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Winter Lunch Ideas (on the go/for work)
What do you guys eat for lunch during the colder/winter months? I'm especially looking for easy, on-the-go meal ideas for work. When it's warmer, I've always stuck to salads and sandwiches, but I'm looking to mix things up now that it's colder. Thanks!
Fitness affected by Insomnia
Hi All, I have been suffering from insomnia on an off for years. Most of it is depression-related. A few months ago, I decided I needed to make some significant lifestyle changes in hopes of it helping the depression that was creeping back into my life. So that's what brought me back to MFP and got me to start watching…
Need Help Figuring Out Correct Calorie Goals
Hi, everyone. Up until now, I've always just trusted the caloric calculations that MFP gave me when I started my account, and have been eating accordingly. I've lost weight this way, but after reading many of the threads and posts around the forum, I've started to wonder if perhaps I'm eating fewer calories than I should…
Workout Music: Bollywood Edition
I'm a total Hindi film music junkie, lol. What are your favorite Bollywood songs to listen to when you exercise? Some of my current favorites: Saree Ke Fall Sa (R...Rajkumar) Dilliwali Girlfriend (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani) Party Toh Banti Hai (Bhoothnath Returns) Dhaating Nach (Phata Poster Nikla Hero) Tu Hi To Hai…
Ghee: the next best...health food?!
I don't know about you all, but I grew up always being told by my grandmother, mother, and aunties that ghee is one of those high-fat foods that shouldn't be consumed all the time. Obviously, a lot of Indian dishes are traditionally made in ghee, but I think nowadays, a lot of us find alternative oils to cook our foods in…
Fighting Sugar Cravings during PMS?
So, I don't know about you, ladies, but I genuinely get massive sugar cravings right around my time of the month. And not just sugar, but like, chocolate cravings. This is the first time in a while that I've found myself in this position while dieting, so I'm wondering what you gals out there do to curb your…
Losing Weight While Traveling
Hi, everyone. I'm fairly new to MFP and am loving the experience so far! I've already lost a few pounds and it's only been a few weeks since I started counting calories. And from "lurking" on the board, it seems like there's a really encouraging, supportive group of individuals here. Nice to meet you all! Anyway, I have a…