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  • I have the same problem! My old nutrition teacher would suggest eating calorie-rich foods, like veggies and meat (less carbs from bread & grains, the better). I've tried everything! The only thing that works for me is to turn down any food offered to me and mentally "hold out" as long as I can. Once I start munching, I…
  • I pack my lunch the night before. I bring sandwiches, soup, pastas, and cheese & crackers usually. For sandwiches I toast the whole wheat bread and pile on the meat for protein. There are tons of low sodium soups available at the store that happen to be fairly low fat too. I split the can of soup into 2 ziplock containers…
  • Northwester Iowa. Originally central Iowa, however. Favorite place so far is Torremolinos, Spain.
  • Oh my goodness, YES! I love cooking! I like the idea of a cheat day... hmmmmm. Lately, I've been trying to substitute lighter, but natural, ingredients and the flavor isn't always there.
  • You should know that coffee and other items with caffeine actually dehydrate you (it's a diurhetic), althought it can help temporarily speed up your metabolism. For every cup of coffee or soda you drink, you should drink an extra glass of water! For inspiration, I remember what my middle school biology teacher taught me:…
  • Gives men a good body view if you get the arms and hands out of the way. ;)
  • I'm trying to figure it out as well... just start clicking on the blue tabs at the top. Lol!
  • Pistachios! Mmmm.... or freeze yogurt the night before. That can sit out for a good 4 hours or so at room temp thawing. They use go-gurts in kids lunch boxes, but those usually are high in sugar or high fructose corn syrup.
  • Try modcloth.com. They have great deals on bento boxes! They also sell these really cool glass water bottles that help reduce plastic waste and remind you to keep drinking water! The prices range from $14-24 I think. Good luck!
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