Easiest way YOU stay under your calorie goals...

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  • SparklySarah412
    SparklySarah412 Posts: 74 Member
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    Planning all my meals in advance and putting them into mfp first thing in the morning then throughout the day I can add snacks in if I have spare calories, or do some exercise if I want more calories.

    Also I only have pudding after dinner once a week as a treat
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
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    I always make a huge salad with my lunch/dinner that low in calories (usually a light dressing and lettuce) and eat that first. It helps fill my stomach so I don't overeat the rest of my meal

    thats what I've been doing and it really helps. I put my protein on top of my large green salad. The darker the greens the healthier for you or so I've been told.

    I do snack between meals but keep it to things like a string cheese, greek yogurt or an apple.
  • ChitownFoodie
    ChitownFoodie Posts: 1,562 Member
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    Having an easy to stay under calorie goal. :laugh:

    ^^^THIS. My goal is under 2,500.
  • sgcadola
    sgcadola Posts: 35 Member
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    Pre-Planning all your meals for the day. making sure to make lots of fresh veggies and lean protein. As well as drinking LOTS & LOTS of water with fresh lemon and green tea!
  • skparker2
    skparker2 Posts: 132
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    Cutting out the soda & snacking. Eating light for 2 of my 3 meals, then having one big meal :)

    And if I've cheated that day, compensate by working off the extra calories in the gym! I struggle to be consistent with calories.
  • Rose_bee
    Rose_bee Posts: 226 Member
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    Lots of water, and logging my day's meals in advance.
  • sprintto50
    sprintto50 Posts: 410 Member
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    Logging first thing in the morning and making sure I get exercise every day so my calorie goal doesn't feel like deprivation.
  • akarcticicequeen
    akarcticicequeen Posts: 1
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    I always make a huge salad with my lunch/dinner that low in calories (usually a light dressing and lettuce) and eat that first. It helps fill my stomach so I don't overeat the rest of my meal
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
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    Having an easy to stay under calorie goal. :laugh:
    This! For me, slow and steady is the most manageable (and comfortable) way to go.
  • NutellaAddict
    NutellaAddict Posts: 1,258 Member
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    I bust my *kitten* at the gym. And if I feel I want something extra, I'll do a little extra exercise. I prefer to eat whatever I want to eat (as long as my macros/micros are met daily).

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
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    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

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  • lisahaug9
    lisahaug9 Posts: 23
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    I have started to plan my dinners for the entire month which keeps me on track and less likely to want to order out and then every morning I get on MFP and plan my entire day so I don't have to figure out what to eat when I'm hungry which would always lead to making bad choices.
  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
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    Being broke.

    I can't afford to eat out and stop at Starbucks 2x a day! So forced to pre-pack my lunches and snacks!
  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member
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    - preplanning my day the night before

    - planning to eat lots of protein, fat and fibre so I stay full, and enough carbs to keep my energy up

    - weighing food; learning proper serving sizes

    - planning ahead of time for desserts, booze, take out, etc. (I make it fit, and knowing I'm going to have it cuts down on craving/unplanned snacking/overeating)

    - making my own meals 95% of the time so I know exactly what I'm eating

    - continually challenging myself physically (I keep needing to increase my daily gross intake!)
  • maddogg82
    maddogg82 Posts: 159 Member
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    Being broke.

    I can't afford to eat out and stop at Starbucks 2x a day! So forced to pre-pack my lunches and snacks!

    :laugh: .. Love it.. Me TOO!!

    i also drink a lot of water b4 i eat. I do have snacks so i wont over eat when its meal time. I have my salad and veggies first and keep busy so i dont think about food.
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
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    moderation so I can have some of everything I feel like. I don't make anything strictly off limits, that only makes me want it more then when I do give in I'm more likely to have tooooo much of it
  • MonicaT1972
    MonicaT1972 Posts: 512
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    I plan my meals on here a day ahead so I have a target to aim for that is right on track. I often modify as I go but I find having a blueprint really helps.
  • adam1885282
    adam1885282 Posts: 135 Member
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    Lots of water, pre-planning the eitire day, eating lots of small meals, and saving up a lot of calories for the evening, when I enjoy using those calories the most.
  • rob1976
    rob1976 Posts: 1,328 Member
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    2 words - PORTION CONTROL
  • HealthyRCranston
    HealthyRCranston Posts: 1
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    Moderation is always good! I like exercise because it gives more calories to consume just in case your close to your calorie limits :) <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"><img border="0" src="http://tickers.myfitnesspal.com/ticker/show/4017/612/40170612.png&quot; /></a><p style="text-align:center;width:420px;"><small>Created by MyFitnessPal - Free <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com">Calorie Counter</a></small></p>
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
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    portion control???

    Adding veggies to everything???

    Pre-planning my meals..

    water water water


    I love my side dishes :~)

    Not beating myself up if I go over?

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