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Not sure what your goals are, so this'll be a little ramling: If you truly are burning 800 cals/day (many machines overestimate calorie burn), is it from sustained cardio - a couple hours running on the treadmill, for example? I ask because that type of exercise will benefit from the carbs; carbs = longterm energy source.…
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What BZAH said. I'm not a pescetarian, but i love me some seafood! some of my favorite calorie-conscious recipes, aside from just the standard fish/strach/green: 1) Creole shrimp (1 lb raw, peeled & sprinkled with salt, red pepper & paprika) with okra (1 lb sliced, frozen or fresh), sweet corn (1 ear or 1 cup frozen) and…
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My all-time favorite cereal is Cracklin' Oat Bran (kellogg's). It's been around for 30+ years, has a ton of fiber and some fat to keep you full. It's a bit higher in calories than most cereal, isn't as low in sugar as other "healthy" varieties, but dang it's tasty and filling. Most grocery stores carry it, but it can be a…
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Unsweetened almond milk. Recently discovered that it foams just like whole milk, so for the low-low calorie cost of 18, i can have my frothy homemade lattes again!
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This...I'm running out of ways to cook kale...
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Sourdough, anything crusty on the outside-tender on the inside, and CROISSANTS
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This is what i do, and always review the database's selections before saving my recipe. I DO end up changing a lot of the ingredient quantities or "replacing" the ingredient entirely (lookin' at YOU, 1,035cals-per-gram shallot!), but it's easier than typing everything out.
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I agree with DW, but to add: hummus or guacamole & veggies, flavored tuna packets, other bars (i like RxBars & The GFB). Lately i've been big on making 'energy bites' on Sundays and eating them throughout the week. There are so many recipes all over the internet using different ingredients. Find recipes that store in the…
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I would say it's lower. For boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked without fat, i use 100g=160cals if it helps, i use the entry for "perdue - cooked chicken breast" (important to differentiate weight by coked vs uncoked). That puts you at 212 cals, +/- a negligible count for the broth. If you like garlic, next time:…
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I figured out the following by using MFP to self-audit my eating habits about 2 years ago: Typically it's sweets or a glass of wine, but i am pretty conscious of the decisions and do not tend to overindulge; worst-case i'll be at maintenance for the day. I tend to overeat most when i'm happy, especially in social…
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Hellooo tomorrow's breakfast!
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If you're the type to always have a phone on you, snap a pic of what you're about to eat.
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Eggs for me, too! + whatever vegetables are closest to perishing + hot sauce
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I mean...tastes vary. Are you looking for a sweet, creamy smoothie? Or a decent protein shake? Bananas are popular to use in smoothies/shakes because they're really sweet, give a rich & creamy texture, lessens the gritty texture of protein powder, and the stronger flavor helps to drown out whatever 'health food' is in…
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As many others have mentioned, I use Greek yogurt as a substitute for everything creamy. But if you just want to eat it for breakfast: mix in some applesauce to thin the consistency. Frozen thawed fruit works well, too.
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i mean, "healthy" means different things to different people. My favorites are all relatively high in sugar and top out at 5-13g protein per bar, which may be on the low side for you. But all of these are high in fiber and made out of more whole food ingredients than the more popular brands out there (power bar/Luna, Quest…
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I get ulcers from time to time and need to change my diet drastically for a few weeks to heal them - this is on the ulcer 'yes' list for me because it's gentle on my stomach and is more filling and nutritious than a clear liquid should be. It's also a superlative soup stock - i will never buy boxes or cans of broth from…
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I have fallen victim to this garlic clove! Was matching ingredients for a manual-add recipe and figured out something was wrong when it calculated out to about 24,000,000 calories for some stir-fried veggies...
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This is what i do, not sure if it's "right", but seems to work for me: If it has calories i track it as food so calories are logged. If it's something like juice i'll track the calories but also count it as water since it's till helping to hydrate me. If it has a lot of caffeine (black coffee or diet soda) i don't log it…
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leftover tofu, broccolini & spinach stir fry with hoisin sauce
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You're doing great so far! Overall: it gets easier, stick to it and ride out. And just a shot in the dark here: did you replace those "5 cokes per day" with some other caffeinated item? Coffee/tea, or even diet soda? Quitting caffeine cold-turkey would turn me into a raging kitten!
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My area's right on the cusp of the first spring veggies! Last week it was fiddleheads and garlic ramps; next week we should have the first of the asparagus and tender baby spinach/lettuces.
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Reveal your crusty-crust secrets!
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Oats, too? :( just FYI your original post has a typo "pats" instead of oats. GFBs do have oats; Kind bars don't (but obvs don't try their granola). Oh also peanut butter packets. I like Justin's, but there are a lot of good brands out there. Yea I've never met a quest bar i liked...great macros for those that can stomach…
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They do, don't they? My favorites are Lara Bar - not really a "protein" bar, and is somewhat high in sugar, but has some good fat and fiber. They're vegan and "natural": most have an ingredient base of cashews and dates. The brand "kind" makes some tasty bars and really good granola; most (if not all) of their products are…
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I think that half of the texture you're trying for is in the mixing. I prefer a "fluffier" Italian style meatball, so keep my mixing to a minimum, and use a claw-handed approach to gently fold in my breadcrumbs and egg or egg yolk, and a light pressure when forming the balls. The other half is adding that egg and…
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quesadillas, fried rice, chicken soup
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Every body is different: what bloats one person won't have any effect on another, but folks here have hit the biggest culprits already. For me, wheat bloats my stomach. It distends and becomes hard, and can take anywhere from a day to 3 days to 'deflate' lol. Fiber used to make me bloat temporarily, but I've been eating…
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Salad longevity tips: Tear your lettuce instead of cutting with a metal knife - prevents browning. I would prep and keep your veggies separate, especially the cukes and tomatoes like Melissa6771 said. Also make sure that there is a little extra room in the container, or put a little square of paper towel in there like…
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Another fan of Sunday prep here. I make breakfast and lunches to take with me to work all week. Meal prep helps me stay on track and frees up my evenings to work out, so it's a double bonus.
