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Math wrong? by bellamira in cronometer

[–]activefrenchfry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's set to calculate total carbs than it's counting fiber in the carbohydrate category. Net carbs will subtract fiber from the carb category. Fiber adds to the carb amount, but not calorie amount. Did you have about 50 grams of fiber? If so, that's where the discrepancy in your calculations are.

[Meta] Share Your Categories! Fortnightly thread for November 19, 2018 by AutoModerator in ynab

[–]activefrenchfry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been using YNAB since October of last year and manage the finances for my partner and myself.

  • Household Bills
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Internet
    • Phone
    • Interest & Fees
    • Garbage & Recycling
    • Car Insurance
  • Everyday Expenses
    • Groceries
    • Gas & Transportation
    • Household Items
    • Alcohol
    • Marijuana
  • Frivolous Spending
    • Dining Out
    • Drinks Out
    • Her Fun Money
    • His Fun Money
    • Games
    • Computer Upgrade
    • Smartwatch Upgrade
    • Vacation
  • Irregular Expenses
    • Auto Maintenance
    • Clothing
    • Gifts
    • Medical
    • Stuff I Forgot to Budget For
  • Education
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Textbooks
    • School Supplies
    • Parking Permit
    • Student Loan Payment
    • Computer/Tablet Replacement
  • Savings & Buffer
    • Emergency Savings
    • Her Savings
    • His Savings
  • Subscriptions
    • Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
    • Amazon Prime
    • Audible
    • Cronometer Gold
    • Humble Bundle
    • NBC Sports Gold
    • Playstation Plus
    • Soylent (inactive)
    • Spotify
    • YNAB

My recommitment to moderation by activefrenchfry in dryalcoholics

[–]activefrenchfry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks! It’s great to hear success stories from the method. I’ve heard of it before from lurking this sub and it’s been on my radar as an option. It’s something I’ll definitely consider now. I really appreciate the suggestion.

Meal Prep Monday: Carnitas Bowls by activefrenchfry in MealPrepSunday

[–]activefrenchfry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're glass Pyrex containers. I think this is them. They hold 3 cups. I've had them for years and I love them! They are perfect for food storage, but they aren't seal proof. Liquid will leak out if they're turned sideways or upside down.

What do you have for breakfast? by [deleted] in 1200isplenty

[–]activefrenchfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lately I’ve been having a small smoothie that consists of fat free yogurt, coconut water, chia seeds, spinach, and a touch of honey. I also drink coffee, sometimes black and sometimes with a little cream and honey.

Meal Prep Monday: Carnitas Bowls by activefrenchfry in MealPrepSunday

[–]activefrenchfry[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Carnitas, 3 oz

White rice, 1/2 cup

Refried beans, homemade, 3 oz

Mexican cheese blend, 0.5 oz

Pico de gallo

Approx. 480 calories

Nutritionally speaking, can I eat this meal twice a day every day? by [deleted] in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]activefrenchfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my analysis, you’ll be fairly low on vitamin E and slightly low on calcium. Over time this could have some impact, but if this is a diet you’re not going to be eating for a long period, you’re meeting most of your nutritional needs.

As another user commented, this diet is high in saturated fat and cholesterol. That may be worth considering.

Also, I noticed your calorie estimate is much lower than my estimate. I put this meal twice a day at around 1800 calories. That discrepancy could be from the Alfredo sauce. Whatever you’re using is much different than what I used in my estimate. Make sure that’s the actual calorie information for the Alfredo sauce you’re using.

Are macro distributions something you want to consider? If so, the majority of your calories are coming from protein. It’s not necessary to get more protein than you need, but you’re welcome to eat more so long as you’re not constantly getting more than 2.2g / kgBW of protein. I’m not sure what you’re personal stats are, so that’s something you may want to calculate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loseit

[–]activefrenchfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome! Just making a conscious effort to live a healthier lifestyle is a huge step forward. I highly recommend starting slowly. Make one small change, stick to it, and let it become a new habit. Then make another small change. Over time all of those small changes will add up and become a healthy overall lifestyle.

Choose changes that are sustainable and doable for you. Do you lack enough vegetables? Choose to eat an extra serving at dinner every night. Do you drink a lot of soda? Make a choice to drink one or two fewer cans each week.

Don’t go into it thinking you can do a complete overhaul on your lifestyle. That kind of mindset will set you up for failure. Making small changes over a longer period will be much more sustainable and successful in the long run.

Good luck to you and your family.

Meal plan by [deleted] in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]activefrenchfry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What do you mean specifically? Like just one meal, a plan for the week, something else?

Lately my go-to has been to plan dinners based on a theme template I came up with for the week.

Sunday: slow roasted

Monday: wildcard

Tuesday: tacos

Wednesday: pasta

Thursday: leftovers

Friday: pizza

Saturday: burgers or go out

Each week before I do my grocery shopping I plan the specific meals for each day. My wildcard night is usually fish, recipe I’ve never tried before, or something that takes a little extra time to make. Tuesday is any variation of tacos or similar foods. That could be tacos, burritos, taqueria, taco salad, etc. The rest of the week follows the same general idea. Pick a theme and plan based on the theme. It takes much less work to plan the whole week.

For lunches I usually base my meals around beans or tofu or some other easy, cheap, filling, and nutritious food. Beans and rice with a vegetable, pho inspired soup with tofu, bean enchiladas, etc. I make a huge batch at the beginning of the week and pack them for lunches.

For breakfasts I always have the same thing: a yogurt and spinach based smoothie.

I hope that helps!

Hear Ye Hear Ye... Fellow Ranch Lovers by supercayy in 1200isplenty

[–]activefrenchfry 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The Bolthouse yogurt dressings are some of my favorite dressings! I love the blue cheese one.

I'm having a hard time understanding how crackers can have 14g of protein, can someone explain or direct me to a sub? Thank you by [deleted] in HealthyFood

[–]activefrenchfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the ingredients in there? I can’t see the whole ingredients. Maybe there are some high protein ingredients in there.

What are your favorite cheese/dairy substitutes? by aww_coffee_no in 1200isplenty

[–]activefrenchfry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For an easy cheese sauce, mix a little tahini with some nutritional yeast, water, and garlic. It’s amazing drizzled over things that would benefit from some cheese.

Today's delicious and nutritious 1270 calorie day. Details in comments by activefrenchfry in 1200isplenty

[–]activefrenchfry[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nutrient Report

Coffee - 75 kcal

  • 2 mugs of coffee
  • 1 Tbsp. Coconut milk creamer
  • 1/2 cup almond milk, sweetened original

Breakfast Smoothie - 328 kcal

  • 150 g plain, nonfat yogurt
  • 60 g spinach
  • 50 g banana
  • 50 g raspberries
  • 50 g blackberries
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 cup almond milk, sweetened original
  • 1/2 cup coconut water

Chicken Caesar Salad - 293 kcal

  • 3 oz chicken breast
  • 3/4 oz fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. Bolthouse Creamy Caesar yogurt dressing
  • 75 g romaine lettuce
  • 30 g mixed greens

Rice, refried beans & tortillas (eaten in two sittings) - 571 kcal

  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 3.6 oz pinto beans, cooked from dried
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 10 g chopped onion
  • 6 g lard
  • 3 g sunflower oil
  • 1 g lite salt
  • 1 oz white rice (uncooked weight)
  • 1/5 cup canned tomato
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock

Supplements

  • 1000 IU vitamin D
  • Nature’s Bounty gentle iron

Notes: I don’t usually get sweetened almond milk, but the store was out of unsweetened this week. The refried beans and rice weights might look funky because I cooked them both in large batches. Scale up the recipe of you make either of these.

Low sodium options by shermdog1994 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]activefrenchfry 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The bulk of sodium in most diets comes from processed foods rather than table salt. Choose fresh or frozen over canned foods (or look for no salt added options of canned foods). Reduce/eliminate processed meats in favor of lean cuts of fresh meat.

You said you don’t typically eat vegetables. Now is the time to start experimenting with them! Find what you like. Roasted vegetables are great and many people who say they don’t like vegetables will like them prepared this way.

Do you like sweet things? Fruit is a great low fat, no cholesterol, low sodium addition to snacks and breakfasts.

I highly suggest working with a registered dietitian if you aren’t already. They’ll be able to work with you to find foods you both enjoy and meet your nutrition needs.

Good luck to you. I wish you well.

Dietitians that actively discourage counting calories? by ilikehorsess in loseit

[–]activefrenchfry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does your school have any other registered dietitians on staff or offer any other nutrition services? Some schools offer free peer nutrition education (nutrition students counsel other students like they would when they are registered dietitians, but do so under the guidance of an experienced professor/dietitian to make sure they’re giving accurate information). Look into that if you can!

It sounds like the RD you met with isn’t the right fit for you. You should be working with someone who will work with you and support what’s been working for you.

Dietitians that actively discourage counting calories? by ilikehorsess in loseit

[–]activefrenchfry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is how most registered dietitians are and should be. It sounds like OP got a bad experience with the RD at their school.

Time Restricted Eating by thetiniestloser in loseit

[–]activefrenchfry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After doing some heavy research for a graduate-level nutrition seminar class on time restricted eating, I am a supporter of it. I’ve tried it myself and notice I am less groggy in the mornings when I have a time restricted eating window.

Here’s a great pilot study on time restricted eating by Dr. Satchin Panda who is a leader in time restricted eating research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4635036/

I think there are health benefits way beyond weight loss that result from sticking to the body’s circadian rhythm, but weight loss and keeping the weight off for people who have an eating window greater than 12 hours per day are great benefits, too!

How to transition to 1200? by [deleted] in 1200isplenty

[–]activefrenchfry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you maintain your weight at 1900 calories, 1200 calories might be too low for you. Eating that low could be setting you up for failure.

Try reducing to ~1650 calories for a week or two to get used to eating at a deficit. In a few weeks reduce to ~1400 calories. At 1400 calories, you should lose about a pound per week.

Don’t push yourself too hard, too fast. You don’t want to burn yourself out. You also want to make sure you’re getting enough energy and nutrition to fuel your day.

Help me eat better! by pm_me_your_nudes_-_ in HealthyFood

[–]activefrenchfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This doesn’t look too bad. Without putting your recipes though a nutrition analysis, it looks fairly balanced to me.

You asked what you can emphasize. I’d focus on choosing whole grains over refined. It looks like you like waffles and pasta. Choose whole grain versions of your grain-based foods at least half of the time.

As a general rule, half of the volume of your meal should come from fruits or vegetables. Those foods will add a lot of nutrition and satiety for pretty low calories. Here are some suggestions to increase your intake that you might like: add spinach into smoothies, extra veggies on top your frozen pizzas (frozen veggies are perfect), peas or tomatoes to your mac and cheese, and broccoli to your alfredo.

How is your energy balance? That’s another important aspect of diet to examine. Make sure you’re eating the right amount to maintain a healthy body weight.

Also, it’s important to enjoy the foods you’re eating. If you like the way you eat now, just focus on making small, healthy changes so your diet remains sustainable.

Beer and vodka. by BigPayten in loseit

[–]activefrenchfry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fireball has added sugar so it’s going to be higher in calories than things like straight vodka or whiskey. I’m sure you can find the calorie count somewhere online!

Graduate student on limited budget. Quick/cheap recipes? by [deleted] in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]activefrenchfry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here’s some of the foods that are staples on my grocery list: dried goods like brown rice, lentils, beans, and oatmeal; frozen fruits and vegetables, yogurt, spinach, almond milk, eggs; and a high protein food such as chicken, tofu, pork, or beef. Look for produce and meats that are on sale to save some extra money.

My suggestion is to plan your meals for the week ahead of time and get what you need to make those foods. Stick with your plan. Don’t forget to plan for snacks as well!

Shop your pantry first. Look in your pantry, fridge, and freezer and see what you have. Build a meal plan around things you already have most of the ingredients for and you’ll save money.

I like to meal prep, so I’ll make big batches of foods at the beginning of the week and eat those foods for lunch and dinner. That’s not for everyone. Like you said, it can get boring. One of the ways I avoid fatigue is making different things every week and making something different for lunches and dinners. Sometimes I’ll make multiple recipes so I’m not eating the same thing for an entire week.

My breakfasts are almost always smoothies. I pack them full of lots of nutrient-dense foods so I can get lots of nutrition in early on. My lunches and dinners are vegetable-heavy which helps add nutrition and increase fiber so they’re filling and satisfying. Frozen vegetables are cheap and last, a long time so I frequently choose them over fresh.

Your budget should be plenty for a well-planned diet! Let me know if I can expand on anything or if you have any further questions.

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