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The "Olivia Method" - the cool new way to set up your MFP go
I can't believe I'm posting about a method named after myself, but it really was the easiest way for people to recognize it - and it's kind of cool :) So this is a special thread stemming from the impromptu popularity of something discussed here:…
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Welcome! The Rules
Hey everyone! A detailed description of this method can be found here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/408674-the-olivia-method-the-cool-new-way-to-set-up-your-mfp-go Here are the steps to set up MFP the Olivia Method way. Step 1: Figure out your BMR - this is your body's calorie requirements for basic functioning.…
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Using Heart Rate Monitor to detect 'starvation mode'!!
Ok, so I don't like the term "starvation mode" - but it's what everyone uses on here. Anyway, my definition of starvation mode is what happens when you've been in a deficit too long and your body adapts and metabolism slows down. Of course there are many signs (cold, low energy, lower body temp, etc), but if you have a…
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A different way to set up MFP goals - that WORKS!
Let me start by saying I've been successful with my weight loss journey. I'm 5'8, I went from 190 to 169 using Weight Watchers and then wanted a more accurate (and free) way of tracking what I was eating so i switched to MFP. I then went down to 158 with some bumps along the way - kept trying different things: eating more,…
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If you're hungry - EAT!
Hey guys! I've been getting some confused messages surrounding the same topic so I just wanted make sure everyone is understanding one very important element of this plan. Figuring out your numbers with the 1000 calorie deficit is just to make sure you know your bare minimum of what to eat. THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO…
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For those of you who can't be trusted with a jar of peanut b
I recently tried Barney Butter (it's actually almond butter but it tastes just like peanut butter). It's healthy, good for you, and unfortunately not safe for me to have in my house because I will eat way too much of it. Anyway, I went to their website and they sell individual serving size packets of it (a 90 calorie…
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Carbo loading, advice needed!
Hey everyone! So I'm training for my first long race (longer than a half marathon). It's a 20 miler on Feb 18th, and then after that I'll be training for a marathon in June. My runs are getting above 15 miles now, and I'm trying to practice my eating habits the day (or 2 days) before my long runs so I know what works for…
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Carbo loading, advice needed!
I posted this in one of my running groups, but didn't get a response so I thought I'd try it here. Thanks in advance for any help you can share. So I'm training for my first long race (longer than a half marathon). It's a 20 miler on Feb 18th, and then after that I'll be training for a marathon in June. My runs are getting…
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Weekly Weigh-in for December 12/11 - 12/ 17
Hey all - hope you're having a good week! I have taken a few days off - including stepping on the scale - just needed to for the weekend - sometimes, ya just need a break, you know? I'm back to logging tomorrow and I'll be weighing in next week. Hope everyone's doing well. Just a side note - I think the pressure of being…
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Weekly weigh in: Week of December 4th - 10th
Hey everyone! I'm soooo thrilled to hear about everyone's start up successes! It's so exciting that we've finally gained control of this weight loss thing :) I thought it would be good to start a weigh in thread so we can all share our progress together. Remember that even though we have a better picture of the deficit…
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What's your happy deficit?
I'm realizing as I continue to eat using this method that my body is more comfortable at certain deficits than others. I get mentally nervous when I'm below 400 because I'm afraid of miscalculating things (this has gotten me in trouble in the past) and I can feel it physically if I go over 850. I think my body likes it…
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Idea for MFP food database
I was thinking - I really like looking at the pie chart feature on my iphone app, showing me the percentage of fat, protein and carbs for the day or week. Wouldn't it be cool if you could see a pie chart for every food that's logged so you could see how each individual food is contributing to your daily macros? I know you…
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Appointment with a nutritionist - awesome!
So, frustrated with finding the magic number to help me lose more steadily, I made an appointment with a running nutritionist (as I am a runner (30 - 40 miles per week). It was SOOOO helpful! It was nice to get some feedback from a professional - even though I knew a lot of the things she was going to say, I was always…
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Another great group to join - with answers to MANY ?'s
I just found this fantastic group on MFP, that I think many of you should join. It has answers to many questions we all have asked or will ask in the future during our weight loss journey. It's very well put together. Anyway, here it is :) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/457-unofficial-mfp-faq
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I GET IT NOW!
Ok, so this is really starting to make sense. I got some clarification from my nutritionist that I thought I would share. So losing weight is all about creating a deficit, right? The greater the deficit, the larger the loss - but it gets complicated when we have less to lose, because we don't want to go too low in calories…
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Food scale - my new obsession!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this thing. It is totally changing how I'm eating - I can't believe how much I was underestimating calories - especially fruit and meat/fish/poultry. I love making salads and stir fries with it. I just set a big bowl on the scale, set it to zero and add a veggie, weigh it, track it. Then I just leave it in…
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Plateau NO MO! Broke that sucker :)
This article changed my life: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-full-diet-break.html I took a 2 week break at maintenance level and then went back on a 250 calorie deficit and LOST (after almost 2 months stuck at my previous weight - 5'8 weigh in today 156.0) - and I lost eating 2200 - 2600 calories. LOVING…
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runners - advice needed
So I'm 5'8" about 156 lbs, would like to lose about 10 pounds. I've gotten my miles up to 40 mpw, and I include sprinting and hills into my weekly mileage. I've just signed up for my first marathon at the end of June (so there's time). I've been at a standstill with my weight loss more or less, which is to be expected.…
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could my working conditions change my activity level?
So I am a teacher (a music teacher) in a k-8 school. I am fairly active throughout the day- not really sitting - and then direct choral groups and plays after school - all in all I am in my teaching classroom (the auditorium) for about 46 hours a week. Then I spend another portion after school traveling to different homes…
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NSV: 1st Half Marathon!
1:55!! It was 10 minutes faster than I was hoping for (bad for only seriously starting running in May). I'm soooo pleased, and loved the experience. I have definitely been bitten by the running bug. LOVE IT! Ready for my next race :)
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100% healthy candy - perfect for pre-workout energy!
I was looking for something to eat before my morning runs - I had been eating half a banana before my runs, but I was looking for a change, since I liked my full banana in my oatmeal after my run. I found these in whole foods (bulk section) and decided to try them. OMG they're sooooo yummy. One square has 60 calories, and…
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Has anyone tried finding maintenance calories before goal?
Hey everyone, (my stats fyi: female, 5'8" 157, goal 143) So I have my very first half marathon next sunday and I'm super psyched for it. I've been running regularly since may, and have completely fallen in love with it. Also, since may, I have lost about 30 pounds. I still have 10 or 15 more pounds to go, and as most…
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Runner's high = Dangerous!! haha
So I've been training for my first half marathon in 2 weeks, and I did a practice run yesterday - 13.1 miles in 2 hours 5 sec. I went to brunch with a friend after and was extra chatty and happy. I was feeling so good, I did some research and found myself applying to run in the Boston Marathon as part of charity. I don't…
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runners - best calories needed calculator!
http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/nutritioncalculator.htm If you're like me, you are confused by how many calories you burn when running and translating that to the goals of MFP. This seems to be a very reasonable calculator for runners based on the usual info plus how many miles you run per week. Anyway, this seems very…
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Experimenting with different foods...I like it :)
So I'm closer to goal - about 10ish pounds. I'm running my first half marathon in 2 1/2 weeks and I've decided to up my calories to a .5 lb a week loss (though I haven't quite made it up there yet - baby steps - I've basically increased my daily calories by about 300). I'm less concerned with losing up until the race. I…
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WTF?! My hrm is freaking me out.
So I just finished my saturday long run - 10 miles. I ran for 1 hour 38 minutes. (Which for me was my best pace so far for a 10 mile run - for shorter runs I am usually faster). I am 5'8, 158 pounds, 31 years old, female. I've been aiming for a heart rate of 138 - 145. Today, what was my average heart rate? 127! Seriously,…
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Accidentally pushed my 'health agenda' onto my students - oo
So let me preface this with the fact that I am a music teacher (k-8) and I have a very good rapport with my students and parents, so luckily this didn't backfire in my face - but I need to be careful when I go off on tangents, haha. So I was reviewing note naming with my 5th graders and discussing the sentences used to…
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Never thought someone would say this to me...
I was at work today, and lately a lot of the other teachers have been asking me for dieting advice because of all the weight I'd lost - feels kinda good, I'm not gonna lie :) Anyway, today, someone actually said - "You're wasting away. You look perfect the way you are right now." I said I was actually trying to lose 10…
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New York Times article, everyone on here should read.
This is really interesting - kind of covers a lot - why 3500 calories doesn't always equal a pound, why exercise is important for long term weight loss, why most people give up when plateaus happen (even if they don't mean to give up) - and plateaus happen on all diets - usually around 6 months or so...well, it covers a…
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SEAWEED!!!
So I started eating seaweed for it's iodine content to help with healthy thyroid function. I've been putting a little kelp into my lunchtime salads, which is wonderful. But today, I bought some Wakame. It comes dried and you have to reconstitute it in water for about 5 minutes. I was setting up my lunch salads for the week…
