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  • aaaand you beat me to it.
  • When I run out I substitute red pepper flakes, found in the dry spice aisle. Tastes similar enough!
  • Do you like milkshakes? Ice cream, milk and protein powder...and maybe blend an oreo cookie in there, just for good measure.
  • Per my doctor B-12 is a vitamin you can only get from animal sources, beef being the best source (talialinn mentioned mushrooms/yeast, which I didn't know about...maybe because it's a fungus and it's not technically a plant or animal?). It will affect your energy levels greatly if it's too low. Shellfish such as oysters…
  • Just FYI Trop 50 is literally water and OJ: Look at the ingredients label. If it's worth it to you to have the drink premixed then go for it, whatever works best for you. But my inner cheapskate can't pay the same price for half of the product.
  • You don't need to change much! Staying hydrated is a great idea. Dilute your OJ with water or seltzer. Put less honey in your tea, like 1 tsp per cup. If you need more flavor, squeeze in some lemon. There's an old Irish cold remedy called a hot toddy: tea, honey, lemon, and a wee dram of whiskey. A few minutes sniffing…
  • Seeds? Chia, hemp, flax. All have considerable fat, fiber and protein. I grind flax to put in smoothies or mix with my steel cut oats; ground flax digests better. Chia makes a great pudding. 1/4 ratio: mix with milk of choice, dairy or non; plus sweetener and fruits/nuts/spices. I'll eat shelled hemp seeds on pretty much…
  • I'll only ditch the yolk if I'm trying to balance out macros: sometimes i'll have too much fat but not enough protein, or I'm planning for an indulgent meal later in the day. But the yolk is good for you, too; among many other nutrients the vitamin E is good for your hair and skin. I cook up the yolks for my dogs so as not…
  • An admirable goal, best of luck! As far as fish goes, a little pan-frying isn't going to kill you, but question: what are you coating it with? If it's plain, a teaspoon or two of oil is enough to give the fish a good sear. Measure the oil. Sprinkle salt on top after cooking, and squeeze a little lemon juice on top, too.…
  • Thanks for the responses and copy/pastes from the other shakeology inquiry post. Wish i had seen that the day before. As I said above a received the 2+lb bag for free from my boss, who is now using a different product. I'm not a protein powder user, but I do love free stuff! My BF, who is going into a cut soon, was really…
  • I don't eat a lot of frozen meals because of the sodium, but I love Amy's! They're a little more expensive and caloric than the other options mentioned, but they use organic ingredients and have fewer preservatives. My favorites are their bowls, macaroni and cheese, and matar paneer if you like Indian. I could eat that…
  • I can't order the 'skinny' anything at starbucks, there's just some sort of mental block for me. However I have no problem ordering fewer pumps and using skim milk. Three pumps of sweetener normally go into a tall - one is enough. Four pumps usually for a grande - 2 is more than enough. Some of the specialty combo flavors…
  • It's a shame you're avoiding dairy, because as soon as I saw 'smoked salmon' I thought: plain yogurt and dill. I also like smoked salmon with fresh tomatoes and capers.
  • Chirashi! Best bang for your buck, too.
  • Mint all the way! They have a seasonal golden toasted coconut which is pretty fantastic.
  • I use 2% Fage plain and add my own stuff to it because it is more cost effective. I pre-portion them out on the weekend so convenience isn't sacrificed. 5oz yogurt plus fruit and crunchy stuff; my favorite right now: 1tbs maple syrup, 1/4c blueberries, 1tbs raw pumpkin seeds, 1tbs hemp seeds, and about 25g granola on the…
  • All delicious to be sure! The spicy rolls are some of my faves, but they aren't the healthiest. The sweet potato is almost always tempura fried, and the spicy salmon/tuna/etc are made with fried crunchies and mayo. White tuna nigiri (fish on top, rice on the bottom) is one of my favorites, very mild and creamy tasting. The…
  • Pancakes yasss! Thanks, I'll try the website, too.
  • Hahaha. No, sorry about that: of the company that I work for.
  • All of these are great suggestions. I experienced the same as you several months ago, while doing cardio workouts. It turned out that I had a dangerously low B-12 level. That's the B vitamin you get only from consuming animal products (or products enriched with that vitamin), especially red meat. I needed two months of…
  • I'm going tonight after work! I always shoot for a mile, but it gets difficult to keep track after a few dozen laps...
  • Thank you for this link. Read and duly noted. I had no idea this stuff was so pricey! The guy who gave it to me is the president of the company, so he's not a rep and doesn't have to worry about making money off of the stuff. I was thinking about a strawberry banana combo. I'll try that, thanks.
  • OK so I noticed that I've gotten some flags and did a quick search. I was not aware that this is one of those voodoo weight loss products...Little scared off now. I got this as a hand-me-down and don't plan to follow any diet with it. Does anyone know of any reason/ingredient why I should not put this stuff in my body?
  • Eat baby food lol. It's only for two weeks right? If you want something you're not going to taste, go the smoothie route. 1 handful of spinach + 1/2 banana + yogurt + a little liquid = blissful ignorance. Over the years I've grown to like the 'green' taste so add extra spinach or more flavorful greens. It does look like…
  • I'm not sure where you are geographically/financially, but Whole Foods has a kale powder in their bulk section. It's super fine and would probably mix into yogurt no problem. I've used it in smoothies, and it adds a green taste to the drink, but not overpowering. It's a little pricey, though. Cheaper option: If you have a…
  • I like this one http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Precision-Products-6-6-Pound-Platform/dp/B001DQOEIE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452278575&sr=8-1&keywords=biggest+loser+scale I've never watched the television show, but the scale works. It has a button for grams or ounces (I use grams for smaller portions and ounces for larger…
  • I am not a fan of reheated meat either, particularly pork and chicken. The change in texture doesn't matter to me but the taste...like some sort of aromatic 'stank', it's difficult to describe... I just do what others have already suggested: dice it up and either use it in another recipe cold (chicken salad) or heat it up…
  • 5'3" 27 SW: 129 (started MFP at 127) CW: 124 GW: 117 or a 26" waist, whichever comes first!
  • So far i've only harvested from the herbs: basil, rosemary, spearmint and parsley. On the way: four types of tomatoes, two starting to flower yellow and habanero peppers cucumbers kale spinach Tonight I'm picking up lavender for the patio planter, and might buy a Brussels sprout plant to fill the hole created when one of…
  • The two big things I've learned: Go slow. At your height and weight, 1/2lb per week is a reasonable goal; 1lb per week is aggressive but do-able; 2lb per week would probably be on the dangerous side, but I'm no doctor. I'm working with similar numbers (a little taller & heavier, same 10lbs to lose and same calorie goal),…
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