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Expressions you hate..
If I hear "It is what it is" one more time I will burst...I was at the store today and someone next to me said it....I think I bit my knuckles!!! My apologies to frequent users of this expression...but...I - just - can't - stand it.. what do you got?
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What's YOUR weight loss plan?
Almost all of us on here log our calories..but what is your plan that goes along with it that has been working for you? i.e exercise plus eating cals back (or not), calories cycling, intermittent fasting, ...what do ya got?
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How do you work your food log?
for the past four months I have eaten first and then logged my food. I changed it up today and logged everything first....maybe that's a better route? what do you do?
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How much did you lose B4 You needed new clothing
Just wondering ... I'm 21 pounds down ...clothes that were snug fit nice now so I haven't had to buy anything yet...how about you?
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is going over on protien ok?
Lately i have been going way over on protein. Not fats but exclusively protein...is that ok? I also have a hard time getting my set amount of carbs in for the day...not on purpose I just come up short...suggestions?
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DIY Frozen Meals...
I love this! http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=762
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visceral vs subcutaneous fat...
interesting quick article... http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/06/12/20/the-two-types-of-fat----visceral-and-subcutaneous----and-which-poses-the-greatest-risk-to-you.htm
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Not all exercise counts....
Found an interesting article with some useful info on exercise... http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1209
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What brings me comfort is.....
What brings me comfort is.....Food What makes me unhappy and miserable is.... Food Although I have been abstinent from binging for three months this will always be the truth for me...I need to use the "one day at a time" saying. Some days are easy, some days are not. How about you? Your comfort? Your misery? we all have…
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May I make a request?
Please ...for the love of all that's good in this world...PLEASE wipe down the gym equipment after you use it.... you know who you are.
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How is it? inches but not weight?
What is the phenomenon behind losing inches but the weight not showing on the scale? I understand that is happens but why? wouldn't inches correlate with weight? Just curious if anyone knows the answer to this. Perhaps it's obvious, please enlighten me. :)
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Favorite actor/actress?
Ok .....For the man...(I'm sorry it was a toss up) Colin Farrell **sighs** - Ralph Feinnes **sighs** Woman Meryl Streep
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I never thought a I would say this...
I like exercise...ok...I said it....Don't tell my husband..
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I'm Psyched!!!!!
Was awake last night thinking about how fortunate I am to realize I need to lose weight and I'm doing it! I'm psyched to lose weight and get healthy and I'm looking forward to my goal. It's going to get done! You can do it too! Don't let the scale, or numbers or food get in your own way....My mantra is ...... Find the…
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Interesting site on "Portion Distortion"
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/
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going over on protein
At least 5 out of 7 days of the week i go over on my protein. When I used to track JUST calories I never noticed but now with MFP it will give a break down...I'm a sabotaging by going over? (open diary)
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What is a metabolic reset?
is it something I have to do besides increase calories? weight doesn't seem to be going any where for an entire month...following my food plan...exercising smart and hard. and i am up over two pounds this week...i am going to increase my calories even though it goes against every fiber of my being! lol...so what is this…
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I should be dropping pounds a week
I should be dropping pounds a week, at least a pound to two pounds...but nothing...I'm just venting because i feel a bit frustrated..yeah yeah i know about losing inches and all but really when a person has 70lbs to lose like I have the weight should be coming off...I'm working hard....umph...
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would love to hear from folks who achieved weight loss goal
if you don't mind sharing.....for all who have achieved their weight loss goal...what did you do? food? exercise? Thanks! would love to know...
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I seem to go through protien so fast
It's only after lunch and i only have one gram of protein left...I try to mix things up a bit but I still have over 700 cal. left for the day....any suggestions? My diary is open
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wwhy to people on the Biggest Loser lose weight so fast?
why to people on the Biggest Loser lose weight so fast? I'm really speaking of the contestants on the lower end of the scale... not the people in the 3-4oo's. The ones in the 220-250's ...how in the world in 16 weeks are they making goal???
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anyone change their calories daily?
I've checked out a few diaries and noticed that some people change their caloric goal almost daily...Does that seem to work better? mine is at 1600.. should i switch it up?
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My weight has not changed..advise
Ok...I am 213 pounds on a 5 foot 3 inch frame... My food has been spot on, My exercise this week was four days of cardio with sore muscles to prove it. Why have a not dropped any weight this week? It's not like I am at a plateau, I just started a month ago....I have quite a bit to lose and having just gotten started it…
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My BMR seems really low..confused
how can my BMR only be 1500 c a day? that doesn't seem right...considering I am on a 1200calorie intake. That is only a 300 calorie deficit? im confused.
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In your face....
I have a loving family that is very supportive of my weight loss/ health improvement efforts. Every once in a while someone will turn into "food monitors"...such as "are you counting that snack?" "don't pre- eat" "did you go to the gym today?" etc. I know I'm loved but I have it under control and I know what I'm doing.…
