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  • I had one cup of shrimp fried rice from our local take out. I accounted for 400 calories for this- hard to tell. It was yummy!
  • I don't deny myself anything. I just make sure to account for every calorie and plan accordingly. I have a dark chocolate Riesen candy just about every afternoon- just a bit of chocolate for 43 calories. I know that if I cut EVERYthing I love out of my daily eating I'll be more tempted to over eat.
  • Brag away! Great job!
  • For me it was being diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in March 2011. I had 3 surgeries in 18 months (two unrelated to the cancer). I'm one of the lucky ones- my cancer was removed entirely and I have no additional treatment. For me, being accountable for EVERY piece of food that goes into my mouth has been my success. I haven't…
  • I'm also in Iowa. I live in Davenport, but work in Cedar Rapids! I love MFP!!!
  • Don't deny yourself anything! Just account for the calories! One of the ways I have found most successful for me is planning my entire day in the morning- that way if I know I'm going out for dinner I can plan those calories and what I have for breakfast, lunch and snack accordingly! It is a lifestyle- not a diet! And it's…
  • I've never been a big breakfast eater. I do, however, know it's important. I start my work day at 7:30. I usually have a peanut butter/chocolate chip granola bar at my desk after I get my computer up and running. I try to snack on something about every 3 hours- otherwise my blood sugar plummets.
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