-
11 days in and 10 pounds lost!
So, it has been 11 days since I *officially* started the Insulin-Resistance Diet. And as of this morning, I have lost 10 pounds! I know this was not all fat loss and I know the weight loss will slow down (In total, I have about 105 more to lose), but this great start has me super motivated. What is even more shocking to me…
-
Do you force yourself to eat all of your calories?
Let me explain. I am doing more of a moderate carb situation and getting about 60-75 g of carbs per day. (Technically I am set at a 25% carb ratio which comes out to about 88 g, but I have yet to meet that.) When I started this a few days ago, I planned on eating 5 times a day in order to keep hunger at bay. However, I am…
-
Cocktails!!
Give me your cocktail ideas. With the holidays coming up, the alcohol will be flowing and I would like to find some suitable cocktails. I am not a big drinker and rarely imbibe, but I enjoy a drink in social settings. I recently came across 1800 Ultimate Skinny Margarita, which has 6 carbs in 4 oz. I could mix that with…
-
Zero carb and zero calorie holiday baking
:D So, I found a solution for my holiday baking this year that will cost me zero carbs and zero calories. I love holiday baking and cutting out fun holiday shapes with cookie cutters (I have quite the assortment). And I have been wondering how I am going to fulfill this "tradition" this year. Enter.....salt and cinnamon…
-
Thinking of trying erythritol....
I have been looking into this as a sugar substitute, because....well frankly.....I hate most artificial sweeteners. I mainly do not like the aftertaste, they taste weird to me and bitter. However, according to what I have read erythritol tastes like sugar. Is this too good to be true? My main reason for checking it out is…
-
Soda Stream?
So, I have actually kicked my Coke addiction and mainly stick to unsweetened tea, water and sparkling water now as beverages. I am starting to develop a sparkling water problem, because I love the bubbly-ness of it. My current favorite is La Croix brand, specifically the Cherry-Lime. <3 Anyways, buying canned and flavored…
-
Just starting out, have some questions!
So, I am doing the insulin resistance diet where you link and balance carbs/protein. I keep my carbs under 30 per meal, but in reality it is more like 20. My macros are set at 25% carbs / 35% fat / 40% protein. I am also cutting out the "whites" (for the most part) so my carbs are mainly coming from fruit, dairy and…
-
I need to go low carb, and I want to cry.
:'( No exaggeration. I am near tears over this, but I really need to go low carb for medical reasons (PCOS). I tried low carb a few years ago and had great success, but hated every minute of it and then gained the weight back. I love carbs and sugar and this is going to be a HUGE transition for me. HUGE. I am really going…
-
quick question about app...
On the app, you know how it gives you your weekly breakdown? So my "week" this week is 10/23-10/29, so that means the weekly calories will reset tomorrow, correct? Secondly, at the moment my total calories under weekly goal is 4,214 and the net is 5,411. So, does that mean I have an extra 4200 calories to eat? Or is the…
-
Is this fiber "cheating"?
So, I take Miralax about 4-5 times a week. No, I am not addicted to laxatives or anything. This has all been approved by a doctor for medical reasons. My question is when I add it to my daily log, I get 17g of fiber added to my diary. Obviously this gets me pretty close or over my fiber goal for the day. Without the…
-
Weight tracking app?
I would like to start weighing everyday in order to see trends and therefore not completely freak out with small losses or even occasional gains. However, I don't want to log this into MFP everyday. I would like to keep it separate and only log my weight into MFP twice a month or so. (May sound weird, but it works for me.)…
-
Protein shake idea to share!
I cannot remember who it was exactly, but a while ago someone shared the idea to add sugar free pudding powder mix to a protein shake to change up the flavor or boost a flavor and I have to say, THANK YOU! I usually add about 1-2 tbsp of the powder to my shake. The pudding mix thickens up the shake to make it almost like a…
-
How would you count this?
So this coming Saturday, me and the husband are doing a 20 mile bike ride in northern Indiana. It just so happens (wink wink), that our ride will be ending pretty darn close to a restaurant with Amish food. Soooo, probably going to eat there. :p However, I am going to assume that this meal will be full of carbs, butter and…
-
Anyone use MFP Premium?
My main reason for asking is because I am finding that the weekends are consistently my downfall. I always go over on the weekends and then end up thinking "screw it, I will start back on Monday". Obviously this has lead me nowhere and I have gained back about 7 pounds of my original loss. I have a long way to go (looking…
-
Midwesterners......thoughts on Fresh Thyme markets?
These are popping up all over the area I live in near Indianapolis. I have read that one of the major investors is Meijer (my current grocery store of choice) and that they are basically a hybrid between Whole Foods and Trader Joe's but rival Trader Joe's/Aldi in price. I just saw their weekly ad and I am thinking about…
-
Creme Brulee?
Creme brulee is my jam and I absolutely love it to pieces. However, I have been looking for recipes to make this at home and I keep coming up with recipes that call for heavy cream which leads to too many calories to make it justifiable. Is it possible to swap the heavy cream out for half and half and still have the…
-
What to eat with a poached egg?
Poached eggs and/or soft boiled eggs are so super yum and I love them. This past summer I have been eating them over roasted asparagus and using the runny yolks as a yummy sauce. However, asparagus in the stores near me is starting to dwindle and look a little rough, so I need some new ideas. I was thinking of eating them…
-
Need a show to binge on...while exercising!
I am a person that needs music or something to pass the time while working out. I like to watch shows while on the treadmill. I am currently doing the C25K, so I need a good show that is about 30 mins long to start watching. I just finished "United States of Tara" (behind the game on that one! LOL) Any good drama/comedies…
-
Logging C25K with fitbit?
How do you log your C25K workout? I wear a fitbit, so I track my steps. Do you just go by the fitbit step count or do you log it separately? If you log separately, do you just do however many minutes/speed? For example, 8 minutes at 4.0 mph and then 22 minutes at 3.0 mph.
-
FitDeck, Workout Lab cards or an app?
I am an at home exerciser and I am what would be considered a beginner. I have a decent amount of equipment, and really do not want to pay the money for a gym membership. However, I am looking to keep my workouts varied and "fresh". I was playing around on the workout labs website and saw their "exercise cards" and found…
-
Disregard - moved to correct forum!
Disregard - wrong forum! Sorry!
-
Need ideas for grits....
So, I just tried grits for the first time....well second time. I had them when I was little and never ate them again until tonight! I made a shrimp and grits recipe for one and it was super delicious. So, now I have a big canister of grits and only one way to use them. So, give me your grits ideas. I am open to sweet or…
-
Question about weighing food
This may be a completely stupid question, but I have never been great with the science. :D Do food weights change if they are fresh or frozen? For example, if I weigh a frozen chicken breast or piece of frozen bread will the weight change once the item is thawed out? I am trying to be more strict about weighing my foods…
-
Question about TDEE and MFP equations....
I have been kind of plateaued at my current weight for a few weeks. I still have about 100 pounds to lose, so I don't think I should be stalling out quite yet. (I have lost about 40.) I was only eating about 1200-1300 calories a day and not really eating back exercise calories, and some days only netting around 800-1000…
-
Question about syncing and trackers
I accidentally wore my fitbit today when I rode my bike. I usually take it off and use Map My Ride for my biking exercise. Now MFP is not recognizing my ride. Is it because fitbit is overiding it with my "steps" since the timing was concurrent? Obviously I do not want to double count anything, but I would like to have my…
-
What do you do when you are sore?
Do you push through it and keep on track with your daily plan or do you rest your body? Yesterday, I did arm/back strength training, walked on the treadmill for 60 mins and then a leisurely 25 minute bike ride. This morning I am sore, but not in pain. Today's workout is just 60 mins on the treadmill and then 25 kettlebell…
-
A decade I will never get back......
I am so excited! I just left the 240's and I am officially in the 230's! I know that doesn't seem like a giant success, but I started at 278, so anytime I get out of a "decade" I just get so excited that I am that much closer to "onederland". I will get there! But, today I am celebrating the distance I have come!
-
Getting started with strength training (women)
Hi! I need some help or pointed in the right direction. I got the cardio aspect of my exercise routine down, but I want to start doing some strength training 3 times a week. I already have all kinds of equipment at home like the Bowflex select weights from 5-52 pounds, a body tower and kettlebells ranging from 5-15 pounds.…
-
Too few calories?
I have a question about the calorie goal MFP has set for me. I need to lose a fair amount, almost 95 pounds. I have my setting set to sedentary because I work a desk job and my exercise is all over the place, sometimes 5-6 times a week, sometimes 2. (I am working on making this more consistent). MFP has my daily calorie…
