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I loved Points Plus. I lost my first 50lbs doing that program. Then they changed to Smart Points, or something like that, and started pushing protein and raised the point values of more carb dense foods. Being vegan that meant that my tofu was l lower in points, but a sweet potato would take up nearly a fourth of my day's…

I use NuvaRing and though I haven't gained weight, I'm not losing either. Some days I feel bloated. The one big change (and I think this is where people get tripped up) I get really nauseated when I'm hungry. It's not like before and my tummy would get a bit rumbly. No, if I'm hungry, I feel like I'm going to vomit and I…

No, because I walked around and still got fat.

Breakfast: Coffee with vanilla almond milk creamer & Stevia Think Thin vanilla almond oatmeal cup Lunch: BBQ tofu Fries Collard greens and hot sauce Dinner: Chocolate, peanut butter, banana, oat smoothie Snacks: Vegan Halo Top Glass of Moscato

There are no bad foods. Now, you may be eating more calories than you think. Make sure you use a kitchen scale to weight your non-liquid foods. You'd be amazed at how calories add up when you either eyeball your portions or use measuring scoops. My biggest thing is that, while there are no bad foods, there are foods you…

Honestly, if I wasn't a vegan (which makes about 99% of Halloween candy off-limits to me) I probably would be. Miniature Mars bars were my weakness. No impulse control. Today I enjoyed a single serving of Sour Patch Kids, went for a run, and felt great.

I like carbs at night. Carbs in the morning. Carbs midday.

Fake for weight loss. ACV does not speed up your metabolism or make your body burn calories more efficiently. It can also eat the enamel of your teeth. If you like the flavor of it in foods, it's great in moderation.

Tofu lover, here! Let me step you through it. 1. Look for firm or extra firm tofu. I love the NaSoya brand. 2. You can either freeze extra tofu in it's sealed carton and thaw at a later time or keep it in your fridge. Frozen and thawed tofu has a chewier, more meatier texture when cooked. 3. You will know if your tofu has…

I used to eyeball, until I decided for giggles one day to weigh my protein powder. The serving size on the jar says "2 scoops/43g" I weighed two level scoops of powder, and it weighed almost 90g. That was over twice as much as the serving size on the package. It ends up being 340 calories instead of 170. 10 days of that…

I would love to, but right now it's not financially feasible for me, since I take dance and have a gym membership. I have friends who do it, and they've been super pleased with their results.

I reached a plateau around 161lbs. I realized I wasn't eating enough to keep my body fueled. It led to things like less activity, strange sleeping patterns, and temptation to sneak in extra snacks I wasn't logging. I used a TDEE calculator and changed my MFP goals to .5lb per week and custom adjusted my daily goal…

I broke two of those things. They're cheaply made. I now have a toaster oven with a convection setting that I use to bake things like low/no oil fries and whatnot.

You don't float as easily when swimming.

I have never really cared much for the Beyond Meat products, but I've been dying to try the Beyond Burger. It is always sold out at the one grocery store that carries it in my town. I typically buy the Gardein grillers.

Honestly? Because I've seen that it works. Weighing my solid foods and recording diligently is why I've lost over 100lbs over the past 2 years. It's why I'm less than 20lbs from my ultimate goal weight. It's why my 5' tall, 120lb mom and I can share clothes. Does that mean I log meticulously every single day? Nope. In…

I'm very fortunate to have great municipal drinking water, so I have a 20oz flip top water bottle that I fill up with tap water throughout the day. I don't like cold water, so straight from the faucet is just fine for me.

I have recently discovered the Wishbone avocado oil dressings.

I love wine, myself. Just limit yourself to a 6oz glass and use a liquid measuring cup to avoid over pouring.

Switch from table sugar to stevia. It takes a couple of times to get used to the flavor, but it's very sweet and 0 calories. Save your calories for creamer. You can switch to a non-dairy flavored creamer. Califia is my personal favorite.

Gardein makes a grilled vegan hamburger and a chipotle black bean one. Both can be found at regular grocery stores. If you have Kroger, check there for the Beyond Meat patties. I saw them at nine, but omg they were expensive.

Anti- What the Health vegan checking in. Everyone else covered the tomfoolery of the documentary, so I'll answer your question. My staples are tofu, frozen veggies, canned beans (without pork fat), sourdough bread, avocados, potatoes, and nutritional yeast. I rarely buy organic. I save my pennies for vegan ice cream. The…

Vegan (technically beegan, since I eat local honey sparingly). Diary is open, so feel free to send a friend request.

I don't, but I'm staying well hydrated without needing to keep track of my water.

I'm a vegan and it's a crock.

Booze.

Vegan Smart Vanilla Per serving (43g) Calories: 160 Protein: 20g Fat: 5g Carbs: 14g Soy, gluten, and dairy-free, if those are dietary concerns. Vitamin Shoppe or Amazon Prime

I lose weight, because I track calories and eat at a deficit. The fasting is mainly due to how I like to structure my meals. When I'm on 14/10 I eat no later than 10pm and eat lunch around noon.

I stopped once they phased out the first version of Points Plus. Gained everything I lost back and then some.

I usually do 14/10-16/8 and I like it a lot. I like two volumous meals rather than three smaller ones.