounds lost, 2.5 years of maintenance, why would I change what I'm doing if it's working and I'm happy?
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Planning.
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(1) That takes additional time, when the sync usually works perfectly. (2) I don't get a Fitbit adjustment on MFP for my regular daily activity and walking.
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Many reconnects, very intermittent linking. Annoying :/
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The OP didn't ask about healthier foods or low-calorie foods. S/he specifically inquired about low-fat. In naan or chapati, the majority of the *fat* - which is what the OP asked about - does in fact come from the butter or oil. Disagree with you there, too. Many Indian restaurant dishes are surprisingly high-calorie due…
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5'11", started at 308. My goal weight was 175. I've been maintaining at 175-180 for almost three years. This is a dress size 8/10, but sometimes I fit into 6s. I would probably look fabulous another 10-15 pounds down but I'm too lazy, my current weight is easy to maintain, and I've built up a wardrobe I'm happy with.
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I'm at 1352 consecutive log-ins today. I have logged in every single day since I started. I do not, however, log my food every day. Logging into MFP is part of my morning ritual though - that simple act reminds me of my long-term commitment. And I suppose that's my tip: don't commit just to lose weight, commit to changing…
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Peanuts - All types, dry-roasted, without salt .333 cups = 283 calories That's pretty close to what your bag says. MFP's peanut butter entry "Peanut butter - Smooth style, with salt" is also nearly identical to a comparable serving of the kind in my cupboard. So no, MFP's entries don't seem off. It's possible, however,…
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Log as accurately as you can - get a kitchen scale if you don't have one, and use the recipe builder here to calculate calories in your homemade food. Find some sort of exercise you enjoy - walking, even. Exercise burns calories, sure, but more importantly, it helps to change your attitude toward food and your body. Don't…
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A few tips from someone who lost 130 pounds and has been maintaining for 2.5 years: 1) Break this weight loss up into chunks. 140 pounds is a steep steep mountain. But 20 pounds? You can do that. That's achievable. Once you've done that, do it again. 2) I hated knowing that I wouldn't be at my weight loss goal for more…
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Exactly. I mean, you lost two pounds. You weren't standing still. Also: "I keep track of everything I eat. Mon-Friday" What happens on weekends? If you're not tracking, you could be erasing a lot of the deficit you work hard to maintain during the week.
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QFT. I used to be a "I'll start dieting Monday!" type of person. Well, that Monday never came. This time around, I joined a gym on a Thursday. I think I started logging MFP on a Tuesday, mid-day. I've kept those habits now too. I hit the gym on a Sunday after a week-long vacation instead of thinking "I'll just start fresh…
