mapnerd2005

I also log before I eat. the Eat This/Not That books are a great resource (there's a phone app too) to help make "better" decisions when out and about and the calorie bombs you should avoid at various chains.

People who come in late to a group exercise class and crowd the people in the back when there is plenty of room up front. You know the rule, it's the same rule that applied in school: If you want to be in the back of the room, arrive early! On a related note, there is a woman who comes to my Zumba class, and it doesn't…

too much funny for one sitting....bump for later

I don't log black coffee (I log the stuff I put IN my coffee) or unsweetened tea. I don't use artificial sweetners. I don't add most spices except those loaded with sodium (trying to keep that under control). For example, I don't log chili powder, but I would log taco seasoning. I don't log iceburg lettuce. It's pointless…

Before you eat it, log it into your diary. Ask yourself if a portion (and weigh/measure out the portion, don't just eye-ball it) is worth the calories out of your day.

I have the sportline duo, which has the chest strap but can be used without it. I prefer to use it with the chest strap because it takes continuous readings. If you don't have it you have to touch your fingers to the face of the watch to get readings throughout your workout. I prefer to just not think about it other than…

I thought I was a picky eater until I read some of the responses to this thread! I have texture issues, which are actually quite common. Certain foods make me gag - ham being one of them. As I prefer to eat food and not vomit at the table, I politely decline when offered ham. I am willing to try new foods, though, as long…

I go over my sugars every day because I eat fruit, but I also budget in a sweet treat every day. As long as I don't go over by more than the sugars in the fruit, I don't worry. It is true that the fewer sweet treats you eat the less you crave, and other foods start tasting sweet. One of my favorite "treats" is really dark…

I don't cheat, I budget in the not-so-great foods I love. Nothing is off limits (it's also not every day). Haven't gone over my calories in 4 weeks, and even the one time I did I was still under for my weekly goal.

Depending on the source it may have a high fat content.

When I first started walking long distances when I first joined (several years ago), I got HORRIBLE heel pain. So much that I would sleep with my feet hanging off the end of the bed to allow them to naturally flex and not point (I'm a stomach sleeper). I walked through it, but after about 2 months of it, I got new shoes…

Pretty sure that nitrate concentrations in plants are directly related to water, and that in the hours after irrigation or significant rainfall after a prolonged drought, nitrate concentrations in plants are shown to increase. Why? Because the plants are sucking up WATER and the nutrients that the water has leached out of…

There's a book called "how to lie with statistics" everyone should read before they read research reports. That being said, surely my 420 calorie lunch is going to kill me. Nomnomnom. But I'm more likely to die from exposure to dihydrogen monoxide, since I consume vast quantities of it daily. A little more about it:…

3 guesses, all about the same, haha. And all ALMOST correct (for the record, that's a beer shirt that says "save the planet, it's the only one with beer" and is made out of recycled plastic bottles).

conorfitz92 - single, 27, finance

If you know what to order, you can get away with going pretty much anywhere. Most places will custom-grill you a steak or chicken if you ask for it (no butter or added salt) and get steamed veggies with no added butter or salt too.

you're not my real mom. You can't tell me what to do. If I want to eat foods that are dangerous, I'm going to do it!

It's not going to hurt you to experiment with adding calories for a couple weeks. I eat about 1700 a day and have been steadily losing now. If that doesn't get the scale moving, re-evaluate and try making other adjustments. What works for some doesn't work for others. You have to find what will work for you. Also check…

foods high in fiber and protein will help you feel full longer. Unfortunately most processed foods are low in both. I try to be realistic and just eat fewer processed foods, but generally at least one meal a day for me usually consists of something that is microwavable that I didn't cook myself (usually my lunch). I eat…

I eat after, but usually by 8:30 (but I am usually in bed by 10:30, so the timing isn't that different). I eat a high-protein snack about an hour before I go to the gym to stave off nauseousness and to make sure I have enough fuel to get through my workout.

I lost 52kg in 2010 and was 15 from my initial goal, got off track, and gained 18kg back. I'm back now and have reset my ticker to my current "starting point" to my FINAL goal.

If there is a YMCA branch in your area, check them out. They offer financial assistance for those who qualify. I don't qualify for that, but my employer partners with the Y for reduced memberships for employees, which is nice.

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The night before (including snacks), and I try to watch the overall average of macros for the week, not so much day-to-day.

Just random ones....I thought it had gone away. My mom did it for a month, said the food was horrible and she couldn't eat it. And one other person I knew tried it and said the same thing. But that was probably 7 or 8 years ago, and I was just thinking about it the other day wondering if the company was still in business,…

I just use fewer fritos. Weight out 1 ounce, add chili, add cheese.....mmmmmm, frito pie.

Glad y'all liked it!

^^This. It did make me mad once when somebody critiqued my diary without my asking, telling me I eat too much processed food. 1. I didn't ask for your "expert" advice, 2. If you're not going to look at the big picture, you don't know how this works, and 3. I'm realistic, I don't consider ANY food to be "off limits" as long…

Basically Carbs, protein, fat are just telling you where your 1200 calories are coming from. Some are more easily burned by the body (simple carbs), and if you are heavy on them you MAY feel hungry faster. Protein and fats take a little longer for your body to process and therefore should make you feel full a little…