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Dr. told me to drop down to 750 calories
I did not ask for weightloss advice from the doctor. I went in because my morning blood sugars were trending 98-105 which is quite over where I normally have them. I have the glucose meter because I've had gestational diabetes with my pregnancies and am at a higher risk for Type2. I also have many symptoms of PCOS and…
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Eggs and cholesterol
I have read here that dietary cholesterol has little or no impact on blood serum cholesterol. It made me feel ok about eating whole eggs in the morning as that is one of the things that keeps me full until the afternoon. Just got results from my physical and my cholesterol levels are awesome!! I am very happily surprised.…
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Any BF moms struggling to lose weight?
I'm nursing my toddler (21months old) 3-5 times in evening and night. Working out 4-5 times a day, (30DS and Couchto5K on alternate days). I haven't lost ANY weight in about 2 months :( Really really discouraged. Calories set to 1600 manually. I'm 5'0", 138lb, 35yr. I've changed my diet to mostly clean foods (except spike…
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Bean sprouts
I have a huge bag in the fridge and I have no idea how to use it, besides in asian style noodles I make. Problem is I'm trying to go low on sodium so no soy sauce for me. How do I use the bean sprouts outside of noodle stirfrys?? Any snack ideas for the same gets bonus points!!
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Can't find Quinoa
Shouldn't this be with the rice, beans, etc.? I looked last night and didn't find any in my grocery store.
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I posted yesterday..
about how I hadn't lost any weight in 3 weeks..and was told to up my calorie intake. I did way better yesterday ... and ... 1.5 lb down from last weigh in. Hope this isn't a fluke :) That is all :)
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Haven't lost any weight in last 3 weeks
I exercise 5-6 days a week. MFP gave me a goal of 1200 cals and I eat at or under that. I'm trying to increase my protein and reduce fat. I could drink a little more water. The scale is not moving at all which is very frustrating. I started exercising 4 days a week (30 Day shred) and lost 4 lb in the first 4-5 weeks. After…
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Vacation surviving tips
How do you stay away from all the fatty food while on vaca?? I'm vegetarian and usually have limited choices which usually include lots of carbs while we're out and about. I don't want to undo any progress I've made so far! So far I've come up with making sure I have water bottles to take along and keeping some fruits and…
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My 30DS results
Maybe not as dramatic as other peoples..this is my journey. I'm just starting out and have long ways to go. Here are the pics. Starting weight: 143lb Weight now: 138lb 2 inches lost from bust 1 inch lost under bustline 2.25 lost from waist 2 inch lost from belly 0 inch lost from hip 1 inch gained in thighs (WTF?) Total…
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How do you log abs?
I did brazil butt lift tummy tuck video. It's mostly ab crunches and planks. How to log it?
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Help me with my protein
I'm vegetarian (eat eggs). I have an egg for breakfast most days. I don't like cottage cheese but like greek yogurt. I don't eat cereal. What can I eat with greek yogurt in the morning to make it yummier? I eat oatmeal sometimes but have to add sugar. Does that make it unhealthy? My lunches and dinners are also low on the…
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Peanut butter
Good or bad? I love eating it with apples but it is high in fat. I'm vegetarian so I like it for protein plus it tastes awesome. How bad is it for me?
