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If you enjoy Indian cuisine I would recommend The Everything Indian Slow Cooker Cookbook by Prerna Singh. Indian food is so healthy and this book features vegetarian and vegan dishes too.

I mixed the quinoa (1 cup dry), with a 15 oz can of Italian diced tomatoes. Came out really awesome.

I like to cook up red rice or quinoa for the week too. Hard boiled eggs are kept on hand as an afternoon snack or to mix into tunafish.

Meal planning and preprep is a lifesaver. And I agree that crockpots are a winner. My wife makes sure we dish out portions and then put the leftover away so we do not refill, buffet style.

Even if it's walking in the house it is movement! Sunshine is better medicine though.

Using turkey and multi grain is definitely a plus!

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I have been reading through the strings and an very impressed with the determination to want to lose weight. Remember to keep goals obtainable and don't look too far ahead. Sometimes we trip over what is right in front of us. Your progress is success and it may be helping others who are afraid to openly admit they have the…

I agree 100% with bodyweight exercise. There are great apps for help too. I like Sworkit. You can choose the amount of time to use and it will show you how to perform the exercise.

Not knowing your height, resting heart rate, exercise history, age, etc, it is a mix of less calories and increased metabolic rate. You may friend me if you'd like. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and own my business.

Slower on the elliptical will put you in a fat burning zone as opposed to cardio. Since you're not racing keep it slower. You can calculate your zone if the elliptical doesn't have that function. The most common formula is called Karvonen.