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FWIW, you might also consider the source. Whole eggs can be sourced locally from reputable suppliers. Cartons of egg white tend to come from factory farmed hens. I've seen the whole supply of egg whites pulled from shelves several times in recent years due to outbreaks of communicable disease among the hen populations.…

Aldi brand light vinaigrettes are good & some as low as 15cal/serving. Homemade dressings are easy & then you control the content & usually costs less too. Examples: Plain yogurt blended with salsa, or yogurt blended with garlic & cucumber & fresh herbs, yogurt blended with avocado, etc. Vinaigrettes are simple: just mix a…

Ice works better than NSAIDs for long term inflammation, and no side effects. My doctor swears by it too- she is very athletic. I ice up my knees, ankles, heels after heavy exercise. Feels miserable at the time, but wake up so much better the next day!

Oh- also highly recommend the cook book Vegan Under Pressure and a pressure cooker. Totally changed how I cook. I don't even buy canned beans anymore as its so easy & quick to make myself. And gives me aquafaba for baking. Plus the home made veggie patties/loaves keep the natural taste and goodness of the original…

Currently vegetarian. Liked eating all plant based in the past, but ran into health issues because I didn't make sure to eat the right balance of foods. Educate yourself on what plants provide what essential amino acids, minerals, and vitamins in sufficient quantity. Then consistently incorporate those foods into your diet…

I log every day. Open diary, so feel free to browse it. All vegetarian. Aiming towards lower fats & carbs, higher protein, more natural & less processed foods (except gotta have whey isolate for my protein shakes & chocolate goodies for my sanity!)

Absolutely weigh it. Romaine lettuce is packed with nutrients, so I eat a lot of it! As a vegetarian it is a great source of iron in my diet, so of course I want credit for it in my diary.

I just turned off the negative adjustment in garmin. After a 60 mile bike ride & hour of other exercise on Friday, garmin tried to deduct over 500 calories from the burn calculated by mfp because it didn't think I got in all my steps for the day! Pretty much every day, garmin records my CICO differently that mfp. I would…

@Treece68 yeah I got that pain a lot afterwards. I called it "gall-hole" attacks. Eventually became less of an issue. Took a couple years to be able to eat fatty foods without worrying about pain. Still happens now but very rarely. Doctor said it was likely due to scarring or narrowing of the bile duct after surgery.

If it's worked for you so far, there's no reason to stop eating pasta or wheat. But just for sake of variety you might explore other grains, pseudo-grains, beans, lentils, seeds, etc. There are so many wonderful plants to be eaten!

Cooked greens- mustard, turnip, kale, etc with garlic, red pepper flakes & vinegar.

Mash up the chick peas. Stir in low cal mayo, mustard & pickle relish. Use as sandwich filling- kinda tastes like egg salad sandwiches.

I don't starve myself just to gorge later. Sounds like an unhealthy relationship with food. But if I'm full after 800 calories for a day- I stop eating. Other days I eat way over my goal. I don't worry about it as long as the whole week averages out to 1200-1500 calories per day. Even the days when I go crazy eating, I…

Sure, if your logged activity level is extremely accurate and constant and your food logging is extremely accurate and constant. But most people don't remain both constant and accurate in their logging. This app is factoring long term CICO presupposing the individual had no underlying metabolic issues or chronic disease.…

Only a doctor can say for sure. Have some info ready for your visit to help the doctor: When people eat less food, they also tend to drink less. Log your fluids- everything you drink. You could be dehydrated. Also log all sodium intake. Show doctor how much calories, fluids, salt, sugars you average in a day. If dizziness…

I use both these sites for recipes & ideas: http://www.hippressurecooking.com/ http://www.missvickie.com/howto/cooking101/lessonframe.html

There's plenty of changes I've made to what I eat- guess you could say I was "giving up" foods. But from my perspective, it has been about choosing healthier options. My tastes and priorities continue to change- things I remember liking are no longer special to me. It's only natural that our palates become more refined as…

Magnum Infinity Chocolate ice cream bars Fudge covered candy cane flavored Oreos Jaffa cakes

I shop at aldi too. Love their fresh veg & fruit, 35 calorie wheat bread, natural peanut butter, low sugar preserves, whole wheat pasta, natural marinara sauce, pre-sliced cheeses, Greek yogurt, hummus, frozen veggie pizzas, veggie burgers, low cal salad dressing, popcorn, masa, grains & beans. Even though aldi has super…

Extremely hot baths or heat pack for pain. Mint tea and peppermint candies for nausea. Very low fat diet- I used to eat less than 15gm per day while having attacks. No booze. Lots of fiber and water. Hope you can get into hospital soon.

I log the water and a tea bag.

@rachelelser It gets easier! And quicker the more you ride :)

About 55 miles yesterday. GPS went dead towards the end, so not exact.

Lick! Horchata flavor

May 30: 142.6lb June 6: 144.4lb June 13: 139.4lb Looked back through my old weights and this is the first time I've been in the 130's since April last year. :)

If sandwiches make you want chips, and you are trying to eat fewer chips- why not eat fewer sandwiches? Remove trigger=reduce craving.

Gave up caffeine abruptly for lent a few years ago, and didn't go back to caffeine afterwards. First couple days- tremendous fatigue, severe headaches, nausea, vomiting. Next couple weeks: mental fog, low energy, moody, achy. First month was tough! Took several weeks to find a new normal. Then realized I was waking up…

Aldi is my favorite place to get overly processed foods masquerading as healthy options and strangely flavored snack foods :smiley: But they also have very good prices on organic produce although selection is small Some of our favorite purchases: Pumpkin tortilla chips Any of the better quality cheeses Hummus- pineapple…

Spice envy!

As a picky eater on a 1200 cal diet, I've learned it's Ok to simply not eat a meal when going to a restaurant with others. I get a beverage, maybe a plain baked potato or small salad with dressing on the side- then just enjoy the company and not stress over food. It's easy to fill up at home before/afterwards, and carry…