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I found adding more complex carbs to my lunch really helped. It was already pretty high in protein.

Not sure where you're getting the idea that 1,600 calories is a high intake for your size? I maintain on about that (net) at less than 145 lbs. As @kshama2001 pointed out, you're under-fuelling.

I have Soundcore ones. I forget which model, but the sound quality's much better than my last pair, which were Backbeat, for about the same price point.

Also how tall are you? My 4'11" friend and her 6'4" husband will give you very different answers! (yes, they look a bit comical together)

I'm female, 46 years old, 5'6" and 140odd lbs. I maintain on net 1,600ish calories. Eat!

Only 1 photo so far this year... the rest is still very much a work in progress! But on Sunday morning this bed was full of crabgrass and weeds, packed down like concrete, had several huge craters from a diggy puppy, and no fence. And by that afternoon I had this 😃 (and heatstroke, but win some/lose some, I guess??) The…

@NorthCascades you around? 🙂

With a deli rotisserie chicken and an assortment of Uncle Ben's Ready Rice and Green Giant Simply Steam veggies (both microwavable) you could create a large variety of meals.

Normal BMI range is 18.5 to 24.9. 20 is comfortably within that, but I wouldn't call it "on the high end." Just don't want people unfamiliar with BMI to get the wrong idea 🙂

This was where I got the number I quoted above 🙂 And you're absolutely right - too many conflicting sources!

Umm... per FDA nutrition database, 4 oz skinless boneless chicken thigh is 137 calories on its own. Are you sure the database entries you're using are accurate?

I use it to thicken my smoothies instead of banana (which I think are disgusting) 😋

A pound of fat gain requires 3,500 calories above your maintenance, not just 3,500 calories period.

Percentage of macros isn't very helpful for losing weight. 30% (arbitrary number) of calories from protein is still 30%, whether that's 30% of 1,000 calories or 30% of 5,000 calories. But the effect on your weight will be very different!

You... realize it's April 1st?

There's actually no science behind eating LESS carbs and losing weight, other than water weight, which isn't what most people focusing on weight loss actually want to lose. But not with respect to fat loss. That said, different nutrient ratios work better for different people. Figure out what works for you instead of…

I've been happy with Garmins for years. No idea how they'd withstand a job in construction because I don't do anything close to that, but some of their models are more rugged/heavier duty than others, so there may well be something to meet your needs in that department. Blood pressure monitoring technology in the watches…

We still have snow on the ground lol. It's been a bit unseasonably warm... might get as high as 10C today, but we're still getting flurries on and off and below-freezing overnights. Not really smart to plant outdoors here until after the May long weekend. That said, I'm transitioning this year from planting in the ground…

Muscle gain while maintaining. More in terms of strength than size/appearance. I've toyed with the idea of dabbling in competive powerlifting, but I'm a hypermobile 46 year old with a heart condition, so "competitive" might be reeeaaally relative lol. We'll see how things go....

I made this casserole last week with frozen veggies. Just popped them in the steamer for 10 mins at the start: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/8024089/creamy-broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-casserole/ I used a deli rotisserie chicken, and I didn't have enough broccoli so I made up the difference with frozen corn. Don't see…

I see I wasn't the only one thinking it.

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No problem! Not only is it fast and tasty, on weekdays I need something portable. I work out before work, fasted due to GI issues if I eat too close beforehand, so I just throw it in my bag in a shaker cup and drink it at my desk. It's a bit tough to dig into a plate of bacon and eggs between phone calls 😉

My morning smoothie on weekdays is: - 1/2 cup mango chunks (I buy frozen & thaw small amounts) - 1/2 cup Liberté 2% Greek yoghurt - 1 scoop Leanfit vanilla protein & greens - 1/4 cup Fibre 1 Crunchy Original cereal - 1 cup Elmhurst Milked Walnuts Top up with water to 750 mls & blend. 398 calories - 36 g protein - 55 g…

Oh no! Pulling for you, friend! 😕

Umm... friends, this thread is from 2015.

Similar to the poster above me, I have big pots of soup & chili portioned out in the freezer. No vacuum sealer though.

Just a cup of black coffee 🤷‍♀️ I'm usually at the gym by 5:30 AM and if I have more than that just before lifting I'm likely to puke.

Last weekend:

1/2 cup cut up fruit 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt 1 scoop Leanfit protein & greens 1/4 cup Fibre 1 crunchy original 1 cup walnut milk Top up with water to 750 ml