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  • Ok, I'm in.
    in Tues MINI challenge Comment by loisann221 July 2012
  • When I have to drive long distances for work I throw a bunch of pomegranate seeds in a empty water bottle. You can shake them into your mouth that way without all the mess. For me, quantity is key for driving snacks since I use them to keep me awake. Pomegranate seeds are the best I've found in terms of low fat, low…
    in healthy road trip food ideas NEEDED! Comment by loisann221 July 2012
  • by the way, 1 Tbsp of the Silk creamer is 15 calories- a heck of a lot less than most normal creamers. It might be a little more per Tbsp than milk, but it's nice and creamy.
    in Low Calorie coffee? Comment by loisann221 December 2011
  • I use Silk Soy Creamer, it's a lot lower in calorie than regular creamer. Bonus points if you buy the original flavor instead of the vanilla, which has a lot more sugar. I add a little bit of ground cinnamon to my coffee. Even better when you add it to the grounds!
    in Low Calorie coffee? Comment by loisann221 December 2011
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    in Homemade Clif Bars (No Bake) Comment by loisann221 November 2011
  • Lots of great ideas above, especially the ones about drinking water. Here are a few things I do to control binging- -Never eat out of the container or bag! It's way too easy to tell yourself you didn't eat that much or that you eat "just one more". You can quickly eat 2-3 portions that way. -Chew gum: If I'm just wanting…
    in Well that didn't last long Comment by loisann221 November 2011
  • There's a recipe in this month's Women's Health that I made. It was pretty yummy~
    in Anyone have a good protein bar they'd recommend?? Comment by loisann221 November 2011
  • No wonder you're feeling tired and weak!!! I agree with lots of the posts, it wouldn't be a bad idea to up your calorie intake. 1200 cals was my original goal and I found that even just bumping it up to 1290 was helpful- MFP even says that less that 1200 is not healthy. You really need to think about what you're "spending"…
    in Tired and Weak Comment by loisann221 November 2011
  • I get the veggie fajitas and asked for no tortillas. I knew that if they brought out the tortillas there was no way I would resist! I also love guacamole and cheese and all those condiments that kill your calorie goal, but I also love salsa verde. Adding the side of salsa verde gave me the big flavors I love without the…
    in HELP ME... Eating at Local Mexican Restaurant for lunch Comment by loisann221 October 2011
  • I guess technically I am doing "lower" carbs, but I don't think of it that way. I found it much easier to stick with if I thought about increasing my protein and veggies, than when I think about cutting out carbs. You end up having the same effect- the protein and greens fill you up, so you eat less carbs. For me, if I…
    in Anyone Doing low carbs Comment by loisann221 October 2011
  • Welcome! MFP is the best tool I've found to help you really make a change to your lifestyle/eatting habits. Make sure to add the MFP app to your phone if you've got a smartphone. It's a huge help and really keeps your accountable by eliminating the excuse of not being able to track or "forgetting" that snack you ate…
    in Hi I'm new! :) Comment by loisann221 October 2011
  • I don't track it, since I figure that the act of chewing the gum burns calories. This link supports that justification- http://www.livestrong.com/article/309298-how-many-calories-do-you-lose-chewing-gum/ If you haven't tried the Extra Dessert gum flavors you should, they are great and help to satisfy a sweet tooth (I'd…
    in Do you track ... Comment by loisann221 October 2011
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