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Chicken meatballs with Hoisin to dip and raw sliced radishes, peppers and carrots on the side. 288 cals, 33g protein, 10g fat and 23g carbs And a mango for dessert. 63 cals, 13g sugar but worth it
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Second this. If you're not a meat eater and you're looking to supplement the protein you get from dairy ,these are the way to go. Bulk whey and soy powders are great, too if you prefer to drink your protein instead of eating it. Best bang for your buck will be in the bulk section, and imo there isn't a whole lot of…
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Flax absorbs water and gloops up anything you put it in. One possible solution would be to drink it fast, before it has time to thicken. Bamfgoal is right about the amount: the more you use the faster it thickens. As a replacement hemp seeds work well; chia will thicken your smoothie just like flax would. I put ground flax…
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I knew exactly where this was going as soon as I read the title haha. There's this thing called the 30-minute rule; after you wear the pants again for a half hour r so they should feel looser and better-fitting.
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yaaaas
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I have found the above to be true as well. I am set to lose 1/2lb per week as well. When I don't log I find that this slows to 1lb per month. I'm focusing on fitness at the moment, so the slow going doesn't bother me as much. Also if you are exercising you may lose inches faster than weight! track your waist and problem…
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I've noticed the garlic thing! I use garlic in many ALL THE recipes, and without fail it always pulls the same incorrect entry.
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It took me a long time to get enough protein in my diet, and I usually still fall short on weekends, so here's my 2cents on just that. I have to agree with ^, beans are low in fat especially for the nourishment you get from them (and all that fiber?! you can't go wrong!). Eggs are great: cheap and a great protein/carb…
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I make Asian Chicken meatballs (Diary is open, see my recipes) for lunches. Just mix all but the olive oil together, form into balls then pan fry in the oil. For a dinner option, serve with stir-fried veggies. I dip in hoisin, teriyaki, sweet chili sauce or nuoc cham, and they're tasty hot or cold.
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Your most commonly eaten foods are saved, so once you find the correct item (i google new food items for nutrition info as well) it takes a lot less time to log your food. You can also save meals under the "Quick Tools" options, and copy meals from one day/time to another. If you're guessing on calorie count just use the…
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I'm going to second the milkshakes/smoothies, and reiterate that once you hit your macros/fiber/vitamins and minerals, eat whatever you need to gain. There's nothing like a milkshake to pack in those calories! A 'healthier' smoothie option is whole fat yogurt/coconut milk (the stuff in a can), avodacdo (you can't even…
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This sounds tasty! I'm a huge fan of Thai food and make a glass noodle and tofu dish with a lot of these same ingredients. I already have everything except the mint. I have a salad topper mix that I use a lot in the summer; I suppose it comes out like a Greek salad? Kalmata olives, chopped olive oil feta cheese, crumbled…
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For me personally the brand matters! It must be a mild, less tangy yogurt, preferably with fat content, and then it's a dead ringer for sour cream! First time I tried substituting I used Chobani fat free, and my meal was a sour disaster. Now I use 2% Fage for all things creamy. My BF loves it straight up on tortilla chips.
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@TaraTall Yup, or with the yogurt, or instead of banana. It's hard to detect an 'avodadoey' taste unless there's a lot of it, but even 1/4 (the recommended serving size, which I think is otherwise ridiculous) makes the smoothie very rich and silky. I'm having some tonight diced, on top of Chipotle-style sofritos…
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blueberries, shelled pumpkin seeds (unsalted), shelled hemp seeds and maple syrup honey, cherries (frozen this time of year) and either chopped pistachios or almonds Chopped pear, cinnamon or clove, and chopped hazelnuts Probably not the healthiest option, but jam/preserves are so very delicious. And granola is an oldie…
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All of the above. Creams up a smoothie very nicely, too. I heard a new one today. Apparently the internet is now calling avocadoes "hipster apples" hehehe
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Coconut chia pudding! just 2 parts water to 2 parts coconut milk to 1 part chia. One drop of vanilla extract and honey to taste. For better macros I typically replace the coconut milk with plain yogurt, but I had the leftovers from a can of coconut so...
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What is tinned corned beef? You're looking to buy a whole corned beef roast and cook it, right? The classic recipe is very easy: dump in the roast with the juices from the package, add 1TBS pickling spice (dry spice aisle), and add water to just cover. Cook 5 hours on high or all day on low. Long cooking time is key to…
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Another lurker joining in. I received these boxes for Christmas and am finally putting to use. They were purchased from Amazon (basics). Big compartments are all veggies. Smallest compartments are all chia coconut pudding with blueberries. Last compartment are different meat salads I made by blending with cottage cheese…
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I use it in any cooking/prep that calls for vinegar. Shredded Brussels sprouts pan fried and finished with ACV and honey is great. Sliced cucumbers with dill and ACV is quick and easy. Not a fan of drinking it; I'd rather get probiotics from tastier sources. But whatever works for ya. My SO uses it daily as a…
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Northeast US as well, but too far south for Hannaford unfortunately :( For myself and (human garage disposal of a) boyfriend we average $180 per week. I also give away a main dish every two weeks or so to my parents. Once every two months we will stock up on meat at the local butcher, which offsets the cost of a trip to…
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steel cut oats (They keep so well that I cook a big batch to last thru the week) with 1 TBS each natural PB and jam
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Leaping Lizards, Batman! This just helped me so much.
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I try to keep an eye on sugar because it's my weak point, protein because I can rarely get enough and am trying to retain muscle as I lose, and I swapped out my sodium macro for fiber. It's nature's broom :wink: . As you track you'll find your weak or strong points. It took me about a month to figure out what works best…
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Definitely log it! Measure it out to see what you are actually putting in there. You'll either decide it's worth it, or you'll die of sticker shock (figuratively, of course). If you decide that you don't have the room for the extra calories:my advice would be to try switching to whole milk. Use the same amount as you would…
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I love this thread. Being able to conceptualize the innumerable shapes and sizes we all come in makes me more comfortable in my own skin. As of three weeks ago: 5'3.5", 130lbs, 35-29-39 Common labels: Small framed? Pear shaped? Skinny-fat? ...At any rate I have narrow shoulders, a short waist, wide-hips, and poor muscle…
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Stronger cheese, for sure! I buy the sharpest cheddar block I can find, like Old Croc or Kerrygold, and use a superfine grater. Having to grate it myself is such a chore that the task alone makes me use less :neutral: Just to chime in: I live in the northeast and cheese toppage is also prevalent, though more so in the…
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BMR = Base Metabolic Rate = What you consume just fogging a mirror. It doesn't include movement of any type. TDEE = Total Daily Energy Expenditure. I think this is what you're thinking of. There's a thread somewhere which explains all of these pesky acronyms...
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Weighing is the best option. Tare whatever the nut butter is going on (celery, bread, spoon, i'm not here to judge), then scoop out what you want and weigh it. If you don't have the equipment or desire to weigh it out, Justin's and other brands sell pre-measured packets of various delicious nut butters; a few varieties…
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You look so happy and beautiful! Do you mind if I ask how tall you are, just for reference?
