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  • Sometimes you just have to do it! What seems to work for me is advance planning. Don't go when you're starving. Eat an apple or drink a cup of hot tea, but don't sabotage your ability to stop eating when you need to. Know what is "ok" before you go. A Whopper Jr no cheese no mayo is only 290 cal, half a small french fries…
    in Burger King Kids Meal Comment by chippiepig March 2009
  • 1. I really miss In-N-Out Burgers. In fact I'm planning a west coast burger run this spring! Too bad I can only have a single. 2. Watch the alcohol especially if you're on a reduced carbohydrate diet. It stresses your liver and alcohol calories are useless (except for the non-dietary aspects :-). 3. Just keep plugging. You…
    in How the heck?! Comment by chippiepig February 2009
  • I read on average a book a week. Buying books got just too expensive, so I got a (FREE!) library card. Picking is not hard. Go down an aisle and start reading the inside of the covers until you find one that is interesting. Get 3-4 of them and simply don't read the ones you don't like. Can't afford to make bad picks when…
    in Hobbies anyone? Comment by chippiepig January 2009
  • Good words from Neil. One of the strengths of this site is that you make it what you want it to be. For me, the simple act of recording my eating and exercise has put me in better control of both. Only at it a month, but I really do feel better already. Good luck!
    in Help... I'm scared I can't do this... Comment by chippiepig January 2009
  • What they said. Planning just a little bit ahead can really save your day. I've only been at it a month, but I've found portion control to be a gigantic challenge, so I have been concentrating on meals that help with that. The Hormel Compleats (and similar) are good calorie-wise (a little high in sodium) and with a few…
    in Ok my 1 problem tracking! Comment by chippiepig January 2009
  • I didn't see a mention of eggs yet. I often eat at egg 'sandwich' for lunch, using a container (1/3 cup) of eggbeaters, a tablespoon of bacon bits, and one slice of bread. Very quick and only 145 cal.
    in Soooooo sick of chicken! Comment by chippiepig January 2009
  • Don't know if it will work for you, but I've had the same problem. I finally tried eating a small bowl of hot soup a few minutes before some of my meals. I have a 2/3 Cup ladle that I use to make sure I get an accurate measurement. It really does help you feel fuller as you eat your meal. I find if I'm careful in choosing…
    in Trouble In Paradise Comment by chippiepig January 2009
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