Weigh in and Grocery haul weight loss

[ocergnairb]

Remember to keep life in perspective and not get neurotic

[nsakic]

that is why u always have cabs with fibre!!!... never have carbs without fibre

[UrbanHippyMiami]

Great video. Thanks for putting this on here. .

[junkinthetrunkmami]

great video.....hhhmmmm after this im cutting out wheat bread!

[soulardbill]

Hi, I'v been looking at some of your vids. Wonderful, love them! Anyway, I'v been trying to take off some weight so far I'm down about 60 + lbs. I just wanted to tell you that I think that grains make me hungry and bring on food cravings. I still have grain however, I'v been limiting grains some what more, just to see if I'm right. So, I guess I'm doing a little self testing. Lol ! But, ya know, ya gotta learn your body and what works for ya. Right ! ? You seem to be doing great ! Cheers ! :D

[macomarell]

I did the self testing too. I gave up grains because they triggered more bad eating for me and because they are all processed just to make them digestible.

Congratulations on your weight loss, that is something to really be proud of.

[macomarell]

Yes, I had a big bowl of fruit after the workout. They are great carbs and they filled me up. I wasn't hungry all day.

[liplylips]

well carbs are important because they give you energy ...they are good if you work out.

[avarielle015]

I find that exercise makes me less hungry... weird! I think it is because it keeps me preoccupied. :) and after working out I don't want to make food, or eat. I just want to drink some water and relax on the couch, sometimes with a yogurt.

[macomarell]

I read that being less hungry happens to some people as well as making them hungry. I guess it might matter how many calories we consume in a day.

I don't eat yogurt, a nice bowl of fresh fruit helped me, I wasn't hungry all day, a nice change.

[OneCoupleLosingIt]

Great Vid as always! I'm sorry to hear about the gain, but I know you will get right back on track!

P.S.

Your makeup looks great! :D

*hugs* Deana

[macomarell]

Thanks,

I changed the diet plan and it seems to be working. Time will tell and I sure have plenty of that.

[YvettesBoutique]

Awesome video!

"Eat grains get fat!"

Couldn't agree more!

Protein = satiety.

OMG Good Earth brand is my Fave.

I was planning to do a video about it too.

:)

Favorited <3

[macomarell]

Thanks Yvette

My first day without grains and doing great. After I made this video I realized I had to stop milk products again too. So did that too.

I am feeling fantastic today and not hungry either.

Happy dance is going on!

I look forward to your video.

[UltimateAnonymity]

Marjie, i'm thinkin maybe you gained weight from putting on muscle from the strength training. Great haul!

[macomarell]

Wouldn't that be nice, but a gain is a gain and not in the direction I want to go. I thought I had it licked then gained another pound today.

I have a new game plan in action.

[loseweightnowtv]

Great video. I love how you put the pictures in. I am going to try those corn tortillas and that tea. I wanted to suggest as an after work out snack like a thin slice of low soidum turkey breast or chicken (i get mine at Whole Foods) and wrap it around a stick of string cheese or a slice of some low cal cheese. I like that, I just roll it up and eat it, but I don't know if that would work for you. Thanks for sharing.

[macomarell]

The pictures cover what I am learning are called jumps in video editing lingo. I am teaching myself how to edit. :-)

I don't eat milk products except for cottage cheese and after I made this video, I gave it up too. I am going to do the Paleo diet full force combined with CR. It is so much more healthy.

I hope to make a video about it when I learn more.

[smbdysheine]

that's the second video recommending yogi slim life green tea that i've watched today! i must go get it. i hope the greek likes the nuts and stays away from the bread! :)

i like to eat protein after exercising too, good luck with testing what works for you, it can be challenging especially when you your brain is blinded by hunger, lol.

[macomarell]

That Yogi tea is very good. I add Stevia to it because to me all teas taste better sweet. Yes, the Greek likes the nuts, unfortunately so do I. I never have enough calories left in the day to have them but I do anyway. Grr.

Today the hunger was there but not as bad. Hope I can control it, I am trying something different. I seems to work so far.

[ihrmc]

Great haul video Marjie! I have the same problem with grains - I can only eat certain grains, like quinoa, without having a problem and wanting more. For me, they truly are addicting.

[macomarell]

There are some great books about how bad they really are for us. I am convinced they are what is making and keeping us all fat.

Combine them with sugar and wow what a mess.

So glad you know to stay away from them. i hear sprouted grains are better, that is why I bought those sprouted grain tortillas.

I will look into quinoa.

[MyQuest4Health]

I am not sure if it's my comp or the video- but I don't hear any audio after the intro.. :( I really enjoy your videos! God Bless-Angel

[KarlaKayM]

You goooooo with your Makeup girl~

That stinks that you gained....BUT at least you know why~ also you could have gained some muscle too~ Protein is soooo great when you workout! Be sure and drink TONS of water~

[macomarell]

Yes, you and youtube as gotten me into makeup. Expensive habit.

[waterchicklet]

Love that you buy cage free organic eggs. That makes me happy. :)

[macomarell]

Makes the chickens happy too.

BTW, those eggs are really good. I didn't think an egg could taste different, thought an egg was an egg.

[Stacey3272]

its hard to change your way. But our body just seem to love to mix it up on us. You will do fine. :)

[macomarell]

That's what I think, I will stuff it with high protein and it better like it.

It was terrible being hungry and hanging on the fridge door searching. I hadn't done that is ages.

I have already dropped one of those pesky pounds.

[Rachele77]

Hey Marjie, Sorry about the 2-lbs gain =( ...R77

[macomarell]

It's ok, day 2 with no grains and I one of the dang pounds is gone already.

I will be 120 in a few months.

[blkBBW]

Hiya! I love your channel. I'm a calorie counter like yourself & have lost nearly 100 lbs. I recently learned of a really good alternative to carb based foods like, pasta, rice, maize, grains & cereals &, potatoes etc. They're called called Shirataki / Yam or Miracle Noodles, they're basically made from fibre & have Zero (or very low depending on brand) calories, carbs, protein & fats. :)

[macomarell]

Congratulations on your loss.

I will look into the product you mention. As long as it isn't processed I might like it.

Thanks

[hpfan1022]

great video as always :)

[macomarell]

Thanks so much.

[mollybcutie2000]

The closer you get to your goal the better it is to go buy your measurments, pant size, and how you feel :o)

Good luck don't be scard of carbs just eat them in moderation and before your workout try not to have them late in the day like before bed :o) hope that helped

Also on the days you workout you are aloud more caloires and you'll still loose weight or inches because your burning them off :o) Maybe your issue is more on the timing of the food :o)

Good luck :o)

Molly

[macomarell]

I am not scared of carbs. I educated myself about them and feel very comfortable not having them.

I am a CR person. Calorie Restriction is about eating less calories not for weight loss but for life. A side effect of CR is weight loss.

I started CR for the side effect and continue it for its health benefits.

So eating more just to exercise is defeating my purpose of CR.

I think it was the timing, I waited until I got home to eat 2 hours after the gym. I will stop doing that.

Thanks

[mollybcutie2000]

One tip on Exerciseing: When you have carbs Always try to have them before the gym. Because you'll burn them off before they have time to convert.. Then after your workout ideally within 20 min. have that cottage cheese you talked about that will feed your muscles and help repair them so they can build :o)

Also are you still taking your measurments? You want to go by now cause muscle is more dence then fat .. meaning you can look smaller and weigh more do to your muscle increase :o)

[macomarell]

Yes, I plan on having some carbs, a banana, before my workout tomorrow then cottage cheese after.

I take my measurements often, plus the gym does it once a month.

Thanks,

[allisonpacino]

Working out makes me hungry as well....it's the price we pay I guess? I love grocery hauls ,so of course I appreciate that part of the video too :)

[macomarell]

Thank you,

I have read so much about people losing an appetite exercising but just as many that get hungry from it. At least we are not unusual.

[vrhodes1982]

People always say that its cheap to be fat..with junk foods.. but I find its cheaper to eat fresh veggies and meats.. when you dont fill the cart with processed junk foods. Love seeing your grocery hauls :D I dont do well with grains either.. they plump me up.. some people do fine but others get fat from them. Depends on your body.

[macomarell]

Grains have always plumped me up. Even as a kid, but I didn't know how truly bad they are for us. I am so glad I finally wised up.

Some people may think they are doing great with them, proof is in their blood work.

[Nicsaprincess]

Marjie:-)

Grains and Flour have NO Nutritional Value what so Ever:-) But the American Based diet includes over 75% of grains and Crap, such as GM Food!)

Carbs Make me Fat! Or should I say FATTER....lol.lol.lol.

I eat Apples, Berries, Protein, Veggies.

Thats It No Dairy, No Flour, No Starch!)

[macomarell]

You sure have done your homework. I have been reading the Paleo diet. I have been living it without knowing it.

Guess I should get the book.

Grains are addicting and unsatisfying. Eat a little and keep going back for more and more and more.

Yea, for good carbs!!!

[DivaOnADiet]

the haul was great, im goign to take grains out of my diet for 2 weeks and see how it goes because I am kinda stuck in the same place...wow the chicken breasts were very expensive! I guess I have gotten accustomed to buying japanese chicken and they are organic and very cheap out here. I surely cant wait to move back to america and start buying the things u buy as well as moving back into my home and out of this military housing, you have a NICE home!

[macomarell]

2 weeks might be good, a month better.

The first thing I noticed was how lean I became. I was shocked.

I had been a grain addict for years.

I bet that Japanese chicken is great. That chicken I bought is not so good but I didn't want to go to the store with the better brand.

Thanks about the house, it is all we could afford, it is a manufactured home.

[halfbakedlaska]

Luv you, loved the haul... sorry though I'm with Al (aka thestarvingsoprano) Grains don't make you fat... I eat whole grains daily and I'm losing, they are part of a healthy diet.

[macomarell]

I am happy for you that grains don't affect you as they do me and others.

Since they turn to sugar then fat, and also very addicting, I found it unwise for me to continue eating them.

Having said that, I do eat 2 corn tortillas once a week.

So I don't go completely without grains.

[deasteinwand]

I find chicken breast at a store here called Winco its hormone free minimally processed. $2.68 per pound. Very good. Low sodium count in it so its not brined. Your grocery haul looks great. I wish I had a trader joes here!! or Whole foods.

[macomarell]

I like to buy Coleman organic chicken at Costco but didn't get there.

I didn't know chicken was brined, another thing to look out for. Thanks

[fit2btried]

Hey Marjie, I am also a scale prisoner so I understand the frustration of seeing the scale move in the wrong direction even when we are doing everything right. One thing to consider is that if you are working out, often you will gain weight due to building muscle. Also, if you are burning an additional 500 calories a day, you might not be eating enough calories. I am curious to see if upping the protein helps as that is something I am working on as well. You are awesome!! Love your vids :)

[macomarell]

I will see how I do tomorrow. I work out 3 days a week. The min. amount and still get health benefits from it.

The scale went down 1 pound already today.

Less carbs is what is what will do it for me.

Good luck to you.

[MACwishin]

Loved the haul. :)

[macomarell]

Thanks,

I am enjoying the food, today I had a huge bowl of raw cabbage.

[Imskinnyinside]

We need more recipe vids! :)

[Sadekat]

I love seeing all the veggies you buy, it's refreshing to see someone else to stocks up on fresh veggies. I wanted to ask you a question about the cronometer program. I am just curious to know if you tried any other websites (like fitday). I am looking at both programs and just can't decide which one I like better. I do want to start using a program to help me track calories/carbs/fats. I think it will offer more insight into what may be missing from my diet. Do you have any advice on that?

[macomarell]

The cronOmeter is a download, you customize it.

It tracks your calories,carbs,fats, sugars, water, nutrients, weight, and other things.

I have been using it for 18 months. Didn't try others.

It won't tell you what is missing, but will tell you what is in the food, you make the judgment weather to eat it or not.

I don't eat grains and most of the programs advice it so I they wouldn't work for me.

[503408]

Hi! I enjoy ur videos! what do u thihnk the best flour replacement for baking with flour? Request: can u do a fridge/kitchen tour? You have a beautiful kitchen and what are ur top 10 snack foods? i thihnk ur a inspiration

[macomarell]

I wouldn't know, for me it would have to be unprocessed and i really doubt there is such a thing. I don't eat baked goods. Well, I do have an occasional cookie at Barnes and Noble. I split one cookie with the husband every other month or so.

My top 10 snacks foods are all fruit.

Fresh and dried fruit. All of them.

Right now I am enjoying blueberries. I am a seasonal eater, or try to be.

I will make a fridge kitchen tour as soon as I can. I am planning a series of food videos right now.

[TheStarvingSoprano]

You don't get fat from eating grains!!!! I totally disagree - sorry! Love your vids but disagree with this. Maybe it doesn't work for you but for a lot of people grains are fine. Your body is probably adjusting to them as you've not had them in a long time. I'm losing weight and eating grains.

I wouldn't worry about the weight gain. You look great.

You should never be hungry - if you are, your metabolism will go into starvation mode.

LOL - love the shopping haul - very realistic!

[macomarell]

I would say you're very lucky to be able to eat grains and not suffer any health problems. I am one of the unlucky ones that is addicted to them and since they turn to sugar then fat I find it best to avoid them. It has taken me a darn long time to get over the addiction to them. I still have it and find I substitute the sugar I was getting from them in dried fruit.

My health greatly improved since I gave up grains, low blood pressure, low cholesterol, no bloating, no swelling,and others.

[singingbeauty17]

good luck!

[macomarell]

thanks!

[soonfully]

Good luck with your rivisions on your diet and Uagreewith you ib grains, Interestinggrocery haul do you shop every two weeks?

[macomarell]

I am hoping the changes help me. I will know tomorrow after the workout.

I shop once a week, but buy extra if things are on sale, like the ground beef.

[bsbuntin]

great haul!

maybe your gaining some water weight. if your muscles are getting worked to hard your body will hold onto some water for a few days.

[macomarell]

Now, that would be nice. I drink so much liquid I spend a good part of my day running to the darn potty.

I wonder if those scales that tell us how much water we have in our bodies work. I might look into one.

I don't even know how much water we should have in our body, do you?