I've been using MFP on and off (emphasis on off) to log calories for about 6 years. Every once in a while I'd start a "diet" (ie cutting calories), I'd stick with for a week or so then quit or have a ton of cheat days. I always felt like calorie cutting was sooo restrictive and I never got to eat very much.
Well, I looked at some logs from 3+ years ago and I completely realize why. I was eating the same kind of junk as always (pizza, burgers, breads, fries, beer, ice cream), but in tiny quantities or eating nothing for breakfast/lunch then all my calorie budget at dinner. No wonder I never could keep it up for long.
Now I've been on a 1200 calorie diet for almost a month and it's working! I'm eating more protein and filling foods (egg, chicken, fish, nuts). I'm eating actual meals (who was I kidding ever calling a Starbucks Frappuccino "breakfast?") and I still have budget for an occasional beer or ice cream. It's so much easier and I don't feel hungry. I think this time I've made the mindset changes that are going to help me be successful long term. :)
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