PrajnaFaux

I cook for my whole family (7 of us) and it always bugs me that the info isn't measured in cups. We don't divide the package evenly (I've got little kids and teens so they eat different amounts). Does anyone know how many cups 2oz. of pasta makes?

Thank you! I did some searching of the database and took some averages from the various entries. Looks like I'll be able to have my curry, rice, noodles, and soup and still stay within my goals if I stick to my planned serving sizes and have a light dinner. I had a protein shake for breakfast, which tends to really fill me…

I've been trying to hit an average. On exercise days I tend to run at -200 cals or so. On non-exercise days I go over by about 200. So it evens out by the end of the week. My husband and I are going out to lunch at a bbq place on Monday (we were given a gift card) and I've been debating this same issue though. There's no…

I have been attending Celebrate Recovery for my food addiction. It's a recovery program for anyone struggling with hurts, hang ups, and habits of any kind. You can do an online search to see if there's one near you. It has really helped me get a handle on the emotional aspects behind my food issues. Like how I binge for…

I feel that way too, sometimes. I've found that just admitting how hard changing my lifestyle can be helps me get past it. I've been off sugar for over four months, but a month ago I had a total pity party meltdown because someone brought Easter candy to a meeting I attended and I couldn't have any. Well, technically I…

I've been off sugar for four months. The first few weeks were hard, but now not so much. I found that I felt a lot better once I got off it. I do get occasional headaches, and it's when I've missed a meal or haven't had enough water. Is it warming up where you are? Because I have to increase my water once the weather gets…

I guess I should have clarified that by high calorie food I meant junk food. I'm trying to eat as naturally as possible. I do love coconut oil, peanut/almond butter, and avocados. Thanks for reminding me of those! Also, thanks for suggesting a weekly average. I think that may be key for me. I'm not usually very hungry…

I have an eating disorder, and this is part of my recovery program. I'm working on relying on God to fill the emptiness inside, rather than food. I gave up sugar four months ago, but found I was compensating with other types of food. I'm using MFP as an accountability tool to help me be honest with myself and to avoid the…

Del Taco's chicken soft tacos with mild sauce! Tonight I ended up with almost 800 calories to spare (mostly because of the bonus calories earned through exercise today). My husband and I went out to Jack in the Box for dinner. I got the Grilled Sourdough Chicken Club sandwich, small fries, and unsweetened iced tea with…