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I simply a whole cucumber cut in half and the seeds scooped out. Then you can fill it with anything you want, tuna, chicken, or egg salad, lunch meat, cheese, cream cheese...the possibilities are endless. Wrapped tight in saran wrap and it travels very well. This one is deli turkey, ham, and roast beef, finely diced…

This is one of my favorite lunches and it travels well.

I always start my day with a protein smoothie but I did do a little change up this morning. It's cold and drizzly here and I really wanted a hot drink. So I made myself a Protein Latte. 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use Designer Whey) 8 oz. coffee 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk A few drops of Sweet Leaf Vanilla Crème…

I always start my day with a protein smoothie but I did do a little change up this morning. It's cold and drizzly here and I really wanted a hot drink. So I made myself a Protein Latte. 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use Designer Whey) 8 oz. coffee 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk A few drops of Sweet Leaf Vanilla Crème…

I'm doing 1200 calories a day eating five meals a day with the first three meals being the bulk of the calories and then two light meals/snacks in the afternoon and evening. I am drinking 4000ml of water a day so I get plenty of small walks in going back and forth to the bathroom!!! I've lost 4.4 pounds this first week.…

My smoothies are calorie and nutrient dense. I always start my day with a smoothie. Prepare the ingredients the night before and in the morning pop it in my Magic Bullet. Breakfast is ready in less than five minutes. My basic smoothie starts with a scoop of whey protein isolate (if flavored I use one sweetened with…

I always start my day with a smoothie. Prepare the ingredients the night before and in the morning pop it in my Magic Bullet. Breakfast is ready in less than five minutes. My basic smoothie starts with a scoop of whey protein isolate (if flavored I use one sweetened with Stevia), 1/2 cup of FF Greek yogurt (Fage is a fav),…

I had RNY in 2006 and lost 176 pounds. I kept that weight off for over five years. Then I let life get in the way a resorted to my old eating habits. Over the holiday I almost lost my husband. I realized that we both needed to get healthy again and that's what we are doing. My husband and I are doing this together but I…

Glad you've joined us. You don't need a lot of fancy equipment. What you have will work. Eat healthy, walk/run, use the weights you have and consider using your own body as a workout center. This website may help. There are multiple exercises that you can do without any equipment.…

And actually it was a while back Fajita Friday. Not doing beer or any alcohol during the first few months on my journey back to health but this meal was made in a healthy manner. Lean beef/chicken fajitas, homemade pico de gallo, guacamole, white sauce, and chips.

This isn't supper last night but it is from Fajita Friday!

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Protein smoothies are quick, easy, and convenient. My base smoothie starts with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, and a scoop of whey protein isolate. I know concentrate was suggested but recent research has shown that isolate is a better protein for women trying to lose weight. Then you can add…

Try switching your breakfast to a protein smoothie. Within 15-30 minutes of awaking have a protein smoothie. One scoop of whey protein isolate, 1/2 cup plain low fat or fat free Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. Then add 1/2 cup of fruit (berries are easiest) and 1 1/2 cups of…

Looks delicious and I bet the leftovers make a great lunch! Planning to put this on the menu this week. Thank for sharing!

I like making "egg roll" wrappers. I scramble up some eggs using one whole egg and one egg white for two wrappers. I use my crepe pan and pour the egg mixture into the pan moving the pan around to create a thin "egg roll" wrap. Once cooled I fill the wrapper with whatever, tuna or chicken salad, leftover proteins from the…

If you are looking for something sweet but still healthy try Dole Dippers. They come in single serve packs and don't have to be kept frozen. They come in chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered bananas, and chocolate covered bananas with almonds. Another favorite of mine is string cheese. I like to pair a string…

Hey there, don't know if you are familiar with doing lunches Bento box style. These have been a Godsend for me. Its very good for portion control. Usually I make mine from leftovers of the night before...two or three ounces of chicken, 1/4-1/2 cup grains such as brown rice, barley, whole grain pasta, quinoa, hummus; 1/2…

In 2011, the USDA scientists discovered that women consumed two protein smoothies daily for twenty three weeks without making any other changes to their diet or exercise routine that their levels of hunger-promoting hormone dropped and their body fat started melting away, especially from the belly. A whey protein drink…

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