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Can you comment on the actual content of the post? Should "Academics Review" be respected? And Why?

Not everybody gets their information from yogurt ads. Instead of spending time listing all of the reasons why that article says nothing of substance related to the safety or lack thereof of conventional produce vs organic (no data to support either side), I looked into the so called non-profit organization and authors who…

I just wanted to comment on the ideas that several people pointed out about organic foods sometimes carrying "more" pesticides than conventional produce, organic being "woo", organics containing high levels of toxic pesticides, more toxic to humans, etc. The number and type of pesticides allowed on organic foods is a lot…

Sure! Thank you. Most of my issues revolve around keeping the cabbage submerged, so thanks for the tips!

I make yogurt regularly now that I have an Instant Pot which makes it quite convenient. I've also done sauerkraut a few times, but I seem to have mixed results with that. How do you all do your sauerkraut? Another thing that will help thicken yogurt is if you add some powdered milk before the scald. I use 3 heaping…

Breath / breathe when I breathe, I take a breath.

Congratulations!!!

Unless you are also giving up pooping for lent

If you are eating tilapia because it is just a form of lean protein, fine. If you are eating tilapia for the benefits of upping your omega 3 to omega 6 ratio, you're not doing yourselves any favors. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19757249

The combination of eating a caloric deficit and NOT stimulating your muscles is what is hurting your muscles. If you are in a deficit, not training, and not eating enough protein, you will lose both fat and muscle. But you can spare some of that muscle if you 1) have a surplus of protein material available and 2) put…

I add them to my breakfasts solely for the extra fiber.

Are there any days where you didn't log everything you ate? One meal, sometimes one slice of cheesecake can pretty much wipe out a whole week of deficit.

No matter when you eat or how frequently, you still need to stay within your calorie goal to lose weight. For some people, fasting helps with maintaining a calorie deficit because of the restricted time windows for eating, but fasting in and of itself does not cause weight loss.

You still have to stay within your calorie goal, but eating fewer meals helps some in that regard.

But we sure can lose muscle if we are in a deficit, don't eat enough protein, and don't exercise!

This is kind of how I handled it. I cook regular meals for my husband and daughter, but eat less of it and just add a salad or more veggies instead of the bread and pasta. When we go out, I order meals that are based on meats and vegetables only. No bread. Almost every restaurant has a salad with grilled chicken on it, and…

There is no way to measure whether or not it "works" or what "results" can come from it. While there may be some health benefits from including it in your diet, it is not something that directly aids in weight loss.

Agree with the above. If you are only eating the greens, just measure how much you are eating and log it all as cabbage or kale or something. Lettuce, cabbage, kale, spinach, radicchio, are all very low calorie, carb, and protein and all have similar profiles (maybe 35 calories in 100 g?). If you really want to be a…

Thinking about dinner now, so thought I'd add some more ideas: Chicken tortilla soup (or find rice noodles in your grocery store and make chicken noodle soup) Black bean soup Italian Sausage and peppers served with rice or quinoa Chicken (or beef, or shrimp, or tofu) and vegetable stir fry (use tamari sauce or coconut…

It definitely helps me. I use ON Gold Standard's double chocolate and mix it into my yogurt. If I drink it, I find that it is more satiating if I mix it with whole milk than if I mix it with water. I also use rice protein powder and egg protein powder in my oatmeal and smoothies. It's hard for me to meet my daily protein…

Chili with corn chips Babyback ribs with baked beans and greens Rotisserie chicken with sweet potatoes and green beans Grilled or baked salmon Lentil Dal Hamburger topped with avocado, tomato, and bacon wrapped in lettuce served with potatoes. Endless combinations of meat and vegetables. Start by choosing a source of…

Corn tortillas, corn chips, rice, rice noodles, cauliflower rice, cauliflower crust pizza, potatoes, sweet potatoes, seed-based crackers, popcorn, quinoa, oatmeal, grits. I buy Udi's GF multigrain bread and keep it in the freezer for the rare occasions I need a slice of bread. It gets easier once you have more GF options…

I managed for quite a while just eating "like" I was eating when I was losing weight, just not tracking. It was doable because I am a creature of habit and eat a lot of the same meals regularly. I just had to remember what an adequate portion size was and stay in the right mindset. Weigh myself every morning, plan a…

Oh, booze can definitely get you. My husband lost 50 lbs just quitting drinking beer. :)

I get so happy when I hear things like this: Awesome!

Oatmeal or greek yogurt with protein powder and berries.

I did something like this yesterday, so thanks for the suggestion. Dumped a frozen bag of cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots into a pan with oil, added some Sriracha sauce, curry powder and turmeric, then splashed in some chicken stock. It was good.

Eggs sometimes turn me off, so I'm eating a lot more greek yogurt lately, sometimes with protein powder added to it. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard whey protein powder - mix it with milk or water or yogurt for an easy protein boost. I recommend double rich chocolate flavor. :)

I do ok with some frozen veggies, but not others. For frozen broccoli florets (bagged) -- I dump it right into a sautee pan with olive oil, garlic, and ginger and then splash it with tamari sauce. Not as good as if I had done it from fresh, but it's not bad. Frozen broccoli works well in casseroles. Frozen peas or green…

And with the 'strength training' entry, you cannot record each individual machine you work on, just how many minutes you spent doing general strength training.