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I am definitely very happy with mine, and I use it about 2-3 times per week. I can get tender, fall-off-the-bone babyback ribs done in an hour. Same for pot roast and pork shoulder. It is great for things that typically take hours. Soup and stock are quick. For things where it does not save you any time, it may save you…

I cook it with chia seeds in milk or coconut milk, then add cinnamon, frozen blueberries or banana, and when it has cooled it off a bit, I add egg white protein powder. I sometimes add almond butter or just have some nuts on the side.

I made the black bean brownies and they really are great! Moist and no hint of beanieness. Gave one to my daughter and she had no clue. Regarding the optional substitutions, I used pure maple syrup, coconut oil, sugar, and Ghiardelli 60% cacao chips (which may have some dairy in them). So nice to not have to use a rice…

Lots on Fitness Blender. Here are some recommendations https://www.fitnessblender.com/blog/top-10-best-fat-burning-exercises-fat-burning-workouts-at-home

Coffee creamer (especially for the amount I used to use!).

I like this analogy too. The thing is, I know how much fuel my car needs and when because it has a little gauge that tells me. The gauge in my body that tells me when I need more fuel, however, is a freaking troll! :D I feel like eating when I don't need to. Thankfully, I am able to ignore this gauge (sometimes) and stick…

I like milk products, but believe that is important to choose products from pasture-fed cows over conventional grain-fed cows. A lot of the issues with dairy are due to what farmers feed the cows and the things they inject them with to keep them healthy because of their poor diet and living conditions.

The only foods I am seeing as garbage food lately are some of the gluten-free replacements for regular foods that I have in the house. My gluten-free bread is seriously garbage. It doesn't taste good and has little nutritional merit. I see it as an empty filler and have no reason to eat it anymore. Same goes for…

Glad that it has all worked out for you. But I'm sure that you have done enough research on WLS to know that not everybody has the same experience. I know 2 people who have been nothing but ill after having WL surgery, one of them had to have additional surgery to have it reversed. The other one is still trying to find the…

I believe that most of these opinions are unpopular in certain circles of these forums. 1. Gluten Sensitivity. It is possible to have a negative reaction to foods containing wheat without being celiac. It is possible that when I tried a gluten-free diet, on the advice of an actual M.D. after having many other diagnostic…

Regarding WLS, I don't know if I'd call it cheating as much as I'd call it useless, expensive, and dangerous. You could simply adopt a post-WLS diet and come to the same result without all the vomiting and diarrhea. The only thing stopping you is your own discipline.

What was coming out was mostly water vapor. You'd have to look up the boiling point of each vitamin to know if they were being boiled off -- and THAT is assuming that they had actually somehow come out of the vegetable.

Don't overthink it. Prepare vegetables in a manner that you think tastes good - you'll eat them more. I like to gently sautee broccoli in some EVOO, garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy sauce. Cover it for a few minutes to steam. Have you just recently started a vegetarian diet?

The nice thing about fruits is that they have beneficial fiber and micronutrients that candy and cake don't have. One thing to try is not eating your fruit all by itself. Make sure it is paired with a good shot of protein. If you have adequate protein and fat with every meal, it helps keep you satiated longer. Keep working…

The best way to avoid a crash is to avoid eating carbs in isolation. Make sure you get adequate protein and fat in every meal, and choose more complex carbs that are high in fiber (and slower to digest).

I'd just like to throw in that the "right" balance of protein, carbs, fat that MFP sets may not be the best for you. Many users consider MFP's protein goal an absolute minimum, and NOT a number to stay below. When you are in a calorie deficit, muscle loss is usually an unintended consequence unless you are eating protein…

It's my experience as well. If we are talking about a more gradual breakdown, even though oats are an OK source of fiber, I don't believe that oats are considered a slow carb food like legumes are, or are a low GI food. AFAIK, they are considered a medium GI food. Eaten in isolation, maybe the percentage of fiber in the…

My Instant Pot sees the most action, followed by my Vitamix, followed by my food processor. I'd actually rather chop things with a knife than drag out the food processor and have to clean it afterwards. I'm good at chopping. But I do use it for ricing cauliflower or grating carrots.

If I eat oats without protein powder it's guaranteed that I will be weak and shaky quickly.

I used to be one of those people who "had" to eat every few hours. Had to eat as soon as I got up in the morning, had to plan out meals or make sure I brought snacks with me whenever I left the house. My issue was not just habit or hunger but also blood sugar swings and the weak, shaky feeling when I tanked. I finally…

There are supplements that you can take to help digest fat when you are without a gall bladder. Lipase and Ox Bile are a few that I have seen. As far as I know, a gallbladder attack is an intense pain in your gall bladder as a result of a blockage. The pain is in the upper right side of the abdomen. If the blockage is…

Going keto is also a fairly significant dietary change for most people. Probably a lot more significant than using a packet of stevia or two. What have you incorporated into your diet as your source of fat? Have you never had acne on our forehead before? Any other new habits? Exercise?

OP, whatever your reasons, whole 30 or paleo might be your best bet, but they might have more restrictions than you want. If your choice helps you maintain your calorie goal and you enjoy the foods, there is nothing wrong with it.