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Logging food/ Cravings/ Exercise
Trying to balance out my daily eating patterns. Cravings are a good thing 😋. Being able to enjoy food and not feel bad about it is great. Flavor, texture and appearance 😋. Oils, butters, sugars🫣.. Today I was Craving fried chicken wings, after eat a whole roll of layered biscuits yesterday. I feel good about it. I haven't…
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Independent journey
Hello Fitness Pal members. I wish all of us men and women over the age of 40 the best of luck on your weight loss journey. It is good to work out with a Pal but let's be mindful of others you are not alone in the idea of relaunching your heathly life style so let's have fun and be nice to each other🌈🙂😩
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Pain equals pleasure.... I think not.
That old saying, no pain no gain is a timeless phrase. However, over the many years of its usage it has become an hindrance to progress in my option. Because, for many when they feel pain it is and excuse to reward and nuorice it with all the wrong things which makes them unpleasant to be around. So find your comfort zone…
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Stubborn weight loss journey
40's are challenging when it comes to losing weight. I have been doing cardio, and weight training 3-4 times a week in, addition to caloric reduction in my daily meal plan. I still haven't loss and pounds, however I have gained a little more muscle. If there is anyone one out there experiencing the same delima let me know…
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GOTTA GET OVER THE HUMP....
Depression, and abusive relationships can be a breeding ground for obesity and addiction. Food addiction is very real. Finding comfort when you are uncomfortable, as much as you try and set boundaries, remove yourself from certain types of ppl and situations your food addiction comes back to haunt you. Food is a necessity…
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Small bites vs. Full meals
I prefer snacking throughout the day. However, I don't always have time to do so. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Dessert (I may split my dessert up into a couple of servings, after portioned out). Typically are the bases of my meal plan. I do find time to exercise, however I feel that stress and different environmental…
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Aggressive approach to weight loss
Hello my fellow Fitness Pal community members. I have a question and would like your feedback. When trying to lose weight and selecting an appropriate style that works best for you and your desired goal, how do you handle to uninvited options and interference of ppl that are not apart of your plan or immediate environment.…
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Imbracing those who choose a new attitude
Hey fp fam, I am continually Imbracing those on there Fitness journey, however it saddens me when I do so an run into a lot of hate. As time progresses, research as founded that this hate could be from those who didn't want to see you succeed or do anything good with your life or those who are just closed off from the real…
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Football fans is a musical language
As you get into the rhythm of your weekly routine fitness Pal community. Please be mindful and courteous to those around you, coming down after football or basketball filled weekend can be hard for some of you. I like to take my weight training approach a little less aggressively and I am so thankful for those who are…
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Easy meals..
Trying some quick and easy meals. Just something to delay hunger, but yet full of clean ingredients, high in protein, low in sugar, moderate carb, and low cal. 1.chopped turkey and rice bowl w/ broccoli #ground turkey(seasoned, cooked to brown) #steamed brown or jasmine rice(cooked with stock and seasoning for flavor)…
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Happy Fresh Start.....
Weekends are always the hardest. Snacking and overeating is much easier to do. So, happy being of the week. I wish everyone success on their continued journey.
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Holiday pre meal plan and post recovery..
How do I dread the holidays? For many no days off and no recovery time has been the anthem for a long time. 😩 That is the wrong approach for long-term success with your health goals. We have to pause from time to time to 1. Let are bodys catch up 2. Let are mind and spirit destress 3. And also to enjoy life. Yeah, Yeah I…
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Binge eating..
After, dieting or fasting your stomach or body is no longer accustomed to the heavy eating that you did before. Overeating and not exercising will only make you sick. You will feel horrible. Just take it easy. Eat small meals more frequently to retrain your brain, I prefer calorie counting that way I can feel like I' m…
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New snacks
I found a couple of new snacks, a fine line between processed and clean, however they are low in calories and sugar and the help satisfy the craving. Smartfood popcorn, silk yougurt alternative topped with fruit( fresh or frozen) oatmeal and honey. I enjoy finding new ideas an recipes without felling guilty or embrassed…
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Working through fatigue 😩
Time to move forward in a positive non-threatening manner. We all have been putting in a lot of work in one way or another. Let's stay in good spirits. Treat yourself but don't get to carried away. Cravings, habits, and behaviors that can lead to obstacles in are progress as a mfp family are real. Reading, television,…
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Filling full...
Does anybody have a similar problem with constant snacking or eating a full meal and still feeling hungry after? I have incorporated more protein and reduced my sugar intake, as well as added healthly snacks to my diet to help with this problem. I have found better outlets for stress and I have redirected pass behaviors…
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Making plans during my weight loss journey!
As I move forward on my journey, I have to make a strong effort to keep in mind my intended reasons for why I am doing what I am doing. Losing weight is not easy or is it something that should consume your whole life. Friends and family do not always have to support everything you do. It is up to me as a individual to make…
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Smoothies
I've just started trying out protein smoothies as a replacement for desserts. I brought a few different plant base protein powders, cinnamon roll, vanilla and peanut butter cup. I add milk, or orange juice, fruit, yogurt or instant coffee and protein powder. Very, Very yummy and satisfying. Tell me what you think.
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Happy day after Monday!
Stay uplifted and positive. Healthy, creative, or inquisitive 40 is great. Keep your good attitude through all the bad attitude sounding your aura. That is my week goal.
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ASKING FOR HELP THAT TURNS INTO A DISASTER
Trying to kick start your week, Of healthy eating without emotional attachment can be challenging. Friends, and associates even family may think that there helping ,( when the use of negative reinforce to counter act your progress can become a problem) but the pressure really is on you. You have to make the decision, and…
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Carbs are the devil
I have recently made the switch from unhealthy to more healthy options in my meal plans. Carbohydrates are my weakness. White flours, (cakes, pies, cookies, Hawaii sweet rolls etc..) In my current efforts I have added more whole grains, nuts and fiber to my meals. I have discovered something called quinoa which is pretty…
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Processed Snack Foods
Hello everyone, my name is Mo and I have been trying to get away from processed snack foods. I have found some keto friendly snack bars and I have tried some flavored protein powders. Anyone have any suggestions?💡
