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And again today!

Big Bang Theory comes on CBS. I don't have cable either, but I love this show.

so work on your education.

I'm not sure how that would work since this isn't actually fried, but more like dry-skilleted (I also like to make up words) with just a little cooking spray and the chicken gets pretty crispy on it's own even without the coating. Also, so little Parmesan is used that it is not a major contributor to the calorie total, and…

Taste like it too, but I am very meticulous about measuring every single thing as accurately as possible and recording it. I was shocked by the 355, that's why I had to share! And also why I listed the brands, because we all know not all brands are the same, especially spaghetti sauces.

the "bump" also puts a link to the post on your profile because you "commented" on it, so if you see it and want to go back to it later, you can "bump" it so it's easy to find the post.

I measure them dry with digital food scale set on grams...and I will literally add or remove one noodle to get it to exactly 27 grams!!

The Eat This/Not That and Cook This/Not That books are also very handy to have on hand because they don't just tell you what not to eat, they tell you what to eat instead and say WHY. Plus they have a supermarket guide and a menu decoder in them.

For an even healthier version, replace the "twiddle your thumbs" step with "do your belly dancer moves"!!!

Me too. I forget it's there.

I just posted this Chicken Parmesan recipe the other day! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850973-chicken-parmesan-too-easy-and-good-to-not-share I also like to make "cheesecake" with sugarfree/fatfree jello cheesecake instant pudding mix (mixed with 2 c. skim milk) mixed together with an 8oz block of cream cheese.…

I only make one plate, so when it's gone, it's gone.

I don't follow a diet. I follow a budget, so everything is permitted in moderation. If you have a special event where you know it will almost impossible to stick within your calorie goals for the day without packing your own lunch, "save" up for it for a few days by running a little bit larger (but not too much) deficit…

haha, I saw that half the pic was cut off anyway, so I just retyped the info.

Log EVERY single thing you put into your mouth. You have no reason to lie to anyone on here. We are all on the same journey. We all have good days and bad days. If you omit a food, the only person you are lying to is yourself. I have a rule: Nothing is forbidden, but everything must be logged. I budget around the foods…

In all seriousness, I think only open communication between the two of you is going to provide the answer to your question. I'm sorry you're in that situation, I'm sure it would be different if it was another city, but another continent is another story, not to mention it is very difficult for unmarried couples to travel…

me too, and the answer to that is always yes.

lighter versions of the same movements. Also, chocolate milk has been shown to encourage muscle recovery. I buy the 8oz Organic horizons lowfat chocolate milk, take it to the gym and have it and a banana after an intense workout. It takes time, but as your body gets stronger, the recovery time gets shorter. At one point I…

Calorie dense, but healthy foods like peanuts are great to boost your calories, plus that they are made almost exclusively of protein and the healthy fats (Just don't get the sugar coated ones!!!) and fiber and the portability and ability to eat them on the go make them a great choice.

As for snacks!!! I almost forgot! Oikos vanilla 0% fat yogurt tastes like fruit dip. I love to slice up an apple or eat a cup of grapes with it. Also good: the Justin's peanut butter, almond butter, or hazelnut butter individual serving packs (I like them because they are easy to take to work and I calculated the costs and…

I just posted my version of Chicken Parmesan last night. It is great for those days where you want something that tastes sinful but really is not. It's got a total of 355 calories, but tastes so much richer. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850973-chicken-parmesan-too-easy-and-good-to-not-share I'm from Texas,…

I have been cheated on, but I know men who don't cheat. One of my best (male) friends told me once he would never cheat on his wife because he wants to wake up with her every day and see his children every day, and there is no way he would let another woman come between them. My parents were married until they died and I…

355 calories total: Carbs: 38 Fat: 10 Protein: 23 Sodium (I didn't add any salt): 616 sugar: 6 ....this is based off the totals after I entered all the ingredients.

In my first Zumba class, I looked like "Running Phoebe" does Zumba! And it didn't bother anyone! It is a lot of fun, the classes go by fast. I do Zumba at the Y, so I can't comment on whether or not that is a good class price. My membership at the Y is monthly, and I go about 4 times a week, so I figure it's about $3 each…

How do you figure skim milk has ZERO sugar? It's fat free, not sugar free. One cup has 12 g. sugar, which is why on the low-carb diets you are supposed to use full-fat milk for cream instead.

Diet hot chocolate!!! It tastes just like a mocha, and you don't have to use very much. I drink two cups of coffee daily (ok, so really that's 2 giant mugs, but I make my coffee half-ledded by using half decaf/half regular) and only use one measured serving of hot chocolate. I suggest Swiss Miss sensible sweets (the 25…

Just start the day fresh. Plan out your meals for the entire day instead of adding food as you go along. Make sure you are eating enough. Spend a little time in the evening planning out your meals for the next day. Tell yourself you're not hungry, you're bored, drink a glass of water and find something to do (if the…

I can't give up chocolate! But moderation is key. Individually wrapped (and kept out of sight) pieces are excellent. Dark chocolate has beneficial elements, and studies (sorry, not sure of the references off the top of my head) have shown that a small piece of chocolate post-workout boost muscle recovery (chocolate milk…

It takes time. Make sure you are actually eating what you are counting. You may be surprised. If you haven't done so already, buy a digital food scale and a set of measuring cups and spoons. Measure EVERYTHING, and log the exact amounts. Eating too few calories actually makes it harder to lose weight. Your calorie count on…

Thanks, never thought about it being weighed by weight because it was food and not a beverage...but ice cream is sold by volume (Blue Bell is sold by the half-gallon....I love Blue Bell Ice Cream, so I'm glad they don't sell it where I live now). But again, thanks for the clarification. I no longer feel gypped.