What food(s) is the key to your success?
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Newbie..
but thought I'd post a smoothie that I love to have as a mid morning or mid afternoon snack while I'm at work (lucky that I have access to crushed ice and a blender at work!)
1 c unsweetened almond milk
1/2 banana, frozen
3/4 c frozen pineapple
1c crushed ice
that's it. blend it up and it's a nice, mildly sweet smoothi/milkshake. It makes about 20oz and is only about 150 cal... it's nice and thick and cold so it takes me a while to drink it...
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LonelyPilgrim, that sounds great!! Thanks for sharing!0 -
I buy a big bag of almonds from COSTCO and toast them to keep on hand for snacks. I'll eat 14 toasted almonds (85 cal, and healthy fat), sometimes with a banana. MMMMMMM!0
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Greek yogurt with chocolate protein powder...like eating chocolate pudding!! Yum!0
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1. Meat
2. Ice Cream
3. Coffee
You think I am joking, but view my diary.0 -
ground buffalo and sweet potatoes0
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In general: meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts, dairy, and grains. Oh, and chocolate.
Basically, I eat what I want, as long as it helps me meet my calorie/macronutrient/micronutrient goals.0 -
jerky,---->>>deer, goat, beef, alligator, just get it and keep it in your car, desk, tee pee, it lasts forever.0
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Hard boiled egg in the morning, salmon for dinner, and bananas, peaches, and apples for snacks.0
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bananas, peanut butter, and whey protein, often at the same time0
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The ones that fit within my calorie goal.0
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I don't know that recipe but I've been buying Bolthouse Olive Oil Balsamic salad dressing. It is only 30 calories for 2T. I can really stretch it on my salads but with a low calorie count, I don't have to if I don't want too. At Target on the market side, the yogurt dressings and this one are refrigerated and near the salads. Good Luck!0
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Tuna, carrots, celery, hard boiled eggs0
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Those tuna tempter cans in various flavours, I get them in bulk when they are on special, my cupboard looks like an Andy Warhol painting right now.
And red wine, the prospect of this pulls me through most days.
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I eat a massive bowl of salad the size that would normally feed a family.
I'm too full to be tempted to late night snack.
If I imagine a fish milkshake it stops me grazing...........0 -
I find not denying myself sweet stuff stops me from going crazy and giving into my chocolate cravings. So dark chocolate almond milk blended with a banana is a great way to start off my day and keep me on the right track.0
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Strawberries
Yogurt
Huge salad with a small amount of meat and mayonnaise
Caesar salad
Herbal tea
Cappuccinos
Sugar free sweets
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For a late afternoon pick-me-up, (this is my danger period for succumbing to junk), I always find that two packs of cup of soup or a can of flaked white tuna in water will do the trick. I know the cup of soup has a gazillion mgs of sodium...but sometimes that's the trade off for a filling snack that's less than 150 cals.
I also love the weight watchers Smart Ones Parmesan Chicken.
And raisins......lots of raisins.0 -
I do overnight oats every day for breakfast (1/2 c oats, 1/2 c milk, 1 T chia seeds, 1/2 t vanilla + fruit or other add ins - my favorite is lemon zest and blueberries.). I make a lot of green smoothies with spinach and also have been eating a lot of cabbage. I make tuna salad with Greek yogurt, tuna, lemon juice, cilantro, and a ton of cabbage and eat it on Triscuits. I love it and it's really filling, thanks to all of the protein and fiber. I live in Japan right now, where salad is mostly cabbage with toasted sesame dressing, which I really like. For sweet cravings, I buy good quality dark chocolate so a little bit satisfies me. Or freeze banana slices and throw them in the blender with berries to make sorbet.0
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Bananas are the most important food for me. Easily packaged, lots of nutrients, and super sweet. (:
Coming in a close second is eggs. Perfectly portioned, easily cooked, with lots of good protein and fats.
I will also mention greek yogurt - I mix it with sugar-free jello and it's quite heavenly.0 -
Coming by to say the same as last time
ICE CREAM0 -
Eggs, 0% Greek yogurt, chicken, crystal light with fibre, spinach (2 lbs of baby spinach a week), all vegetables, all berries, Splenda
Staying away from sugar, breads, as much as possible though not eliminating them or anything
On the road: McDonald's egg mcmuffin (300 cal), cheeseburger (300 cal), skim milk latte - the salads are ok but not as satisfying
My diet generally goes off the rails if I don't get the protein in and if I get too many carbs - I find I get hungry when that happens.0 -
Cupcakes from a local bakery.
I kid you not. Seriously. this a real post/response.
When I have a cupcake I am more likely to show a loss on the scale the next day than if I don't have a cupcake. And the week not long ago that I ate one cupcake from there every single night of the week, I showed consistent loss on the scale with an overall higher loss that week than any week for the previous year.
It only works if I have one though. If I eat two, even if within my daily calories (which I always am with the one), then I won't see the loss on the scale.
And it keeps me going because they are best freakin' cupcakes I've ever found anywhere (and I've always been a cupcake freak, so I've eaten them from a lot of places across the country) so it's a wonderful pick-me up mentally to be able to treat myself to a cupcake, and a great motivator every time I see the scale continuing to move in the right direction.
I've joked with the owner of the shop that, once I hit my goal weight, I'm going to make a t-shirt that says "Body by Cupcakes"
That's awesome! I usually notice a weight loss when I eat pizza!0 -
Through your weight loss journey I am sure you have encountered a few snacks, condiments, desserts, etc that have been a part of your success.
What are your top 1-3 foods you find yourself eating several days a week that really help you keep going?
The secret to my success seems to be more about what I don't eat.
I recently went on a plant-based wholefoods (vegan) diet and as a result - it has had quite a pronounced effect on weight loss, and it has also been an incredibly easy transition. I feel healthier, lighter, and I have more energy.
If I can pick three foods:
- oats (porridge) for breakfast (50g of oats + 30g sultanas, cook in water and topped with 40ml of soymilk). Very satisfying.
- nuts. Despite being calorie dense, it appears that the calories are not absorbed and research suggests that they may actually increase metabolic rate and contain a compound which triggers feelings of satiation. (citation provided on request)
- beans - delicious and great protein. Beans also help to smooth blood sugar peaks and troughs and the phenomenon is known as the "second meal effect".
Wishing you all the best with your health and wellbeing goals.
Ben
Thank you! You too 0 -
Those tuna tempter cans in various flavours, I get them in bulk when they are on special, my cupboard looks like an Andy Warhol painting right now.
And red wine, the prospect of this pulls me through most days.
You know, Red Wine would definitely be on my list too! I had some last night as a matter of fact and saw a loss on the scale this morning Yes -- probably dehydration but I log everyday and the wine seems to help! 0 -
Vanilla ice cream with Hershey's syrup, Nutella (i eat this at least 3 times a week), Talenti Caramel sea salt gelato, peanut butter, eggs, pancakes, anything from Chipotle, and alcohol (of any kind). Eat any of the above once in a while and this whole weight loss thing is easy peasy.0
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I eat most of the same stuff everyday, so everything in my diary I guess. LOL.0
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I love big salads with grilled chicken -vinegrette or low cal italian dressing
fruits for homemade smoothies for breakfast
egg whites - so filling - low cal and i can do so many different things with them (like egg whites with a little feta - my favorite breakfast)
and chicken and individual frozen fish - i like Tilapia - or salmon - i get a big bag of them that are individually frozen inside - great for a single or 2 person household)
and of course veggies - i am a big veggie person - having your own garden makes it great you get out and do something having to take care of it and getting fresh veggies you grew yourself is amazing0 -
That would be any food I myself prepare. Now I see why being able to prepare my own food contributes to fitness; the store-bought stuff and family meals tend to be the major calorie and sodium bombs.0
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1. Protein Ranch Dress (40 calories in 1/4 cup!) - It is a dressing made out of cottage cheese (you can also use Greek Yogurt) that tastes creamy and delicious! I have it almost everyday on salads or as a topping on burgers, or just about anything to add flavor.
Can we get the recipe for this? Pretty please?
Sure!
Protein Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
1 cup Cottage Cheese or Greek Yogurt
1/2 pkg of Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix (or make your own mix and add 2 tsp)
1/4 cup of water or milk. If you add milk the calories will obviously increase slightly. I use water, but I tend to have to use a little more than a 1/4 cup (maybe up to 1/2 cup).
Throw it all in a blender and done! It's best if you let it refrigerate for a half hour or so to let it thicken up.
Thank you for this! I've been dying for a good and lower calorie dressing!!! 0 -
Stir Fry or Pasta Fesco = lots of veggies with noodles, grilled chicken and Asian or Italian sauce
Chobani Flip - Peach yogurt with dark chocolate and pistachios flpped in, 210 cals
Chobani Flip - Key Lime with graham crackers white chocolate 180 cals0
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