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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How old are you, OP? I've found that I need fewer calories as I have reached my forties. Also, I agree with the other posters that you should try to carefully track your food intake in myfitnesspal or another app. I've been doing this on and off since Jan and it really helped me figure out that I was generally eating healthy--just eating way too much. One more thing--[b] when I'm with my kids all day I tend to snack more [/b] (with them) so watch out for that. [/quote]

And pick off their plates, nibble while you’re fixing their food, eat what’s left on their plates... It adds up! And you may not realize it, even if you’re using a food tracking app. [/quote]

I had the same issue, and it was the snacking (and nibbling) combined with not taking the time to eat regular meals.  I don’t even think it was the calories.  I think it just kind of messes with your metabolism to snack all day rather than eating proper meals. 
I also think cortisol levels are up for everyone.  It’s a stressful time!  And high cortisol levels decrease your metabolism as well.  [/quote]

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