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If you don't mind pre-packaged breakfasts, Jimmy Dean makes decent breakfast sandwiches in their "DeLightful" line between 210-280 calories. Also, Kellogs Special K just came out with Flatbread breakfast sandwiches between 200-250 calories. I've tried both brands and one sandwich is substantial enough (with my morning…

I have no problem with the government mandating healthier meals, but the amount of food they are giving these children is not enough. If they're so worried about childhood obesity, maybe the goverment should start funding physical education classes to get them moving, instead of letting them be cut. I hardly think the…

I'm not pregnat, nor have I ever been, but I was looking at this article today and it had some interesting information on pregnancy weight and diet. http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/nutrition-exercise/articles/tales-from-the-scale-pregnancy-weight-gain.aspx Most sites suggest upping calories by 300, but a lot of that…

I had an allergic reaction once (broke out in full body hives) and my Dr. prescribed Prednisone. I would NEVER EVER take this again! I felt nervous, jittery, and had trouble sleeping. Since Prednisone is a steroid, it's not uncommon for it to increase your appetite, but each person will have a different reaction, if any. I…

I had a similiar "cheat day" awhile ago on vacation and I've been trying to get back on track ever since! I don't reccommend cheat days unless you can control them and get back on the program. Breakfast: Belgium Wafflle topped with Peanut Butter, Banana, and Whipped Cream 2 Slices Bacon Hashbrowns White Chocolate…

I too am struggling with this issue. I am trying to be honest with myself and recording all my binges to myfitnesspal food diary. Looking at the list of all the food I consumed and the total calories is a real eye opener. I know binges can be large, but my estimates were way off. Recently I've done just as you said,…

There is no reason you can't do both. Use a smaller plate, like a salad plate for instance, this will make your portions appear bigger. Read the food labels and determine what one portion size is (buy cheap measuring spoons and cups and invest in a food scale) Make eating a ritual. Don't sit in your car or in front of the…

According to myfitnesspal recipe builder, the braciole alone, served between four people is 800 calories, no sauce

I like these bars alot! They usually have between 160-170 calories each, lots of fiber and protein too,. Quest bars are really dense and chewy. If you like a softer crunchier bar, these may not be for you. My advice though would be to microwave them for 5-8 seconds to make them softer if that's what you prefer. My only…

Well, you can guesstimate what the calorie count was. If you had a 20oz latte, you can guess that at least 3/4 was milk, so say 16oz milk Fat free milk has 90 calories per cup, and there are 8oz in a cup, so 180 calories for that portion, and say at least another 50 calories for the syrup. I'm guessing your drink was…

This used to be a typical day for me. Needless to say this doesn't count any snacks inbetween, which I more than likely consumed. YIKES! I always felt awful after eating this, but out of convenience, and just plain laziness this was my routine. Breakfast - Taco Johns: Breakfast Burrito with Bacon - 550 Calories Medium…

Fast food makes me feel sluggish, bloated,and just plain icky. I used to eat fast food three times a day if not more, and I always regretted eating it afterwards. McDonalds by far gave me the worst feeling of bloat. My body always felt puffy, especially my face. I don't have urges to eat that type of food anymore because I…

I'm a night-time snacker, so I try to save a 100-200 calories for evening snacks to stay within my goals. I've been close or over my calorie goals at times, and yes those times I do go to bed without a snack.

Depression can lead to weight loss or weight gain, depending on what the situation is. I've been visiting with my GP about my binging episodes and he feels it's anxiety and depression related. He prescribed Fluoxetine and it seems to be helping. There is no miracle pill, but I feel less uptight since taking it, and as time…

IMO - Blech Lean Pockets are a waste of calories and I'm still hungry after eating one. I'd go for an Amy's or Evol burrito over Lean Pockets any days as they're more filling. My husband likes to call them "Diarrhea Pockets" LOL

Below is a list of items I like to buy for snacks: Fruit: Pineapple Watermelon Cantelope Grapes Apples Oranges Peaches Bananas Veggies: Baby Carrots Broccoli Cucumbers Celery Dips/Condiments: Hummus Stubbs BBQ Sauce (most bottles have 25-30 calories per 2 TBSP serving) Peanut Butter or any other nut butter Sugar Free Jelly…

Granola Bars, because one is never enough ;)

Do you have a grocery store near by? You could always buy bread, veggies, fruit, or deli meat, etc If you only have the option to eat fast food, go inside is my reccomendation. I tend to eat badly when I'm in my car or by myself. If you go inside you can remind yourself to make better choices. If I have to go to McDonalds…

Fishgutzy what books did you read? I'm interested in something to educate and motivate me. I really appreciate everyone's responses. I'm going to the gym during lunch and am going to run on the treadmill for at least 25 minutes and then do some strength training.

Hi! Just browsing through the last week of your diary I noticed a lot of your intake comes from snacks. I too have an issue with snacks and sugar and sometimes I'm over in these areas. The donut holes and ice cream seem stand out the most. Carbs and sugar are a common trigger. I notice when I cut down on the processed…

I'm having a difficult time with binging. Since June I've had at least a dozen different binges, the last two weeks being the worst. Yesterday I totally went overboard and probably consumed 7000 calories between 5pm and 8pm.I was in such a haze I didn't care about calroies. I totally want to nip this habit in the bud, but…

Calorie intake/outake has a lot to do with your age, height, current weight, and activity level. Do you wear a fitness monitor to measure the amount of calories you burn per day? I don't trust the workout equipment or online databases to give me estimates on the calories I burned. Sometimes those are over-estimates of what…

Peanut Butter is actually a healthy fat in moderation. Personally I would stay away from the 0 calorie PB (they are so fake), and the reduced fat versions. I feel like your taking all the goodness of that fats by using a reduced fat option, and btw usually they add sugar to replace the lost fats. The type of fat peanuts…

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I'm not Canadian, but I believe you can buy Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa there? There are Sugar Free and Diet Hot Cocoa mixes. The diet has 25 calories per pouch (calorie bargain!) I usually add 1 TBSP Marshmallow Cream (20 calories/TBSP) 2 TBSP Fat Free Redi-Whip (5 Calories per 2 TBSP serving) I also found that Nestle makes a…

OMG! Thanks so much for clearing this up! I'm thinking of increasing my calorie intake to 1600 or so for maintenance.

Why not just eat the hamburger no bun (top with veggies: lettuce, tomato, onion etc) and serve with 1/2 a baked potato or a whole one depending on the size.

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I would recommend packing your lunch and bringing it to work if possible, as McDonald's is not a healthy daily lunch alternative. Fast food consumption should be minimized, for overall health issues. If you do go there, I would stick with their Yogurt Parfait, Apple Dippers, or Salads (be careful of the dressings, as these…

To cut the calories, I found that you can order a Grande, Caffe Misto with Nonfat Milk (which is 70 Calories as is) according to the nutrition info on Starbucks site. I add 1 pump of vanilla syrup and one pump of cinnamon dolce, for an extra 40 calories, which brings the total up to 110, for two pumps of syrup (I like the…