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I agree with miss73. I egg for breakfast doesn't do the trick for me unless I add some veggies cheese and ham. I have about 20 grams of protein per meal plus protein with snacks or try to. I usually accomplish 60-80 grams per day.

Also I use my fitness pal to stay on track, I count calories, measure portions, n have a goal of 1200 calories. My MFP friends are very encouraging n supportive. Again I am far from being perfect but am much healthier than I was before.

I bought 1cup bowls to serve myself in so that I don't over eat n I make sure to have lots of protein with every meal even snacks. I'm not perfect but I try cause I don't want to feel hungry. I'll have string cheese with Turkey deli meat, cottage cheese and fruit, a piece of chicken, a salad with egg or imitation crab (these can all b meals or snacks). This helps me stay satisfied longer. I've learned the band is here as a tool but we still have to make good choices. Good luck on your journey

Omg. My husband is a sunflower seed addict. He eats about 4-6 bags a week. Crazy!!

What a great thread!

Wow! You look amazing

Are on my fitness pal. You can add friends and check out each other's diets

I change my calories on my fitness pal to match what machines at the Y say. I don't know how many calories I burn weight lifting tho so I just track it under strength but I too would like to know.

Once you start you won't wanna stop. I love going but I start to feel like I take time from my kids if I go everyday. I try at least 4-5 Times a week.

The trick is finding something you love... I found zumba n absolutely love it. I go at least 3-4 Times a week because it's fun n burn about 700+ calories (by weight n intensity). I also love spending time with my kids n having a good time with them so I take them n my self swimming, bike riding, to play volleyball, softball, tennis. Summer fun of course but it's fun, I get to spend quality time with the family, n I burn calories at the same time. I really don't see any of this as exsersize but instead as having a good time.

Lately I've been having cottage cheese with fruit. I also love egg with grilled bell pepper , onions, and mushroom n a little cheese. Greek yogurt, oatmeal with water or fat free milk, 1 whole grain waffle with peanut butter n jelly, Apple with peanut butter)...I feel u I work 5am to 2 so I always pack a breakfast (7am), lunch (10am) n snack (usually right before I leave work). Packing my meals works out perfect for me.

Ya you should check out my fitness pal. My user name is the same as it is here. I have been loosing bout One n one half pounds a week ( not too much) n work out bout 4 times a week. I snack too much sometimes n would probably loose more if I didn't but I have pretty good breakfast lunch n dinner choices, usually! Good luck

Although I have lots of protein ( usually 60-80 grams) I still fit in my fruits veggies. I try having salads for lunch with 1 cup of lettuce or spinach with chicken, imitation crab, egg, ground Turkey or beef. I always try to have a fruit also. Canned fruit with cottage cheese or a fresh fruit. I'm pretty regular. My only problem was right after surgery cause there was nothing to digest from all the liquid