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I'm a big fan of big, filling breakfast (by "big," I mean about 30-40% of your daily calories), then medium lunch (about 25%), a few small snacks (100 calorie packs work great for me--total about 20%), then a small dinner (and small dessert!) with leftover calories. This keeps me happy throughout the day without constant…

Are you sure you're acurately measuring and calculating? It looks to me like you're only counting a fraction of the calories in your coffee, for example. ( http://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/dunkindonuts/en/menu/nutrition/nutrition_catalog.html?nutrition_catalog_needType=Drinks ) Only you know if I am wrong, but you might…

Agree with the protein comment (especially boiled eggs...they're GREAT for filling you up at breakfast; plus they're fast if you make a bunch ahead of time!). Also agree about your too-small breakfast. I actually reverse your current plan (big breakfast, medium lunch (with 2 100-calorie snacks when I'm hungry), and small…

No offense intended, but I can't imagine using SIX FULL SECONDS of Pam spray!! That's a LOT of Pam--Ew!

I think you are to be commended for actively caring so much about your daughter. In my opinion, it is never too early to be aware of the messages sent to children, and I think it's great that you've realized some of the things you do that she may be picking up on. I especially like the idea that you no longer verbalize…

Bump--thanks very much!

I hear you!! I work nights in the ER, too...people looooove to generously donate leftover "food" to our breakroom. I learned that I *must* wake up 15 min early and get a small, filling meal in before I go into the "danger zone!" I also have the healthier snacks like others have mentioned, and I try to log all my calories…

I know it's not carb-free, but I like to eat plain (though gently salted) popcorn. It satisfies my salt cravings without too much damage to the calorie count. (1 c. of air-popped popcorn is about 30 calories.) More interesting popcorn facts: http://www.livestrong.com/article/328529-plain-popcorn-nutrition/

I also wash and slice them, toss w/ a little olive oil. Then at the end, sprinkle a liiiiiiittle bit of parmesean cheese on them, and bake until it's melted--about 3 minutes. Delicious!

LIE!!: I'm skinny--5'9'' and 125lbs--I am "healthy." No changes necessary. (As long as I look skinny, who cares, right? WRONG.) TRUTH: The fact that I have a fast metabolism does not mean it's healthy for me to eat junk all day instead of real food. It took me a long time to find motivation outside of my physical…

I like Subway from time to time, but I find that I can make a much better, cheaper sandwich at home and control all the portions (and proportions). If you eat at Subway more than a few times per week, it's worth the investment in the supplies to try it yourself--you might be happy with your results! [BTW, I don't do mayo…

Sprinkle a *little* bit of brown sugar, powdered ginger, and S&P; then bake.

"Some butter in the diet might be fine, but it definitely should not play a large part in it. " haha--I don't think the author (or Grokette) are suggesting that butter should make up the majority of anyone's diet! No on is saying, "Eat butter with a spoon--the more, the better; it'll promote weight loss!" The article is…

You're absolutely right about MM; however, sizes were very different back then. A vintage size 14 would not fit a woman who wears a modern 14. Her measurements were 37-23-36.

Hey there...these holiday months can be hard in anyone trying to eat well and live healthfully. I definately understand the isolation at work (and home!), too! I'd encourage you not to think of it as a get-through-this-diet-month and instead try to make small, maintainable changes that you can keep up permanently. If it…

I'm really happy with myself so far...no fast food (though I did not start at the beginning of Nov); I did have pizza the other night with my husband, but we made it at home, so I don't think it counts ;) I'm going to go through December--hope some of you will join me! -Carrie

Wow, you are WAY nicer than I am! I'm the only one in my house working on healthier eating, too, but since I do the cooking, my husband just deals with it!! My husband will eat snacks or other stuff outside the house, but when he's home, he eats what I cooked! :)

I'm on Depo now for the second time (I've done many different kinds over the past few years) but I came back to Depo because it's so easy--you don't have to remember to take a pill or switch a patch. The medication itself will not make you gain any weight; as someone said above, there's nothing in modern BC that will add…

Oh, man...I love love love love love chocolate HobNobs....I have to eat only two, and break them up into tiny bites so it goes further...I could eat them all day long. (And did, before MFP!)

YESYESYESYESYES!!! I'm so glad I'm not the only one! It's been freezing/snowing and I can NOT get up the nerve to exercise!!

Agree with all above--also, make sure you are accurately recording portions...I almost always underestimate what I've eaten.

I love the reverse psychology idea...it's funny how when I give myself PERMISSION to eat things I love, I eat some--and really enjoy it--but I don't go crazy. It's when I feel I "shouldn't" that it's harder to stop...Propensity to misbehave! :D -Carrie PS I like this thread, too. Thoughtful ideas from all. Thanks!

I wish I had seen this earlier!! :( I'm going to start today and finish out the year--you guys have totally inspired me!! Thanks for starting the thread--if anyone wants to stick with it with me, I'd love to hear from you. -Carrie

I echo the make-a-salad-before-leaving-for-work thoughts...I work 13-14 hour shifts in an ER where I can't count on there being good/quality snacks...in fact, my coworkers CONSTANTLY bring in CRAP to eat and "share." (but that's a story for another day!) If I don't bring some good snacks and a large, fresh salad (I love…

It makes me feel a lot better to read your posts--thanks! Are the MFP limits ridiculously low or am I just used to eating ridiculously high levels of sugar each day? I was thinking the exact same thing about simple/complex carbs...? I'm getting really frustrated with trying to keep it under recommended "dosages"!

Patsaffo: Don't worry! It's 100% self-paced, so if you're a 20 year old amazing dancer, you can rock out, but if you're not quite up to their speed, you can just do your own lighter version...still fun. Try it--I bet you'll like it!

Oh, my gosh...HobNob chocolate cookies... The bain of my life. When we moved to Britain they changed my life and I never wanted to eat anything else. Months later (when I joined MFP), I realized they are 90 calories EACH. Before I joined, I swear I would sit and eat an entire package (about 18 cookies) watching a…

It doesn't make it any easier for you right now, but just know that if you can get through the transition period, your body WILL stop craving junk the way it does now. You may still want a cookie, but your body won't crave unnecessary sugars the way it does now once your body gets used to the change in your lifestyle. I…

I hear you, balfonso...portion control is KEY. If you eat at a restaurant, count on the fact that they'll give you WAY more food than you need (or even want in a lot of cases). I curb this in two ways: a) split the food on your plate in half (at least) with your fork and count each half as a meal. b) eat really slowly.…

I've found that too...sometimes people just don't like that you have more willpower than they do. Keep up the good work!