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wow, took a quick look, not very many friendly options there....if you are good with those two things then yes they look to be about your best bet, or some combination of the salad and low cal soup. the only other suggestion is on some of the sandwiches, some of them say "does not include side" but other ones do not, so if…

those sound awesome!! and im rather surprised by the low calorie count-awesome.

i used to be the same way, i figured im watching calories, why would i consume "empty" calories in teh morning when im not even hungry yet when i could jsut eat more in the afternoon? I had to force myself to eat breakfast, but im glad i do, yes i was hungry shortly after when i started, i said thats my body showing me…

how do your mornings go, you need something you can eat before you leave home or does your job allow you to eat something when you get there, like at your desk or something? Cut up some fresh fruit, i keep strawberries and blueberries ready to go and then dice up a half of banana with them right before i head out and eat…

Spectacular!! Good for you!!

you will not be able to track exactly, this will obviously jsut have to be an estimate. If you have been tracking for awhile you should be decent at estimating a tablespoon or 1/2 cup or other measurements. Just keep that in mind and go for the healthier options. when i am at an event like this i try to load with veggies…

i have always been more of a veggie fan than a fruit fan, but i used to do typical, canned green beans, peas, corn, carrots. raw carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. I thought that was a pretty wide range. Boy was I wrong. luckily my husband used to be a chef and can make amazing food, but it started with baby steps. For…

Congrats to you, it sounds like you have done an amazing job. Also kudos to you for doing it in a realistic way that still works with life! I agree with just about all of your points!!

i would agree with half the box added to the oatmeal, i probably would not add an entire box as i prefer lower calorie and the sugar is pretty high for raisins isn't it? another thing for the oatmeal, sliced peaches-get the ones in light syrup and drain, fresh blueberries or strawberries, diced apples and some almonds or…

yes there are benefits to working with a trainer, they keep you motivated, they can help you target specific areas, they can make sure you are lifting/using machine properly, if they are very good they can also give you nutritional tips, pre/post work-out foods and schedules etc. However, these are also things that are…

i agree bread would be more of an app type thing, if you are serving it as a side i would say go with the potatoes, will leave your guest feeling like they received a "full" dinner too, you know protein, veggie, starch:) sounds delicious.

sounds delicious!!! will certainly have to try!

so many choices...some strawberries and blueberries and fat free vanilla yogurt....i love pepper strips and hummus...orange yellow red, etc. also like zuccini and yellow squash raw strips with hummus, guac, or ranch (LIGHT)....I eat popchips when i am looking for a junk food fix...you get like 20 chips for only 120…

just think about it...even when i try my best the longest i can make a chocolate treat last is 5 minutes.....so after 5 minutes i realize that im still bored...tired...whatever and now ive just consumed 230 calories that i didnt want. its not worth it...go for a walk around your building...write out a grocery list..do…

you may have me scared...my plan is to start it on Monday

good luck to you! Its a great site!!

Good for you!!! i am working up my nerve to start it this weekend....

compliments from my kiddos are the best!! Congrats to you!

eggbeaters clarification-i think they taste different than regular eggs-i eat them but i like regular eggs better, i usually eat them during the week when im getting me and the kids and the hubby out the door, but on weekends i resort to the real egg/egg white combo or just one egg, it depends on what else I am eating, if…

i usually eat some sort of fruit or fiber one bar, i have never been a breakfast eater so one huge step for me was actually eating breakfast (it does work). However, you don't have to give up all of the goodness...i use eggbeaters when i make eggs, i still use regular bacon but i only eat 2 pieces instead of 6 but you can…

Have a great time first of all! Part of Disney is the all the yummy food. Are you staying on the property? If so they all have work-out rooms associated with them for early morning work-outs or mid-day when you need a break from the park. I went to disney for 7 days in June which was about 3 months into me being serious…

I reviewed a few days of your diary, I am sure if you were hungry you would be eating, but personally i don't see how you could not be hungry with such small portions. Are you sure that your portion sizes are accurate? I agree witht he above posters to put in more calorie dense foods, i saw several salads on there, try…

i usually have this problem during the weekends too...my calories are 1270 and even when i watch my calories closely, after i throw a few cocktails in there im not usually in a way to make the goal, tthat low calorie count requires pretty clean living not usually room for alcohol in the mix, but hey i do the same thing as…

i agree that i am impressed you could the same thing for two meals a day everyday for that long. i also agree that it isn't the best plan for your body, although not a terrible choice there are so many other nutrients out there and other ways of getting them. My breakfast varies-some options are protein bars and fruit, egg…

this sounds awesome!!

I hear ya!!! So last night I went to the gym and made sure i was back in time to see the kickoff...and then my diary shows that i lived up the football food....haha..sunday i will be up early to make it to the gym...i live for sunday football!!

i increased my calorie intake for about 9 days...not completing, i still had a few days in there were i was at my normal calories and i actually didn't increase on purpose it just kind of happened. When i had my last 9 pounds to go i stayed at the same number for about a month, no gain but no loss. After those 9 days it…

it sounds like you have the motivation to get back on the wagon....you can do this!! And the last few months leading up to the wedding can be the most stressful, you will be able to handle it all much better if you are feeling good about yourself. You will also have more evergy to deal with it all if you are giving your…

my mom was the same way when i made her a grandma at the ripe old age of 37....she goes by g-ma, both my kids have always called her that and she is the only one that gets that title any other grandmothers in their life have jsut the normal grandma title, it fits perfectly and i cannot imagine my kids calling her anything…