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My trainer recommends only eating those extra calories if you are feeling really hungry. If you are currently satisfied, I wouldn't feel like you have to eat them. If you are, do something small and light.

I work nights. I simply eat my daily calories over the course of time that I'm awake and working that night. I don't eat more or less because it is nighttime. Whatever I eat when I first get up for the day is "breakfast" etc. I eat about 75% of my calories for my three main "meals", then have the remaining 25% as snacks…

It took me about 3 weeks with recording my diet before I could consistently keep my calories where they should be. I think by going gradually, it has allowed me to do it much more successfully. I feel full each day and didn't really feel like I went "cold turkey" on anything. Good luck.

I, too, have been working with a personal trainer. While she hasn't ever really given limits to anything, she is of the opinion that it is better to get in several cardio/strength sessions a week, even if they are shorter in time (approx 30) minutes, rather than one or two at 60 or more minutes. Also, our workout sessions…

I would say stay in your zone or higher, I wouldn't slow down to keep your HR in the zone. I, too, use a HR monitor. I have used it when walking my dogs briskly and I can rarely even get my HR into the zone even at a fast walk. I have to start jogging before I can get into my zone. If you are trying to burn calories, I'd…

I've been using MFP for just over 8 weeks now. I started using it at the same time I started working out with a personal trainer twice a week. My trainer put me on 1400 cal/day which was quite a bit less than what my body was getting before. I'm doing weight training twice a week and 1-2 days of cardio of about 30 minutes…

I have been working with a personal trainer who has put my daily protein amt higher than what MFP does. I'm doing strength training with weights two hours a week, and then adding in cardio. She recommended my ratio to be 25% protein, 55% carbs and 20% fat which is more protein and less fat than what MFP gives. You can…

Ever try blending cottage cheese with something to make your own protein shake? I use 1/2c-3/4c nonfat cottage cheese, then blend it with an equal amt of nonfat frozen yogurt. It has a milkshake consistency and gives you 15-23gms protein. The cottage cheese is under 100cal per 1/2c and the frozen yogurt I use is 90 cal per…

I, too, work night shift. However, when we do have food, it's usually food we all choose to bring in. We have all be working on only bringing healthy choices. It's good for everyone. I always pack my own dinner and keep my overall calories about 500 short of what I'm allowed for the day. That way, if I want to snack a bit…

My experience was the opposite. I dropped down to the lowest weight that I have been since before high school while I was breastfeeding. My body produces a LOT of milk and I physically couldn't eat enough calories to make up for what I was losing in milk. I didn't restrict myself at all with my diet, but I generally eat…