Noom is nice but I wish they let me save recipes.
Like your example Robear. If I could save "ham sandwich" and then mark it as "ate half" then it would be able to know the calories.
It isn't horrible to have to do it by each piece but it would be nice.
I checked out Noom and it wasn't for me. I was looking for just a calorie tracking app. Noom forces registration (fine, I get it) and nagged me twice in 3 minutes to 'start a course' which I couldn't back out of once I started.
Yes, it nags a lot but I think that is what many people need.
I am using the my fitness pal app since not renewing Noom and it does a pretty good job of just tacking calories with no hounding.
I've had good luck in the past with Sparkpeople to track calories and could add my own entries if I didn't trust what someone else had put into the food database.
I'm trying to get back on the wagon again, though not to the point of food tracking. Just eating *better* food would be an improvement at this point as well as getting exercise. After a few hours today of being unmotivated to get out, I took a few moments to think of why, and I was experiencing a bit of mild depression for no obvious reason, so I just forced myself to go out and walk around on an outdoor trail for a few minutes.
I really need to get over this slump I've been in for the past few months.
I’ve been slumping too, Bekkilyn, but lately I’m clambering back onto the wagon. It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. As you find ways to adapt, you’re building tools that will help you in the long run.
Good move to go walking around outdoors. That’s a great mood-enhancer (even if it just goes from “grim” to “down”, that’s a start).
I’ve been slumping too, Bekkilyn, but lately I’m clambering back onto the wagon. It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. As you find ways to adapt, you’re building tools that will help you in the long run.
Good move to go walking around outdoors. That’s a great mood-enhancer (even if it just goes from “grim” to “down”, that’s a start).
Saturday, I got back out for a walk. Yesterday, it was raining and I was out of town most of the day for my churches, but was on my feet much of the time during the services, so hopefully that counted for something. I've been doing better with food and using carrots for snacks. I also have a gallon jug of water next to the computer. I know I'm supposed to be drinking a half gallon of it at least each day, but so far haven't been able to drink that much. At least I'm drinking *more* of it though!
So the carrot thing lasted about a week and things have been crazy since then, but for almost a week now, I've been implementing a no eating after 5pm rule. I think a lot of my issues the past couple years or so have been hormonal due to peri-menopause/menopause, which has really done a lot to hinder my motivation, and not just in areas of food or general health.
I could get on board with no food after 5PM. My biggest weak spot is overeating at dinner and/or eating too late.
The holiday season saw me pack on 11 pounds! Not happy about that. I have strapped the fitbit back on and reloaded Cronometer app on my phone to get back on track. I really do not like the day in, day out grind of logging calories. But the only time I consistently lost weight was when I did log daily. So here we go.
Starting weight: 430.0*
Current Weight: 343.5
**Weekly Change: 0.0
Overall Change: - 90.5*All weights in lbs, because 'Murica!
**Really need to get better at this posting here every week thing.
It's been a minute...
Starting weight: 430.0*
Current Weight: 316
**Weekly Change: 0.0
Overall Change: - 114
If this thread stays on top, I will keep posting.
I use MyFitnessPal (free with ads) to keep track of my calories, and mostly just concern myself with getting enough protein. I do strength training four times a week (usually PHUL, but right now I'm doing a variation of German Volume training, but that is a different thread though).
Over 100, well done
Awesome weight loss!!
Concerning not eating after 5pm, I am hoping to break some bad habits since I have associated food with some of the activities I normally do in the evenings and night, so I wish to break those associations. Also, I have read that by not eating after 5pm, it gives the body enough time to digest food before sleeping and thus makes sleeping better for rest and healing since your body isn't also spending that time digesting. So far so good!
Over 100, well done
100 down, and more than 100 to go...
My goal is to hit 200 and get 10% body fat (in some order). And once I can maintain 10% pack on as much old-man muscle as I can.
Edit, in case anyone was wondering, this is an image from me at my heaviest.
And this picture was taken Last Sunday before the Iowa caucuses (with my wife, son, and Rep. Ayanna Pressley).
And here is a slighly better picture with Sec. Julián Castro, just before he stopped trying to be PotUS.
Wow, what an amazing difference. Well done!!!
Does anyone use a smart watch for fitness tracking? My wife got me a Fitbit versa and I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate it into my life.
Does anyone use a smart watch for fitness tracking? My wife got me a Fitbit versa and I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate it into my life.
I use a fitbit charge 3. It talks to my bluetooth bmi scale and my calorie tracker app Cronometer. I really like having all of that data at my fingertips.
I'm still having success with my not eating after 5pm plan, so going on two weeks now!
Does anyone use a smart watch for fitness tracking? My wife got me a Fitbit versa and I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate it into my life.
I had a fitbit charge 3, and I just upgraded to a garmin fenix 6 (huge upgrade). I like the step tracking goals on the fitbit, and the reminders to move during the day. I also used it to track my water intake.
UpToIsomorphism wrote:Does anyone use a smart watch for fitness tracking? My wife got me a Fitbit versa and I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate it into my life.
I had a fitbit charge 3, and I just upgraded to a garmin fenix 6 (huge upgrade). I like the step tracking goals on the fitbit, and the reminders to move during the day. I also used it to track my water intake.
What about the garmin makes it an upgrade?
*edit - nevermind. I see that it's an apple and oranges scenario.
I'm still having success with my not eating after 5pm plan, so going on two weeks now!
Congrats!
My discipline has its peaks and valleys but I weighed in this AM and it's three pounds less that at last check. Seeing the number go down really helps the motivation.
Another bonus of logging food in an app with a good database is learning more about your diet than just calories. For example I had a consistent meal plan over two weeks and trends I noticed was that I am not getting enough healthy fats, nor enough B vitamins. Time to re-plan.
Starting weight: 430.0*
Current Weight: 314
Weekly Change: -2.0
Overall Change: - 116
All weights in lbs because 'Murica.
Figured I would try to keep posting here and continue to (hopefully) use y'all as accountability.
The challenge this week, my son was sick, so now I am sick. Which means I don't feel like eating anything (which will lead to me eventually eating crap) and there is no way I can get to the gym.
Starting weight: 430.0*
Current Weight: 314
Weekly Change: -2.0
Overall Change: - 116All weights in lbs because 'Murica.
Figured I would try to keep posting here and continue to (hopefully) use y'all as accountability.
The challenge this week, my son was sick, so now I am sick. Which means I don't feel like eating anything (which will lead to me eventually eating crap) and there is no way I can get to the gym.
Great job!
I hear you on being sick. I am finding that it's harder for me to bounce back from injury or illness but I know once I can get myself back moving again it's gonna feel great.
Starting weight: 430.0*
Current Weight: 313
Weekly Change: -1.0
Overall Change: - 117
*All weights in lbs because 'Murica.
I am still sick. I haven't worked out all week, and I have either not felt like eating or eaten like crap. I got on the scale this morning and I would not have been surprised by any number it gave me. I just want to be better and start a new weightlifting routine next week (thinking of trying PHUL again).
Starting: 185 ish
Current weight: 162
Currently: I'm okay with my weight. I'm not okay with my belly region though. I've switched to a mixture of Kettle bells and weight training. I have more leaner muscle tone. Not huge but working there.
I have to work on my diet more.
I've been reading through Pavel's Simple and Sinister program. It seems alright but I'm not converted to it.
Starting: 185 ish
Current weight: 162Currently: I'm okay with my weight. I'm not okay with my belly region though. I've switched to a mixture of Kettle bells and weight training. I have more leaner muscle tone. Not huge but working there.
I have to work on my diet more.I've been reading through Pavel's Simple and Sinister program. It seems alright but I'm not converted to it.
Been doing simple and sinister exclusively for about 8 months now. This is coming after a few years of 5/3/1 powerlifting. I enjoy the program and will keep at it until i at least hit the simple goal.
I have a leaner physique than before but greatly improved shoulder health, conditioning and explosive strength. Grip strength is through the roof.
Pavel's book was off putting to me at first in that about half of it is machismo and bluster. But the program and form tips are solid. Get the 2.0 version of the book. It has better guidance on progression.
Starting weight: 430.0*
Current Weight: 312
Weekly Change: -1.0
Overall Change: - 118
*All weights in lbs because 'Murica.
I am finally starting to feel better, though I still have a cough and lovely technicolor stuff coming out of my nose. Ironically, while I was sick, I lost much more weight, but my diet was all over the place (I need to eat--what sounds good? Pizza, soup, nothing, depends on the day). It is time to get my nutrition back under control and get back to the gym.
Silly question, I am about to shrink out of my clothes. Is there a clothes exchange here (or would we be willing to start one)?
Still not eating after 5pm and even declared it for Lent, which will hopefully continue to keep me motivated.
Still not eating after 5pm and even declared it for Lent, which will hopefully continue to keep me motivated.
Are you having trouble sleeping with not eating after 5 pm?
JohnKillo wrote:Starting: 185 ish
Current weight: 162Currently: I'm okay with my weight. I'm not okay with my belly region though. I've switched to a mixture of Kettle bells and weight training. I have more leaner muscle tone. Not huge but working there.
I have to work on my diet more.I've been reading through Pavel's Simple and Sinister program. It seems alright but I'm not converted to it.
Been doing simple and sinister exclusively for about 8 months now. This is coming after a few years of 5/3/1 powerlifting. I enjoy the program and will keep at it until i at least hit the simple goal.
I have a leaner physique than before but greatly improved shoulder health, conditioning and explosive strength. Grip strength is through the roof.
Pavel's book was off putting to me at first in that about half of it is machismo and bluster. But the program and form tips are solid. Get the 2.0 version of the book. It has better guidance on progression.
I have the 2.0 version. I will keep at it. I do feel good about the results it is bringing. Now to convince my spouse to let me get a heavier kettlebell.
bekkilyn wrote:Still not eating after 5pm and even declared it for Lent, which will hopefully continue to keep me motivated.
Are you having trouble sleeping with not eating after 5 pm?
None. But it's only on very rare occasions that I have trouble sleeping anyway. Being able to get food digested before sleeping is supposed to help sleep though, so it may end up making it even better.
Starting weight: 430.0*
Current Weight: 314
Weekly Change: +1.0
Overall Change: - 116
*All weights in lbs because 'Murica.
I am still sick (and yes, I am sure that it isn't coronavirus). My doctor has me on an antibiotic, but that is no excuse. I have eaten like crap, and haven't been to the gym in two weeks.
Thankfully, I am feeling better (my cough is mostly gone and I am just a little sneezy). I am hoping to get back into to gym tomorrow, and start lifting again.
It is also going to be unseasonably warm here (highs in the mid 60 deg. fahrenheit range, which is good for us). What are some of your favorite outdoor activities?
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