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  • Thanks everyone for your replies!
  • I brown bag it every day, and I also enjoy a lot of little things all day long. Here is a list of what I typically bring (including snacks): raw veggies or a small baggie of Wheat Thins Bigs crackers and a wedge of laughing cow light cheese, some type of fruit--green grapes are definitely my favorite, a reduced-fat string…
  • I eat a lot of the Morningstar Farms products--they taste great (except the sausage links--I don't like those) and they are very reasonable in terms of calories. They are also full of protien, so they fill you up. I also LOVE the Vitalicious muffins and muffin tops--100 calorie treats packed with vitamins and fiber! They…
  • Check out HungryGirl.com for lots of lower-calorie recipes and ideas. I personally *love* Vita Tops, but they are 100 calories each, which is more than your 75 calorie threshold. Morningstar Farms vegetarian sausage patties are also very good (80 cals each). For a sweet treat after dinner I like a Tootsie Roll "Caramel…
  • Great suggestion!
  • I had the same epiphany recently--and it is sooooo empowering! Now when I get the urge to eat something, I first drink a glass of water or chew a piece of gum. This trick, along with MyFitnessPal.com, have made sticking to my diet possible. I've learned to listen to my body and not missinterpret thirst as hunger. I feel…
  • I think you should be *thrilled* to have lost so much since January! Good for you! My scale hasn't moved at all in 2 1/2 weeks, and I, too, am getting depressed. I'm stuck at 160.5 lbs (exactly where I started on myfitnesspal.com) and would be ecstatic if I could lose even 1 lb--any progress at this point would be cause…
  • Hi, I'm not an expert by any means, but I have a friend who teaches aerobics and nutritional classes, and she says that when you hit a plateau like it sounds as if you have, to change your exercise routine. If you normally jog, try an aerobics class; if you normally do a step class, try a different cardio class, etc. with…
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