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My secret weapons for cravings: Salty = Roasted Seaweed. Sweet = Two Dates. It's a one-two punch that works every time for me. Try 'em!

Get thee to a doctor. An M.D.

Yep. I'm very familiar with all of this stuff - let myself get lazy for the most part. What I find is great about this app, though, is the vast database of food, and the supportive crowd. All those "likes" and thoughts of encouragement (and friendly competition) is what makes this a win for me. ;-)

I'm game!

Indeed it is beautiful, @keyshas84 - thank you! ;-)

All I use is olives and raisins -- gives me all the sweet and salty I need. ;-)

My pleasure! ... glad it was helpful. Here's how you can share your food diary: https://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/201687-how-do-i-make-my-diary-visible-to-other-users-

... your Diabetes may be playing a part. Perhaps a chat with your doctor could be insightful: http://spectrum.diabetesjournals.org/content/20/3/133.full

I steam a lot of fish ... takes 5 minutes, literally. Pick up a decent steamer ... then once you've got that, it's just a matter of taking it out in the morning from the freezer to defrost, or soaking it in water for about 20 mins before steaming. Super-moist, good for you, and zero oil. ;-)

I'm a Fitbitter, go for it - anyone, I'm game! Here's me: https://www.fitbit.com/user/27GY67

Poke!

Oatmeal: dry vs. wet, and any kind of fruit!

... don't overlook the possibility that your exercise is prompting your body to demand more calories. Instead of overeating or binging, you may actually be giving your body what it needs (more nutrition). Also, given that you're not gaining weight, this seems like a real possibility. If you're eating clean, you might not…

Ha! @jt880, I think I'd save the experimentation then ... I have the same problems with cream. ;-)

Hi @jt880, have you spoken with your doctor about Tempeh? While a soy product, there are some significant differences that *may* (under the advice of a physician) be open to you. Fermenting is a powerful advantage. Might be worth a chat, if you haven't done so already. Indeed it stinks not to be able to eat things good for…

Hit me up! I'm always good for being a motivator - and, stealing some for myself as well! ;-) Thanks! D

If you're vegetarian, here are some good choices: http://budgeting.thenest.com/list-foods-high-calories-vegans-31270.html I'll second Tempeh as a great choice - very versatile, tastes great (adapts to sauces and marinades), keeps long in the fridge (unwrapped) and is a probiotic. Can't beat that!

There ya' go, Jazz ... you're on the right track!

... lots of wonderful advice here, please do heed it! ;-) One thing I will add is that in my experience, people fond of hurling insults at people they supposedly love have no real concept of love. Words DO matter, and you deserve better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts ... keep in mind that every person in the world who…

Fantastic, nice job, Aresende!

Hi Mel, I think there may be a few things going on ... hopefully this helps! ;-) First, if I'm understanding you correctly, you say you're body fat percentage has been declining. That's a great sign that what you're doing IS actually working. You may be seeing less than desirable results in your midsection, but that's…

Try the link below ... there are categories in there for housework and yardwork that would probably cover it for you. ;-) http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/Calories.html

Check out St. Dalfour's "Gourmet to Go" ... they taste great, are easy to carry (and dispose of later), are healthy, and will count as a full meal. ;-) Can't beat 'em! http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_grocery?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=St.+Dalfour&node=16310101

I'm in. Got some catchin' up to do!

... a few other things that can work: wear sunglasses on the way home from work if it's still sunny, try hops tea (hops is a natural sedative - it does affect hormones, though, so ask your doc. This is why beer makes people sleepy and fat!), and look into bedtime snacks for kids that promote sleep. Anything with tryptophan…

Hey, Bunny ... I wrote an article about this very thing for work earlier this year - perhaps it'll help. The best advice is to keep your schedule consistent. You won't believe how well that works. I also sleep with a mask on, tape up every electric light in the room (alarms, for example) and sleep with a humidifier! ;-)…

The jury is still out on this, actually. I chew after meals, and only chew gum by Spry, because it' uses Zylitol (a sweetener from plants). It's a type of sugar that can help you prevent cavities. I also chew after a meal because the act of chewing helps me combat heartburn. Here's a well-researched article from the Wall…

If you dig cereal, it's hard to go wrong with "Uncle Sam's." Check out the nutrition profile: http://www.attunefoods.com/products/Uncle-Sam/uncle-sam-original-heart-healthy-cereal-13oz

Nuts do pack a caloric punch, so you've got to watch your portions. Also, if you can, try avoiding any with added oil and salt, and aim for some of the lower calorie nuts ...

As other posters have suggested the calories is often the easiest consideration to make. However, knowing how the liver functions is important as well. Because, when we drink, the liver focuses on clearing out the alcohol we're ingesting first. Fat-burning takes a back-seat to clearing out the booze. It's possible to dive…