Myfitnesspal.com support thread 5

[cinnamongreyhound]

A shiny new thread for existing users of mfp and for anyone new who would like to join us for support, bottom kicking and general chatting :)

Old thread here

I am thinking if not logging the exercise because I don't want to eat those calories anyway IYKWIM.

I do always come in under calories, I am not managing all the water still though. I will try to eat and drink more, as it doesn't make sense at the moment.

Thanks where. I am reassuring myself that staying the same is better than putting on.

I came off the anti-depressants that I think were responsible for my weight gain last week. I think this is going to take longer than I thought but I am not going to give up.

Don't be daft RGPargy! It's really hard with everything taking so much longer and relying on dh but I'm pain free most of the time now which is good. Been more positive since I got my boot and can walk. Got x-ray weds and once I can walk with give it a couple of weeks before I have a go at a gentle jog. My foot is still swollen but nothing like as big as it was!

I think you need to see it as a lifestyle change and long term sparklingbrook, rather than instant loss. Think of it as you want to be healthier and you're making changes to make sure you are rather than focussing on the short term weightloss. I agree that drinking water makes a difference, I keep bottles in the fridge and change them regularly so they are nice and cold. Some days I have to force myself more than others, it also helps you not to get too hungry too. Just try not to get down about it and comfort eat if you can. I don't know a lot about antidepressants but I'm sure they do affect your body in lots of ways so give it time :)

Thanks cinnamon. I won't give up. Walking 3 miles a day as fast as I can can't actually be doing me any harm can it?

I have got a water filter jug so I am going to make a determined effort. I can get 3 glasses in with meals. I am also going to down one as soon as I get up, and when I get back from the manic walking.

Hi all, newbie to the thread here. Been using mfp for a while (only on good days though!), lost a few stone but losing motivation and starting to put it back on so need fellow dieters to keep me motivated! My name is CalsCal if you want to add me. I'll add those names on here if thats okay x

Oops, I totally forgot about this thread after the old one dropped off Threads I'm On.

Still plugging away with MFP, was doing pretty well until our holiday in Italy last week - a few too many pizzas, cappuccinos, gelatos and pinot grigios have caused me to gain 5lbs in a week. So feeling a but miserable about that, as I was doing very well before I left and had just bought myself a size 12 winter coat, three sizes smaller than last year's one.

We basically have NO money this month though thanks to car tax/insurance/MOT, tenancy renewal and of course aforesaid holiday falling at the same time. (Knew this would happen, but needed the holiday!) So stocked up on cheap veg at Aldi yesterday and it's going to be a cheap and healthy few weeks.

mackerel

Asda had in their fresh fruit and veg section packets of veg soup and leek and potato chopped veg for £1 for 600g or 4 serving so only have to add stock.

Welcome stepmumm have accepted your request :)

Welcome back MackerelOfFact, sorry to hear you're feeling a bit down about your gain. You'll be fine getting back into it especially with your purchase of lots of fruit and veg!

Hi all!
I am going back on the MFP wagon after not using it since my dd was born 9 weeks ago. Really need to shift about 20lb of baby weight and I am doing 5:2 diet except I may do 4:3 to start with. I am bf so depends on how it all goes, I will have to see how dd reacts to me dieting.
I am rachelr1980 on MFP!
Good luck to all on our weight loss journeys xx

Thanks to everyone who's accepted my request/added me CalsCal. Its kept me motivated today, much needed after the many many meals out last week :/

Hi everyone :)

Well i'm pleased to say that even after having a couple of weeks off the wagon, people are saying i'm losing weight and also when i weighed myself I will still the same weight (phew!). Am back on the wagon again today, but I have decided to relax the low carbing a little as I always find it such a struggle and end up going completely off the rails. Whereas before I wouldn't be having bread, pasta, potatoes and rice etc, I am now going to allow myself to have a little bread, spuds and a little rice too. I know that i cant have too much tho otherwise it plays havoc with my tummy but that can only be a good thing at helping me portion control. I will still follow LC principles and snack on high protein things like boiled eggs and almonds etc but I wont beat myself up if i fancy a bit of toast! :)

How's the foot now Cinnamon?

Welcome to the newbies and please feel free to add me on MFP (same name as here). The more encouragement the better! :o

It's getting better by the day RGPargy, still trying to keep off it as much as possible as that what I was advised but I'm doing school run twice a day in my boot. I have another x-ray tomorrow so we will see what they say then, I'm getting quite nervous now as it feels much better and I don't want to have to have surgery and go back several steps!

Oh it must be so frustrating cinnamon! I hope all is well at your x-ray tomorrow but no doubt you will still have to take it easy for a bit even if they give you the all clear! Good luck!! :o

How did you get on cinnamon?

Thanks for asking!! I don't have to wear my boot anymore but can only wear flat shoes and no running until 8 weeks after I broke them so another 4 1/2 weeks and no driving for 3 more weeks :(. He said bones haven't moved since last x-ray so won't now and try to stay on even surfaces . Pleased its healing well but not so chuffed about driving, only have one pair of flat shoes I can get on as foots still a bit swollen. Fingers crossed school run tomorrow isn't too painful!!

Well that is good progress - though frustrating at least you know the bones are healing well and you will be back to running in a month... Sounds like you won't have to have surgery so that is great news. Try not to do too much!!!

I agree ! It's deffo good progress cinnamon! You will just have to be patient as these things take time. Just try and remember how much pressure and weight the bones in our feet take and maybe it'll help with the frustrating and long wait for them to heal, iykwim. :)

Thank you both! It's really improving daily so that's good. Didn't like bein in a shoe but that's getting more normal too. Back to the hospital today with ds1 who's having his adenoids out, got appointment yesterday and he's having his pre op today, lots of notice there then!!!

I've lost another pound this week. That's 19lbs off. Dh lost another 2lb this week too.

Wow Groovee how long has that taken? Sorry if it's in the thread somewhere-I still haven't read it. It's on my 'to do' list.

4lbs for me so far.

19lb in 12 weeks and 20lb for dh in 10 and a half.

You must be really chuffed Groovee. Have you much to lose? Are you and your DH in competition?

I have just set up mfp - I am more used to weight watchers but how do you find out the calorie count for all foods? Things like eggs, fruit, veg etc. obviously if I have the packet I can do it but not sure

Sorry if its really obvious and I'm just missing it!

I just input what my item is to the search bar to find the calorie content.

We're turning into a competition lol as I hate being beaten.

marking place. Not doing very well at the moment :( Don't think I like the dark mornings - difficult to fit a run in! Keep resolving to log everything, then failing and eating chocolate.