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If you don't want to give up bread entirely, there are lower calorie versions out there. (Some of the "light" styles can be 45 calories a slice). Bagel things and sandwich thins are about 100 - 120 calories each. There are also low calorie wraps. You just have to read the labels and pick the ones…

Are there foods he loves, but you are so-so on or hate? I would make a dish that I did not want or care for in addition to the regular dinner fare. That way he can have more for his intake needs and you wouldn't feel bad/be tempted about skipping it. Is there a sauce/condiment you dislike? If that was in a dish/on it I…

Substitute big leaf lettuce (romaine, etc.) for your "bread slices". You can still have a "sandwich" that way.

Usually in the morning, and I am not a morning person. (grumble, grumble)

Go to Amazon and do an author search on Sarah Burleton. She wrote two books. One chronicling the abuse she went through and the other she chronicles her journey to over come her childhood demons. They may be of help to you.

For Zumba there is a ZumbaCalories.com website that can help you calculate calories. It bases it on your weight, the amount of time and the intensity of it. I have no idea if it's truly accurate as I do not have a HRM. That's what I did, but I lowered their estimate for a class by 200 calories as I thought it was quite…

Oh man. I almost did that tonight with leftovers. :laugh:

Target has Champion's C9 work out wear. They have running skirts, compression shorts, capris and leggings. (Fitted & loose.) They have what they call duo dry and that helps with wicking away moisture. Extra bonus, it's clearance time so they are getting rid of the older styles/colors right now at reduced prices. They had…

We take a cooler (can always refreeze ice packs in hotel fridge over night or refill with ice from the hotel). You can take grapes, carrots and other fruits/vegetables that are good cold. You can keep them in the cooler during the trip and in the hotel fridge during the night. It's also easy to restock these items as…

I would think that would qualify as light daily activity. But if you up your daily activity level you can't count the calories that you burn at the job as exercise as it's already been factored into your activity level. While you do burn calories walking at work it is tough to track a fair assessment of how many you burn…

I look at it this way: "Will I regret not going?". If I am going to regret it, then I know that I should go because I can never "make up" that experience. If I let my weight hold me back I would have never have gone to visit my friend when she moved across the country. I definitely do not regretted going, but I would have…

Can it be done? Yes. The how it should be done is also another issue, but we shall opt for the "healthy" method for doing so and not a crash or fad diet that may put health at risk and means that your weight may go up once you stop the "diet". It is said that a safe and healthy weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds a week. In order…

I try to remind myself that I am better off now than I was before I started my journey. Then I mentally list all the ways my quality of life has improved and that if I continue on this way how much better it will get.

You actually might be eating too little, as crazy as it seems. The group the other people mentioned can help you with figuring out your BMR and TDEE and figuring out how many calories you should be eating for your activity level and how to subtract calories from that to lose weight. I inputted my own number into MFP and…

For items that can be counted out, I do so. Others I use measuring cups/spoons for. We do not have a food scale. I also pay attention to the packaging information as to what is a serving size, calories, nutrients, etc. This helps me make better choices as well as decide weather the serving size is the portion size that I…

I have had this happen to me because my body wasn't used to it anymore. I have also discovered that certain foods taste better "in memory" than they do in real life. So not worth the waste of calories.

I have been putting ground chia seeds in my greek yogurt. Grinding them helps with textural issues, but there is no nutritional benefit difference between ground or whole. Grinding also helps with picky eaters as it's easier to incorporate into things (they don't see the seeds, lol). I found the chia seeds at my regular…

I weigh once a week. The rest of the time the scale is between the door and a wall, so I can't see it.

My husband & children know. People at work know because I introduced them to it. My parents know that I am trying to be more healthy and that I have lost weight. But I have no told anyone else (friends) about it.

I have found that the "memory" of the foods that I used to eat tasted is much better than the now reality of them. They don't taste the same to me and are thus unappealing. I have found that raw nuts (like pecans and almonds) now taste "sweet" to me.

My husband has done this diet many times. After he lost the weight he went back to eating "regular" and ended up gaining it all back. This time around I convinced him to change the way that we eat "regular" and now he is losing weight in a way that will allow him to keep it off even after he reaches his goal (me too!).…

Found PB2 at GNC.

We buy Tilapia. My husband cooks it in the oven. Just sprinkles some spice mixture on it (Mrs. Dash or a McCormick blend or something of that sort) whatever he's in the mood for and bakes it. Our house does not smell like fish and it doesn't need more than a light spritz of oil to keep it from sticking to the sheet pan.…

I make a cold pasta salad with cut up veggies and balsamic vinaigrette. (You could use any low cal dressing.) You can make your own pesto. Or drizzle warm noodles with olive oil and some freshly shaven parm. You can still do tomato sauce. The important thing with the pasta is to measure out the serving of the pasta portion…

Now as to what I shop for now that we are eating healthier: Baby Spinach: Great in salads or to use in place of lettuce in sandwiches. Romaine Salad Blends: I like the convenience of the pre-cut mix with the shreds of carrots and red cabbage already in it. Then we just add whatever extra veggies to it that we want that…

They had the Nooodle ones on QVC the other day (yes, I like to watch them cook, lol). The lady preparing cooked the noodles in the frying pan after the draining/rinsing part and let them cook a little bit on their own before she added anything to them. Perhaps this lets them be more accepting of flavor?

Calories do not know what time of day it is. And your body is functioning 24-7 and needs to be fueled. Our bodies don't say "Well, it's 8pm now and anything that Jane eats from now until 7am tomorrow will be turned into fat." It doesn't work that way. If it did, we would all just stop eating by 8pm and no one would have to…

I agree, don't make snacking taboo. Just choose healthier versions and work it into your calorie count for the day. If you are hungry, you should eat. I know about the work peer pressure snacking thing. I had to explain several times one day that no, I did not want a hot dog. That I had already figured out what I wanted to…

If I find that I am craving something, I have it or something like it in moderation. Tortilla Chips and Salsa : Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips: 10 chips equals 140 calories (They have lots of good for you things in them flax, quinoa, etc. and are yummy!) Sabra Pico de Gallo: 2 Tbsp equals 10 calories Say I had 10…

I second what ninerbuff said. Just stick with what the doc wants and don't fret the calories, etc. When you are better and the doc gives the go ahead, go on back to tracking your calories.