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There's a delicious one in the Comfort Food Makeovers cookbook that always gets rave reviews from my friends. If you look up the cookbook on Amazon, go to the Look Inside preview, and search for mac and cheese, you can see the recipe. It uses canned milk for the sauce, which I was skeptical of, but it really is delicious.…

The recipes are created using the recipe importer (if it is a website) or the calculator (if it is from a cookbook). I try to adjust the recipes so they match the actual ingredients I am using (brands, etc.). It is hard to get the serving sizes exact except for things that are individually portioned, such as stuffed…

Yes, there are 5 glasses per bottle. So if I drink half a bottle of wine, I log 2.5 glasses. I'm saying it might not be exact, but it should be pretty close. You are kind of treating me like an idiot here. If I am maintaining at 1,400 calories a day but my FitBit says my TDEE is 2,400 calories a day, then either my…

I did set it to public in my settings. Is there something else I need to do? ETA - Not sure why I can't see it from my profile, but the link is http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/shampbj

Of course I log the wine. But I pour it into a glass. I don't weigh it. So there might be a variance if I am logging a glass as five ounces but in fact it is six ounces.

Yes, I weigh meat in ounces since most of the entries use ounces, and everything else in grams, including hummus and shredded cheese! Except of course when I eat out, which is usually one night a week. But I usually get a burger with no bun and a salad with no dressing, so I don't think my logging could be off enough from…

Your weight is going up on 1,400?[/quote] No, my weight stays about the same at 1,400. If I go above that, say a couple of splurge days of 1600-1800, then, yes my weight goes up. It usually rebounds back to about the same level after going back to strict 1,400 for a few days.

No. As stated in my original post, I have been bouncing up and down in a 3-pound range (155-152) for a year.

I'm not eating 2,400 calories a day. I'm eating 1,400 calories a day. If 1,400 is my maintenance calories, I'm am severely in trouble.

I have PCOS and I have found that not necessarily low carb, but avoiding processed carbs works for me. I try to do limited amounts of whole grains balanced with fat and protein. If I listened to my body, my body would tell me to eat a giant pot full of white pasta chased with cookies and cake. My body is an idiot. It is…

I just love this. The theme, you and your dad, cocktail parties in general. Just wanted to wish you best of luck!

What about eggs? You can cook them in the microwave if you don't have a kitchen. You can do just the whites for protein if you are worried about fat. I'd take a look at what the skinny locals are eating and try to adapt to the local food climate. Also, hit those beaches, lady! Swimming and walking on a tropical beach is…

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

I'm younger than you, but we're the same in that our weakness is alcohol. My secret to hitting my steps when the weather is nasty is to do walking aerobics videos on YouTube (search for Leslie Sansone); they're low impact and simple walking moves, but they are effective if you turn it into a habit. I also include calories…

I'm not going to tell you you have to have a gym membership to lose weight. It's simply not true. What is true is that you have make some changes if what you are currently doing isn't working. Maybe it's skipping the breadbasket at dinner, or ordering roasted veggies on the side instead of a carb. Or maybe it's ordering…

Search for "Leslie Sansone" on YouTube. She has walking workouts that are basically gentle aerobics (no jumping-type moves) in different lengths so you can find something that works for your fitness level.

Do a search for Leslie Sansone on YouTube. You'll find a range of walking workouts (basically gentle aerobics) in 1 mile (15 min.), 2 mile (30 min.), 3 mile (45 min.) and 4 mile (60 min.). And all free!

If you are grilling, one thing we always do is pre-marinate chicken (like a simple citrus or Mediterranean-type marinade) and freeze it before the camping trip. It keeps well in the cooler and on day 2 you can just pull it out, thaw and grill.

My husband opened a bag of Doritos. I pre-logged 3 Doritos. I ate 3 Doritos. Fin. They have been a weakness of mine since childhood, and I could easily eat a Family Size bag if I let myself.

Are you going for the chips and candy because you are hungry? If so, you may need to plan your meals to be more filling (more protein and fiber) or pack a healthy snack you can reach for when you get the munchies.

Try to think of balance and think of your tailgating replacing a balanced meal--if you're having pigs in a blanket, balance it out with some stuff from the fruit and veggie tray. One trick is to make mini versions of things: instead of using hot dogs and loads of pastry for pigs in a blanket, use cocktail sausages and…

To get back into the bridesmaid dress I wore to my best friend's wedding four years ago. I've lost 25 lbs since this time last year. Tried the dress on this week and I can just barely zip it up but it is super tight. I've got another wedding to go to in just over a month--I want the dress to be looser and comfy!

All carbs are not created equal (at least when it comes to satiety). I find I can handle whole grains and other non-processed carbs just fine, but if I eat sugar-y and white flour-y things, I easily fall off track and get more and more cravings. It is of course possible to eat cake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and stay…

Is it possibly to sneak in a quick walk during the workday, perhaps 10 or 15 minutes at lunchtime or first thing in the morning? I am lucky to work at a company that lets us take walking breaks, but I know not everyone has that option. Short of that, just moving more during the day even if it's not a concentrated walk but…

Stuffed Peppers of different kinds make a great dinner and reheat the next day simply in the microwave. A couple of my favorites: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/couscous-and-feta-stuffed-peppers-230159 (Vegetarian) http://www.skinnytaste.com/santa-fe-turkey-stuffed-peppers/ ( I make with lean beef because…

Ordered a new size 12 two-piece swimsuit for a planned trip this summer (after wearing my all-time high size 20 one last July). I figured I would need until summer to get into it, but on a whim I tried it on and it fits! I definitely need to do some pilates between now and then, but I can actually fit my body into it. It…

Most craft breweries will list the ABV % (alcohol by volume) for the particular brew. There are entries in the MFP database for Craft Beer 5%, etc., so try searching with those terms. Again, it's not perfect, but it's a lifesaver as the ABV can vary so widely by style and brewery. A local brewery to me has a session IPA…

Not going to weigh in on "clean" eating, but I know there's a book about eating healthy while living in a dorm that might be helpful. I believe it's called The Dorm Room Diet. It might have ideas to cope with some of the challenges of eating healthy while not having a kitchen to prepare a lot of things from scratch.

skinnytaste.com is great for healthy recipes, and you can search by dietary restriction (vegetarian, low carb, etc.). If you are not on Pinterest, it's worth joining just to find and organize recipes. You can run a search for exactly what you want (dinners under 400 calories, low-carb chicken recipes, healthy slowcooker…

This is my typical workday breakfast: one whole wheat waffle spread with 1 T. reduced sugar peanut butter. One hard boiled egg and one with just the egg white for extra protein, and a serving of fruit (I mix it up). Usually works out to be about 350 calories