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How the heck to you log a bite?
I want to be a good little logger and mark down everything that goes into my mouth. But how in the heck to you log something that seems too small to be logged? For example, samples at grocery stores, licking the peanut butter off the spoon, a bite of my boyfriend's pizza/sandwich. Ok, hivemind, give me the best you got.
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Motivation-That (to some) dreaded word
Two years ago I was able to lose about 40 lbs with MFP. I considered it a huge accomplishment and I still do. It changed my life. But as the years wore on and my bf's cooking got more irresistible I have found that I am up almost 20lbs. I am trying not to be discouraged. I love my life and where I am at in it. But after a…
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Do you track gum?
Maybe an odd question, but do you log gum? The gum I chew has 5 calories per slice, but I tend to chew it for a long time so it would seem to cancel itself out. Curious ponderings for a Tuesday...
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First real NSV
After 3 months of falling off the wagon and into a tub of Ben and Jerry's I'm back on MFP. Today I had my first NSV. I went for a run this morning. I am not a morning person, and more than that I really kind of hate running, but it works and I feel great after. I did not want to leave my warm bed this morning but I did and…
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No Wheat No Sugar No Dairy No Alcohol
I was reading Darya Rose's book Foodist (great book, highly recommend) and she suggests going 2 weeks with no wheat, sugar, dairy and alcohol as a sort of cleanse of the system. Has anyone done this, and if so what are some tips to get through those first few days? Thanks!
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Is running the only way?
I've been on MFP and exercising for about a year now and have learned a lot about the way my body works. 1. Running is a great way for me to lose weight and tone. 2. I hate running. I've varied my workouts to include classes (Zumba, yoga) and while they are much more enjoyable the results are less satisfying. Are there…
