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Track, plan, repeat...what to do when this gets blahhh
Hi, I have been in this game for a year, down 12 lbs, not alot but the keyword is down! The trouble is all the tracking and planning just gets blahh and I break away and as a result slow progress. I get it, this is a choice. How do you all stay in the game for the long haul of life??
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Officially left weight watchers to come back here...
Hi Everyone, I Officially left weight watchers to come back here. I did lose some weight on Weight watchers, but I have to say. I did not like Smart Points, My Trader Joe's Oat and fiber bar was 5 points (it is only 120 calories and I look at it like a treat but the points were so high!). My morning coffee was 4 points…
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Log on MFP but go to WW meetings for support?
Hello, Does anyone log their food here on MFP but attend WW meetings for support? I am not in love with smartpoints, but I do like the meetings. Just wondering if anyone else does this out of curiosity..
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How do you avoid burning out...what are your tips?
I am not ready to burn out yet, but often when I reach a certain milestone I just start to burn out. What are your tips for staying on track with nutrition (mostly).
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Can't I just Keep it simple?
Does anyone else get overwhelmed with all the weight loss products, articles, tips, tricks, etc... Does anyone just "keep it simple" log calories accurately, exercise and just NOT WORRY! I think that is going to be my new motivation to worry less about weight loss!
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Protein Powder Pancake recipe?
Has anyone made a protein powder pancake recipe? The one I found was a scoop of chocolate Protein powder, mashed banana and egg whites? Has this worked or any other recipes like this that work out well in a pancake? Thanks
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Any early morning exercisers out there, like 5AM?
Hello, I am looking for friends who get their work out done early before work, kids, and the rest of the day piles up on you.. I just started my early routine and so far so good, but I need to stay motivated and not get laaazzzyyyy
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Just came from Weight Watchers, How do you plan for the 49 "points"
Hello, I just came from weight watchers. The only thing I like about weight watchers is the 49 extra points (calories) you get each week. I used to save them for a weekend treat. Are there any strategies anyone can recommend on saving calories for the weekend? Maybe eating 200 or so under your goal each day. Not sure if…
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Has anyone set their goal to lose .5 per week?
Hello, Just wondering if anyone has set their goal to only .5 a week. I thought maybe the slow and steady approach will prevent me from giving up (as I have so many times in the past). Just starting out (once again) and I am curious if anyone else has had success with a slow and steady approach? Thank you :) :smile:
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Wait another week, up calories, reduce calories?
Hello, I have been on MFP for 4 weeks (well off and on for years..but 4 weeks starting back up). Anyway, I have lost one pound a week, eating the calories set by MFP. I don't eat exercise calories (I know this sparks contraversy but go with me). I don't eat the exercise calories because I have a splurge meal on Saturdays…
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Have you guys tried siggi yogurt?
It is very low sugar SUPER thick and TOns of protien. I bought one today to try and I felt full for 100 calories. It is on the expensive side though, but I think I will buy a few for when I get those Hungry moments!
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It happened yestesrday...what do you guys do the next day?
Had a binge yesterday...now I have a "binge hangover" What do you guys do the next day, of course I feel so guilty and bloated and gross. Do you guys drop to 1200 calories and drink tons of water? Do you guys eat your normal recommended calories?
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Just curious if there are any adoptive mom's out there..
I have two kiddos one from China and one domestic adoption. Just curious if there are any other adoptive mom's out there trying to lose these pounds too!! :smile:
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Hungry days...ever have a day where you just don't feel full
Yesterday I had one of those days. After a month of doing great and losing 6 pounds...yesterday I was starving and what started out as logging some high protien foods to feel satisfied got out of control into a small binge. Today is another day and Yes I am hungry again. I am just trying to pass the next hour until…
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Lost 9.5 inches total but only 4 pounds
Hello, I have been working out and eating with in calorie range for a month, I am excited I lost 4 pounds and 9.5 inches but it seems that I should have lost more 'weight" I guess. Another person I am working with lost 10 pounds and 6 inches. It is strange how different peoples bodies react differently. I won't lose my…
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Twisted Ankle slightly swollen and bruised
AHHHHH and I just want to work out. It happened Sunday and I did work out Monday and Tuesday in severe pain. Now I am resting how long does it take to heal..hoping to be back to working out by MOnday....
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Entering "the witching hour"
I work from home and from 2-4 I have a tendancy to binge. This has been going on for months and now I am about 20 pounds more that before!! It took me a while to realize that 2-4 is just horrible for me. NOT TODAY. Now that I know this, I am armed with yogurt, cherries. A plan to do specific things at work, walk to my…
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Any moms out there who...
struggle with stress eating??? I am looking for some mom friends who struggle with stress eating like me. Thought perhaps we could motiviate each other. :)
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Should I get on the scale??
I fell off the wagon (waaay off). Ok, I am here now starting over. I just don't want to get on the scale. Should I do it (suck it up, log it and move on) Or wait a few weeks.
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Gained 5 pounds
That is what I get for being a bit out of control for two weeks. The reason does not matter now, Now I am back on track..but really two weeks of not logging in and I really paid the prices...LESSON LEARNED
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How do you guys deal with sore muscles
I have been doing strength DVD's (30 day shred, pink) and cardio for about a month now. I love it, I only do it 4 days a week, but my muscles are still VERY sore. I don't want to stop, but what makes it better? I drink tons of water and eat plenty of protien. I don't want to cut back. Any suggestions?
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Hate it when I miss a day of exercise
But some days you just can't fit it in.
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How Many Fruit servings do you eat??
I eat three (on banana in my mind equal two servings) and then another piece of fruit per day. The problem is it seems to put me WAY over in my sugar intake. That and my greek yogurt. How do you not exceed your sugar intake, I don't want to cut fruit, that seems silly. Any ideas?
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The weeks you did right, but did not lose
So this week I did not lose. But in total I have lost 14 pounds. You feel like you lost the battle this week, but I refuse to give up and I will continue to stick with it. How do you guys stay motivated when you did everything "right" but the scale was "wrong"
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Sugar ARRHHH Need Help
Hi Guys, I was playing around with my settings and selected sugar. I was astonished to see I am WAY Over my sugar goal. Just my blueberries, banana and yogurt put me over the top. I do have a kashi bar at night that fits into my calories but perhaps I should be eating other things. I was just so shocked I kind of feel…
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Day 2 of 14- NO night snacking
Hello, I am trying to go 14 days without late night snacking (except if it is within my calories for the day). I am the queen of doing great all day and working out and then at night all bets are off! I am trying to go 14 days, I think if I can make it that long I can quit forever. Wish me luck!!! Today is only day 2…
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Curves, anyone have advice on this?
Hello, I am in my mid thirties and have gone to the gym for years, but then came baby :) Now I would like to go back to a gym but think Curves looks interesting, but I want to make sure I get a tough 30 minute work out. Any advice, has anyone done curves, do you like it?? Any advice is appreciated thanks to you…
