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Is chia pudding worth 300 calories?
MFP has me targeting 1370 calories a day (aiming to lose about 1 lb a week). I'm still figuring out what food options are worth the calorie hit. Overnight oats - WIN. Those keep me full all morning. "High protein & Fiber cereal" - not the best. Wanted a snack by 10 a.m. I'm eyeballing chia pudding, but when I put the…
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1370 calories a day is hard!
I'm scouring the internet for meal ideas under 300 calories. I feel better if I graze throughout the day, but the calorie count makes me feel like I can have meals OR snacks - not both. Heck, even a big mug of coffee with creamer in the morning can knock 100 calories right out of my day. Six triscuits and 2 tablespoons of…
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You folks scare me...
Everyone here seems so gung-ho about everything. Weighing and measuring down to the last crumb of food, working out for hours - it's all too much! Yes, I want to make changes. Yes, I want to lose weight. Yes, I (eventually) want to start exercising. But I don't want to lose my mind over it all! I'm prone to obsession, and…
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Full-fat dairy or low/no fat?
This is a small, but burning question - is it better to eat/drink full-fat dairy, or to go for the low-fat or skin options? I've seen some information that says full-fat is actually better for healthy eating, but with these calorie restrictions, low or no fat seems to make more sense. Can anyone point me in the right…
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Hello! Making changes
Hi, there! I'm 47 years old, and feeling every month of it. After a three-year run as a professional entertainer, I settled into a desk job that I've been working for 25 years. For a while, my body held its own, but time, inactivity and gluttony took their toll. Even though I could watch my clothing size get bigger, and…
