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Calorie Counting

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TwinsMama

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I didn't bring my lunch to work today.  I decided I'd go grab something quick to eat.  There are tons of choices downtown so I started looking at a few menus online.

 

What was supposed to be a quick and easy choice was a bit tough.  The more I looked at menus the more I realized I could not eat half of what was available. Many of the foods I LOVE would result in over half my daily calorie intake.

 

This is why I bring my lunch.  I was a bit frustrated.  How oh how can a small salad be over 500 calories???

 

Needless to say, I opted out of eating out.  I really want to get some protein in but I just couldn't spend money on something that would not even be within my plan.  Instead I grabbed a serving of Special K crackers, and a fruit cup. 

 

Do I feel fully satisfied?  NOPE!  But, I'm not hungry either.  There is one more fruit cup here but I'm going to continue drinking my water and try to hold out until I get home.  There at least I have healthy snack options. 

 

I won't be doing this again.  I'm also going to bring some snacks to work so if I happen to forget, I'm not stuck.

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Be careful with bringing snacks in as well if you are a snacker. I have to limit what I bring inbecause if I bring in 3 days worth of snacks, I can eat it in 2. I leave oatmeal (with less sugar) packets and sugar free applesauce. These are my least favorite snacks so I am less tempted to eat them all in one day.

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Be careful with bringing snacks in as well if you are a snacker. I have to limit what I bring inbecause if I bring in 3 days worth of snacks, I can eat it in 2. I leave oatmeal (with less sugar) packets and sugar free applesauce. These are my least favorite snacks so I am less tempted to eat them all in one day.

Great idea, didn't think about that!

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I like to snack on baybel light cheese and beef jerky. Neither are my favorite food so it limits the snack altogether

Good idea. High protein foods are a good option. I haven't had jerky in forever. I'm going to check that out.

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