Dare to Track Food Daily

We can do it together!! Just had a son 5 months ago!!

I don't have any small children, but I just started today and need a support system also. Maybe we could be there for each other.

Congrats! Wait until they are walking... chasing twins around will definitely be good exercise! :)

Sugar free jello or wait 10 minutes it will pass.

I like froyo

Try gum, that's what I do and you don't have to stick to just mint try some of the delights gum they have a sweet flavor that will not cost you tons of calories

Fiber plus chocolate caramel bars! Yes ma'am!! Like 96 calories and plenty sweet to hold you over!

fruits.. plums are sweet.

If u give up sugar completely, u will stop craving it. Takes a couple of wks.

Fiber one brownie. 90 cals, still tastes good. Cutting down on sugar is hard for me too.

Eat fruit and cut out other sugars.

Will have to try the chocolate bars. This is the hardest thing ever.

I'm a week you will not even be thinking about it once you start to loose. It's awesome

I eat strawberries and chocolate frozen Greek yogurt. Yum!

Dark chocolate works for me. I'll eat a square of 78% cacao. Safeway Select brand is excellent. The ingredients are few and you can pronounce them. I compared to other expensive dark chocolates. I was surprised the preservatives and gunk that's added. It's an acquired taste but SS is surprisingly creamy and not as bitter as you'd think. When I get a craving, I eat a square...slowly, letting it melt in my mouth. It's very low in calories and extremely good for you. Remember your body processes all sugar the same way, it doesn't matter where you get it from. Might as well get excellent health benefits from it.

1 Young Thai Coconut (water and meat)
1 Avocado
5-6 Dates
3-4 TBSP Organic, Raw Cacao Powder (not the same as cocoa powder)

Throw everything in the blender until it's smooth... Healthy, raw chocolate shake!

I have two!
Both use almond milk as a base:
1- 1 cup vanilla or chocolate almond milk, 1 chopped banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter.
(almost better than sex!)

2- 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup frozen berries, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder.

Ice. Plain yogurt. Walnuts. Blueberries. Spinach. Strawberries. Bit of sugar or sweetener. Milk or water till desired consistency.

Thanks for the recipe

Cup unsweetened almond milk
Banana
Tbsp flax seed
1/2 scoop strawberry protein powder
1/4 cup blackberries
1 cup frozen peach slices

On a good day.. Changes by about 1-2 pounds.

On a "bad" day .. I can be 5 or so pounds heavier haha

I usually weigh 2-5lbs more at the end of the day. A guy I know fluctuates more than 8lbs!

You're normal, but that's why you should do your "official" weight loss weigh-ins at the same time of day.

Always does!

Now I'm curious too. I just got Danno's secret sandwich if I could score meat loaf too it be great

As long as its not a sweetener.

Yes it can, as well as decaf teas.
:)
Cheers!!

💊What are "Rubens"? I'm picturing a Reuben sandwich plopped into a pitcher of ice water, but that can't be right!

Lol Danno. It's not the meds either. I was smiling and thinking the same thing! ;)

💊thanks, I was starting to wonder about this full dose thing I'm doing. It worked for the pain last night, but I slept through the night. I'm awake this time and am really feeling the full effects!

💊I even googled that. I'm sure it must be an autocorrect error, but my brain can't figure out what it SHOULD be! lol.

I was trying to figure out squash water. :)

Rubens are a type of dessert apple. In Europe.

My doctor says as long as its sugar free squash, and not too strong, it counts towards my water intake. But he also advised drinking plain water as well as its good for flushing out toxins! So I only drink squash when I am really struggling to drink plain water. But you do get used to it!

💊LoL. got all caught up on rubens. Thought squash was cucumber or something, but it most certainly is not. Now I'm all sorts of confused...

Google 'flavor with Rubens'.

💊Lucy, what is squash?

Rubens = apples?

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squash_(drink)

Cordial I think you might call it. We need a translator on here!

When I am tired of plain water I drink seltzer water with a lime or lemon wedge in it. I only drink one of those a day and the rest is plain water...

Wth? Does he think he can just waltz back in?

Tell him to get lost!!!!!

I think not. Too little, too late. Girl power!! 👠

Ignore him and remember why he is an ex to begin with!!! Stay focused!!!

Can he even Waltz?

Just remember, he is an "ex" for a reason!

Haha warrior :)

if he can waltz then he's a keeper..
he's back for one of two reasons, either he regrets what happen between you two or he wants a booty call. or he's like me and he wants his Justin timberlake cd back.

Zac - u always crack me up

Stay strong, S! If he would help u stay on the great track ure on, good. But I get the feeling not so much, so ignore him and keep focused on YOU and us, if u need distraction :)

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Tell him the magic 8 ball says:
"My reply is no"

Ignoring completely is the best way to make him go away. Even negative attention is attention to a man!

Ignore him and keep your head up, you don't need him.

Get an order of protection or change your number if he's that persistent

Agreed w everyone else!! Don't respond!! Maybe he'll think ur number is different!!
Stay strong friend!!

He is not worth another thought! Be strong

Have you changed since you dated him?

I like the  one Lori!

I agree with everyone but I am weak too so I know how hard it can be. I am all about second chances (hey I am giving my body one!) but it depends on circumstances too. In other words, give us the details on this dirt bag, and we will tell you if he can keep walking!

Every guy I've given a second chance to has proved he didn't deserve it! Stay strong and remember why he's an ex in the first place. And don't respond!!!

Your moving onto a new and improved you he probably isn't as great as he used to be, can he keep up with you 2.0?

Just imagine how good it'll feel if you ever bump into him & you're looking great! Also, I'm with losing4good... gossip please :)

You want me to call him

Awesome! Thanks for the tip.

💊awesome! that was one of the first things I felt like I had made that didn't feel like dieting. Almost the exact same idea for sandwich. Mine initially started out with Flatout brand fold-its. They are these flatbread dealies that hinge in the middle for a sandwich. They were like 90 calories, though, and when I found "Healthy Life" bread I switched to that because it's 35 cals a slice.

My sandwich looks like this
70 - Healthy Life bread
50 - 2 slices of Fat Free Turkey Breast
60 - Reduced fat Provolone
5 - French's Horseradish Mustard
2 - Onion Slices
5 - Romaine lettuce
5 - Tomato Slice
197 Calories for the entire shebang!

Wow that kicks my sandwiches ass. Awesome I will have to find that bread. This is what I need things like this simple lunch recipe! You should write a low calorie cook book for simple minded men.

I do. It is a small calorie amount, but it all adds up.

💊you bet I add them. They are calories, aren't they?!?!?!?

It depends in your mindset.
Tthompie on here "decided" salad was zero calories for awhile when her scale started playing headgames.
Leafy green salad NOT Caesar, potato or pasta salad
:)
Whatever it takes, just don't quit!

Might as we just count them, if anything, it records your fiber consumption. They're so low, it won't impact your allotment much. Just be sure to record what you eat with them, like other veggies and dressing. 😊

I always count mine to be honest, for exactly the reason posted above.
(Just to clarify)
But at Weight Watchers they are zero "points"
LOL
<----- now 5 points! Yikes :)

I track everything. That way I can look at how I am doing nutrient-wize.

If it goes in my mouth... I track it!

I track everything. I've only been here a week now but find that by tracking every little thing makes feel more accountable and health-wise about every food decision. Heck, I even track every condiment if I use it...I'm down 10lbs though!

I count everything.

"if it goes in my mouth I track it" 😲

I track everything. As a raw vegan, I would have almost nothing to account for at the end of the day if I didn't count veggies. They are a staple in my diet and though they may seem small amounts of calories individually, they definitely add up.

It depends on the day for me. When I know I am not close to my total and the greens on my salad would only total 10-20 calories, I don't worry about it. I do weigh the veggies I chop and put on the salad though.

I do. I count it all. Even tracked my cough drops (15 cal/each) when I was sick.

I definitely do! Small calories here and there add up really quickly

I try and count every single thing, personally

I count them all! Makes me be honest with myself, and it all adds up :)

I don't. There are lots of veggies that fall under 10 calories a serving. Through out the day you will end up eating less than 100 calories of veggies. Eat them as much as you can. The benefits of the nutrients out weigh the calories.

Curious. I've never heard of it.

Good rule of thumb; if your goal is greater than a pleasure, stick to the goal. I'd cut out peanut butter completely until you are satisfied with your goal, but if PB2 has half or less the regular amount of calories (approx. 100cals per tablespoon.) I think you're in the clear. Good luck!

It only has 45 cal per serving ( 2 tbsp). That's 145 less than the normal stuff.

Just to clarify; you're good to go if it's less than 50 calories a tablespoon if you really need it. 50 cals per table spoon is still quite a bit of calories mind you.

You should be fine then. Enjoy.

3jfredmom: it is powdered peanut butter that you add water too. You should look it up. It sounds awesome, I just don't know if it will taste the same.

Ah, if it was the taste you were wondering about I wouldn't have posted haha. Wouldn't hurt to google some reviews or just try it out.

Lol it's ok! I appreciate you posting anyways! :-) thanks! I think I'm going to order some, it can't hurt to try it!

I haven't tried it but others on here have and love it!! So give it a shot.

I like it. Different taste but good.

I love it! It is a great addition to protein shakes. The chocolate flavor is also excellent.

Thanks for the input! I decide to go for it and order a jar of the roasted and a jar of the chocolate! I'm so excited to try it!

Just checked it out and they sell it at the natural foods store down the street. I gotta try it.

PB2. Is great. Mix 2tbsp w/1 tbsp water. Add to fage yogurt yum. Found it in health food aisle near protein powders. Looks like jar of the real stuff.

On your dashboard on the LS website
:)

💊yeah, it's on the website

Thanks, but where is the dashboard? I don't know how I found it before. I see the graph of my weight loss, but I don't see the trend.

I wrote two days ago asking what it's suppose to be! I think it's a bit arbitrary. I wouldn't get too worried about it. Mine went off the chart on a day I had almonds and avocados. I only got one response to my inquiry so I think it's a part of the app no one is quite sure of. (hey LS, a little help here!! 😉)

Avocados are very high in fat, but the good kind of fat, not quarter pounder with cheese fat.

As for the original poster's question. Take a couple days to compare the fat and calories you're logging to the nutritional label on your food. Either your ratios are correct after all, or you need to pick a more accurate food/serving off the list in livestrong.

Almonds are also good for you, but high in "good fats."

Many of us use & really like the Weight Watchers digital scale. It does down to the tenths, is very accurate, and also gives other stats (body fat, % water, etc).

One that knows you are the boss and will be biased in your favor.

That's awesome! Yes, I'll take one that says I've already lost my 20 lbs, please. So funny.

I did a lot if research and it seems Tanita scales are the best overall.

Something that tracks weight and fat % at a minimum is suggested so you know actual progress.

Awesome thanks!

Digital for sure

I like mine super cold.

I can't do cold stuff it takes me for ever to drink

Add lemon, orange or cucumber slices.

Cucumber is nice. I have found that you get use to it and then eventually crave it.

I use only the bare minimum of Chrystal Light in my water. B/c I really limit my sugar, it doesn't take much for me to think its too sweet.

Stop sinking other stuff like soda or flavor water and you'll come to like it beside coffee (black) water is the only thing I drink

View it as a vital and beautiful thing.

I add lime or home brewed green tea extract. I also drink at least one bottle with a packet of the citrus flavored Emergen-C in it. Lots of B vitamins and electrolytes in it (great for hangovers too)

Lemon, lime, ginger, mint, cucumber... In any combination is really good and very low cals

Nice! I went there too, and I'll admit that I did take the sample. Mmmmm. But it was a success because I didn't but myself a box! 💝

One day at a time. Keep that momentum going.

I like to think I'm saving a "sample" moment for when my wife or kids invariably offer. Rum Nougat, Mmm. Was that a knee tremor just now?

Lol. I buy the buckets of double bubble and chomp on gum all day! It keeps me from chewin tobacco while I sit at my desk!!

you are addicted to a lot of things lol

Hey Zac...don't you have a sore butt to go rub??? Lol jk
I'm pretty sure gum is just a temporary craving/fix to get me over my break-up withy exboyfriend (sugar).