Another calorie counter here. It's just easier for me. And once you learn the calories of the foods you eat, it's almost mindless. I do try to eat really healthy food, but if you want a treat occasionally, just save the calories for it. I eat lots of fruit, vegetables, lean protein, high fiber, good for you food. I switched to olive oil, eat the good fats from "Fat belly diet", and eat some dark chocolate every day (I make the sacrafice, ha). And i take a multi vitamine. Yes, of coure it's better to get your vitamins from fod, but do you know anyone who eats that well? me either.

I have been following the Let's Do Lunch plan for three weeks now and am very pleased with it. It is simple and inexpensive to follow - no counting anything (except the pounds that you lose!)

Welcome to 3FC!!!

I'm glad you're here! There are many different paths along this journey. I started out calorie counting and then began lifting weights, so now I eat to build and preserve muscle. I also think you don't need to have all of your answers right off the bat. You might start by tracking what you are currently eating in an online calorie calculator, such as the daily plate. Once you see where you are, you can see where to go.

I eat plenty of lean protein, fruits, veggies, complex carbs, and healthy fats. I started at 204 pounds 9/28/2007 and reached about 154 in August. Since then I have maintained 50 pounds lost and am working on reducing body fat a bit more and growing muscle.

Surf around. We have lots of subforums for different ways of eating, exercise, age groups, etc.

Hi! What is let's do lunch andis there a thread for it?

I think taking a vitamin is a good idea just in case I miss nutrients. What is the best veggie that fills you up? I need to make a shopping list.:D

Thank you midwife. I haven't eaten much yet today so I'll start keeping track today. What are you favorite filling veggies or meats?

Veggies of all kinds: broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, spinach, butternut squash, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, etc.

Fruits: strawberries, oranges, apples, pears, grapefruits, blueberries, peaches, apricots, tomatoes

Proteins: eggs, turkey, greek yogurt, chicken, cottage cheese, protein shakes, fish

Healthy fats: olive oil, walnuts, pecans, avocado, peanut butter

Carbs: double fiber whole grain breads or english muffins, corn tortilla, beans, potatoes, oatmeal, healthy cereal.

Here's my food plan for today to give you an idea:


kashi heart cereal, skim milk (1/2 pint), 2 eggs omelet with veggies and a sprinkling of cheese

greek yogurt & fruit

leftover salmon, perhaps with beans or a small potato

more greek yogurt! (yes I made it to Trader Joe's this weekend!), pecans, fruit

dinner: probably ground turkey breast with beans and chile over broccoli

1 hr gym

protein shake (I always have a protein shake after I lift weights)

Beautiful morning today. I might go for a run just for fun. Or I might not!

midwife...Thanks for sharing your menu with me. I'm getting the idea a healthy calorie controlled menu.

Thanks everyone for your responses and welcomes!

Starzmom - I don't believe there is a thread anywhere here for Let's Do Lunch - I haven't found it if there is. I'm new here so can't post the link to the site, but if you google it, you'll find it.

OK thanks yeah no links allowed right?

You have to have a certain number of posts
 

before they allow you to post links or to personal message another member.:?:

Hi Starzmom, I just had to say hello because your avatar caught my eye...beautiful husky (or malamute?) is it yours or just a pic you found. Anyway, this is a super place to be, SO much information, and the support is what I need when I'm faltering!

I LOVE calorie counting! You could eat 1,500 calories of junk and lose weight...Though I wouldn't advise it. There's no limitations, though. I try to eat as much fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean meats as I can. It's just nice that if I want a treat and I have the left over calories it's okay. You can still eat the foods you like, just in moderation.

quitting sugar. Everything else falls into place. No more food cravings or tired slumps during the day. I'm not as hungry, either. I've been counting calories, too. I have to push myself to get more than 1200 calories because I'm just not that hungry. I did it awhile ago and lost weight and I just started again.

It's really hard at first, but gets so much easier after the first week. You just have to plan ahead sometimes for family events, etc...

Hello all!
I am in the process of trying to count calories. It seems that most of you are pretty knowleged on this. I would like to join this thread for some tips and advice in my journey. I am currently working two jobs one full time day job and one part time evening job (usually until 2am) three nights per week and I have two kids, ages 3 and 6 so I am having trouble fitting the exercising in as I have an extremly busy schedule!! So I am thinking that if I am honest with myself and stick to the calories allowed. I should be ok assuming that I choose filling calories to intake??
I am not positive on the calories allowed per day, I am thinking I am at 1600 right now.
Is it best to keep journal of daily intake or just guestimate throughout day. I want great results. And would really appreciate any tips. :)