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I never feel hungry or full, am worried that im not eating enough. I dont feel hungry or full does anyone know of a way to gage how much to eat to insure that im not inadvertently starving my body. Help, help, help!

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I use Myfitnesspal, it is a great way to track what you eat.

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I use Myfitnesspal' date=' it is a great way to track what you eat.[/quote']

Thanks kimmy, signing up asap!

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If you download the iPhone app, you can use the camera to scan the barcode on any food package so you don't have to enter the info.

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You will love it, it is so easy to use and you can personalize it just for you. It also can track your exercise and Water intake, I love using it.

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If you download the iPhone app' date=' you can use the camera to scan the barcode on any food package so you don't have to enter the info.[/quote']

I didnt know they had one for your phone. Looking it up now, thanks butterthebean. <<<totally dig the name [=

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You will love it' date=' it is so easy to use and you can personalize it just for you. It also can track your exercise and Water intake, I love using it.[/quote']

Thanks kimmy [=

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Me too! Its a great app for folks like us who have to track so much food/nutritional information.

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I agree with using MFP to track your food intake. Early after surgery, it's also good to measure by volume rather than weight. For example, 1/4 of a cup is about 2 oz by volume - 2 tablespoons is about 1 oz. Once I was able to eat dense Proteins like meats and cheese, I started measuring by weight - but for the first few months it was all volume measurements. That's what my nutritionist recommended.

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I use the Livestrong app. Whatever you choose, being diligent about logging your food will have keep you on track. Good luck!

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Thanks everyone for your advice. I just signed up for my fitness pal and am logging my food. Love this app! You guys are amazing, thank you for sharing. [=

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