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I have a real sweet tooth and to calm it down I drink hot tea with splenda. There are so many flavors to choose, I even tried a chocolate flavor tea which was good. I do sometimes fit in actual candy or dessert after a meal but I also don't feel like eating a treat everyday is good for my overall health so I began with the…

I think it has to do with our time as moms put into buying, storing then cooking that food. Then cleaning the pots and dishes after we are very invested in the food. I changed my mind if I want some of that carb yummy ness I am making some to eat with my kids, while it is hot. I am lucky to have a dog who gets most scraps…

I have to schedule my workout days. On the scheduled days I don't really have a problem getting out to the gym but I am not at the point yet where I will go on a non scheduled day. I go Mon Wed and Fri.

Sleep is important tooo you need at least 8 hours so make sure you go to sleep early.

Yes I hear the same commercial, such a rip off.

Adding. Its great to have a good support group on mfp.

Log everything you eat. Even when you are over (or WAY over) your target. Its gives you a picture to better know yourself. I look back and think why did I overeat. Unprepared, feeling sad, feeling happy and need a reward? Then you know how to tackle those days when they come again.

Yes you will be guessing but with all salads the calories are in the dressing so ask how they make it. From scratch or a mix it will give you an idea of how many calories to count for that. The rest of the items you can get a good ballpark by looking at similar restaurants.

Yup been there. It takes a lot of positive self talk. And almost like the alcoholic montra "just for today" to log calories. Crazy but it is what I need some days to keep moving forward. Its crazy cuz I felt so good with the weight loss and really never felt deprived.

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I noticed the same thing for myself a high carb breakfast keeps me wanting to eat all day.

Convincing myself its "just coffee" and that is not too many calories, But it was a flavored latte with over 200 calories. :o

Yes sounds like time for a hobby. And a plan. I find planning dinner makes days way more manageable. Good luck.

You may have changed or MFP went to the default for your activity level? Other than that I don't know.

I learned a lot from weight watchers, having the meetings does help hold you accountable and getting some pats on the back in person really helps. Also seeing thin or average size people share their success stories in person really does give you that drive to keep going. Other than that they are very similiar. Except MFP…

Wow I am feeling bummed right along with you. I have lost about 30 pounds so far this year so I was excited to see my numbers which were always borderline... and they got WORSE. I was soooo mad. Really made me want to give up, I feel better with the weight loss but makes me feel like I can't control the sugar no matter…

Hot tea with stevia. In full disclosure I wouldn't be able to just have one chocolate square, unless that is all I bought from the store, so the tea works great for me.

I also don't make separate meals but with a vegetarian daughter and a meat loving husband casseroles have been off the list for some time now. I cook things separate and put it together in your plate. I also have a 17 year old son and 6 year old daughter. I work at least 40 hours a week also. So I make dinner and they can…

If you are concerned about the treatment of animals choose free range chicken.

Keep going, those of us with more weight to lose can drop pounds quickly. Don't get discouraged when the rate of loss slows down.. That is the biggest problem you will face. You will continue to do the same thing and not lose anything for a week in the future...it really sucks but remember that you lost more than most,…

As long as these are not exercise calories, meaning added calories to your minimum set by MFP because you worked out, then I don't eat them. I usually find the next day I am a little more hungry so I will add 200 or so to that day.

Can of cold frosting with a spoon Tortilla chips and cheese

My mother is the same way, but as a parent I can say you never stop worrying about your children. She may be worried you are losing too fast since she only sees you occasionally. Yup our mom's know how to get us into teenage mode like no-one else.

Thanks for the encouragement. I ran downstairs to do laundry then decided to run up and down 2 more times. I feel better and the urges have gone for now.

High fiber things like fiber now bars and fiber one cereal do not work for me. I have to eat an apple every day and when I need extra relief I have raisins or dried apricots. Those two work every time for me.

Serve the kids what you eat, why do we feel it's ok to give the kids processed frozen chicken nuggets, or cans of ravioli, let's start them young to eat good whole foods with lots of nutrition. Not saying I don't struggle, I have a 6 year old who would eat donuts morning to night if I allowed and now changing her habits…

Fear makes people do crazy things. Don't be afraid, you can handle this. Focus on maintaining right now if that helps you until you get in control.

I find eating pasta doesn't keep me full when I am staying in my calorie goal. I do still occasionally have spaghetti for dinner. Its now whole wheat but I have to carefully portion.

Like the other suggestions buy your own food and maybe offer to cook a meal once a week. Maybe they will change some of their eating habits once they get a taste for better healthy food.

Nope but I do this at home. Scoop out what I think is a serving of pb and then check o.j. good scale. I have become quite accurate, I am satisfied that I can eyeball my portions when out.