csmith4567 Member

I need the calcium ... but not the fat. I drink Hood Simply Smart Fat Free ... tastes like 2%, really.

A good guide would be healthy weight loss is .5 to 1 kg per week or about 1-2 pounds per week. More than that is possible, but not as healthy or sustainable. Losing weight through lifestyle changes is slower, but it tends to stay off.

What ever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger ... look at it as an accomplishment to not let temptation beat you. This is a lifestyle change, not a diet. Your new lifestyle does not include mindless eating of empty calories. Theirs does .. such is life. Thank them kindly and move on; inwardly take pride in your…

Your bones are simply storage vessels for calcium and other minerals. Your body will steal it from there to operate. Every synapse in your body is a result of calcium cation influxes .. so every move you make, including the muscles in your digestive track, requires calcium. Lack thereof will definately drain the bones and…

The only problem I have with these scientists' approach is that they had the participants lose weight by only eating 500 to 550 calories a day .. Less than half what the body needs to function. MFP and so many others say THAT is the wrong way to go about it BECAUSE it messes up your metabolism ... which is exactly the…

http://www.activepacks.com/pizza.php Found the website .. great to know .. especially for busy moms with little ones and trying to set a good example for them ... nice to have a quick and easy healthy option(s) Thanks!

I wholeheartedly agree ... this about making lifestyle adjustments, not a dieting .. you have to find ways to make this work for you, with the primary goal of not exceeding a certain calorie count. You have to take ownership of what you eat and decide if it is worth the "cost" calorie-wise ... (My boyfriend is just now…

It does tend to happen about 7-10 pounds for me (I was losing before I joined MFP .. so I'm down about 25 now). Eating more calories and slowing down the workouts for a few days seems to speed up the process of getting out of it. (Unfortunately, a week or so goes by before I realize I'm in a plateau, so it takes 2-3 weeks…

I think it was Valerie Bertinelli that said when she got down to the last 10 pounds of her goal, it was frustrating because it took so much longer to burn the calories at less weight. Sooo .. she made a weighted vest, with at least 15 or 20 poiunds on it .. and started working out with that and wearing it around the house.…

pay attent to the types of fat you are eating... saturated or unsaturated? olive oils, nuts, avacadoes (ie fat not from meat and cheese) tend to be good for you ... saturated fats (ie solid at room temperature) tend to be bad for you .. Look for ways to cut back the saturated fat. I was picking them up alot because I love…

Every bit of motivation helps .. Count me in: 153 :bigsmile:

I know this is my downfall, because I am a student and tend to stay up late typing notes and doing research. Thus, I try to leave myself room for a decent snack .. or p[ay the consequences. ... there have been times that I have added the calories to my next day's breakfast, thus shorting myself the next day ... I guess we…

You are soooo in the right place. The message that I hear consistently is to make life style changes ... not diet. Bottom line is to burn more calories than you consume. As a woman approaching menopause, I'm trying to get under control before it is outta control. A couple of years ago the body started changing, then all of…

You are starting on the right track and this is definately the place. Although, I have not had your medical issues, there are plenty of people here who have .. and will be great at giving subject-specific support. I find just being accountable .. out loud ... to myself and others, has been a tremendous motivator ... even…

My first thought was one of those really big breakfasts from Cracker Barrel with the cheesy potatoes, sausage gravy and biscuit, eggs, those yummycinammon apples, a sample of sausage, bacon and ham ... (I can smell the salt!), pancakes and whatever else they throw into those big packages... then add in a really nice spicy…

Yes and no ... I try to stock the freezer with a variety of veggies, chicken, ground turkey, turkey sausage etc .. so that I have basics on hand for quick low cal meals. I truly plan when I know something bad is coming ... going out and having cocktails, or definately not cooking so we're having take-out. I also keep…

Wow. Are you shadowing my computer? :laugh:

God bless your heart. Yes, your body metabolism changes, but is re-revving the engine is very very doable. I had been struggling and stuck for years, then a friend turned me on to this site, which has been a tremendous assistance in discipling myself to make it happen. After years of being "naturally" thin with an…

I'm going with the water weight ... Although the ninja theory sounds good too ... tee hee It makes sense that carb packed and/or "junkier" foods have high salt content that you were continually "feeding" ... a sudden reduction in salt will be noticed by your body, i.e. "yahoo" we can let some of this water go so we don't…

Zoic makes a high protein shake that is about 90 calories a can EAS Advantage has high protein, low carb drinks that are about 110 ...

How about replacing the dumb dog with a smart dog, and the saturated fatty cheese with veggie shreds and baking instead of frying? Maybe there is a compromise that can help? Perhaps, you can be the one to "invent" the "healthy" or "healthier" corn dog?

I hear ya! this is the only thing that has worked for me .. and damned if it hasn't been a real eye opener to true calorie values ... Afterall, it really is basic math, i.e. consume less calories than you burn. but most important is that it really lets me see the nutritional value, or lack thereof, in the foods I eat. Good…

Definately eat the 1200 ... and as for the exercise calories .. I t always eat something (protein rich) after working out ... The main thing is to be healthy, not starving yourself ... the exercise calories, in theory, should be eaten... However, I find that it is easy to under estimate how much I actually eat, and over…

First of all ... Good for you .. Starting good habits now, will last a life time, and set a good example for your kids. Which is soooo important for everyone! My advice is to track what your are eating for a week or two... and then honestly evaluate it. What are the "costly" items (ie lots of calories without filling you…

I like to rinse low sodium canned black beans, sweet corn and, sometimes, chickpeas, to a cold salad (lettuce, tomatoe, cukes, black olives, jalapenos and/or pepporcini ... whatever you like) to make it "southwestern" .. use salsa and/or taco sauce in lieu of dressing to keep it low cal ... use veggie shreds (soy cheese)…

what a great site ... it occurs to me that some or all of the potatoes could be replaced with mashed cauliflower to cut back even more on those carbs and calories Thanks!

You are not alone, I used to work in an office and sometimes sat on a workout ball. Now, I am a grad student and got a gaiam ball chair for my home office. Love it! Rumor has it that it burns 50 calories an hour just sitting. Don't know if it is true, but I can feel it in the abs and buns if I sit for any length of time.…

Yes, it helps to get protein within half hour or so after a workout. Personally, I love Zoic Nutritional Drinks ... I just found them in publix looking for something just for this very purpose.. They have like 15 g of protein, and a large amount of calcium (which is helping me meet my daily calcium goals without…

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calorie_calculation101.asp I thought this link was a good outline of how the calorie counts are made ... this site uses the same principles as MFP. Read it and then make your own determination based on your parameters. If you feel you are underguessing your food ... then maybe leaving a…

Run into someone that you haven't seen since you began .. I bet they will notice the difference. I saw someone recently after her first 10 ... I didn't really see the weight loss as much as the glow in her face (getting blood to the surface from exercising) and noticed firmer arms and legs and that she just looked…