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I really love their spicy sausage patties and buffalo chik'n patties. I also tried their meatballs the other day and they were really good (had them in spaghetti one day and in stroganoff another) ^_^ I usually don't do the strips or crumbles though-- I can make those pretty easily at home.

Getting back on track today after a few days? weeks? of being busy and just eating whatever. Breakfast: Coffee, strawberries, and an AWESOME breakfast burrito with tofu scramble, potatoes, onions, peppers, and spicy sausage Lunch: Kale smoothie and half an apple Dinner: Vegan pot pie and a serving of Netflix and Chill'd…

Haha, it means nothing. I skipped lunch that day ^_^;

Breakfast: Coffee and an apple strudel Lunch: Nada Dinner: Vegan jambalaya Snacks: Larger than usual serving of grapes and a serving of soy yogurt I haven't been super hungry today and still have about 500 calories to go, so I might snack on a veggie/chip tray with hummus later or have a protein smoothie to round out the…

Anything you like because meal plans are meant to be tweaked according to your taste?

Breakfast: Coffee and apple slices Lunch: Smashed chickpea and avocado sandwiches with hummus and spinach on french bread Dinner: Spaghetti with vegan meatballs Snacks: Red grapes and a serving of soy yogurt

What worked for me today was taking breaks between tasks. I've been setting myself 3 things to do each day (usually a work task, school task, and house task) and it's been strange to have to remind myself that I don't have to get them all done at once, right away, as soon as possible. I feel much more centered when I take…

Breakfast: Coffee and vegan pancakes with butter, syrup, and homemade sausage patties Lunch: A smashed chickpea and avocado sandwich with apple slices Dinner: Spaghetti with vegan meatballs and toaster garlic-butter bread Snacks: Red grapes and a serving of soy yogurt

That depends. What kind of things do you like? I personally really like oatmeal with nuts, seeds, fruit, and peanut butter for breakfast. If I know I'll be busy that week, I'll either make a double batch and save the extra for the next day or I'll do overnight oats. I also like protein pancakes, hash with gravy and…

Breakfast: Coffee and vegan pancakes with butter, syrup, and homemade sausage patties Lunch: A smashed chickpea and avocado sandwich with apple slices Dinner: Spaghetti with vegan meatballs and toasted garlic-butter bread Snacks: Red grapes and a cup of hot tea

Haha, I also have a 'freezer dump soup'! I throw in noodles, protein, greens, and some frozen veggies. It's probably my favorite lunch, tbh ^_^; My other go-to quick recipe is making mac n' cheese (I use an instant vegan kind) with shredded/roasted veggies and a protein. So, I might have the mac with shredded carrots,…

Hey everyone! I finally finished my studio piece (a full 12 hours before the deadline!) and have been able to take a bit of a breather, so I can finally get back to logging instead of just eating fast food all the time lol Breakfast: Coffee and seedy oatmeal with blueberries Lunch: Bean and green soup with a smashed…

I think it's about 2-3 times a week for me. My dad and I are both pretty busy and I'm in charge of cooking, which is complicated by the fact that I'm vegan and my dad isn't. So, sometimes fast food is an easy/convenient option that suits both of us. That said, we've been trying to decrease our takeout by grabbing…

Doing a slow-cooked meal for lunch today so I can get more studio time ^_^ The exhibition deadline is Thursday, so I'm leaning hard into leftovers and trying not to stress-eat. Time allowing, I'm going to try and prep some pizza crusts for an easy throw-together meal. Breakfast: Coffee and seedy oatmeal with banana,…

Breakfast: Coffee and seedy oatmeal with blueberries peanut butter, and a banana Lunch: Leftover pizza (it's so good!) Dinner: Leftover black bean and lentil soup Snacks: Half an apple and a cup of apple juice There is also a pretty solid chance of a BBQ seitan sandwich happening somewhere in here, but I'm not sure how to…

I did some meal prep today. I made some seitan pork for sandwiches and bowls, some pizza crusts, and chopped up some veggies. Now I just have to throw things together for the rest of the week :)

I have two this week! One is that I was stretching and was able to hook my elbows against the back of my knees. On a semi-related note, I've also been taking my dogs for semi-regular walks again now that it's warmed up. The other victory was that I was really hungry and wanted pizza. So, instead of going to the store and…

I finished up in the studio early and skipped my life drawing class, so I'm cooking today! ^_^ Breakfast: Coffee and peanut butter toast with bananas and shredded coconut Lunch: Leftover black bean and lentil soup with a vegan ham sandwich Dinner: Homemade vegan pizza with sauteed veggies and spicy seitan pork Snack: Half…

Breakfast: Coffee and seedy oatmeal with blueberries, peanut butter, and a glass of soy milk Lunch: Nada Dinner: Black bean and lentil soup with a vegan ham sandwich Snacks: Half an apple and a cranberry granola bar

I have a pretty big sweet tooth, so I have intense cravings for sugar if I eat sugary desserts for a few days in a row. It feels a lot like you describe-- a little pang in the stomach along with a sense of dissatisfaction, or 'not enough'-ness from my regular meals. Since I know good and well I will eat sugary desserts at…

Another long day in the studio, so I'm mostly doing leftovers and a bit of food prep for the week lol Breakfast: Coffee and seedy oatmeal with blueberries and peanut butter Lunch: Lentil and quinoa tacos with hummus, grilled peppers, onions, and mushrooms Dinner: Mashed potato bowl with crispy tofu, brown gravy, and…

Aw, that's so sweet of you to say! To be honest, I always feel like my meals are very similar, too, since I eat a lot of leftovers and 'dump and bake' kind of meals ^_^; But, if you'd like to try any of the recipes I use, I'm more than happy to share the recipe!

What worked for me today was having hot tea instead of dessert. I had made an applesauce cake for dessert, but underestimated the calorie count on my tacos for dinner. So, instead of being over by 300 calories, I put the cake away and made some of my favorite naturally sweet hot tea to sip on. I'll have some cake tomorrow,…

I'm spending some long-ish hours in the studio for an exhibition and short story deadlines, so lots of quick, more calorie-dense meals are my go-to lately. Breakfast: Coffee and peanut butter toast with a banana and hemp seeds Lunch: Red pepper hummus pasta with crispy tofu and canned peaches Dinner: Lentil and quinoa…

Not sure if it counts as a NSV, but I'm starting to be able to create my own recipes for things. The other day, I riffed off of my favorite soup recipe and it turned out really good. Then today, I was thinking about making quesadillas for the week, but I decided not to bother with a recipe since my ingredients are a bit,…

Breakfast- Coffee and seedy oatmeal with blueberries and sugar-free syrup Lunch- Leftover Chinese takeout, possibly some steamed veggies on the side Dinner- Pot pie soup and a peanut butter sandwich Snacks- Part of an apple and some of Dad's applesauce cake

I heartily second everything in Ann's post. It also might be worth looking into more calorie-dense vegan options. Foods like seitan and tempeh, in particular, are handy for getting a lot of protein without a lot of bulk. Also, doubling up on protein sources, such as quinoa and lentils to make 'meat' for tacos or…

I'm not whole foods, but I've been a vegan for 3 years, if you'd like to add me :)

I have three, actually! Lazy/Not super-hungry: Bean and green soup (broth, white beans, frozen spinach, mixed veggie blend, and nutritional yeast). Long, busy day: Southwest grain bowl (quinoa, salsa, cilantro, baked sweet potato, black beans, jalapenos, and corn) Quick and craving carbs: Vegan instant mac n' cheese (I…

Trying to get back on track from overeating for a few days ^_^; Breakfast: Coffee and peanut butter toast with a banana and hemp seeds Lunch: Bean and green soup with half an apple Dinner: Black pepper tofu with rice, shredded carrot, and hoisin sauce Snack: A slice of applesauce cake