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UK Restaurants that publish Calories in food
I'm trying to compile a list for another forum that helps us UK folk when eating out, and figured it may be helpful here too. Can anybody think of any chains/restaurants (in the UK) that list calories for their food online on their sites? So far I have: Nando's Pizza Hut Yo Sushi Pizza Express Wetherspoons Cafe Rouge and…
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My Virtual Model Website - alternative?
So I really want to see what my body would look like at different, lower weights, and used to use My Virtual Model to do this. But the site has been down for at least a week now, and I was wondering if anybody knew of any similar site, or if it's moved? Thanks!
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PLEASE READ - GROUP MOVING / CLOSING
The group will be closing and updates will now be on my facebook feed (I will start again from Day 1 for convenience). This is due to a variety of reasons being namely: 1. my internet is on the fritz and keeps dying 2. not many people are participating in the daily stuff compared to the number of people who joined 3. some…
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WEEK 3 - WEIGH IN & POST BURNS HERE
Here is the weigh in thread for SUNDAY 22 JULY (yesterday. sorry it's late, my internet was on the fritz yesterday) and all people who may not be able to weigh in tomorrow. Post your weight and weekly calorie burn here. You can access this by going to the Exercise tab and going back a day to yesterday, where it will list…
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Day 24 (TUESDAY ) - eat for satisfaction
Right, all posts should be up now. Do you ever finish one food and then search for something else because you still want to eat? I know I do! If you typically reach for another bite or seconds before you finish your first portion, your food can't do its job. For the brain to achieve satisfaction, you need to eat slowly,…
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Day 23 - Savour your Food
When you eat with a level of awareness, you recieve an amazing amount of enjoyment and satisfaction from the food, and when you are noticing the taste you are best satisfying your craving - so you don't want or need any more. Tasks: 1. Choose something to savour, ideally a small square chocolate candy. As you eat, pay…
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Day 21 - SATURDAY - Eat with awarenes
This is the post FOR SATURDAY. It is up EARLY because we're travelling from Sweden on Saturday and I won't have net access. Remember that the two purposes of eating are to fuel your body, and to appreciate flavours. When eating for fuel, staying conscious helps you become aware of when you're full. When you're eating for…
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Day 20 - Friday - Half Off
TOMORROW'S post (day 21 - Saturday) is up early as we're travelling from Sweden on Saturday and won't have net access. Try the half-off special! When it comes to indulging, eat half as much as you normally would, or take half of the amount you want. Try adding a piece of fruit / salad / veggies to meals that have been…
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Day 19 - Eat Reasonably
Today's post is about eating reasonable amounts. This is something I generally don't have issues, I weigh everything habitually with my amazing digital kitchen scales. I never, ever guess- I weigh at every meal. I know this isn't for everybody, but I'm quite obsessive so it suits me fine! However, this can't be applied…
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Day 22 - eat consciously
This is SUNDAY'S post, I didn't manage to post it yesterday because the internet's been acting up a bit. We think we've located the furry, feline source of the problem, and are keeping it away from the router... Eating whilst multitasking can sometimes be problematic, but you don't have to have a sit-down meal all the…
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Starting Weights
Please post your starting weight in this thread. Thanks! A favourite mantra of mine, when facing the scales and being apprehensive is: "I weigh more today than I will tomorrow, and less than I weighed yesterday!" (Ok, it doesn't really apply day to day, but hopefully the idea is obvious!)
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Day 18 - (day late - no internet on Weds)
Hi everyone, sorry day 18's post is late, as you know I'm on holiday and yesterday we were at my friend's summer house and stayed overnight and there's no internet there! Day 18 is again about being in tune with eating, and to remember to leave your food when you are no longer hungry. However, we've often been reminded to…
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Day 17 - Stop Wasting Food!
When you fill your car with gas, you don't keep pumping after the tank is full, spilling the fuel on the ground. Everytime you eat food that your body doesn't need, you are wasting it! You can avoid having excess food by cooking an appropriate amount, splitting up portions (saving some for lunch), or even throwing it away…
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Day 16 - The Nurturing Power of Food
As the first two bites (see Day 15's post) of any food have the most impact on our taste buds, they're also the only bites with any emotional power. For instance, if you have a bad day, and eat a full pizza, do you feel better after you've eaten the whole thing? Nope! Sometimes, you even feel worse for ruining your diet!…
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WEEK 2 - WEIGH IN & POST BURNS HERE
As I'm probably unable to post tomorrow, here is the weigh in thread for SUNDAY 15 JULY (tomorrow) and all people who may not be able to weigh in tomorrow. Post your weight and weekly calorie burn here (don't forget to do this AFTER you exercise today, if you do)
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Day 15 - (day late due to holiday)
As I was in a car for most of the weekend, I didn't have internet access, so day 15's post is a day late - entitled The First Two Bites. The first two bites of any food will always have the most flavour, and if you keep eating after that, you're just eating for the sake of it (unless you're actually hungry, where eating…
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Day 14 - Morning affects evening
i'M OFF TO SWEDEN TOMORROW. It's a 2 day road trip so I may not be able to update again til Monday - so the Weigh In thread for tomorrow is up already!!! DON'T FORGET TO WEIGH IN TOMORROW (SUNDAY), Struggles with hunger / fatigue / cravings later in the day are often a result of how you ate in the morning. When you…
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Day 13 - Keep it regular!
Remember to eat regularly, and try to avoid saving your calories for one big meal. If you do this, your blood sugar levels will drop, and you'll be more likely to eat unplanned items. TASKS: 1 Write down the times of the day when you plan to eat your meals and snacks 2 Make an effort to eat within the 30 minutes of these…
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Day 12- Fuel or Filler?
What do you put in your body? Is it high quality, nutritious fuel or is it filler (lacking nutrients, extra calories etc.). If you run your body on junk, it won't run very far. You can have filler though, just aim for small amounts and focus on appreciating the taste of these foods rather than making them a staple of your…
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Day 11 - there are only 2 reasons...
...that you should be eating! 1. To appreciate flavour 2. To fuel your body. If your food is not meeting one of the above criteria, chances are you're emotionally eating (and yes, that includes boredom eating!). TODAY 1.Each time you eat something, write down the time that you ate it. Include all of your meals as well as…
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Day 10 - Compliments
Hello everyone! Sorry the challenges are late and the spreadsheet isn't available yet - as many of you know I'm technically on holiday at the moment (sister visiting from UK) so it's all a bit busy. How many times do you get complimented on things (including losses) to respond in a negative way? Learn to respond warmly to…
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Day 9 - How Are We All Doing?
Today's chapter in my 100 Day Challenge book has a quiz that we're to give to loved ones. As I can't really share that task with you all, I figured I'd ask how everybody is doing! What are the biggest challenges you've faced this week? How did you overcome this (if you did!)? What have you done that's made you feel proud…
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Day 8 - Your Supporters
Again, sorry this is a little late, we were away for the weekend and internet access was limited! Think about the support you receive from others. What type of support do YOU need (people are different!) from others? What do you want people to say and do - if anything - with regards to your diet? For instance, do you want…
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Week 1 - WEIGH IN & POST YOUR BURNS.
So we've been here a week. Post your weight and weekly calorie burn here (don't forget to do this AFTER you exercise today, if you do) ! I'll have a spreadsheet up tomorrow.
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Day 7 - I can do it!
Sorry this is late, I'm not actually home at the moment, at a friend's house overnight. Look at people who have lost weight - celebrities, families, success stories on MFP. Tell yourself, "If they can do it, so can I!" Practice saying "I can do it!" over and over. Try writing it down on post-its and popping them on visible…
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Day 6 - Protect your Program!
For most of us, it's pretty much a given that you will be tempted to stray whilst on your plan, simply because something looks too good to pass up, or even due to peer pressure. How many times have you heard, whilst dieting, "oh just one won't hurt!" - or something similar? It's a pet peeve of mine that when I refuse…
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Day 3 - Do it ANYWAY!
You may not always want to do something in life, but you do it because it's important - going to work, visiting family, doing your tax forms! Apply this attitude to your fitness and exercise plan and you will go much further than anticipated. Again, this helps you become committed, rather than just interested. Today's…
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Day 2 - Interested or Committed?
An interested person can waver/deviate from their interest easily - whether that interest is weight loss, a hobby or even a relationship (platonic or otherwise). A COMMITTED person remains motivated, no matter what! Try and take the "no matter what" approach to your diet and exercise plan and see how committed you can be.…
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Day 1 - Now I'm different!
Well done everybody for getting on board, and thank you for joining. I always do so much better when I run challenges so you're all helping me too - and I hope I can help you all too! Today is all about accepting change. We may have struggled before, but as of today, we're going to take a step to change our attitudes. It's…
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Day 5 - Write it down!
Just because you really crave something unhealthy, doesn't mean you have to have it there and then. Try writing down the name / description of the food and to anticipate the pleasure of eating it sometimes in the future. You can acknowledge the appealing quality of the food whilst not eating it - "This smells/looks good,…
