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| Foods | Any ideas about low cal cocktails? | Sep 12 2008 14:52 (UTC) |
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| I like sugar free red bull with a splash of flavored vodka, but the club soda lime idea is a good one too! | |||
| Foods | Picky Eater.... UGGG HELP | Sep 12 2008 14:48 (UTC) |
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| What about kabobs? You could do chicken or lean beef and put pineapple, green pepper, red pepper and onion on it (or whatever veggies you like). Lasagna using eggplant and spinach with low fat ricotta and motzerella and I add ground pork but rinse it before it goes in pan so reduces fat. Veggie beef soup is another good way to get veggies in. Turkey chili, perfect for winter. What are your favorites and maybe we can suggest some different ways to prepare them? | |||
| Foods | Sashimi - high in calories... but still good for you - right? | Sep 12 2008 14:41 (UTC) |
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| I agree, it is a great choice! Nuts and avocados have high calorie content too but are excellent sources of protein and healthy fats. As long as it fits in your daily calorie allotment there is absolutely no reason to not have it. Just keep in mind that tuna can be high in mercury so eating it twice a week should suffice =) | |||
| Foods | Marinated meat | Sep 11 2008 16:39 (UTC) |
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| I count it, but log it as 2/3 of total since not all is absorbed so if it says 60 calories per serving I log 40 =) | |||
| Foods | Applebees broccoli?? | Sep 11 2008 16:36 (UTC) |
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| I always tack on some calories because I think they over portion a little so if 310 I would log at 450, just me anyway. Also, I just have to say that you look absolutely fabulous and should be extremely proud of your success! You go girl!!! | |||
| Foods | Fiber calories in fiber supplements | Sep 05 2008 18:42 (UTC) |
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| True, in Canada they count the insoluble fiber calories where we don't in US. Personally, I would take the amount of carbs per serving (if any) and multiply that by 4 and only count that. I know my powder has a little sugar and is 15 cal per serving and add it to my total intake. | |||
| Foods | Greek food! What to do? | Sep 05 2008 18:29 (UTC) |
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| The pita's are really high cal so maybe if she ordered the chicken gyro and only ate half the pita and all veggies and chicken (no feta since she is lactose intolerant). The chicken kabob with a small portion of hummus would be good. Note that the tzaziki (I know i just mispelled it, but you know) is made from greek yogurt and think is considered dairy so check on that (so the best part of greek food). Have her stay away from rice, mostly bc there are so many other yummy choices for the same calories. Don't be afraid to let them know her diet, they will work with you if you tell them she has health issues. Maybe call them ahead of time and let them know her situation and ask them for suggestions on how to order so she won't feel embarrassed or feel like it's a big deal. Enjoy! | |||
| Health & Support | Upping cals to LOSE | Aug 26 2008 21:27 (UTC) |
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| I have been keeping up with this thread for a little while now and wanted to thank everyone for their openess. However, I have decided to leave, just way too much obsession with numbers and weighing everyday and I am trying not to do that anymore so it is better not to read about it. I thought this thread was suppose to eating normal and getting metabolism back to normal, even if that meant eating more and gaining some. I will not freak about going over 500, that is 1/7th of a pound. It is about balance so going over one day and under another is normal. Weighing different everyday is normal, which is why you should only weigh once or twice a week. I wish everyone the best of luck at defeating your personal battles, think I have finally concurred mine. | |||
| Foods | who likes cream cheese? | Aug 26 2008 21:19 (UTC) |
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| I either like the full fat version of the plain or the flavored light strawberry or light vanilla walnut, the fat free just doesn't taste anything like the real deal to me and I don't eat often so I don't mind a few extra calories/fat every once in a while. | |||
| Foods | Subway | Aug 26 2008 14:27 (UTC) |
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| I agree with the other posters about the high sodium content, but I almost always go over my sodium. I have found that the red wine vinager (no oil) adds a lot of flavor and no calories or sodium. Another note, the veggies they count are minimal (like 5 black olive rings and I get like 40 on mine) so I add extra for the olives and bring my own little packet of fat free mayo. | |||
| Health & Support | Upping cals to LOSE | Aug 22 2008 19:32 (UTC) |
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| I know it is really tough to be patient. It is really a choice between the lesser of two evils
1) be patient and gain a few lbs initially and have some frustration and anxiety over how long it will take to have your metabolism back to "normal" 2) stay at lower calories and have to constantly count and consume stupidly low calories for the rest of your entire life, miserably. Can you tell that I like the first option better? Seriously, it is awefull to feel so confused and helpless, but it will get better. Try drinking more water and I take benefiber also to keep my system regular. If you skip a day of having regular bm's then you will retain weight too. Just hang in there, you can do it...just like the little engine that could "I think I can, I think I can"! |
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| Foods | salad bar help | Aug 22 2008 15:17 (UTC) |
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| I totally agree with gijane. A lot of people are not aware that your body cannot absorb the nutrients without some fat in the meal and you need protein to sustain. All the veggies you listed are fairly equal and would just enter in daily meal log using estimates (ie 3 slices of green pepper, 2 T of onion, 4 C mixed greens....) Most salad bars have protein options such as turkey, cottage cheese, nuts, or beans (great for fiber too), and also hope you are eating at least 1200 calories a day (or more if under 20) since this salad probably has less than 200 total | |||
| Health & Support | Upping cals to LOSE | Aug 19 2008 20:14 (UTC) |
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| I know how you can get stuck without lunch ideas for work. WW pitas work out nicely and as linny said, adding cheese (especially a feta or gouda) is a great way to up the calories healthily and could add some hummus instead of mayo. I like the parfait idea for a snack, even with hot tea, and it's a way to get some fruit in. Maybe do a smoothie (blend it) and add granola, you could do this ahead of time and take w/ for snack later. I like cream cheese on celery too, cucumbers and cottage cheese....geez, can you tell I'm a dairy nut! Maybe take fat free or low fat butter and mash up some fresh berries with it and top your crackers with that or a slice of ww toast? | |||
| Health & Support | Upping cals to LOSE | Aug 14 2008 19:36 (UTC) |
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| I would use the 1800 figure as a base. It will take your body a little while to get back to "normal" so just try to be patient, we'll support you! Start by adding 100 calories a week or every 10 days till you reach 1800 so if you are eating 1400 now then that will take you 5-6 weeks to reach that goal. Then stay at 1800 until you "level out", body weight naturally fluctuates so if it goes down a lb up 2 down 3 up 3 that is normal. Once you have platued like that, then and only then should you cut calories to about 1400 and I think you will be pleased that you can eat "normal" and still lose weight. Just a note, as your weight begins to decrease your burn meter changes so check that every 10 lbs. If you exercise more, eat more. Let us know if you need more help! Also, don't let it get you down if you gain a few initially b/c it is going to make it sooooo much more manageable once your get through this rough patch, really worth it. |
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| Foods | How much is an oz of cheese? | Aug 14 2008 19:29 (UTC) |
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| Most places use 2 oz of cheese on a grilled cheese sandwich, don't forget to add oil/butter too...the ones on texas toast are usually 3 oz. | |||
| Recipes | What do you think of this Taco Salad? | Aug 14 2008 19:25 (UTC) |
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| Sounds great to me too. BUT, I personally would miss the "crunch" so would bake a La Tortilla factory tortilla and crumble it up in big pieces, wouldn't add many calories and would still get some crunch. | |||
| Health & Support | Upping cals to LOSE | Aug 14 2008 15:41 (UTC) |
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| Irushmum,
Use the tools on this to find out your maintenance level b/c I don't think 1700 is right (that is what I need to maintain and am 5'6 and currently 121) I think yours would be higher if your metabolism was "normal". So.....find out your maintenance calories work your way up to there, add in some exercise and eventually (give your body enough time to adjust) you will be able to reduce calories but no more than 500 less than maintenance and always above 1200 plus exercise. To clarify, if your suppose to eat 1900 to maintain you could EVENTUALLY go down to 1400 plus add more calories for exercise (30 minute walk is about 100 so that would mean eat 1500). Hope that helps you! |
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| Foods | Sweets, Help! | Aug 13 2008 15:18 (UTC) |
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| Some people actually have an addiction to sugar and if that is the case it will be difficult for you to give up but it is very possible. Most people say that after about 3 weeks the cravings start to subside, kinda like quitting smoking. Meanwhile, try sugar free things such as pudding cups, pop cycles (20 cal), frozen yogurt with fresh berries and candies. My bf makes a peanut butter pie with splena and sugar free cool whip that is to die for! Good luck!
Edit: Once you feel you have gained control you can slowly add back in a few of your favorites, but in moderation. |
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| Foods | olive garden nutrition info | Aug 13 2008 15:07 (UTC) |
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| Yes, but their portions are larger usually so keep that in mind. The minestrone is 100 calories for a cup and the bowl is probably more like 12-16 oz so I always round a bowl to 200 calories. Bread sticks are 140, and that isn't horrible, especially if you only eat one. Also, most will allow you to order the lunch size portion for dinner. The regular dressing is 90 cal so I get one light and one regular on the side and use half of each (so 110 cal total). | |||
| Foods | Stuck in the lunch vortex....help!! | Aug 12 2008 19:42 (UTC) |
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| Agree with leftovers if you have access to a microwave, pasta is easy to make and reheat. Wraps are quite good and could fill with tuna salad, chicken, or turkey and add a little feta (or whatever low fat cheese you like) with some hummus or light mayo, spinach, tomato, olives, and banana peppers (or veggies you like). Ball park fat free hot dogs are high in sodium but do the trick for me on days I need something different (and use low cal bread instead of bun) A stuffed pita with chicken salad is not really a sandwich. Hard boiled egg with a cup of yogurt and a side salad. | |||
| Health & Support | Upping cals to LOSE | Aug 12 2008 14:38 (UTC) |
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| The time it takes will be different for everyone, it will depend on how long you have been restricting, what your natural metabolism is, how much you weigh, age and a few other things. However, I think the general is 4-6 weeks for your body to start to adjust and realize it isn't going to starve, but it takes months for your to become "truly regular" maybe longer (like I said, it depends). The best thing to do is just try to make healthy choices while consuming enough calories and your body will work it out. You are correct, nobody gets fat from eating 2,000 (especiall anyone under 25 that is active in the least bit). | |||
| Foods | High Protein - Non Parishable? Please help. | Aug 12 2008 14:31 (UTC) |
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| Light string cheese can last hours, completely agree with the insulated lunch bags b/c they really do work well. Carrot sticks and hummus would work okay. | |||
| Foods | Eating more | Aug 12 2008 14:22 (UTC) |
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| Cross country burns ALOT of calories and eating carbs before the run would be good and then refuel with a higher level of protein after with some fat and carbs. Almonds are a great snack, bananas are great for potassium and help reduce muscle cramping, tuna is a great protein and could add it on top of salad (salmon is good too, great for omega-3), smoothies are great for after running (especially if it is after breakfast or dinner that you go) by using favorite fruits (banana, strawberry, w/e) and blend with yogurt or skim milk (or soy) with ice and a little peanut butter for added protein. | |||
| Foods | Milwaukee Frozen Custard | Aug 08 2008 15:44 (UTC) |
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| Custard is waaaayyyyy higher than frozen yogurt. I didn't try looking it up, but google it. It is egg based, even the sugar free would have added fat. | |||
| Foods | steak serving? | Aug 08 2008 14:16 (UTC) |
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| It is kind of discouraging when you order a "petite filet" of 6oz and can only eat half =( I still eat the whole thing, usually, but only eat red meat about twice a month. Ask your butcher to cut you 3-4oz filets and it's much easier. | |||
| Foods | best food choices for going to an Amusement Park | Aug 05 2008 22:15 (UTC) |
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| Considering you only weigh 103 lbs, I really don't think it will make a huge difference if you go over a little bit one day! A slice of cheese pizza with grease blotted off, most of the sit down places will have salads (just watch the dressing), I've seen grilled chicken sandwiches many times, if you get a burger skip the cheese and fries and get pretzels instead. | |||
| Foods | Would you rather... | Aug 05 2008 19:18 (UTC) |
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| dried cranberries of course! Tapioca or chocolate pudding? |
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| Health & Support | dizzy spells after approx 1 week of CC? | Aug 05 2008 19:16 (UTC) |
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| Nuts are calorie dense and full of good for you fats so you would only need a serving or two which would not take as much room as grapes. Sunflower seeds, raisins, peanut butter and cheese crackers, wheat pretzle sticks, would all be good options. | |||
| Health & Support | Charlie Horses | Aug 05 2008 19:13 (UTC) |
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| It is true that potassium is needed to avoid muscle cramping and same goes for hydration. My guess is you did not stretch enough before and after your walk. The best way to stretch your calves is by putting your toes on the edge of a phone book and use your weight or sit on floor with leg straigh and grab your toes and bend over slightly while pulling toes forward. | |||
| Health & Support | dizzy spells after approx 1 week of CC? | Aug 05 2008 17:20 (UTC) |
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| can you keep a small bag of nuts in your pocket so every time she goes for a smoke you can snack on a few nuts? | |||
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