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Just pick the closest thing for another restaurant. Chains Restaurants are pretty good about being n MFP, but small restaurants not so much. Good luck!!

I am a teacher so I have summer's off ( sort of- I have a part time job and I been doing several workshops this summer) I have also been going out of town as well. 3 or 4 day trips. I was really good and stayed within my calories the first trip. The next 2 trips to the beach- not so much. I just tried to stay really active…

I know all about the Mexican patio with my friends, believe me!! I love food too. Every holiday, every occasion is surrounded by food. When you start your journey, its overwhelming, then as time goes on and you stay on a straight path- it gets easier. Not EASY, just easier. During the last few months of this for ME, I have…

grapefruit, greek yogurt, frozen berries. OR 2 Nutri grain waffles w honey, OR 2 SERVINGS OF BETTER THAN EGGS sauteed w onions 2 corn tortillas (migas) I like to eat light in the morning because I really like to eat later- dinner and snacks!!!

82 Whataburger Meals with Fries and a Coke! OR 595 HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE BARS OR 125 2 PIECE FRIED CHICKEN DINNER WITH MASHED POTATOES/COLESLAW WOW!!! How amazing is that!!!! Thanks!!!

I count calories, watch fat, sodium intake.. I have switched to just water and 3 diet drinks a week. I also work out 3-4 times a week. I do not eat my exercise calories. I have MFP calorie count to 1.5 lbs a week, I usually do not eat all my calories for the day. In eat 3 meals plus 2 snack a day.. breakfast is like 150…

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40, no kids, single.. I do have gentle men friends though, and lots of great friends that fill my life with love-laughter and fun!!!

I have so many- potatoes- fried, mashed, chocolate, cakes, those little donuts from the convenience store.. hmmm fried chicken, chicken fried steak, hamburgers, sodas.. just junk food!!! But I am working on learning to create the savory ones healthy style, and the other I just do portion control as best I can.. 100 calorie…

frozen fruit, Skinny Cow EVERYTHING, pre packaged 100 calorie cookies, OH chex mix has a 100 calorie pack of caramel/chocolate - its AMAZING!!, rice cakes, sugar free jello pudding cups, jello cups, fun size m &m's, fruit strips ( adult fruit roll ups)- Target/Archer farms has great ones and 45-60 calories each. I try to…

Good advice- logging everything and "knowing" is best!!!

i break everything down.. 2 corn tortillas, 1/2 cup cheese, carne chilli.. etc.. thats pretty much how I log everything, I Mexican restaurants - well any restaurant really even eating healthy is about 900-1000 calories.. At mexican restaurants-- bring saltine crackers for the hot sauce-- its a better choice than chips, I…

very motivating to get some celery, didn't know it could calm me down. Since I have been dieting, sometimes its like my best ( and worst) friend has died. I cannot "eat" my problems any longer...Thanks for the tip!

I would say thats normal, first couple of weeks its water weight- so you lose weight quicker. Im trying to think of it as a health decision, because I am so unhealthy.. I eat 1400-1900 calories a day when I go to gym- (at least 3 times a week) I burn 300-700 calories ( I actually do better when I go by myself as opposed to…

I have severe allergy attacks a couple times a year. I stay on the same calorie track, but I refrain from working out for a few days... if it sustains and lasts forever like they usually do, I go to gym anyway.. maybe one less day a week or something..

omg so proud of you! You are doing great!

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Its hard, I am on my journey as well, MFP is amazing! its like your own coach!!! I have lost 35 pounds so far, I do not have any before/after pics. altough I hope to have some definite changes soon- my clothes are fitting better, and the tight clothes are looser now!!... But in the past I have lost weight with liquid…