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Vegetarian Keto Diet?
I was wondering if anyone had experience trying keto as a vegetarian? If so, is it realistic to do it successfully and what tips do you have for someone wanting to try ?
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Loose Skin from Weight Loss
I started my weight loss journey at 250lbs last August and I have lost 70 lbs now and I am starting to worry about the effects on my body - whether I will have loose skin is my main concern. My goal is to lose another 30 lbs. I have been doing a combination of both cardio and strength based exercises as the weight has been…
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When should I lower my calorie intake?
Hello! I'm a 22 -year old female, at 5'5" and I currently weigh 204 lbs. I am a student and work part time in an office so have a relatively sedentary lifestyle - I exercise 2-3 times a week, cardio and a little strength through work out videos. I have lost 45 lbs and am looking to lose another 45. I have been eating at…
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What percentages should my macros be set at?
Looking for input on the percentage distribution of my macros as I currently have the default of what Mfp gives you. I'm a 22 year old female, 5'5 at 247 lbs looking to lose about 90 lbs. I've set at 1.5 pound loss per week, so 1600 calls / day. I'm a vegetarian, almost vegan but I eat eggs and yogurt for protein. Any…
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Please provide feedback on my food diary?
Hello - I am just looking for some constructive feedback on my food diary (which is open to public) - the food I am eating as well as my macros and calorie goals. I am 22 years old, 5'5" and currently weigh about 230 lbs. I am looking to lose 60-70 lbs more over the next year. I am a vegetarian so please keep this in mind,…
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Looking for new active friends to support weight loss journey!
Hi all - I'm looking for more friends to grow my support community, exchange tips, and recipes. I am active and login everyday, and try to support and encourage friends through comments and "likes". I am a 22-year old female, 5'5 '' and follow a vegetarian diet. My SW was 250 lbs, my CW is 230.6 lbs and my GW is around 160…
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Please share your vegan/vegetarian recipes :)
Hello all, I am looking for some new veggie recipes to try out! Looking preferably for casseroles or something I can make on the weekend to portion out for meals for the week, relatively easy to make, and high in protein. Please share your favourites :)
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Carbs per day?
How many grams of Carbs should I be consuming per day? I'm having a hard time navigating through online information. I am a 22 year old female, weight is 238 and my height is 5'5. I work out on average at least three times a week (mostly cardio). How important is the amount of carbs you are consuming to weight loss?
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how much soy is too much?
As a vegetarian I find that convenient high protein foods like tofu are useful in my diet to ensure I get enough protein. I've heard that it isn't good to have too much soy in your diet as it can cause hormone imbalance. How much soy is too much from day to day, and within the week? Also, do soy beans like edamame count…
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low cal protein for vegetarians/vegans?
I am trying to up my daily protein intake keeping within a 1600 calorie/day budget. I find I have a hard time because most beans and legumes that are high protein are high calorie. I eat greek yogurt, and have added cottage cheese. I also eat eggs, nuts as snacks, most of my home made dishes use lentils, and some tofu but…
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I lost my fit bit, it fell off my pocket!
I've heard people have been able to get their fit bits replaced. What's the process and what do you tell them? I clip mine inside of my pocket and it fell off today while I was on my way to work.
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Eat protein for your current weight or goal weight?
I've heard and read varying stances on this question. When it comes to protein, should I be eating the amount of grams for my current weight, or the amount of grams appropriate for my goal weight? Right now my goal is set at about 100 grams a day, which I find as a vegetarian is a bit hard to reach, and then it goes up…
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Does clean eating pay off?
I understand that the number of calories consumed is a number regardless of what it is, as long as you eat within your deficit you will lose weight. So what impact does clean eating have? Will you lose weight faster, is it better in the long run? I feel better when I eat clean and feel like I am actually changing my…
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How to properly measure rice, couscous, lentils, etc
When measuring the amount of rice, couscous, lentils or any food that increases in volume after cooking, at what stage should it be measued at? Before its cooked or after? One cup measured of dry rice almost doubles when cooked. Are the calories and nutritional info on the package generllly for cooked or dry? I know that…
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Where do you buy plus size work out clothes?
Ladies who are plus size, where do you shop for work out clothes that are loose and comfortable at a reasonable price? I'm in canada so preferably relatively local suggestions :)
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Question about calories
I understand that under 1200 calories your body goes into starvation mode. My goal is 1400 calls a day for a 2lb a week loss, as I am looking to lose just under 100lbs. My question is if I have eaten 1756 calories for the day but my net calories from exercise falls below 1200 does the same result occur? Essentially, do I…
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Is fit bit calorie adjustment accurate?
How accurate is the fit bit one tracker calorie adjustment?
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Does Tea count towards water count?
I drink loose leaf and bag tea, at least 2-3 cups a day - would this count towards my daily water count?
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Using fit it with my fitness pal - help
I just started using my fitness pal with fit bit and have allowed for fit bit to make calorie adjustments. I enter all my food and exercise in my fitness pal and let fit bit track my steps. I'm looking for insight/advice on accuracy and how best to use this combination of tools! Thanks in advance.
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Looking for feedback on my food diary and nutrition tips
Hello, I have just recently started tracking food again. I am looking to lose about 100 lbs and have set about a 1400 net calorie goal per day to lose 2 lbs per week. I follow a plant based diet and eat only eggs and yogurt for dairy. I take a vegan multi vitamin and probiotic pill each day. I am looking for so,e feed back…
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losing 100 lbs. looking for friends with similar goals
Hello I just joined my fitness pal , I'm a 22 year old female and looking to lose about 100lbs at 2 lbs/week. I'm looking at a goal of about 1400 net cals/day I eat a plant based diet with minimal dairy, the exception being plain probiotic/Greek yogurt and eggs for protein. I'm looking for my fitness pal friends who have…
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Using fit bit one with my fitness pal - looking for advice
I just started using my fitness pal with fit bit (I have the fit bit one) and have allowed for fit bit to make calorie adjustments. I enter all my food and exercise in my fitness pal and let fit bit track my steps. I'm looking for insight/advice on accuracy and how best to use this combination of tools! Thanks in advance.
