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<p>I think this hits the nail on the head. You can eat all the healthy food in the world but if you’re eating too much of it, you’ll gain weight. I use a kitchen scale. They are inexpensive and will really help until you are more knowledgeable about how much a serving size actually is. A food journal is also very helpful. H will tell me “I burned 10,000 calories on the elliptical” or some equally unreasonable amount- no, honey, you sure didn’t, so those beers you rewarded yourself with are going straight to your belly. </p>
<p>I eat around 2000 calories a day now and I am still losing weight. I am not overweight - I am 5’7 and around 130 pounds. Every morning I eat one of three breakfast options: </p>
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<li> Fiber One English muffin, egg fried in Pam, slice of sharp cheddar, slice of Canadian bacon (faux Egg McMuffin).</li>
<li> Steel cut oatmeal with raisins, raw sugar and cream (yep, cream) </li>
<li> Polenta cooked in milk with dried fruit and honey </li>
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<p>Lunch I usually eat a salad or chili. </p>
<p>Dinner will depend - but usually some type of homemade chicken tender, steak or salmon and a vegetable (broccoli, spinach or beets are popular). I also really like sushi. It is a lot easier for me to lose weight if I’m getting regular exercise and I have certain “reward” foods - like chocolate milk - that I allow myself when I’ve really pushed myself. </p>
<p>For snacks I will have fresh berries or a KIND bar. Saturdays are usually a “eat what I want” day. I drink very little diet soda now, I do drink beer and wine on occasion. It seems to be working. </p>