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What weighs 25 lbs?
I just recently passed the 25 pounds lost milestone on my weight loss journey. For fun and motivation, what items or group of items weigh 25 lbs? I need a mental visual to help me celebrate!
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Any ladies with Type 1 diabetes out there?
Hi, I'm looking to connect with any other ladies who have type 1 diabetes. I have had diabetes for 30 years (I'm now 35.) I've seen pretty much everything. I'm married with two kids. I wear an insulin pump and understand the frustrations of trying to exercise, eat right, lose weight and balance my blood sugar. I've…
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Olive Oil--Count all the calories?
This may seem like an obvious question, but is it really necessary to count all the calories from olive oil that I use to cook chicken in, etc? I hate counting them and having to deduct so many!
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What Christian Contemporary Music gets you going?
If you listen to Christian Contemporary Music, what music gets you going? I'm trying to add to my workout playlist.
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How few calories are too few calories?
I am 5'6" and recently set my calories to 1250 daily. I have 60-70 lbs. to lose. I am fairly active with two small children to chase around. I do walk for exercise occasionally, but have found that I never stop moving anyway as I take care of my family. I dropped weight quickly at this calorie goal but am wondering if this…
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Could someone explain the macros idea?
Hi, I think I have an idea about what macros are, but could someone give me a detailed explanation? Is there any science behind the percentages? Has anyone had success following this thinking, or is it more the tracking of calories that brings success? Thanks!
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Keeping it under my calorie goal?
How successful would you say staying under my calorie goal (according to MFP) is? Of course, exercising is going to bring more success, but is staying under my calorie goal actually going to bring weight loss? Did anyone out there just change their diet and add exercise later?