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Posted: May 23, 2017 at 7:44 am
Men's Health | The Major Diet Change That Helped This Man Lose Nearly 70 Pounds Men's Health Even as a football player in college, Gates Garcia never really considered himself healthy, despite his intense weight lifting routine. The Florida resident was strong and held records in the weight roombut his physique had always held more fat ... |
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Posted: May 23, 2017 at 7:44 am
Try "Potomac Poutine" with tater tots, half smoke gravy, cheese curds, and bacon.
Laura HayesUpdate: At the time WCP reported and wrote this story, Diet Starts Monday had pulled a highly controversial item from its menu, a cocktail called "The Pill Cosby." We were not aware that the drink existed because the most current menus we viewed are the ones at the bottom of the story.
Diet Starts Monday is the perfect name for a restaurant that cranks out crinkle-cut fries and bacon-wrapped, foot-long hot dogs. But before it was a 14th Street NW bar, restaurant, and retail store, Diet Starts Monday was a clothing brand founded by Davin Gentry and John Geiger.
We named this on procrastination," Gentry says. "How many people put things off? And diet is the thing people procrastinate the most on. Sometimes that Monday never comes."
A self-proclaimed "foodie," Gentry says the idea of opening a restaurant has always been a distant dream, but when Eric and Ian Hilton approached him about taking over the space that formerly held The BBQ Joint, he jumped at the opportunity. A third partner, Scooty Hallums signed on and they hired Chef Jourdan "Red Beard" Davis to run the kitchen.
The name Diet Starts Monday foreshadows that the menu is full of fat-boy finesse. There's fried chicken served on a glazed donut bun ($13), a Chinatown cheesesteak that's part Philly classic, part banh mi sandwich ($15), and "Potomac Poutine" with tater tots, half smoke gravy, cheese curds, and bacon ($13). The menu is concise, but Gentry says they're still making changes. (Find the full food menu below.)
Cocktails include the "Marion Barry" with tequila, burnt maple syrup, and bitters ($14) and the "Dave Chapelle" with tequila, ginger beer, cucumber jalapeno syrup, lime, and triple sec ($14).
Diet Starts Monday is currently open Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.), Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.), and Sundays from 2-10 p.m. They don't take reservations.
"Our seating is a little different than a traditional restaurant because we still have that boutique SoHo vibe to the layout of the space," Gentry says. "Its almost like an art gallery but with limited seating." There are chairs for about 20 people, plus bleachers in the back.
"Its an eat, drink, shop, dance kind of place," Gentry says.
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Posted: May 23, 2017 at 7:44 am
Young Mets outfielder Michael Conforto takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.
Q: It is so rare for one guy to have his entire career in New York Derek Jeter had it. Is that something youve thought of, spending your entire career as a Met? A: If it all works out that way, absolutely. I dont see why not. But a lot of things have to happen in order for that to happen that way. Derek was very fortunate to be able to do that. I definitely wouldnt be against it. Id love to be here for my career. But well worry about that when it comes time to make those decisions.
Q: Why do you enjoy playing in New York? A: I love the city. It does get overwhelming at times, but I love the energy in the city, the passionate fans. You dont get that everywhere. And when you travel to places that dont have the fans that we have, or just the energy of New York, its a different feeling. It would be much harder to come out and play every single day without that buzz in the stadium. Although right now has been a tough time for our team, our fans still show up and they still are passionate, and they still make it fun to come out and play every single day.
Q: Do you set career goals? A: I definitely have an idea of where I want to end up, thats for sure.
Q: Tell me about that idea. A: Its really something that I keep to myself probably. I think everyone knows that as a competitive person I want to be the best that I can be. But I dont feel like that needs to be out there for everyone to know.
Q: Except you once told me you wanted to be a Hall of Famer. A: If youre not shooting high, what are you doing playing the game, you know? So why not shoot as high as you can? I definitely have my expectations, I guess.
Q: What is it about your game that gives you the confidence that you can aspire to have those expectations? A: I think I can do a lot of things. I think I can hit to all fields. Im confident in my approach at the plate, and I think Im still learning as far as growing as a hitter. Im very confident in the way that I can play the outfield. And I think, like I said, Im just continuing to grow as a player, so I dont see a ceiling for myself as far as who Ican be as a player.
Q: The scouting reports early on were that you were an average defender. Did that motivate you to prove that wrong? A: Yeah, definitely. I didnt feel like that was accurate. Every time I would hear that, it would motivate me to get better. It didnt make me angry, but it definitely motivated me to show that that wasnt true.
Q: How comforting is it to know that youre here to stay whereas as recently as spring training you might have had to worry about that? A: Its a good feeling. I definitely have experience with that not being the case, like you said. Spring training, the position was definitely not for certain, and that was definitely in my mind coming to the field every day, I was working towards just being on the team, as opposed to the year before I kind of had the starting job already there for me.
Q: How much was your pride stung when you were sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas last August? A: I dont know about my pride being stung. I think it was just a learning experience for me. Its definitely an example of the way that baseball can humble you, bring you back down to earth a little bit. And definitely a motivating experience. So I wouldnt say my pride was stung or it really put me in a bad place. I think what it really did was motivated me and just kind of opened my eyes a little bit. I took a step back and reflected on what I could do to make myself better, and made sure that I stuck to that.
Q: Did you feel like you were getting complacent maybe? A: I think its a combination of a lot of things. I think I had some very high expectations for myself. Maybe they were unrealistic. Maybe I was looking too far ahead, of getting away from the present moment worrying about what I needed to do that day. I was young, I think I needed that experience just to grow up a little bit. So I think having been through that, I definitely have a different perspective on how I come out and go about my business.
Q: Well, how high were your expectations at that point? A: I just wanted to continue to go on that steady incline. I came up at 22, I went to the World Series, everything was good had a great month of April, and figured that everything would just continue to kind of go on that steady incline, when baseball is a game of ups and downs, and being able to deal with the downs 70 percent of the time as opposed to just the ups 30 percent of the time if youre a Hall of Famer. I got into a tough stretch, and I think I just tried to do too much.
Q: And you feel different? A: Just not as, I guess, tired coming to the park, tired during games. Not to say that I was exhausted the second month of the season, but I think you can feel those little differences, just being a little bit more healthy, I think it goes a long way. It shows up on the field obviously.
Q: Where is your confidence on a scale of 1-10, as opposed to where it was the day you were sent down? A: I dont want to say my confidence was shot just because I was getting sent down. I knew I was a great player. Obviously I went down and tore it up in Triple-A, so I had all the confidence in the world. Obviously youre gonna be a little upset getting sent down, and right now Im playing well, so Im feeling pretty good. I think my confidence is always there, so its tough for me to compare those two situations, but Id say my confidence is at a 10. Back then it was at a 10 it was just a tough situation back then.
Q: What would you say was the low point? A: If I had to pick a point, it would probably be when I got sent down, probably the second time last year. But like I said, I dont look at it now as a negative thing, I look at it as something that I grew from, and I wanted to make sure that I didnt look back at it as a negative thing more looking at it as the best thing that could have happened to me.
Q: A quote from you: I changed the way I was living. Can you elaborate on that? A: I wanted to have discipline in all areas of my life, whether that was what I was eating. Was I staying disciplined in my workouts? My family, making sure that Im seeing them, seeing my grandparents, my aunts and my uncles, my sister, everybody in my family. Just kind of in all areas of my life I wanted to have the discipline to be the person that I wanted to be.
Q: In what way did you change your diet? A: Stopped getting fast food, started making my own food for myself. Just a whole lot of chicken breast and broccoli and riceand avocado. Make my own breakfast in the morning kind of like prep my meals for the week. Id cook a bunch of food on a Sunday, and put it in Tupperware and stuff just to make sure I had meals for right after my workouts and stuff. In the past I would go to Chipotle, or I would go to a restaurant, grab some food, takeout, for after my workouts or whatever. I just never really paid attention to what I was eating, what I was putting in my body, and this offseason was a big change from that, just paying a little bit more attention to what I was fueling myself with.At the end I was [7 pounds] lighter, but I definitely lost a lot of fat, put on some muscle.
Q: You admire Tom Brady. A: Hes got a very strict diet, kind of shows how you can perform at a level that he does at his age.
Q: What was the most impactful text your mother sent you after you were sent down? A: I cant remember exactly what she said, but she told me to not let it get me down, to use it as a driving force to tear it up in the minor leagues, do everything I need to do to get back, and then go from there.
Q: What makes Kevin Long a good hitting coach? A: Other than just the fact that he knows hitting, hes worked with a lot of great hitters, what sets him apart is the energy that he brings on a daily basis. Ive never been around a guy who just kind of overflows with positive energy.
Q: If you could pick the brain of one hitter in history, who would it be? A: Ted Williams. I havent read his book, but Ive read some things that hes said talking about hitting, talking about the ideal swing being slightly upward on the plane with the pitch. It seems like he was kind of ahead of his time with all the launch-angle-type stuff going on now, guys trying to get the ball in the air and its just incredible to think about hitting .400 over the course of the season.
Q: Why are you off Twitter now? A: I just backed off of social media just tried to focus on stuff in the real world, and focus on baseball and just things that I felt like were more important my relationships with my team, my family, my friends, all that stuff.
Q: What is your best Mets moment? A: Its gotta be the two home runs in the World Series [2015, Game 4 against the Royals].
Q: How badly do you feel for David Wright? A: I was a fan of his growing up, watching him play. Its definitely tough to watch [him sidelined with a right shoulder impingement]. But just from talking to him, he doesnt want you to feel sorry for him. Hell tell you that hes had a great career, hes done all the things that he wants to and that hes still working towards being able to play. Knowing him and knowing the type of guy he is and what he means for this team, it is tough to watch, but I know that he wants the best for us, to keep doing what were doing and continue to grind on.
Q: What is your worst fear? A: If Im being completely honest, I hate heights. I like to stay on the ground. Being on my balcony, Im a little uncomfortable to be honest.
Q: You still live on the Upper East side but no longer with Noah Syndergaard? A: I guess its partially because of the uncertainty of whether or not Id be here to start the year. Really, I feel like Im never there, you know? (chuckle) Spend so much time here at the field.
Q: What do you like about that area? A: I guess its a little quieter than a lot of places in Manhattan. Its definitely kind of a neighborhood area, lots of families, lots of dogs everywhere. Its got everything though, youre definitely in the middle of Manhattan, but I have some peace and quiet a little bit.
Q: But you must be recognized all the time. A: Not as much as you think. I think I was recognized more when I first came up.
Q: Favorite NYC restaurants? A: Campagnola, Scalinatella. I love the New York Italian spots.
Q: What is it like being Michael Conforto? A: I dont feel like I live a glamorous lifestyle or any of that. I get to wake up every day and do what I love. I just want to play baseball and win.
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Posted: May 23, 2017 at 7:44 am
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Sarah Goodenough used to love cheeseburgers, oftenchowing down on three a day. But after ditching them for a plant-based, vegan diet, the mom of two has lost 141 lbs.
As a nursing student in 2009, Goodenough weighed 299 lbs., and struggled to keep up with her job in the critical care unit.
Any physical activity for me was difficult, and as a nurse youre never sitting down, Goodenough, 30, tells PEOPLE. Youre constantly on your feet for 12-plus hours a shift. I would have knee problems, ankle pain, back pain. I developed severe asthma later in life, to the point where I was taking steroids everyday, I was getting pneumonia all the time so I was sick a lot, and I had to use an inhaler several times a day. I kind of just thought that that was the norm for me for the rest of my life.
And then a trip to the doctor showed that her body was in even worse shape than she realized.
I was having some weird symptoms, with a lot of nausea and vomiting. They did an ultrasound and told me I had fatty liver disease, Goodenough says. My doctor said thats something that only happens at least in middle age. My health was completely gone and I was only 22 years old.
The diagnosis pushed Goodenough to make a change, and she started by reading The China Study, about a plant-based diet.
The evidence in it was so profound that I decided to change my diet and my lifestyle, she says. I started by first cutting out dairy and processed meat, like sausage, red meats and burgers. From there I started incorporating more beans, legumes, fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and I would experiment with cooking. It was a challenge at first, but then it became fun because we were just trying new different recipes and everything tasted different so it was cool and fun.
Learn more about Sarahand the five other women who lost 100 lbs. in the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands now.
Within a year, just from a vegan diet, Goodenough lost around 100 lbs., and decided to change her career to focus on healthy eating.
I decided at that point that I wanted to do something more hands-on, something that would be more direct to consumer. I started a whole food, plant-based meal delivery company in Rochester, New York named Kitchen Verde, she says, adding that shewas even able towork with the author of The China Study to promote the program. Weve had amazing results!
Now Goodenough who still picks up nursing shifts creates vegan meals for her customers just like the ones that helped her lose and maintain her 141 lb. weight loss like breakfast parfaits with oats, chia seeds and homemade jams; whole wheat pizzas; kale quinoa bowls and bean burgers to replace those cheeseburgers of the past.
And shes upped her fitness, running five to seven miles almost every day, with her first half-marathon coming up in the spring.
I have more confidence than ever, she says. It has everything to do with how much strength and determination it took to get to where I am.
Posted: May 23, 2017 at 7:44 am
What you eat can have a big impact on your body. In fact, many classic American comfort foods can actually increase the inflammation that leads to chronic disease, Sue Ryskamp, a senior dietitian at Michigan Medicines Frankel Cardiovascular Center, told Fox News.
And that inflammation can in turn mess with your hormones: Ryskamp notes that Barry Sears book The Anti-Inflammatory Zone outlines how certain inflammatory foods usually those high in saturated fat and simple carbohydrates can cause the overproduction of two key hormones in your body, pro-inflammatory eicosanoids and insulin. High levels of these hormones can then cause the body to produce more cortisol (a stress hormone), Ryskamp said, which leads to further inflammation.
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That doesn't mean you have to give up comfort food altogether, though: Instead, Ryskamp recommends that her clients swap pro-inflammatory foods for anti-inflammatory foods. Here are some of the worst offenders, and how to make them a bit healthier:
1. Macaroni and cheese Foods that are high in saturated fats, like macaroni and cheese, can contribute to inflammation, Ryskamp said, and in turn affect your hormones. Try having a small portion of this comfort food with a side of kale salad, she recommended, as vegetables contain thousands of phytonutrients (plant hormones) that have a hormone-balancing effect in the body, Ryskamp said.
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2. Soda Soda contains a lot of sugar, often in the form of high-fructose corn syrup, Liz Weinandy, a registered dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, told Fox News. And high-fructose corn syrup can affect our insulin levels even more than plain table sugar, she said, which is important given that insulin is an essential hormone that helps our body use energy in food.
Instead of soda, try a sparkling beverage with a little fruit juice, or some water infused with a few cut-up pieces of fruits like pineapples and strawberries.
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3. Hotdogs Processed meat such as hotdogs can be another big offender when it comes to stress and inflammation, Ryskamp said. Their high saturated fat content can contribute to inflammation, which in turn can create a hormonal imbalance.
Indulge only once in awhile, and if you can, try to go for a less-processed version, such as an organic hotdog or one made from grass-fed versus corn-fed beef, she recommended.
4. Candy Refined starches and sugars even healthier sugars like agave and honey can also contribute to inflammation, Weinandy said. They can alter our hunger hormones, especially insulin, she noted. Try limiting sweets and desserts as much as possible.
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A morbidly obese monkey known as Uncle Fat has become royalty in his Thai community.
The creature, who weighs a startling 60 pounds, gained three times the average body weight of his breed by eating junk food left behind by tourists, according to the AP.
He has been rescued from his own indulgence and limited to eating 400 grams of lean protein, fruits and vegetables twice a day, according to Supakarn Kaewchot, the veterinarian in charge of his care.
Uncle Fat's caretakers hope to get him to a healthy weight soon so his risk for obesity-related diseases decreases.
The New York Post reports that the monkey was not only a tourist darling -- he had minions who would bring food back to him. Sometimes, he would redistribute it among the younger monkeys like a chunky-but-fair-king.
Naturally, the public had mixed reactions to the monkey's new mandatory diet:
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We are all looking for a simple weight-loss solution one that doesnt require a change in diet or exercise habits. Well, a study presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Portugal might have the answer and its shockingly obvious.
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The findings of a four-year, 16,000-participant study out of the University of Navarra in Spain showed that replacing one 330-milliliter (11-ounce) beer or one 200-milliliter soda (around seven ounces) with water every day can reduce your risk of obesity by between 15 and 20 percent. This statistic was consistent regardless of a participants exercise level, family history of obesity, or amount of between-meal snacking. However, the research pointed out that swapping in 15 other beverages which included fruit juice, coffee, or milk didnt have the same effect on weight loss as a glass of water.
Alcohol and soda contribute only empty calories to a diet, meaning they provide nothing in the way of nutritional benefits. Alcohol consumption is also a catalyst to unchecked eating. (Late night pizza after the bar is all the evidence you need to understand this concept.) An extra pint of beer or glass of soda easily adds an extra 100 calories to your daily intake. That means over 2,800 extra calories a month, which is equal to around twelve pounds a year.
But the benefits of drinking water goes beyond weight loss; water provides the body with a slew of benefits which include maintaining the balance of body fluids, controlling calories, helping to energize muscles, and helping the kidneys eliminate excess toxins. Debate still exists over the recommended daily intake of water, but the United States Department of Agriculture suggest that adult women and men need between eight and 10 cups of water each day.
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How 1 Simple Facebook Photo Motivated This Woman to Lose 80+ Pounds
It was a simple family photo that Cortland West's mom posted to Facebook that threw her weight struggles into focus for her. "When I finally looked at the picture, I was shocked. I honestly didn't recognize myself," Cortland said. And at 5'6" and 236 pounds, she decided that was it: it was time to change. She turned to the Lose It app to buckle down and really take a closer look at how much she was eating. Between the simplicity of the app and adding in workouts, Cortland has taken off 81 pounds over the past couple years. Keep reading to find out just how well Lose It worked for her and how she sticks with her new healthy lifestyle.
POPSUGAR: What was the moment or motive that made you decide to start your journey?
Cortland West: I always had a problem with my weight gain. I was always the bigger one in my group of friends and I absolutely hated going shopping because nothing cute would ever fit. Overall I just didn't feel good. I was out of breath just simply walking up and down the stairs. I would even receive little comments from my family and other people about needing to possibly start doing something about my weight. They were never hurtful about what they said, but I knew they were right. I would try to lose weight by doing different things, but nothing ever worked for me and I would get discouraged and quit.
The moment that really hit me was at the beginning of December of 2014. I had gone to a tea room with my mother and grandmother one day and we decided to get someone to take a picture of us while we were there. Well, my mother ended up posting the picture on Facebook. When I finally looked at the picture, I was shocked. I honestly didn't recognize myself. I was also a little disgusted in myself on how much I had let myself go. After that, I said that I would for sure work on my weight after the holidays. But then I got to thinking about all of the years prior that I would always say that I was going to do something about my weight at the start of the new year but would never stick with it. So I decided on that day that I would start before the holidays. It was hardest thing I've ever done, but I knew it was what I had to do.
PS: What made you choose Lose It?
CW: Someone recommended the Lose It app to me as a great way to easily count calories, so I downloaded it and began to plug in everything I would eat in a day. I didn't realize just how much I was eating in a day until I began using Lose It I was shocked. I started paying attention to portion sizes and cut out regular soft drinks and sweet tea. I saw that drinking calories can add up very fast!
PS: What's your favorite way to work out?
CW: I love going on long walks. I'd say an hour to two hours long, like two times a week usually. Going on a long walk with a good friend is better for me too because we end up talking throughout the duration of the walk and we end up losing track of the time. Because of my weight loss, I can go on long walks easier now and it doesn't bother me like it used to. Before my weight loss, I would get tired and winded very quickly and my legs would start to really bother me, but I don't have those problems anymore. Playing tennis is also a lot easier for me again because I can last a lot longer than before. I used to get really tired and winded after just a few games in the first set of a match now three sets of tennis is nothing!
PS: What's your weekly exercise schedule?
CW: I like to go on hikes and enjoy fun physical activities outside basically anything to keep me away from sitting on the couch all day and watching TV like I used to. But I'll be honest, going to the gym was never something I did, and it's still not a regular part of my lifestyle. It just shows that simply watching what you eat and staying active can help you lose weight.
PS: How do you keep workouts exciting?
CW: I go on long walks with friends and do fun dance exercises in my room. I've also started to really get back into tennis, which has really helped. To keep myself on track, I remind myself that if I exercise, I'll burn off extra calories which makes it easier to truly enjoy a good meal.
PS: How much weight have you lost?
CW: I weighed 236 pounds in 2014, and now weigh 155 pounds so I've lost 81 pounds!
PS: What was the first big difference, other than the number on the scale, that really made you feel proud and excited?
CW: Oh wow, I have many rewards from losing weight. Finally getting to wear cute outfits has been a big one for me. Also, I was always the one to hide behind the camera. I never wanted my picture taken. But now I love when a camera comes out, because as soon as I see myself in the picture, I can't help but smile. I'm so proud of myself and I love having it documented. Looking at pictures of me now also help with keeping the weight off. I never want to go back to what I was before. People have also told me that I'm an inspiration to them to start losing weight. I still find that weird because I've always been one to say if I can do it, everyone can do it. But I do have to admit, hearing someone tell you that you're an inspiration is such an amazing feeling and the biggest award you can receive, I think.
PS: How do you track your weight loss?
I track my weight loss with Lose It! I only use the free version of the app, which works great for my needs. I know that they also have a Premium version for $39.99/year that lets you set more specific goals (like body fat, steps, measurements, blood pressure, etc.) and gives you more access to challenges and groups, but I haven't tried that yet.
When you first start using Lose It, it will ask for your basic information (age, weight, height, etc.) and then it will calculate for you the amount of calories you will need to eat in a day to either maintain your weight or lose half a pound a week, one pound a week, one and a half pounds a week, two pounds a week, etc., depending on what your goals are.
When I first started, I was determined to lose two pounds a week, but man was that hard! I felt like I wasn't eating at all in a day. So I changed it to one pound a week and that really worked best for me at the beginning.
Each day, all you need to do is open up the Lose It app, tap the meal you're logging, and type your food into the search bar (or take a photo of it using their new Snap It feature). Lose It gives you the calories and nutritional information for whatever food you are logging and that goes toward your daily total. The app suggests how many calories you should allocate for each meal based on your weight-loss goals and current weight, and that even includes snacking.
PS: What's a typical day of meals and snacks?
CW: The main things I cut out of my diet were regular soft drinks and sweet tea. Drinking calories adds up very fast and I didn't like wasting my calories on beverages. I also cut back on a lot of junk food, especially chips I still eat them, but not as often. Unfortunately I am not a big fan of fruits and vegetables, but I drink V8 and things like that to help with that. I do eat plenty of protein, though! Grilled chicken is probably my favorite. I eat more grilled foods now than I did before. I was all about everything being fried before I started losing weight.
PS: Do you count anything other than calories? Why or why not?
CW: No, calories are the only thing I count. I feel as though if I started trying to count other things, it would make things harder and I would not stick with it.
PS: What's the range of calories you eat per day?
CW: According to the Lose It app, I can have 1,675 calories per day to lose one pound a week. But I sometimes go over that a little bit.
PS: What are the healthy staples that are always in your fridge?
CW: I'm not a fan of fruits or anything, so I would say my go to staple would be string cheese. Very low in calories and it's a nice grab-and-go snack that I love.
PS: How do you strategize for meals out?
CW: For meals out, I generally try to know ahead of time what the plans are and where I am going. If that's the case, I can look up the menu online so I can go ahead a plan out what I'm going to eat. Restaurants are getting better about adding the nutritional information available, so that makes planning out meals so much easier. If that information is not available, I tend to compare different foods with other places that I know the calories of. Sometimes I even overestimate a little bit just to be safe.
PS: Do you use a fitness tracker? Which one? Has it helped you?
CW: In the beginning of my journey I had a Fitbit tracker that I would use. It even linked with my Lose It app. So it would calculate the calories I would burn after a long walk or some other kind of physical activity and then add those calories back to my remaining budget on the app. I loved it. But I unfortunately lost the tracker one day at the lake so now I use my Apple Watch, and whenever I do an activity, I start the watch under the fitness app and it will calculate the calories burned. I then go to the Lose It app and it lets me manually add the calories burned back to my remaining budget.
PS: What role did Lose It play in your journey? Would you recommend it?
CW: Lose It was a HUGE part of my journey and I would absolutely recommend. Probably the most helpful thing it did for my diet was help me pay attention to portion control. Simply cutting back on the amount of food I was taking in has helped me the most. Another helpful thing I did was plug in everything I was going to eat for that day into Lose It at the beginning of the day, which left me reassured that I could enjoy snacks with the calories that were left. I would ask my family what we were doing for dinner so I could go ahead and plug it in and eat around that meal for the day. In the beginning, I did a lot of planning ahead, but now that I am just maintaining my weight, I'm a little more lenient with myself.
PS: What advice do you have for anyone starting out on a weight-loss journey?
CW: My number one tip would be to just find what works for you and stick with it. For me, Lose It was the only thing that would work for me. Trust me, I know it's hard; everyone is so different and we all lose weight in different ways. You just have to learn to listen to your body and believe in yourself! You CAN do it.
Image Source: Cortland West
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