Posts by hookem87

I'm finally chipping off some of that last 5 pounds!!! Down to 127.2! I tried alternating calorie intake for a bit... 1200 one day 1400 the next and back and forth... I think it helped!

I've also been ignoring the "breakfast, lunch & dinner" mindset and the socially-constructed "eating times" like noon for lunch, 6:00 for dinner, etc. I've found that just eating when I'm physically hungry, regardless of the clock, helps me feel fuller longer and makes it easier to ward off hunger pangs. Before when I'd think at 4:00 "hmm it's too early for dinner I should wait until 5", I'd just end up eating more dinner!

Also, if anyone eats diet meals... I wash the little trays they come in that have dividers and use them for portion control. I fill the biggest section with veggies or fruits, and the smaller sections with protein or a small treat.

Hope everyone is seeing progress!

I've been in a plateau for a few weeks and it is so *frustrating*.

I started out at 149 a few months ago and I'm down to 130... I'm 5'8".

It took me awhile to get down to 130, but better slowly than never, right?

Anyway I do a lot of cardio and add weight training a few days per week, and I eat really healthy all the time, but I just can't seem to get any more pounds to come off!

Is it possible that 130 is the lowest I can get without losing muscle?

UMMM anyway, back to the point of the thread...

in answer to your question, I used to work at Outback Steakhouse so I have seen how all the foods are prepared. When I ate there, I would always order the grilled chicken on the barbie that comes with steamed veggies, and would request that both be cooked light on the butter. (Outback is all about "no rules just right" so they don't mind taking special requests!) I also asked for the bbq sauce it is usually served with to be replaced with ketchup.

They also have different fish daily that can be prepared sans butter.

Just stay away from their appetizers, they are all horible!