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I've been working on distinguishing actual hunger from a desire to taste things I like and from eating because I'm bored. Some people eat because of emotions in addition to or instead of boredom. It takes practice, and patience.

Hi, read through these, they should help you get started. The basics ARE very simple - for weight loss only, it's eat less. For health too, eat better and exercise. But yes you need to understand a couple of things about how MFP and other calculators work to know where your calorie goal should be approximately. These links…

I use the correct entry that says "Walking, 2.5 mph, leisurely pace" (not cut off). If I put in 60 minutes, it's less than 500 calories. Make sure you use good entries or correct the calorie calculations. You can try other calculators to verify what MFP says. Walking is actually one of the few areas of cardio that MFP…

Generally I have about 300-400 calories for breakfast, which for now is about 13-18% of my calories.

Something between the average house cat and a bald eagle. Or a very heavy newborn.

Make salads and cook veggies to go with regular camping food. Kabobs are a good way to grill veggies and meat together. Don't eat as much of it all. Enjoy the burgers, brats, etc. I wouldn't worry about it too much :)

I like soda (not diet!) and have no intention of quitting. But I have cut back and switched to the mini cans. At restaurants I usually just order water or coffee now. It's cheaper anyway.

If I'm going to start worrying about GMO foods (and I'm not convinced that GMO is in itself bad/harmful) I'm going to have to cut out a whole lot more besides Greek yogurt. I eat Dannon not that matters a lot. I don't know if they use GMO-grain-fed dairy. It's a big company so I'm just going to assume they do. I picked it…

Cheerios Frosted Flakes Kix Captain Crunch w/ the berries Froot Loops Lucky Charms Cocoa Pebbles Cocoa Puffs Frosted Mini-wheats Honey Bunches of Oats Raisin Bran I still eat some of them, but not frequently. Every once in a while I buy a box of cereal and eat a few bowls, but it usually goes stale before I get all the way…

11.6 lbs in about 2.5 months.

Get a cheap food scale. Switching measurement from volume (cups) to mass (grams) is going to be, at best, a guess or an average. Which is fine if you don't need a lot of precision, but if you're not seeing the results you want down the line keep this thread in mind.

Make less or give the rest away? You can't force him to stop overeating, but you can make it less convenient for him...

This is me too. When I started I was logging a lot more restaurant and packaged foods. See the numbers add up was a big reminder that I needed to eat at home more. I use the recipe tool and look up raw ingredients. I don't find it a burden at all.

Their posted burns may be inaccurate. Or they may be quite a bit heavier than you. Either way I prefer to support my friends, not worry about comparing myself to them. I'm not them, they're not me. :)

Most dinner rolls/garlic bread/texas toast. I love bread and I'll still eat them occasionally, but it's usually followed by regret when I realize how many calories they are.

You're supposed to eat fewer calories than your total daily energy expenditure. A short female will burn about 1200 calories just being alive in most circumstances. I suggest reading these: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it…

Sitting on a horse while it doesn't do anything but walk a flat path isn't going to be much of a calorie burn for the rider. But there is considerable activity involved in horse riding beyond that, especially in galloping and jumping. The rider controls the horse with their body....

There are days when I feel ravenous but it's usually around TTOM. Otherwise, no, generally I am able to stay within my calorie goal without feeling hungry, and I am eating at a deficit. For me part of it was learning to distinguish "I'm not hungry" from "I'm full" and "That would taste good"

Fruit are carbs, fwiw. Open your diary if you want actual help. Your post didn't list any calories or quantities at all.

I think she meant after she used the recipe builder with all the other ingredients? Either way I'm not surprised. The packets are about 80 cals each (16 if split 5 ways) and a can of Campbell's condensed Cream of Mushroom is about 250 (50 if split 5 ways) so it's 66 plus the chicken... if they're large pieces I can easily…

It is a subject of a lot of debate here on the forums, but I think any nonalcoholic drink counts in getting your daily fluids. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965 That said I'm usually pretty lazy with the water counter and tend to only count…

3 nights a week (including today!) I'm not at home so I have to bring my lunch/dinner with me. Today is salad: romaine lettuce mix, shredded carrots, broccoli, grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette. I wanted to add tomato and a turkey and swiss sandwich, but I didn't have time this morning :) I have a…

Yes it's fat shaming, and for most people probably including your sister it's coming from a place of low self-esteem. Edit: and the 'fat sluts' comment is also slut shaming, which is also not really okay.

I enjoy a lot of things on this list, but for me green smoothies are kinda gross. I like raw spinach, and I've never tried kale on its own, but drinking greens even mixed with fruit...eww. Most protein bars are gross too, though I have found a couple I'll tolerate.

I got an EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale from Amazon for $29 that I like, but I'm sure you can buy something even cheaper if you look around.

You look healthier and happier! Like you're getting better sleep, too. Great job!

You only have 12 lbs to lose, and at a 1200 (or slightly under) daily goal I suspect you have your goals set too aggressively. You should only be aiming to lose 1/2 lb per week. Using http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ to estimate your calorie goal based on you being sedentary (which you're obviously not)…

I log it every time I weigh myself, which is usually twice a week.

Exercise is great and I don't want to suggest NOT to do it... but you don't need time for weight loss. You just need to eat fewer calories than your daily energy expenditure. You don't even need to eat healthier, though I wouldn't want to sway you away from trying that either. So while you're super busy, you can just try…

Walking is one of the few exercises on mfp where the estimates are reasonably close. But people are right when they say you don't really know your personal burn without a HRM.