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I try not to go over my calories, even on a special occasions, but it happens. You are planning way in advance and really putting thought into it so just make the best choices you can on those days and enjoy. If you go over, it is not the end of the world. For example, maybe take only a small piece of the chicken and then…

Betsy, I feel for you. I have struggled with finding healthy alternatives and staying on track. My BF is a meat and potatoes kind of guy and I fell into the same eating pattern. He still eats that way and when we go out it gets tough not to slide back into old habits. I started planning way ahead. I check up on the calorie…

Our bodies are very efficient at "survival." If you are not eating enough calories your body will become a fuel saver. You need to eat enough to keep you metabolism up. I think you may be sabotaging yourself by eating too little (as mentioned above). :flowerforyou:

I found the Orowheat whole grain sandwich thins at Costco. I think they come 48 to a bulk package divided into 4 smaller packages. I froze three and kept one out for my daughter and myself. I love them and have even given up my bagel thins in the morning for these.