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Reminding Myself
Last summer/fall I cleaned up my diet and lost 35 pounds. Since Christmas I have struggled to stay on track. I have committed myself to 1 week of clean eating and exercise. I know it that week I will see results and I need that little reminder. What type of things to you do to keep yourself motivated?
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Weight Lifting & Back
Hi! I have been lifting weights at home for the past month and a half. I work out 3 evenings a week for 45-50 minutes. I have weight exercises for everywhere BUT my back. Any suggestions? I don't have a weight bench yet. Thanks!
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TDEE
Can someone shed some light on this for me. A good solid explanation as I seem to read alot of choppy info and see a lot of acronyms. I found a site that provide Basic Metabolic Rate and TDEE numbers - 1460/2570 but how do I apply this to my current logging and eating plan?
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Good News Story
I have been on MFP for 228 days today. Back in June my weight stalled after losing 17 pounds since January (24 since November). The last 2 weeks I have really been diligent in my food and exercise. I have started at home weights 3 days a week for 40 minutes and my Fitbit goals are 12,000 steps a day and 10km. (23 days till…
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Self Sabotage
I have been sticking with MFP since January has have succesfully dropped over 17 pounds and in the last month or so have maintained that loss. I am not sure if the scale not budging has to do with ongoing marathon training or my food intake. I have a tendenacy to self sabotage. Two nights ago I told myself no night time…
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Time for Big Changes
Back in the winter I had my gallbladder removed due to tumors and that was the kick off of the healthier me in 2014. This is the first time I have stuck to a dedicated journalling and exercising for a long time. I have lost weight, feel better and getting out the door to be active. I am contuining to have stomach issues.…
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Breaking the evening snacking habit
Hello all. Been on MFP since January and sucessfully have lost over 17pounds. My struggle is eating in the evening. I do really great in the day but as so as I get the kids in bed and sit down I eat just to eat. Not because I am hungry. I like cheese and crackers, pringles, anything salty. I do measure out my portions and…
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Marathon training and MFP
Hi everyone. I don't post often but read lots for motivation. I just started training for my first full marathon which I will be running in September. I know with all the running I will be hungry so my questions are 1) Should I adjust my profile to reflect the increase in exercise? 2) Just keep my profile as is and eat my…
