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The thing about alcohol is that your body preferentially metabolizes it over food...so that food you eat while drinking is less likely to be burned and more likely to be stored as fat...a potentially diet-killing combination, given that your inhibitions are also lowered.
Folks who are using my fitness pal, is there any way I can change the allowances of protein, carb, etc? I'm going to do low carb so I don't need it telling me I have 100 carbs left for my day
Yes, Im glad you asked because I was wondering the same thing.
If you go online on your computer onto the site, you can go to the goals section and there is a "guided" option or a "custom" option and you can manually adjust your entire diet according to your own personal goals. Every aspect of your eating, its pretty great. I am so happy this is a free site and app! WOW!
Yesterday, after I typed out my plans to get fit, I went into the kitchen to get something to eat. On the floor, I found a fortune cookie, well no cookie, just the fortune. We have not had Chinese food in a long time, so to find this was kind of strange and an indication that I need to clean the kitchen floor. Anyways, it read:
"Moderate your appetite so that with a little you may be content."
Today, I found my Marathon. Walt Disney World Marathon, which is this weekend. Next year, I am going to run it.
Dude, read this book. Seriously it goes fast and is loaded with info.
I haven't read the whole thread, but is the MFP the same one that has an iphone app? I desperately need to get back into the swing of things and am having a really hard time doing so. Since mid-August my time to exercise and my need for comfort food have both conspired to negatively impact me.
Just weighed in. Down 9.5 lbs in the last week. I realize this is just my body adjusting to the new diet and my weight loss definitely won't continue at this pace, but it's a good feeling nonetheless. I celebrated with some celery, almond milk and a bread less sandwich. Half pound from my goal of losing 10 lbs by my birthday (1/21) and 25.5 away from losing 35 by Wanee. 195 here I come!!!
But I haven't completely decided if I will track on MFP or on the WW app. I forget the exact example now, but I disliked the options of measuring items on MFP (aka, what I wanted to track to only cups, not ounces, and I knew the the ounces). But I also tried a day on the WW app. The app has less options than the website, so that is a little frustrating too...
So yesterday was a faaabulous day from 7 AM through 9:30.. when I was given a slice of dead cheesecake (for the non-restaurant people out there- dead means unsellable- someone ordered something wrong, the guest forgot to ask for it dry, it randomly is sitting there getting old and we don't know why..). And I ate most of it. Sigh.
Although that is just about the worst thing I can do, I was proud of myself for other victories. I didn't snack on aaaaany bread and I shared our Tuscan Chicken (one of our "skinnylicious" meal options) with a friend. (Chicken, broccoli, farro and a artichoke, caper and tomato Mediterranean salsa- we each got a side of broccoli to mix in as well).
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
It has helped me tremendously, & I'm only on day 5 using it. Oh, and I'm right there with you on being a carb lover. It has always, along with soda, been my downfall.
Ive seen some inforoo action of MyFitnessPal lately, thanks to Surfbumdj. My user name in MikeyZen, so please friend me! This is such a great app. Its better than things you have to pay for to provide the same service.
So i have some stuff i need to work on after the Holidays. After Halloween, and straight through till new years, i over induldged! Like Cray! On top of that, i started a new job with hours i am still trying to get used to, so my gym time has gone frome like 4 or more days a week, to maybe one day a week. I do a LOT of walking at work, but i wasnt following that up good food, or with strenght training like i was. I dont get home from work until midnight, and i sleep till like 11 or 12, and havent been able to fit the gym into my new schedule. . . . .
.........So i am back on MFD daily (trying) working all the walking i do at work positively into my daily intake, and also signed up for the on site gym at my work, which is $5 a paycheck. I realized what i need to do if i want to get my strenght training in is do it after work at 1145 pm, till about 1. Yeah, i wont get home till 1 or so, but if im up till 3 or 4am, thats the only way i can see my self getting done what i want to get done.
The late night snacking is the first thing I tackled. I gave myself all kinds of safety nets.
I got chocolate almond milk to quiet the sweet tooth (particularly chocolate) cravings. At only 120 calories a cup, it really does the trick. Also, I just don't have any crap munchies in my house. But that wasn't enough, because I would just go out and get myself some Reese's or a chocolate bar and load it up with peanut butter. So I have a weekly date with one of my kids (rotating) to take them to the Farmer's market and I fill my fridge with vegetables. So when I get hungry, I eat some raw cauliflower (actually doing that right now) or some other veggie like cucumber or carrots or something and drink a big glass of water. It makes me not hungry, but doesn't totally satisfy me - which is where the chocolate almond milk comes in.
It won't work for everyone, but it does work for me. Maybe there is something along those lines that will work for you, and will keep your total calories down when you eat late? IDK, just tossing things out there to see if I can help. Im a total rookie when it comes to dieting - this is my first real shot at one. Ive "tried" in the past, but it was a token attempt with no real DECISION behind it before.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
I don't know what to eat to keep my calorie count up!! Low carb/low fat diet = Almost no calories! I'm past lunch AND snack, am not hungry and have only eaten 340 calories on the day (yes I ate breakfast).
Other than cottage cheese how do I get my calories up?
Honestly, I feel like something has to give. You're not going to find many caloric foods that are neither carby or fatty. Either you need to allow a little more of both, or nix one and keep the other. There is a reason why people on Atkins are allowed high fat foods. Fat in and of itself isn't bad, just a lot of foods are high in fat are bad.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Bonz, what the hell? I am a trying to lose weight and not eat cheese cake and you are posting pictures of that tasty looking piece of "wet" Cheese cake. Now I want cheese cake!!! In this thread, please do not do that again. Thanks.
and this week my diet has been good, no cheese cake! Exercise is something I am having trouble working on.
Post by krunchykat on Jan 17, 2013 19:57:17 GMT -5
Surfbum, you probably need to up the fat a bit so you can take in more calories. A very low fat diet really shouldn't be attempted unless your doctor says so and it's under his supervision. Make it a point to eliminate saturated fats, just not all fats. High protein, low carb is much easier to do that way.
I've been doing great with working out but last night I started having pain in my legs. I'm pretty sure I've got a mild case of shin splints. It never fails, I get on a roll and my body says NO! Last year it was plantar fasciitis, then a messed up sciatic nerve which still gives me problems, now this. I'm starting to lose my patience with the whole situation. It's just frustrating.
Surfbum, you probably need to up the fat a bit so you can take in more calories. A very low fat diet really shouldn't be attempted unless your doctor says so and it's under his supervision. Make it a point to eliminate saturated fats, just not all fats. High protein, low carb is much easier to do that way.
I've been doing great with working out but last night I started having pain in my legs. I'm pretty sure I've got a mild case of shin splints. It never fails, I get on a roll and my body says NO! Last year it was plantar fasciitis, then a messed up sciatic nerve which still gives me problems, now this. I'm starting to lose my patience with the whole situation. It's just frustrating.
My knees feel like they are about to give out and I have two torn labrums in my shoulder. I just keep going (like an idiot) I don't want to get surgery until I reach my goals...if I make it until there. I know what you mean by frustrating though.
Surf don't eliminate fats. Kat is right...eat as much high protein foods and healthy fats like eggs, natural PB, chicken, steak you get the idea. Fats are important.
Week 1 Update: I felt like I ate better than I have in months, but am still not completely where I'd like to be. Also, I have not picked the gym back yet, but I'm not holding my breath for a regular gym routine til my busy season calms down a little.
25 pound goal: Down 1.4 lbs, so I have 23.6 to go before Roo.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Ive been eating massive amounts of seafood lately, and it seems to be doing the trick. Filling and low fat/carb food. Just not enough calories unless I eat a ton of it. I ate red meat (steak) for the first time in a really long time today. On a salad. Down 12 lbs so far. Reached my goal of losing 10 by my birthday. Now on to the next goal, another 25 (well 23) before Wanee. My weight loss has slowed, as expected, so I have to start running. Oh, joy.
Post by funkybuttlovin on Jan 18, 2013 18:59:14 GMT -5
Glad to hear you're getting some healthy fats in. No major results for me but still got some time before I'll see major results. Gotta make cardio fun...however for me hockey is over and I won't have many places to skate so I'll be jogging 30 mins almost everyday.
I love to listen to music and change up the playlists so it doesn't get boring. I also have an iPhone and since I'm a huge sports fan I can toss on ESPN radio and listen to the broadcast while I run. It' great and makes the time fly.
I also like to challenge myself and improve on my laps each time I run or at least match it. You seem like you got the drive to do something like that. Just gotta find cardio you enjoy. HIIT bike, Stairmaster, Eliptical. Just test things out
Week 1 Update: I felt like I ate better than I have in months, but am still not completely where I'd like to be. Also, I have not picked the gym back yet, but I'm not holding my breath for a regular gym routine til my busy season calms down a little.
25 pound goal: Down 1.4 lbs, so I have 23.6 to go before Roo.
Aaaaaand I ate a brownie for breakfast today.
JUMP INTO THE GYM. Seriously, just force yourself you have nothing to lose! You only need to go for about an hour, it's not so bad. If you go you may love it and soon become addicted or you may not and will just have to stick to your diet more.
Week 1 Update: I felt like I ate better than I have in months, but am still not completely where I'd like to be. Also, I have not picked the gym back yet, but I'm not holding my breath for a regular gym routine til my busy season calms down a little.
25 pound goal: Down 1.4 lbs, so I have 23.6 to go before Roo.
Aaaaaand I ate a brownie for breakfast today.
JUMP INTO THE GYM. Seriously, just force yourself you have nothing to lose! You only need to go for about an hour, it's not so bad. If you go you may love it and soon become addicted or you may not and will just have to stick to your diet more.
Oh, I know! I got into a solid gym routine from March-Bonnaroo last year. I CAN do it. The probably right now (yes, an excuse is just that, an excuse) is that I am working overtime at job one and still working job two aka 90-110 hours/ week. plus sleeping, grocery shopping, cooking... I realize when I'm at happy hour on a friday night, I could be at the gym... buuuuut I don't want to. I need me time too. I like morning workouts, but right now, I work all day and all night, get done at 9:30-10, then have some more work to do and then get to bed around midnight. I have to be up and out of bed by 5:30 to make the gym happen. Five and a half hours just can't cut it...
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Get it, Bonz! ;-) I'm trying a "couch to 5K" in eight weeks program. Ha. The increase in jogging time between week two (which I just completed) and week three scares me.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
I am a trying to lose weight and not eat cheese cake and you are posting pictures of that tasty looking piece of "wet" Cheese cake. Now I want cheese cake!!!
Thanks. 
