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Thanks guys, I'll definitely check them out :)

I get them sometimes, but it's normally if I'm dehydrated or my electrolytes are off. Taking Aleve and stretching out my calves helps me a lot.

I didn't do the full Slim Fast diet, but I replaced my daily breakfast with a Slim Fast shake a few years ago and went on a low calorie (around 1100-1300 a day) diet while exercising. Honestly, it did nothing for me. I wasn't losing weight, and I just felt really pudgy still. What really helped me slim down was upping my…

The amount of protein you need really depends on your goals. Personally, I'm pretty active and trying to build muscle, so I shoot for 80-100g protein a day (5'4 female). Also, take the macro goals that MFP gives you with a grain of salt. I found that when I first joined, MFP was telling me to eat way too little, so my…

You could make a batch of healthy muffins and freeze them, then microwave them at work and have some fruit on the side :) Oatmeal is also a really good option, just throw your oats and all your toppings (dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and raw sugar is my favorite combo) in a tupperware container, then add hot water when…

I try to just eat intuitively and eat mostly healthy things, but I like to eat some junk food every day so I don't get intense cravings. I generally don't log my food unless I feel like I'm eating too little. I also try to exercise at least 4 times a week :)

I like to throw together trail mix and stick it in my bag :) I'll add pretzels, semi sweet chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. I also love Clif bars on occasion, especially if I can microwave them.

I like Quest bars for the occasional treat :) They're a little under $3 in VA, which is still pretty pricy to me. I prefer to just get protein from whole foods. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is my favorite!

Enchiladas made with beans and red sauce (could even whip up an easy vegan cheese sauce recipe), vegan chili, soups, and breakfast for dinner are my staples :) I highly recommend any of Chloe Coscarelli's books! I have her Chloe's Kitchen book, and I've made a ton of recipes out of there, and they're all really easy,…