Also, my friend recently recommended myfitnesspal.com to me. He's lost about 40 pounds since August, and probably lost 20-30 the summer before that. I decided to sign up for it and give it a shot, and so far I really like it. I can help you track the calories you eat, as well as your fitness calories, and gives you a certain amount of calories in order to meet you projected goal. Mine was lose a pound a week, but I think that goal is kind of out of the question for this week at least, thanks to my sore behind.
I was surprised at how few calories I'm already consuming. I assumed I was consuming right at 2000, but it's looking like I'm having somewhere between 1300 and 1500 each day. In some ways, it's kind of frustrating because I know super skinny people who eat a ton of food and remain super skinny. I think a big part of the issue is I'm not super active. I spend a good potion of the day on my feet, I always take the stairs, etc, but I haven't been actively working out up until recently.
In either case, I really like this tool. I need to lay off the peanut butter, but... what can you do? At least it's healthy fat. I also really need to buy a scale. I should do that soon...
Also, thank to the people who have left me little notes of encouragement, I really appreciate it. It really does inspire me ♥
Over and out!
What kind of peanut butter do you eat? I like the kind with just peanuts as the only ingredient. That way I don't feel bad about it~
ReplyDeleteThat website sounds rad, but I'm trying not to fall into the counting calorie trap. =<
I make a point to buy the all natural peanut butter, meaning the only ingredients are peanuts, and then a little salt and oil( I think).
ReplyDeleteI'm trying not to fall into calorie counting either, which is why I care a less because, like I said, the peanut butter is mostly healthy fat. But especially since I've missed my last two days at the gym, I'm trying to make up for that as best I can.
This is the peanut butter I have right now. My mom also bought me store brand stuff.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.smuckers.com/products/ProductDetail.aspx?groupId=2&categoryId=11&flavorId=66
Yum, yum. I buy Adams brand, but that looks tasty, too. I like peanut butter/cinnamon/raisin sandwiches. =o
ReplyDeleteI don't think counting calories is always bad. If I start doing it then I'm like, "OMG I just ate 300 calories in one meal -cue panic attack-". I baked my own crackers last week so I wouldn't know how many calories were in them.
Yeah, I home cook a ton of my food, so it makes it hard. Usually I just try to estimate it by what's in it, but it's usually a stab in the dark. xD
ReplyDeletePeanut butter/raisin/cinnamon sounds super good. I have this really awesome trail mix I bought that has raisins and cranberries with almonds and dark chocolate on them, and it's so goooood. I love dried fruit, in general.