Already over my calorie-limit & it's 2:46pm.. Help?!:(

I would suggest planning your day in advance, at least until you get better at making good choices in the fly. Also, make small changes at first. If Sprite is a problem, try just cutting down for now rather than going cold turkey. Also, eat things you really like -- don't torture yourself with steamed Brussels sprouts if you can't stand them. How did you figure out your calorie allotment, and are you exercising routinely?

Hi there new friend. It all depends on what you like. You can eat yogurts, nuts, light popcorn, add more fruits and veggies, etc...Start of with that in place of a 1/2 snicker and crackers.

I really don't understand how to stop being a fat-*kitten*.
I really need a friend to support me and also just some advice.
I start taking my CNA classes in two weeks but for now? I'm just being a stay-at-home mommy.
My classes will only last 8 days and until I can find a nice CNA job, I'll once again be staying at home daily.
What are some things I can do to keep myself busy?
I already clean the house, go shopping, take my grandpa around, go places like the mall, take my daughter to the park, ect.
I don't have the "control" I need. How do you think you got that control?

I'm 177 pounds and 5'5. I would like to be 150 considering I was comfortable at 160, just felt like I needed to lose a few pounds.
So with 27 pounds to lose.. how do I go about this? What advice did someone give you to JUST DO IT?

What I've ate today:
McChicken and Sprite (which is a major problem..)
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Sandwich with cheese and turkey

Half a snickers & 4 crackers.
Yes, I can see one of the problems is it being unhealthy choices.. so what is some healthier options?

I struggled with this in the beginning as well. I would have substituted a grilled chicken sandwich and a water or diet soda for the first meal, a sandwich (wheat bread??) with less cheese and more turkey, maybe some mustard on it to give it more flavor? Fruit for a snack in the afternoon. Was the chicken for breakfast? I'm not quite sure what a McChicken is...

I started using MFP about 2 years ago and I was REALLY strict; so strict that it wasn't a lifestyle I could keep up with. I realized that I was more apt to continue eating healthy if I was allowed to have my glass of wine at night and eat things I enjoyed; I just knew that I had to exercise a little longer/harder.

I stopped using MFP and slowly had some pounds come back, but then I tweaked it to eat more "whole" foods, such as nuts and fruits and exercised 15 minutes longer to get the extra burn; this seems to be working. I think you just have to go with what you'll keep up with and what makes you happy. Zumba was my jam in the beginning, now I'm running and swimming and training for races. Try zumba, it's happiness in a 45 minutes class

It's been said, but: a) exercise to "earn" more calories and b) quit drinking your calories

I plan out my whole day in advance. If its not in my diary.. TYPICALLY I dont eat it. It takes alot of control, but thats a learned trait. Its pretty easy though, once you start seeing results on the scale, due to healthier food choices. Dont deprive yourself though. Im not a clean eater.. I still eat what I like, just within my cal limit. If you eat the snacks you like that might be a bit more feeling than some crackers.. you may be able to resist the urge to purge out all day. good luck, feel free to add me for support!

Cutting out the sweet drinks really help cut those calories. "Mc" anything can add up fast! Do they post the calories on the menu in your area? That can help you make better choices before you order.

This is what has helped me:

Plan ahead. You know that saying "No one plans to fail, they just fail to plan". Old habits die hard. I think about what I'm going to eat that day before I leave the house so even my "on the run eating" pit stops are planned.

Walk, run, jog and take stairs as much as possible.

Load up on complex carbs like veggies and fuit.

Find foods that you like that are good for you.

I do my fitness tapes or run first thing in the morning to rev up my metabilism an allow me a few more calories.

Best wishes to you!

Pre planning my meals is key for me. Try trading that sprite for some sparkling water with a lemon squeezed in it...Drinking calories is a killer. I am a grandmother of a 2 year old toddler that I keep most days while her mother is working and she loves to be a part of exercising with me. We run in place in the house to the music she plays on her nabi...lol...15 minutes burns almost 150 calories and it also uses up some of her energy...:) Good luck!

Workout or start fresh tomorrow. It's just one day!!

This!! I've only been on here a month but I've found that I"m more likely to continue with the healthier habits if I don't get down on myself for a bad day...just don't let the bad day turn into a bad week. If I can, I go for a walk or go to the gym to help when I'm close to my calorie goal. Just try to make some small eating habit changes in the beginning and work your way up from there. You can do it.

I would try spending your time making large recipes of things that sound good to you and separate into smaller containers. It sounds like you get hungry and go for the quick solution. If you had something healthy on hand, it may be better.

Try making a large batch of vegetarian chili and then put it in the smaller containers as soon as you are done. Also, chop veggies and fruit so it is on hand when you need it. It's all about being prepared, and it seems based on your choices you immediately gravitate towards the quick fixes. No wonder you are still hungry.

Also, drinking plenty of water helps a lot too. Based on your weight (similar to mine), you should be drinking 11 cups a day. I carry around a 32 oz water bottle and drink throughout the day. Really helps to reduce hunger pains.

Good luck, you'll get it! None of us are on here because we naturally just "get it." It's a learned habit, that unfortunately you sometimes forget and have to re-learn!

What I've ate today:
McChicken and Sprite (which is a major problem..)
'
Sandwich with cheese and turkey

Half a snickers & 4 crackers.

You're over your calories with that? That's nothing! What the hell kind of turkey sandwich was that?

I'm sure you went with the most aggressive calorie goal that MFP will let you do...2Lbs per week and 1200 calories. IMHO, it's for the birds...literally, I'm pretty sure birds eat more food than that. Maybe a less aggressive calorie goal is in order. Also, exercise will give you add'l calories. 1200 calories is pretty much for sedentary minimum....of a 90 year old woman who's all of 4 ft tall.