Comments for no sugarcoating http://nosugarcoating.net Healthy Living - Weight Loss - Fitness - Running - PCOS - Insulin Resistance Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:45:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on A review of six months at MyFitnessPal by Emilie http://nosugarcoating.net/2012/02/a-review-of-six-months-at-myfitnesspal/#comment-696 Emilie Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:45:34 +0000 http://nosugarcoating.net/?p=451#comment-696 I love MFP so far. I do think the calorie goal they have given me is quite low - only 1270 calories, which is below my BMR and I've read that you are not supposed to dip below that number. I like that I can eat back my exercise calories and honestly, most days I need them because I am hungry! I haven't been losing weight though and that is frustrating me. I had lost 24 lbs before starting MFP, so I wonder if my body is stalling out. Also, I started lifting the same time I started at MFP, so maybe my body is adjusting to that? So I like MFP, but I haven't seen any results from it yet! :) I love MFP so far. I do think the calorie goal they have given me is quite low – only 1270 calories, which is below my BMR and I’ve read that you are not supposed to dip below that number. I like that I can eat back my exercise calories and honestly, most days I need them because I am hungry! I haven’t been losing weight though and that is frustrating me. I had lost 24 lbs before starting MFP, so I wonder if my body is stalling out. Also, I started lifting the same time I started at MFP, so maybe my body is adjusting to that? So I like MFP, but I haven’t seen any results from it yet! :)

]]> Comment on A review of six months at MyFitnessPal by Deborah (Schmiet) http://nosugarcoating.net/2012/02/a-review-of-six-months-at-myfitnesspal/#comment-682 Deborah (Schmiet) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:02:02 +0000 http://nosugarcoating.net/?p=451#comment-682 I use MFP as well, and have to admit I've seen it more as a tool, than something that helps my weight loss, but I realise you're right. I don't upload my stuff or engage with the online community - though that's something I probably should change.... but what I love about the program is that I can access it on my work computer, home computer or iPhone and my data is always there. Very accessible. Deb I use MFP as well, and have to admit I’ve seen it more as a tool, than something that helps my weight loss, but I realise you’re right.

I don’t upload my stuff or engage with the online community – though that’s something I probably should change…. but what I love about the program is that I can access it on my work computer, home computer or iPhone and my data is always there. Very accessible.

Deb

]]> Comment on On lunch at work by Emilie http://nosugarcoating.net/2012/02/on-lunch-at-work/#comment-672 Emilie Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:34:51 +0000 http://nosugarcoating.net/?p=444#comment-672 Since I work 3 minutes from my house, I go home and make lunch every day. Sometimes this is good, since it allows me to eat whatever I'm in the mood for. Sometimes it's bad, because I have the ability to overeat, where if I packed a lunch and ate at work, I'd only be able to eat what I packed. What I struggle with at work is the sweets. One of my co-workers is constantly bringing in candy, chocolates and cupcakes. It's hard to resist but I've been doing a pretty good job this year. Usually I will have one bite and leave it at that. Takes willpower though! Since I work 3 minutes from my house, I go home and make lunch every day. Sometimes this is good, since it allows me to eat whatever I’m in the mood for. Sometimes it’s bad, because I have the ability to overeat, where if I packed a lunch and ate at work, I’d only be able to eat what I packed.

What I struggle with at work is the sweets. One of my co-workers is constantly bringing in candy, chocolates and cupcakes. It’s hard to resist but I’ve been doing a pretty good job this year. Usually I will have one bite and leave it at that. Takes willpower though!

]]> Comment on On lunch at work by Katharina http://nosugarcoating.net/2012/02/on-lunch-at-work/#comment-670 Katharina Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:42:16 +0000 http://nosugarcoating.net/?p=444#comment-670 aus Deutscher Sicht, finde ich schon das er zu weit gegangen ist.Vor allem wenn er wirkliuch damit auf Angestellte angespielt hat. 1.geht es ihn nichts an und 2. kann sich sowas immer schlecht auf die Teamdynamik auswirken. Ansonsten kann ich total verstehen was du beschreibst.Ich trage ja allein die Verantwortung für unsere Verpflegung, sowohl zu Hause als auch bei uns im laden. Auch wenn ich bei weitem nicht so diszipliniert bin wie was mein Essverhalten bin, ist es fürmich auch unvorstellbar nicht zu wissen was da im Essen ist.Ich mein wenn ich zum Falschen greife weiß ich wenigstens auf was ich mich einlasse... Um essenstechnisch wieder auf einen guten weg zu gelangen, habe ich gerade wieder angefangen Zip Loc Beutelmit Snack Portionen ( a 200kcal) zu packen.Da tue ich dann selbstgebackene Kekse, Karotten,Paprika oder anderes rein. wenn ich dann Zwischendurch was Essen will, hab ich was zur Hand und kann es auch gleich gut mit einplanen. aus Deutscher Sicht, finde ich schon das er zu weit gegangen ist.Vor allem wenn er wirkliuch damit auf Angestellte angespielt hat. 1.geht es ihn nichts an und 2. kann sich sowas immer schlecht auf die Teamdynamik auswirken.

Ansonsten kann ich total verstehen was du beschreibst.Ich trage ja allein die Verantwortung für unsere Verpflegung, sowohl zu Hause als auch bei uns im laden. Auch wenn ich bei weitem nicht so diszipliniert bin wie was mein Essverhalten bin, ist es fürmich auch unvorstellbar nicht zu wissen was da im Essen ist.Ich mein wenn ich zum Falschen greife weiß ich wenigstens auf was ich mich einlasse…
Um essenstechnisch wieder auf einen guten weg zu gelangen, habe ich gerade wieder angefangen Zip Loc Beutelmit Snack Portionen ( a 200kcal) zu packen.Da tue ich dann selbstgebackene Kekse, Karotten,Paprika oder anderes rein. wenn ich dann Zwischendurch was Essen will, hab ich was zur Hand und kann es auch gleich gut mit einplanen.

]]> Comment on On lunch at work by Deborah (Schmiet) http://nosugarcoating.net/2012/02/on-lunch-at-work/#comment-665 Deborah (Schmiet) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:25:25 +0000 http://nosugarcoating.net/?p=444#comment-665 I think it's good he's interested. I have to bring my lunch every day as I'm coeliac and (strangely) despite the myriad of food options near my workplace, there aren't a lot of gluten-free alternatives. I generally feel confident that I can go to any restaurant and have something, but fast food / takeaway places probably are a little slower to have more GF options. So... I bring my lunch in - every day. I have fall-backs, like soup if I don't have leftovers, but usually I make something up in bulk early in the week so I don't have to worry each night. Deb I think it’s good he’s interested.

I have to bring my lunch every day as I’m coeliac and (strangely) despite the myriad of food options near my workplace, there aren’t a lot of gluten-free alternatives. I generally feel confident that I can go to any restaurant and have something, but fast food / takeaway places probably are a little slower to have more GF options.

So… I bring my lunch in – every day. I have fall-backs, like soup if I don’t have leftovers, but usually I make something up in bulk early in the week so I don’t have to worry each night.

Deb

]]> Comment on On lunch at work by Marjolein http://nosugarcoating.net/2012/02/on-lunch-at-work/#comment-663 Marjolein Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:25:36 +0000 http://nosugarcoating.net/?p=444#comment-663 Where I used to work there was a rule that if you were sick for more than a week a year you had to have a health talk with your manager. So I don't think the CEO was overstepping his boundaries. I always take my own food to work. Mainly because it would cost 5 Euro each day for a (still healthy) Italian sandwich or to get something at the grocery store. Home-made sandwiches cost a lot less. Where I used to work there was a rule that if you were sick for more than a week a year you had to have a health talk with your manager. So I don’t think the CEO was overstepping his boundaries.

I always take my own food to work. Mainly because it would cost 5 Euro each day for a (still healthy) Italian sandwich or to get something at the grocery store. Home-made sandwiches cost a lot less.

]]> Comment on Recognizing a pattern by Emilie http://nosugarcoating.net/2012/01/recognizing-a-pattern/#comment-657 Emilie Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:47:59 +0000 http://nosugarcoating.net/?p=442#comment-657 I think understanding our habits is the first and most important step in correcting them. Now that you're aware, you'll be able to correct the impulse buys in the future! I also notice that when I'm with someone who doesn't "care" about what they are eating/buying, I tend to mimic their behaviors and "not care" as well. I think understanding our habits is the first and most important step in correcting them. Now that you’re aware, you’ll be able to correct the impulse buys in the future! I also notice that when I’m with someone who doesn’t “care” about what they are eating/buying, I tend to mimic their behaviors and “not care” as well.

]]> Comment on The 30 Day Shred by Marjolein http://nosugarcoating.net/2012/01/the-30-day-shred/#comment-654 Marjolein Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:50:30 +0000 http://nosugarcoating.net/?p=437#comment-654 I haven't done the 30 day shred yet, but I'm thinking about taking it up once we have moved. I think I could make space in one of the bedrooms or the attic to create a better work-out space. Let me know how you get on with the belly dancing! I've been practising oriental dancing for eight years now and absolutely love it. If there's anything you want to know, drop me a line! I haven’t done the 30 day shred yet, but I’m thinking about taking it up once we have moved. I think I could make space in one of the bedrooms or the attic to create a better work-out space.

Let me know how you get on with the belly dancing! I’ve been practising oriental dancing for eight years now and absolutely love it. If there’s anything you want to know, drop me a line!

]]> Comment on Recognizing a pattern by Marjolein http://nosugarcoating.net/2012/01/recognizing-a-pattern/#comment-653 Marjolein Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:47:26 +0000 http://nosugarcoating.net/?p=442#comment-653 It sounds like you made an important step! I have a similar pattern, but connected to being employed: when I know my contract might not get extended again I have the tendency to hoard: clothes, stuff I need for hobbies, books, CDs. Even though it might be wiser to save money now in order to have a financial buffer later. Oh well, acknowledging something is the first step, right? It sounds like you made an important step!

I have a similar pattern, but connected to being employed: when I know my contract might not get extended again I have the tendency to hoard: clothes, stuff I need for hobbies, books, CDs. Even though it might be wiser to save money now in order to have a financial buffer later.

Oh well, acknowledging something is the first step, right?

]]> Comment on Goals for 2012 by Emilie http://nosugarcoating.net/2012/01/goals-for-2012/#comment-628 Emilie Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:55:23 +0000 http://nosugarcoating.net/?p=427#comment-628 I am so excited to find your blog! And to have a friend who is on the same journey - it's nice to not be alone! I am so impressed with your races - I love reading all about them :) I am so excited to find your blog! And to have a friend who is on the same journey – it’s nice to not be alone! I am so impressed with your races – I love reading all about them :)

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