mizamypowers

Red Lobster has many good options. I agree with an earlier post about Panera--but stay away from the sweets. Those numbers were SCARY!! I also agree about Starbucks. I can have a "skinny" latte, but was also surprised by the pastries!!

I am also a teacher and started MFP in June at the beginning of summer school. We have been back at school since Aug. 21. You must make yourself a priority. I portion my food and log everything to keep me on track. I exercise 4 days a week and that means I only have to find 2 days during the week. Some mornings I walk…

Maxwell House International Coffee has a sugar free vanilla latte that is 30 calories per serving. That is what I have each morning to satisfy my sweet, creamy coffee need. I also drink Coke Zero-it tastes better than Diet Coke to me. I enjoy drinks with the girls, but I have one vodka and sugar free red bull then move to…

Measured portions, as others have said, is key. I am a snacker and usually a portion satisfies that craving.

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1200 calories is the recommended minimum. If you exercise you can eat more to recovered the burned calories.

Love all these responses! My favorite comment is "who's going to take care of you when you are older?" As if kids are a guarantee!! I have heard that so many times!! That is why you have kids??

I am 37 with no kids. I have been with my husband for 15 years. He had a vasectomy 3 years ago. We deal with people all the time who say our life is not complete, and we totally disagree!! I was a waitress and had a guest tell me that my life was worth nothing without kids!! I thought, what if I couldn't have them?…

That will be me on Friday! I must have cheese curds and Tom Thumb donuts. About 2000 calories for the 2 items if I ate the full orders. I plan to enjoy every bite and stop when I am satisfied!! I will be good this week and try to add in more walking before I head to the fair. Enjoy the fair!!