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Member Comments
By Anonymous on November 3, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Yesterday I went to the supermarked and bought lots of healthy food... I will go on a trip on Nov 26th, to a beach in Mexico. This is how I want to make my methabolism faster, because sometimes I eat just 1 or two times per day, or I eat unhealthy food. Good luck to me in preparing my meals each night for the next day.
By Anonymous on November 3, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Best of luck to you! I find it easier to fixmy meals the night before when I sit down at the beginning of my week and make out my meal plan for the week. Then I make my grocery list from that meal plan. Also, I try to cook the meat and some of the vegetables and carbs all in one day. Then it's just a matter of selecting what I planned for the day and packing it in my lunch box. :)
By tlawnichak on November 1, 2009 at 03:26 PM
It is difficult when you have to work so much but am well on my way
By Anonymous on October 16, 2009 at 10:56 AM
I didn't plan and track this week and didn't lose any weight. I didn't gain any either, but I think I would have if I had planned my meals and snacks. My gym buddy and I have commited to each other that we will plan our meals for next week and make as much as we can ahead of time. Plus, we're planning to get to the gym 5 days next week. Live Strong!
By tiarastockard on September 22, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Setting up a weekly meal plan has helped me TREMENDOUSLY! I always take my snacks and water bottle with me so I'll be prepared. Also, this may not work for everyone, but I usually don't carry money with me unless I absolutely have to. It eliminates the possibilty of buying crap food. When I plan out meals for the week it really keeps my stress levels down. I plan to keep it up!
By Loi13 on September 17, 2009 at 10:29 PM
:/ But tomorrow will be better.
By YayMeee on July 1, 2009 at 09:17 PM
I brought oatmeal (the instant kind, but meh) to work for breakfast, stopped at the store on the way home and ate there for lunch, brough snacks back to work with me, and ate dinner at home. I can't say it was a perfect day, but Yay Me!
By TRISH7930 on July 24, 2009 at 01:03 PM
I am always rushed in the morning, so I mix up a packet of instant oatmeal with 2x water and 1 pack sweetner, then I fill up a tall tumbler with cereal and skim milk to the top. Takes minutes to make. I stick a straw in it and head for the car. It is filling, delicious and easy to carry and sip in the car.
By ritareb on August 6, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Granola in yoghurt... also very quick and very easy. Especially if you buy the yoghurt with the fruit already in it.
By abi-vett on September 17, 2009 at 09:43 AM
I like fibor one cereal with yogurt better than granola. You can have a full cup for only 100 calories. Granola is still good but you usually get less than a full cup for over 200 calories.
By vcbarron on August 21, 2009 at 02:18 PM
OMG.. it is so hard for me to plan anything.. but this is one I need to do.. it will help not only with weight loss.. but in just organizing overall.. I plan to start a plan tonight.. and go shopping tomorrow.
By abi-vett on September 17, 2009 at 09:39 AM
You will be glad you did! I am in & out of the store so much faster now. I recomend too, doing all your main shopping at the same store so you dont have to wonder up & down the isles looking for what you need, lessoning the chances you stubble across something that lookes tastey.
By Anonymous on August 27, 2009 at 08:12 AM
I joined this dare last week because I wasn't losing weight over 2 - 3 weeks. I planned out all of my meals for this past week and broke the plateau! I lost 3.5 lbs this week!!! Planning takes time, but it is soooo worth it!
By averona on August 27, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Congrats! Whenever I don't plan I end up eating junk food on the fly! I agree, planning is worth the time! And I think it gets easier to plan once I'm in the groove. ; )
By abi-vett on September 17, 2009 at 09:36 AM
I'm in the same boat right now, but it has been over 5 weeks. Getting frustrated that the scale is not moving. But at least it's not going up right?!
By Aunt-Jen on July 13, 2009 at 11:44 AM
I took this dare b/c I get hungry at my desk and eat some of the junk food they keep around the office... happens all the time.
Does anyone have a favorite snack idea to share?
By ritareb on August 6, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Butterscotch pudding (fat free, who can tell the difference), swiss cheese (the 40% less fat... again, can't tell the difference) and a handful of grapes. Satisfies all the cravings.
By 0lenka on September 1, 2009 at 08:54 AM
1.granola with vanilla yogurt
2.trail mix or just plain nuts
3.popcorn
4. or special k foods suck as the crackers,water, and meal bar or 90 calorie bar.
Also crystal light just mix it in with water.
By Anonymous on September 1, 2009 at 11:43 AM
10 raw baby carrots
celery sticks
2 oz unsalted dry roasted peanuts
yogurt and fruit
fresh fruit
lots of water!
By abi-vett on September 17, 2009 at 09:34 AM
SUN-RYPE makes these great fruit twists, bars, and bites. They are 100% fruit and have 1-2 servings of fruit depending on which ones you get. I found them in the produce section @ Safeway.
By abi-vett on September 17, 2009 at 09:21 AM
I found the coolest weekly calendar @ Fred Meyer yesterday. It is dry erase and magnetic. I have it posted on the fridge so I already know whats for dinner, and it will help my grocery list so I'm not buying (and waisting $) on stuff I wont use which then goes bad. I'm excited to do my shopping on Sunday AM!
By newlifeofalex on September 2, 2009 at 10:35 AM
So, my other dares are going to be tough-- and i know that this one will help me keep my motivation and a steady footing so i don't get off track.
Planning ahead has worked for me in the past in reducing the stress around eating and food. I'm excited about taking responsibility for my life!
By gatesy21 on August 30, 2009 at 07:22 AM
juice
corn
fish
carrots
brocoli
By averona on August 27, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Yup! Got new foods I wanted to try at Grocery and planned some little meals! Got banana's in the freezer for my protein whip! Scheduled with friends to try new vegan restaurant!
By averona on August 20, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Yup! Went to the grocery and got most of my "basics" for my healthy meals. Also researched some new foods to try on Women's Health Magazine website.
-Haagen-Daz's Fat Free Cranberry Blueberry Sorbet
-Kashi U cereal
-Smart and Delicious Tortillas (Low Car & HIgh Fiber)
-Kettle Cuisine Organic Carrots & Coriander Soup
-Imagine Organic Creamy Corn and Lemongrass Soup
-Amy's Mushroom and Olive Pizza
Yum! Can't wait. It's good to mix it up a little bit!!
By Anonymous on August 19, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Planned breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Still have to decide what to make for dinner with the family, but so far so good. Making progress, slowly but surely. Doing 100-150 calories every couple hours and that seems to speed up my metabolism.
By ashlei_21 on August 13, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Got breakfast, lunch, and snacks planned today. Dinner is planned too - grilled chicken with buffalo sauce and broccoli. One day down!
By metamorpheo on August 12, 2009 at 10:56 AM
ok that was easy! I make a crunch/munch snack tray that I snack on all day. I log it as unclassified on my plate, and made a meal so I can just click on it to log it in. I bought a Tupperware container w/attached lid and it holds 5 servings of raw/fresh fruit and veggies. My combo is 1c. broccoli and 1c. cauliflower; 1c. baby carrots, 28 grapes and 1 med. apple[sliced] and 3 TBSP of ranch dressing. Now when I want to snack on something whether it is sweet or salty, I have it right there and I don't grab the unhealthy stuff. It helps me to stay on track and it is very easy to put together, post it once to my plate and there you go!
By metamorpheo on August 12, 2009 at 10:51 AM
not sure how to do this so just experimenting...
By ritareb on August 6, 2009 at 01:03 PM
I took out some lean pork chops to bbq for dinner... beyond that I haven't really planned for today. I'm going to have to get my recipe binder back on the counter instead of hiding amongst my other unused recipe books and not only plan for the day, but plan to purchase only the groceries according to what I'll need for the week.
By newhopeden on August 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM
I grilled chicken on Monday and had like 5 different meals out of it this week, chicken stir fry, chicken in salad, chicken burritos. One package of chicken has gone a long way!