funjen1972 Member

I started logging again...after a several month hiatus with the scale creeping up.

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I use frozen onions and peppers in dishes frequently. One of my favorites is a fajita or taco seasoned combination of onions, peppers and a protein over Spanish rice (also cooked with frozen onions, peppers and tomatoes). The veggies are not crisp, but they have texture. I'll also add whatever veggies I have on hand to…

Just a hunch, but it seems like your weekends are grab and go. You're busy so you might eat whatever is available since you're rushed and possibly over scheduled. Have you considered storing snacks in your car for events? I always have several pantry stable lower calorie options in the trunk, enough to make a meal if…

(Sorry if it has already been mentioned, didn't read all the replies) Can you just dilute the soup with additional broth? This would reduce the concentration of fiber and won't waste it.

I gradually increased calorie intake and reduced logging simultaneously. I stick to my go-to meals and foods about 85% of the time. After several months, I gradually start consuming more calories and the scale trend creeps up (less than 10 pounds, my clothes still fit). I return to MFP, refocus my efforts, then repeat the…

Yes! My workouts are always better if I haven't fueled recently. I often run 4-6 miles, sometimes more, early morning on an empty stomach. I'll also workout after work with only eating a light lunch at 11am.

Filet mignon, fresh vegetable, grain or starch. Maserated fresh berries topped with some sweetened Greek yogurt and maybe a cookie or graham crumble for dessert. Now I'm hungry 😋

Blech! 😝

Losing 1" off the waist is a win!

A bit off topic, but still related - I used to work in a Chemical lab. A coworker would test the 'pneumonia' instead of the ammonia 😣

I've used both tanning bed (several years ago) and sunless tanning lotions (currently) and I am VERY pale. Tanning bed - decent base builds up within a few weeks. Take it slow so you do not burn - just a few minutes to start. Your skin will dry and you will probably be incredibly itchy. I always prefer the standing beds to…

Right now I've only earned a massive blister on my big toe 😣

Just a simple bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar is my favorite! Not sure others would consider it a meal, but it is often a meal for me. I also do Spanish rice with taco seasoned onions & peppers topped with fajita fixings. Maybe some beans, but I typically skip them.

Here are some reasons: Water weight - even though you didn't drink much your body can hang onto water from other forms, especially if you increased sodium or carbs Undigested food Variables in the weigh process - time of day, different scale, different clothes, different scale location, scale batteries Hormone fluctuations…

Hearty bakery bread - None of that mass produced sliced stuff. Maybe some olive oil or butter on it, but really just the bread is all I want.

If you can run the 10k, your 5k pace will improve as a side effect. One of the greatest contributors to speed improvement is increased distance. Go for the distance and you'll get faster, at least at the shorter distances.

I need carbs...like an entire loaf of bread and water. Kinda like a prison diet 😎

I use different salsas frequently as dressing. Usually they only have about 10 calories per 2 tablespoons. It's a good option at restaurants that don't offer a low Cal options - most have salsa. Another restaurant option is non- butter based wing sauces. I dilute it with lemon juice, water or wine - think Thai Chili, maple…

This past weekend while foraging for Morel mushrooms. Past the truck, just before the toilet...

Well, it would be 404, but the stupid app keeps resetting to 0. 😖😖😖

Any dinner can be 300 calories if it's portioned that way. If you're looking for higher volume ideas bulk up with a pile of vegetables. Add a lean protein and call it dinner.

You need more time! Recovery depends on your specific circumstances and procedure, but 3 weeks is very early. I had mine in November 2017. I didn't have too many hormonal issues (kept ovaries), but did struggle physically. I returned to work after 3 weeks, but shouldn't have. I believe the extra activity extended my…

Welcome to the club! 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️

Mouth breather here! 🙋🏼‍♀️

Curious - Do you remove the skins from the chickpeas? I hand mash (recipe learned from a little old Greek man) so the skins remain intact. I remove them now before smashing but it is a pain!

Some of my regular quick options with rough calorie estimates: 50 calorie wraps or tortillas Fresh, Frozen or canned veggies - big bowl for 100 cals Oatmeal 150 cals per serving Canned soups (140-180 cals per whole can) Turkey sticks or pepperoni (about 80 cals per serving) Turkey lunch meat Laughing cow light (25 cals)…

I don't do keto, but I love La Banderita Low Carb wraps with 5g net carbs. I use them for wraps, tacos, quesadillas, pseudo pizza, etc... They only have 50 calories each!

Welcome! Start with the stickied posts at the top of the weight loss forum and you'll have many questions answered. Best of luck to you!

I ❤️ Running. Please do not throw things at me. The elliptical is pure torture 🤬🤬🤬