More Then Enough

So I'm on a diet...again, day #4. Counting calories is what I find is easiest and works best. I can eat whatever I want but just like a budget once the calories are "spent" that's it till the next day. I also bought a scale...I haven't weighed myself since my last baby was born...that baby is now 14 months old. Day #1 were hard...I mean I went to bed with a growling tummy, after that my appetite seemed to even out. I'm trying to eat nutrient dense food,with lots of fiber, and small portion sizes...I know my "snack trigger" is after the kids go to bed, say after 9 pm, so I try to save some calories for then, and I have 1 dessert everyday I try to "budget" 300 calories for that. 3/4 C of pasta with 1/2 Cup sauce (thats a "serving" per the package, is a pretty small serving. Yesterday everyone else had chips with lunch then cookies...I didn't have either. The only person I'm cheating is myself if I do eat junk food. My goal is to lose 33 lbs. by Easter,I think if I lose that much I can fit into one of my old favorite dresses. I'll keep you updated. Here is what I ate yesterday Breakfast: 1 cup coffee with cream 1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal with a little milk and suagr free syrup 1 boiled egg Snack: smmothie made with 1/2 c plain yougert,frozen small bannana,frozen "fresh" figs (from my trees)and a few strawberries,ice and a little water to get the consistance right, a splash of vanilla and a splash of lemon juice, the figs were super sweet but this still wasn't THAT sweet. Lunch: 1/2 Turkey Sandwich just turket and mustard), large dill pickle and 1/4 cup "vege sticks" Snack: spicey chick peas (made in oven, these taste like corn nuts) Dinner, baked chickens breast with mushroom brown rice and peas,2 Tablespoons stove top stuffing, isn't that just the saddest portion : ) salad with balsamic vinegar After the kids went to bed, chocolate moosse with whiped topping and several marachino cherries I realized I hadn't gotten my min, calories!!!! If you cut calories too low (below 1,500) you metobalism will shut down because your body think it's starving, so I ate a small slice of cheese and 3 crackers, yum This is a 3/4 cup pasta and 1/2 cup sauce 2 oz. ground round,served on a dinner sized plate,very filling