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Fat percentage question..
I haven't been meeting my daily fat percentage. I am always significantly higher than it suggests (20%). The foods I am getting the highest fat from are: soy yogurt, avocado, chicken, salmon, and hard boiled eggs. What's the deal on fat? These choices seem like "healthy" fats, however, I am wondering if my increased fat…
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Healthy Late night snack ideas
Late night munching is my worst enemy! I just like the act of chewing, I think. I don't really want to try and stop this habit because it helps me unwind & I love food. but maybe I can find healthier snacks instead... I crave sweet and salty all the time. Lately I go to cereal & fruit or carrots & hummus orrrr night…
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Post-night over eating: what to eat the next day?
Hi, I definitely ate my emotions tonight. At 12am I got a text message from my ex whom I haven't heard from in months. I immediately went to the fridge in a frenzy. I ate a whole block of cheese with crackers & about 12? Oreos :-X in total 800 calories, more than half of what MFP suggests I eat daily. I'm not mad at myself…
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Calorie counter: worth the investment?
I'm not sure if the calories I am burning are accurate on here or not. I just use what the app estimates. I know there are a whole bunch of wristband calorie counters out there now- the fitbit especially. Is a calorie counter worth the investment? Is there a knock off brand that is less expensive than the fitbit but still…
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If it's healthy is it still a night binge?
Mondays I work 9-9 & I'm too broke/too busy to buy food out. I used to meal prep but I found myself eating it mostly because I didn't want to waste it/even if I wasn't hungry. So, most of my food throughout the day on Mondays is snack stuff: hummus and carrots, yogurt and fruit, protein bars, jerky, etc. So when I get home…
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Protein Possibilities!
Hi there, My diet has been lacking in protein and maybe some of you can relate. This forum can be used to list any protein-packed food that has been working for people! One set back for me, is I am always on-the-go, so I depend on protein shakes and bars. Any suggestions for protein-packed to-go meals?