Hey guys, not new to LoseIt but trying to get back on track after an embarrassing and unsightly gain of 30lbs on my already heavy frame. I'm 28/F and my BMI is 34.8. YIKES. The last week I've been tracking calories on MFP and cutting out foods I know to be a problem (namely chips and ice cream) and my daily calorie goal is 1500kcals.

Out of personal curiosity, I was wondering if you fine people have noticed any specific trends when it comes to meeting your goals when you eat a small(er) amount of very caloric food (real food, stuff like pastas, burgers, potatoes, fatty meats, etc) vs. lots of low calorie food (fruits, veggies, low-cal snack foods). Do you have more success in meeting your calorie goals when you eat tons of salads, pickles, hard boiled eggs, watermelon and oranges vs a plate of comfort food? Is there a balance to strike?