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I started by estimating my food using visual guidelines like a 1/2 cup of cooked pasta is about the size of a tennis ball or 1 1/2 oz cheese is about the size of two 9-volt batteries. What I have come to realize is that was a good place for me to start because it really helped me with my portion control. However, I have…

Thank you everyone for your input. I had some blood work done and the extra vitamins are not needed.

One of them is going through some "clinic".

It is hard to tell if that is working for them. They have so much going on that they are doing all at once. I am looking for sustainable, they are looking for fast.

Thanks everyone for the support and ideas. I have some new goals to set. First to add nutrient rich foods and take away more of the processed junk. I drank 9 glasses of water today and only two ounces of Dr. Pepper which was just enough to enjoy the moment. I am really trying to get rid of that. I really like teas, so…

To answer the question - I usually just eat when I am hungry, but sometimes that would be nothing at all. Since, I started working out I have been eating at my calorie count every day.

My sodium count is going over each day. I don't add salt to my foods, it is just in them. I will set sodium limit as my goal next week to make sure I am aware of it. I like lemon water with cucumber. Drinking plain water is a challenge.

Lots to think about. I disagree about cutting the calories so much. I already feel hungry as I am working out timing for meals and snacks and meet the calorie intake I have. Plus, I am not focused on losing weight overnight or fast. I am going for sustainable and healthy weight loss. I don't want to ever put it back on.…

Since I started tracking calories on here (along with my exercise) I try to eat within the calories it allows for with the additional calories. I am thinking I need to really look at what I am eating versus just the calories of it as a next step. I weigh my food that doesn't come in a package. Looking over my food diary, I…

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