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Food nightmares
I had a "food nightmare" last night. I binged in the dream and ate tons of junk food and pies and cakes. I have never binged in my life, so wtf? Has anyone ever had a food nightmare like this?
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How many calories should each meal be?
i've read places that meals should not be larger than 300 calories but it's hard to eat that little per meal and feel full... tonight i had an 800 calorie dinner once all the fruits were counted up that i ate along with dinner (i decided to eat a large dinner bc i was feeling really weak and cramped at the gym). geez... so…
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General TDEE question (im sure its been asked before)
i do not do any form of cardio, but i do lift weights 3 times per week for about an hour. (lunges, squats, shoulder press, curl, tricep extension, crunches, obliques, push-ups military style) my question: do i consider this "exercise" when using a TDEE calculator? would i select the "exercise 3 times/week" option or go…
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How many liters of water do YOU drink per day?
I drink about 4 liters of water per day, what about you all? Edit: 2 standard 16.9 fl oz bottled waters is about a liter
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What would your LAST MEAL be?
You have been convicted of multiple counts of third degree murder and are sentenced to death by lethal injection. What is your last meal? Mine would be: 2 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (grilled), a bag of doritos, a bag of oreos, and ginger ale (you know, for the inevitable stomach ache)
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Serving size... dry or prepared?
thinking about making pancakes for dinner. i have a food scale and regularly weigh my food. usually i avoid foods that dont specify exactly what TYPE of serving it is, such as this: what do you think? is this supposed to be 40 grams of dry mix, or 40 grams of prepared mix?
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how many times do people offer you food on a daily basis?
i decided to count how many times friends and family offer me food yesterday (things like brownies, cookies, chips, etc) and the grand total was 19 times. do you also get offered food every day? what do you do about it?
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yes, MFP, that is EXACTLY what i meant...
lol wanted to share this with you all, i thought it was funny
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help with logging chicken and dumplings that i made
so i am planning to make chicken and dumplings tonight.. just need a little bit of help with how i can log this i understand how to log the chicken part, but not the dumplings or the "soupy part" accurately. do i just add up all the calories and macros of everything ive put in it and then divide by whatever portion of it…
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Corrupt-a-wish game!
Here's how it works: *** Post a wish! Example: I wish to win a million dollars Now the next person who posts has to grant their wish but with a negative spin, and then include a wish of their own: *** Example: "Wish granted, but you got struck by lightning and have to spend it all on medical bills", and then include their…
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rapidly losing weight past goal weight...
hey everyone. this is something ive been worried about and wanted some quick advice (i know its not substitute for doctor's advice) anyways i started at 130 and cut calories down to 1200 and was doing cardio an hour a day, fast forward to now and i have already reached my goal weight and am in the process of increasing my…
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my first treat in 5 months
tonight i am having my first treat in 5 whole months. ive been without any form of dessert or sweets/treats of any kind for 5 months! i decided to give myself one tonight as im trying to up my calories anyways and figured why not! do you guys treat yourselves? if so how often? or do you incorporate treats into your daily…
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why do people think carbs are so bad/evil?
im just curious. a lot of people do a low carb diet for weight loss.. im not quite sure how low carb helps you lose weight. i always go way over on carbs for the day as per MFP's recommended value but ive had no problem losing the weight.. so even if youre within your calorie budget and still on a deficit- if you go over…
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is there a cold/something going around?
im sick! ahh... anyone else sick? just curious if theres a cold going around america lol
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how do you KNOW your TDEE is anywhere near accurate?
just curious. people swear by the TDEE thing and it got me thinking about BMR and how most ppl who get their BMR tested are surprised by the results... couldnt TDEE be the same way? how do you know its actually accurate?
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could someone help me who has a food scale?
really sorry i know this must be a pain but does anyone know approximately how many chicken tenderloins (raw) are in a 4 ounce serving? i know it varies a lot but i just need an approximate number. i promise im getting a food scale soon! lol
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REALLY strong scent of chemical in my sinuses after cardio
can anyone explain this or at least chime in if this has happened to you? i get this sometimes.. not after EVERY cardio session.. maybe 4 out of 10 sessions heres what happens... about 5-10 minutes after im done with cardio (usually a good 4.5 mile run) i get this really strong scent of chemical like rubbing alcohol or…
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other "breakfasty" things i can do with pb2?
doess anybody know of any other "breakfasty" things i can do with pb2 other than making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? your suggestions will be much appreciated!! edit - i would prefer something sweet but doesnt have to be!
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making the switch to free weights/dumbells
hey everyone.. so i usually use the machines for weights @ the gym but i wanna make the switch to free weights/dumbells. i have no experience with this apart from mandatory weight training in HS for cross country.. do you have any advice for me? im mainly just looking to do curls/chest presses/ shoulder presses/ triceps/…
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how often should i be doing cardio?
i usually do 5 days a week of cardio bc i have 2 days where im busy all day and cant do any... but ive found the time to hit the gym on one of those days now so if i go to the gym today that will make 6 days/week of cardio but im pretty tired. i usually do an hour of cardio 5 days/wk +/- warmup (usually only 5 min…
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agh... had a bad day... need some reassurance.
alright so heres the deal.. i woke up today feeling great, ate my normal breakfast and as the hours passed and it was time to get ready for the gym i started getting a pretty bad headache by the time i got to the gym i really wasnt feeling good and during cardio it got worse. i was planning to do an hour of cardio but…
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im always way over on fiber for the day...
does this happen to anyone else? i mean i am WAY over... for example... daily goal is 24, after ive eaten what i eat for the day im at 66.. is this bad? lol also.. what unit does MFP use for the macros at the bottom anyway? grams? milligrams?
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wow almond milk is actually good
i am pleasantly surprised... and only 40 calories per cup.. and someone like me only needs 1/2 cup in a good amount of cereal.. new fav food!
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Pump Fuel (caffeine free)
got a free sample of this at GNC yesterday... has anyone taken it? http://store.ndsnutrition.com/pmd-sports-nutrition/pmd-pump-fuel-v-2/
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cold 24/7
i remember an old topic about this but couldnt find it... i am cold 24/7 since losing 23 pounds... does anyone else experience this?
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SO i made sandwich thin pizza tonight!
heavens it was good1! i toasted the whole wheat sandwich thins in a toaster so the sauce wouldnt make them soggy(100 cal per roll) (i had 2 cause i'm hungrY!) then i put on some ragu pizza sauce (30 calories per 1/4 cup, which is all you need) then i put some low fat mozzarella cheese on top and broiled them for about 5-7…
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Pooping...
sorry to be the one to start this topic... hope its not inappropriate but hey were all humans here so my question is... how often do you poop? and what is "normal" for a healthy diet?
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what else can i do with cottage cheese?
CURRENTLY my fav snack is low fat cottage cheese mixed with sugar free jelly, and i put that on top of a waffle and eat it so what else can i do with this? what do you guys do with your cottage cheese? note:i dont really like it plain
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getting close to maintenance.. need some encouragement
so im very close to being at maintenance... 2-3 lb to go... im very scared that ill gain weight upping my calories but i know i need to up them.. also should i do less cardio when in maintenance mode? currently do an hour cardio 5 days a week and every 2 days lift weights and do abs... if im eating around 1,100-1,200…
