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I do (raw vegan) and I would still track. You will gain weight if you snack on cups of nuts all day. I don't track my macros, but I do notice they always stay around the same (70/15/15ish).

If all your fruit is a similar size, meticulously weight one de-cored/peeled/whatever at home and use it as a base for all the others. If one of your apples is 80cald and they're all about the same size, it's close enough

One week will be fine. Many people do water fasts (yours is not a water fast. Not even a fast- you're eating a meal a day) to 'jump start' 'cleanse' or 'whatever' to their metabolism and immune system and 100 other 'reasons'. It's just one week- you can't screw your metabolism or body up that much in one week. I think it's…

Never had their pancake syrup (I use a normal sugar free one at 15c 1/4c) but their chocolate syrup is amazing!

I don't know. I just sort of eat, and it just sort of ends up meeting goals. As a vegan. Protein isn't some magical rare macro, it's in almost everything- bread, veggies, desserts. I'm not bulking or anything, but I easily get 40-50g without paying it any attention....

My advice (10+ years veg) is to not over complicate it. Don't go out loading up on tofu and lentils (because eww

I prefer cashew milk. It's just as small a part cashew as almond milk, I'm sure, but that's not why you drink it anyways. Plus, more calcium. I haven't tried and non dairy cream cheeses, and am probably one of the few people on the planet who *enjoys* Daiya cheese. Smart balance and earth balance both have very very good…

I love pb2, but I don't mix it with water. Usually a nut milk or sugar free syrup, which seems to help get the taste and texture closer to the real thing. In smoothies and stuff though it's my favorite!!

I've done it before and absolutely loved it. I still restricted on the 'normal' days but the 'fasting' days are easier than you'd think- especially when you have tomorrow to look forward too. I would definitely give it a go

I'm not a fan of morningstars bacon but haven't tried anything else. I just wouldn't reccomend it at all.

Yes. Remember to keep it in the right range of .8-1.2 (sometimes 1.4)g per KILOGRAM.

Yes, but only becaus of a calorie deficit. Not because of some plant-magic

I took some college course in nutrition, was about to change my major to it, but saw I needed to take a ton of anatomy classes for that. Almost a nutrition major, I guess? Haha

I would suggust not making a big deal out of it- don't go buying tofu/tempeh/whatever as subsitutes. Eat what you always eat, just.... Without the meat. Don't try to focus on fruits/veggies and throw yourself off- you won't know if you feel difference because of that or because of no meat

I usually just do a 7/8 dinner, then a tiny snack just before bed. Lunch is around 2-3 with minimal snacking before, for 'breakfast'.

I got most of my protein from breads actually. People don't seem to realize how much protein can be packed into some good brands!

Honestly my only thing with your day is it seems -too- healthy. Sure, it's great, but how long will it last? The key with dietary changes are that it's sustainable. Dot be afraid to throw some chips and breads in there (breads are surprisingly good sources of protein). You only need about 45-55g protein a day so you're not…

I would order a couple sides as my "meal", but avoid starters. I also hate paying for salads so nothing there. I wouldn't shy away from the pizzas though- probably just as many calories as the pasta dishes.

There are nice apps like "is it vegan" so you don't have to look for vegan certified foods at the grocery store (-you'll notice apples don't have a "certified vegan" label. Lots of things don't.)

LOVE mine. While I've true lots, the only successful thing I've made are zuccini chips, cauliflower popcorn, and fruits. Maybe I'll get a nice batch going tomorrow!

Mmm, besides some dehydrated veggies (cauliflower, kale, or zuccini), try baby food! Ferber graduate puffs are 1/2 cup (about 60 pieces) for 25 calories!

..... Kids meals

Anything under 5 cals- diet sodas, teas, black coffee, pickles (depending on size), gum, and if I'm just grabbing one strawberry or something to munch on- id probably burn more calories logging it than what the one bite I had. I know it all adds up, but I don't bother

Silk has a GREAT almond based hazelnut coffee creamer, 15cals a Tbsp, worth a try!

Eat low cal things and make up for it the next few days or eat a little and ignore it. A few extra won't screw you up that bad, if at all. If your hungry, eat.

Vitamins and minerals have no calories, but too much can be just as bad as too few with certain ones. If your logging, MFP will show you your intake for some. Are they at least 75% most days? Then you're probably good.

You are wrong, but I'm not sure it's covered into glucose either. Still, it stays with you, sorry. Normal people need .8g/kg (kilogram, don't listen to those morons who say pounds), extremely hard working atheletes need 1.4-2.0g/kg. I can't give more advice than that too much protein over a long period of time is hard on…

Fruit doesn't usually need to be refrigerated............

Just ate a veggie dog + sauce for a pre workout meal :) normally I never do pre meals (or post meals), so I'm glad I'm getting some carbs and protein in before a quick run. Could be better, but baby steps :)

Green bean casserole, stir fry (no oils), any cooked veggies, vegetable broth with shiritake noodles, huge salads,