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What about splitting the difference? Have a small portion of whatever's being served, or have a lighter breakfast/lunch to give you more leeway for dinner. You could also take a dish to share that fits your plan and fill your plate mostly with that. When I think of Persian food, I think of grilled meats, stews with meat…

Hi, I'd like to join if I may. I'm a 49-year-old editor and widowed mom to teenage twins. I've lost about 50 pounds in just under a year, but want to keep going -- at least 75 more.

Cottage cheese and fruit Boiled egg with Everything Bagel seasoning Laughing Cow cheese wedge with Triscuits or Fig & Olive Crisps (I get these at Trader Joe's, but I've seen similar elsewhere) Cheddar and apple slices Link of chicken sausage SmartFood Caramel & Cheddar Mix Popcorn Pastrami (2 oz) and fresh mozzarella (3…

A lot of dressing, a little turkey, and loads of cranberry sauce. I don't necessarily need anything else, but I love all the veggie sides, like Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. And then pie - always pumpkin and pecan, supplemented with whatever else sounds good that year. Ideally, there will also be pie for breakfast…

I often mix 50/50 Greek yogurt and mayo for tuna and chicken salad -- lowers the calories without losing the taste and texture of the mayo, which I like. Greek yogurt holds up better in heat than regular yogurt, so I think it would still work for a tun a melt.

Popcorn (I keep a bag in my car for the commute home) or an apple are filling. Cottage cheese is good, or a container of veggie sticks and hummus. And yes, I'd prepare some meals that can be waiting when you walk in the door.

I typically have a container of arugula/spinach mix in the fridge (it stays fresh much longer than other mixed greens). I don't always make salads, specifically, but I often throw a handful into bowls with grain/protein/veggies, or combine them with roasted potatoes and some yogurt and herb dressing. A pile of arugula…

This is ridiculously good and easy, and can be made pretty much with all pantry ingredients: Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup

I like it as a motivator, but have never tracked it for accuracy.

Broiled flank steak, cucumber-and-tomato salad, and corn fritters.

Looks like that worked out nicely!

These are good and useful points. I like that exercise reward, too!

Things I do: Seek a distraction. Take a little walk. Drink a glass of water. Have a mint or a piece of gum. If those don't work, and it's still not lunchtime, I generally bring a snack of cut veggies and yogurt dip to work, so I have that. (The veggies satisfy my need for something crunchy.) If all else fails, eat lunch…

The Russian judge is going to hate everything.

You look great! Congratulations!

Me. I've lost 40 lbs since March. I aim for daily totals below 1,600 calories, but at least within the 1,600-1,800 range (my 1.5 to 1-lb loss per week zone). I haven't found it terribly difficult, which has surprised me. While I'm more mindful of how much I'm eating, that calorie range allows room for foods I like. I try…

I've made mine open, and would love to see some others. I aim for about 1600 cal/day.

I'm ordered a new dress that's two sizes smaller than I was wearing when I started. When I took it out of the box, I thought, "That's going to be way too small," but it was just right.

It's a percentage of what you've eaten that day -- so, 72% of your breakfast. As you eat a varied menu over the course of the day, that percentage will change. Presumably, you'll add in some carbs, protein, etc.

I generally have just a cup of coffee first thing, and it works for me. I find I'm actually hungrier by lunchtime if I've eaten breakfast than if I wait.