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I most likely am an emotional eater. I eat when I am bored or simply to suppress negative emotions, so yes, I think that is me also! Throughout my life, food was a 'go to' when things were tough. I am working on changing those behavioral patterns. I try to identify the emotional trigger, and replace it with something…
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Love to have someone to work with on my weight loss journey. Sent you a friend request. :) Wendy
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Thanks for responding to this topic. I realized this yesterday as I came in below my caloric intake and MFP nicely informed me that I was eating less than I should be. I love MFP!! :happy:
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I would just try to cut back. I have had Type 1 diabetes since I was 11 and if I wanted soda, the only option was diet. At that time, there was no Diet Coke only Fresca and Tab. I have done some pretty extensive research on all of the sweeteners - saccharin, aspartame and stevia. While, I still drink about 1 sometimes 2…
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Are your cravings for anything in particular - sweets or salty? If it is sweets you crave, you might try sugar-free/no calorie jello with whip cream. The whip cream is about 15 calories per serving. Also, root beer floats made with one scoop of low calorie vanilla ice cream and sugar free A & W root beer. I believe you can…
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I have just seriously started using MyFitnessPal as of this past week. I have about 30 to 35 pounds to lose, and in the past, it has been easy to get off track because of the constant temptations that surround me. It finally just got to a point where I decided this is about me, not them (those who don't need or care to try…
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Yes! I have almost completely cut alcohol out because of its high calories. There are some drink mixes also that you can buy now that come in at 95 calories per 4 oz. serving such as Jose Cuervo Light Margarita mix that includes the alcohol - not bad compared to a regular 4 oz. serving of margarita at 180 calories. It does…
