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You said you tried going low carb during the day, but did you try to increase your protein? For me, protein is an appetite suppressant. For a few days, try extra hard to meet or exceed your MFP protein goal, and see if your cravings for sweets diminish. If you're not a big meat eater, one way to do that is with protein…

Have you been taking any new vitamins or calcium? Or have you been taking any new medicines? Certain supplements or medicines can cause that. Be careful not to use too much soluble fiber, because that can have the opposite affect if you aren't drinking a lot of water. What really helped me most was insoluble fiber like the…

You might raid the depths of your own pantry and clean out your freezer and see what you can make do with. Also, I don't know if anyone mentioned this already, but some protein powders can really be economical and will keep you full. Our local catholic church has a chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society that helps…

All great advice here! I have one more thing to add - something my doctor advised when I confessed to him that I felt frustrated by my lack of willpower. My doctor said, "Begin your day with at least 25 grams of protein. It will set you up for success the rest of the day. Make sure you get at least 25 grams of protein at…

You mentioned being up once or twice a night, so I assume your children are very young. Are you breastfeeding? You might require more calories if you are. Another thing to consider is whether you should increase protein and decrease carbs. Lots of people find they have more energy when they do that. (including me!) My…

You're off to a good start by reducing bread and eating lots of fruits and veggies! Well done - be proud of yourself. Two eggs are 14 grams protein, Thrive is 11 grams, I think, and not sure about the sausage. You're maybe getting another 8 grams from fruit and veggies. What other protein sources do you enjoy? Greek…

"This moment matters." One of the biggest challenges in my life has been consistency, not just with nutrition goals but other goals as well. It's so easy for me to begin thinking, "This one time doesn't really matter." The reality is, it's precisely that one time that DOES matter. If I do the right thing in my weakest…

@Christine_72 That's really nice of you! Thanks for the suggestions. I do use protein powder sweetened with stevia and I enjoy adding cacao powder to smoothies sometimes. I'll look up Flavdrops, Quest bars and the other things you mentioned.

I tried a new protein powder with casein. I like it!

To be a healthy vegan, you need to eat legumes daily. They contain certain essential amino acids not found in other plant foods. Would you enjoy stews or soups made with veggies and beans or lentils? If you're in a hurry, a jar of your favorite pasta sauce or salsa can make bean stews and soups interesting. If you're close…

Thank you for a very thoughtful post with excellent points. As I understand it, you're saying that it's a mistake to believe you have a sugar addiction and then react by abstaining from sugary foods....that doing so will distract you from discovering your true problem. Please correct me if I misunderstood. This very well…

I'm not good at moderating either - yet! I'm hoping I will be one day. Until then, I have to abstain. Over the last few decades, I've been on and off sugar many times. I'm sane when I'm off sugar, and crazy when I'm on it. Simple as that. Since last December, I've chosen sanity again, and I'm determined to make it…

Do your protein choices have to be carb-free? Or will you eat beans, grains and dairy for protein?

I use 8 oz unsweetened Almond Cashew milk (heated) with 8 oz coffee. I sweeten it with caramel flavored stevia or regular stevia and pumpkin pie spice. Later in the day I use the leftover cold coffee to make a mocha protein shake.

That has happened to me too when I'm anxious, stressed out, in a hurry, or feeling pressured in some way. Once I start heading in the direction of eating mindlessly, it's hard to pull back and reverse. I'm trying to develop strategies to delay eating if I'm feeling stressed and have the urge to be careless. If I'm truly…

If they are real friends, they will support your decision, however, if you continue to socialize with them frequently, you are less likely to have success with your abstinence. Keep your old friends but see them less often, or make a point to do other activities with them that don't involve drinking. Making new friends who…

Do you have a St. Vincent de Paul society near you? A lot of churches would take unwrapped bars for the homeless.

Anything my mother-in-law makes! And pomegranate seeds.

VitaCost online has a wide variety of products at a discount

I like MRM Veggie Protein powder too! I've only tried vanilla, but they have plain unsweetened, and chocolate. It has pea and rice protein, hemp, chia and flax. No soy. There's an ORAC blend in it as well, and it's sweetened with stevia. 150 Calories/22g Protein/6g Carbs/4g Fiber Because of the fiber content, it does have…

My first thought was that you weren't eating enough fat, and I see others have weighed in on that. Adding a few nuts or a bit of nut butter is an option, or a little salmon, olive oil or avocado with your salad. Don't let the high calories of fat scare you. The fat calories will keep you satisfied longer and keep your…

I'm not going to make any judgements about your total calorie intake, but it looks like you're not eating enough protein. That's what I would be most concerned about, and fixing that will most likely fix your hunger problem. Cut back on the carbs at dinner and add more protein. Protein keeps you satisfied longer, but carbs…

I found another one of my posts, along the same line, from different thread: "Try to note all the times you can remember binging when you weren't hungry. Who were you with, what time of day, what kind of place, what was the occasion, what you were wearing and so forth. How did you feel about the people you were with?…

I'm a recovering binger myself. Here's a copy of something I posted on someone else's thread: "It's important to learn how to recognize what triggers you to overeat. Is it stress? A celebration? A way to reward yourself for doing something difficult? Or maybe boredom? Did something happen that made you feel bad about…

Also, you could ask your doctor if swimming or water exercise would be safe for you after the wound heals.

First, always listen to nurses! Weight loss will need to wait a bit. Second, if you'll be on pain meds and antibiotics, try to synchronize them so you're taking them together and at the time you would normally be eating a meal. If you generally eat meals with someone, ask them to remind you to take your meds at meal time.…

I learned this from a lady selling diet cookies at the farmer's market: Cut your cookie, protein bar, fig newton or whatever into tiny squares, and take time savoring each piece.

Best laugh I've had all day!

It's important to learn how to recognize what triggers you to overeat. Is it stress? A celebration? A way to reward yourself for doing something difficult? Or maybe boredom? Did something happen that made you feel bad about yourself? Do you eat more around a certain person? Try to figure out what was different about this…