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I used a keto calculator, then adjusted my MFP macros, but just wanted to make sure that this was something that even made sense before I started lol. I'm really excited about this, I experimented with keto before and lost inches within days!

Lately, it's been the tiny containers of Haagen Dazs coffee ice cream. I loooove HD coffee ice cream, and it would be so easy for me to mindlessly blow through a pint in one sitting (especially while binge-watching "Friends" lol), so the tiny one helps with portion control, and it's really all I need to satisfy my craving.…

5-seed bread (from Safeway) with a tablespoon of old fashioned peanut butter, topped with a sliced banana and sprinkled with cinnamon :)

Haha I just watched that episode last night :wink:

Maybe I won't buy that convection oven lol. And I LOVE mug cakes! Ahhh so good :)

@mattkdawson I've never heard that! Off to research... :)

I have 3, ages 16, 6 (stepdaughter), and 2. My toddler (and my dogs) freaks out when I work out for some reason, so I sneak in a quick walk on the treadmill when he naps (if I'm not napping with him lol), or hit the gym with my husband while my oldest babysits. It's a huge challenge, as I struggle with depression, and I'm…

How would that happen? Burning fat is burning fat, isn't it?

I will check this out, thanks!

My dairy intake varies, though it has been higher lately (I eat a lot of plain yogurt for protein). I don't eat much red meat; mostly chicken, fish, and turkey, but I do love cream in my coffee :) I love my Spirutein with almond-coconut milk and powdered peanut butter. My husband gets on my case about eating more meat, but…

Are you looking up calorie intake for EBF or supplemental nursing? I'm nursing a toddler, so I'm even more confused than before lol.

This is what I mean by "different opinions."

It is for this reason that I prefer to get my iron from food sources, and only take supplements at the recommendation of my FNP, who prescribed blue green algae supplements instead of a traditional supplement during my pregnancy. Even with my prenatal vitamins, I still always come back low.

I hear so many different opinions on this. I'm really just trying to safeguard my heart health as much as I can, as there have been some issues with this within my family.

This is AWESOME. Thank you so much.

Thank you!

I should also clarify that my protein intake has always been really low, and I'm increasing to meet my suggested goal. I am also chronically iron deficient, and I know that protein sources can also be good iron sources (or so I've heard).

@PlantBasedKnight I am trying to lose baby weight (I had my son two years ago, this is getting ridiculous), and up my endurance so I can start doing more outdoor activities with my family.

I agree on the body odor. My husband is a body builder, and I can always smell the difference when he's taking in more protein. I don't mind getting my protein from fish and plant sources, and I don't hate meat, I just don't want to HAVE to eat it. I'd rather eat red meat or chicken for enjoyment, if that makes sense. I…

Nuts, olive oil, avocados are staples in my diet. I'd like to add in more fish, but that stupid fat limit...I wish I could specify healthy fats vs. unhealthy fats on MFP.

I just made a protein shake with peanut butter powder...way more protein than I thought in both! And I'm going to make some black beans with tuna and brown rice. I'm feeling a lot more optimistic about being able to stick with it, thank you! And if anyone has any more suggestions, please keep them coming! :)

I forgot about tuna! Thank you!