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I also had a huge problem with portion control. I have started using the salad plates for my dinner plate. It has really helped a lot. I like the idea of mixing the ground turkey and the lean ground beef. But I am afraid of this one because my husband does not like turkey burgers at all. All in all, these are very good…

Welcome. MFP has been wonderful for me. Working out was not my problem, it was eating too much. I did not realize how many calories I was consuming in a day until I started using the calorie counter. It has done wonders for me. Also, knowing that everyone can see what you're doing makes me want to do the right things, as…

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I also read your profile. I guess you have been cleared to participate in strenuous exercise again. Also, I would share my medical history with the trainer before beginning.

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I move my workouts home until I am not contagious anymore. But I don't stop unless I absolutely can't do anything. However, I may ease up a bit on the intensity, only a bit. Working out seems to help my sickness. It's when I am sedentary that prolongs it.

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When I was first introduced to MFP I told myself that there was no way H - E -double hockey sticks that I was going to stay within 1600 calories a day. I LOVED food, mostly bad, too much. But I resigned myself to give it a try. My progression: -after logging in on several days I challenged myself to have a few calories…

We stayed at the Yacht Club. We had such a good time. You are right, it was so hard to eat right and exercise. I tried on the first day. That did not work out.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement!!!! MFP rocks!!!!

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Welcome. Congrats on quitting smoking. I have been on MFP for about 3 1/2 weeks. It has really helped me with my portion control. I have not weighed myself since I started. But I have lost inches (my clothing fits differently). I think this is a good tool to help with portion control. I don't have a scale either. I just…

I finally figured out that my weekend problem was inactivity. Since I work all week and do other things, I don't have time for endless muching. Plus, when I am at work I don't have the easy access to the food that I have at home. Even when I am home sick or with my child, I will eat more. So I started doing more things on…

Maybe your body is more comfortable at 130. IMO, 120 seems a little light for someone 5'7". I am 5'6" and my ideal weight is 145. Anywhere below that I look sick. I have also set the goal to loose 1/2 lb a week. I did not think that I could abide by the calorie intake for 1 lb a week, so I chose what I knew that I could…

Thanks for the quick replies everyone. I will chalk it up to to the rice and the water. Thanks again!!!

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Better yet, lets just say I drank too much water, LOL. I tried to watch the portions. Of course they gave me more vegetables than chicken. There was about 1/3 cup of rice. In my mind I was good on my protion control, especially with the chips. I usally finish the basket by myself.

You gained 10lbs and you took it right back off. Good for you. I know you had to work double time to do that. I know that if I do get derailed too much I can make it up when I get back. Thank you for your encouragement.

I am really looking forward to the trip!

I will most assuredly let everyone know how I do. Thank you for the encouragement!!!!!!!!

Thank you all for the GOOD advice. I feel so much better now, I have decided: 1. I will control my protions, I will have the things that I want, but I will control how much I eat. 2. I will hit the hotel gym or take a walk/run outside in the mornings before everyone gets up 3. I know that I am going to make some "Bad"…

Thank you all for the encouragement. I will pay attention to what I am eating and try not to starve myself. I will continue to eat healthy, yet filling snacks. Thanks again!!!!

Thank you all for the welcome!!!!!! I have a feeling that I am going to really enjoy these message boards!!!