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chewy granola bars (only 100 cal apiece!), almonds, vitamuffins, greek yogurt (if you can keep it cold), fresh berries, apples, 1 or 2 squares of dark chocolate, any of the 100 calorie packs (i like the pop-tart crisps and the chocolate covered pretzels), no sugar added diced peaches/mandarin oranges, snyder's pretzels etc.

I will say that as a college student, eating three small meals of 300 calories apiece has helped to boost my weight loss. Then, I save a whopping 400 calories in "snacks." A granola bar between class, an apple after the gym, and a bag of soy crisps in the library. It's not a perfect system, but it prevents me from ever…

I recently lost 20 pounds and am now trying to maintain that loss. I was told I could eat 1700 if working out steadily, but I tend to hover just below 1400 per day (I work out 5x per week). I am continuing to lose weight, but I'm considering upping my intake to 1500. we shall see ha.

Honestly, people say that because they're jealous. They're jealous because they know that you just might get that beach body and look fantastic. They're jealous of your determination--and the success you're going to achieve. If anything, take it as a sign that they think you CAN do it, and they're afraid. Knock 'em dead.

I agree completely!! What satisfaction I used to get from eating, I get from wearing fun clothes!

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Fat free Ranch by Hidden Valley! SOO yummy and only 30 calores for TWO tablespoons. I only end up using one usually, and I expend almost nothing on dressing. #winning

One night a week can't hurt your weight loss. If you can promise not to snack when drinking, you should be fine. Just go a little a little lighter on your meals during the day as well to help curb the extra caloric intake. Doing both of these should help minimize/eliminate any real chance of derailing your diet.