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Serving sizes on frozen veggies- steamer bags
Daily I have a full steamer bag of veggies with my lunch. Today it was the Bird's Eye Steam Fresh Broccoli, Carrot, Sugar Snap Peas, and Water Chestnuts blend. The whole bag. The bag states 1 serving = 1 cup, servings per container= 3.5, calories per serving= 35. There are NOWHERE NEAR 3.5 cups of vegetables in this bag. I…
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Mindset shift
Trying a new strategy for a bit. Instead of focusing on the numbers on the scale I am going to set myself a weekly healthy eating or fitness goal. The losing weight thing will be am awesome secondary benefit- I think this mindset shift will help me focus and stay motivated. I think the numbers on the scale merely aren't…
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Mindset shift
Trying a new strategy for a bit. Instead of focusing on the numbers on the scale I am going to set myself a weekly healthy eating or fitness goal. The losing weight thing will be am awesome secondary benefit- I think this mindset shift will help me focus and stay motivated. I think the numbers on the scale merely aren't…
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Struggling with mindset- any advice?
I know this journey for me is 90% about my mindset, if not more. Once I make up my mind and my mind is in the right place the actions will happen without much difficulty. I am a very analytical person and also a very visual person. I need to understand where I'm going, how I'm going to get there, and what it's going to be…
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When you start to lose motivation- how do you keep yourself going?
This is my millionth "restart", or I could look at it as I'm picking back up where I left off when I took a break over the last few months. Buying a house, hosting Thanksgiving, holidays, etc. craziness. I'm back now, and I'm motivated. Day five- woot! I have a meal plan for the week. I have been drinking lots of water.…
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When you start to lose motivation- how do you keep yourself going?
This is my millionth "restart", or I could look at it as I'm picking back up where I left off when I took a break over the last few months. Buying a house, hosting Thanksgiving, holidays, etc. craziness. I'm back now, and I'm motivated. Day five- woot! I have a meal plan for the week. I have been drinking lots of water.…
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Clean Eating Dinner recipes?
Hi all- I am still building my repertoire of clean eating dinners and I am looking for new ideas. Preferable meals that include chicken breast, pork, or lean beef. I have three adults and an almost 3 year old to cook for and although I love things like chicken sausage and replacing ground beef with ground chicken or turkey…
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Recipe recommendations- dinner
Hi all- I am still building my repertoire of clean eating dinners and I am looking for new ideas. Preferable meals that include chicken breast, pork, or lean beef. I have three adults and an almost 3 year old to cook for and although I love things like chicken sausage and replacing ground beef with ground chicken or turkey…
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In need of high protein snack ideas
These are some things that are currently in rotation: - Meal replacement shake for bfast with 24g protein - Greek yogurt (1/2 cup mixed with fruit) - I always have a lean protein with lunch or dinner- maybe I need to increase the amount? - Natural peanut butter with apple slices or pretzels Thinking about adding a hard…
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Confused about TDEE calorie goal
Hi guys- I just discovered this group from looking at Sidesteel's profile (read the sexy pants thread) So forgive me, I've already posted this on the boards but wanted to come here for some more solid advice and guidance vs. the drama that occurs from the general population. Here goes: Here are my stats: Female 35 years…
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How do you handle these days?
I'm battling either a cold or allergies and I'm feeling exhuasted. On days like this all I want to do is eat pizza and cookies. I have a diary full of healthy choices set up for the day- this is what I've brought to work and intended on eating. But it's not satisfying today. I just had my morning snack which usually ties…
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I hate these days...
I'm battling either a cold or allergies and I'm feeling exhuasted. On days like this all I want to do is eat pizza and cookies. I have a diary full of healthy choices set up for the day- this is what I've brought to work and intended on eating. But it's not satisfying today. I just had my morning snack which usually ties…
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Need help- TDEE Calorie ?'s
Here are my stats: Female 35 years 5'6" 260 lbs desk job Using the TDEE estimator at http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/CalRequire.html my TDEE is 2920 (I entered 10 hrs resting, 11 hrs very light, 2 hrs light, 1 hr moderate activity- being conservative here so as not to over estimate) If I set my calorie goal at TDEE -20%…
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TDEE Calorie Goal- Questions
Here are my stats: Female 35 years 5'6" 260 lbs desk job Using the TDEE estimator at http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/CalRequire.html my TDEE is 2920 (I entered 10 hrs resting, 11 hrs very light, 2 hrs light, 2 hr moderate activity- being conservative here so as not to over estimate) If I set my calorie goal at TDEE -20%…
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Question re: Calories Burned from Exercise
Does anyone find MFP's goals for calories burned during exercise are high? Maybe it's me and I burn lower than average calories during my workouts... IDK. For example, I am 5'6" and currently at 264.2 lbs. I have MFP set at 3 workouts of 45 minutes per week. The weekly calorie burn goal from workouts MFP has set for me is…
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Can I get a sanity check? Calorie goal-
Ok, I read the sexypants post (General Weightloss Help board) on calculating TDEE etc. So based on the information I entered using a TDEE calculator (http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/CalRequire.html) my calorie goal is about 600 calories off from what MFP is setting me at. Can I get a sanity check here? I am wondering if…
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Daily Calorie Goal- sanity check please!
Ok, I read the sexypants post on calculating TDEE etc. So based on the information I entered using a TDEE calculator (http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/CalRequire.html) my calorie goal is about 600 calories off from what MFP is setting me at. Can I get a sanity check here? I am wondering if I'm not eating enough calories...…
