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pro tip: if you don't mind a couple extra calories, you can also substitute 1/2 pkg. sugar free chocolate fudge jello pudding mix instead of cocoa.

I'm almost 5'6 and currently weighing in at about 125-127. I'd like to get down to at least 120 and reassess if I need to cut more or maintain once I hit that.

Like most people have said, macros are just one part of the equation. You need to make sure you're eating below your TDEE, and about 20% below if you want to lose about 2 lbs. / week. My macro ratio is at 40% carbs, 30% proteins, and 30% fats. This is definitely a good place to start. If you find yourself needing something…

I eat instant oatmeal, Monday - Friday. Grab 2 packets and head to the office. Make it and eat it at my desk.

It depends. What's your body weight? What are your fitness goals? Ideally, you should be eating anywhere between 0.8 - 1.0 grams of protein for your body weight (or more, depending on your fitness goals). Without knowing more, it sounds like you're not consuming enough protein to repair your body from any workouts that…

Similar to Bolthouse, Opa dressing (https://www.litehousefoods.com/products/categories/greek-yogurt-salad-dressing) is also really tasty!

Peanut butter, spring mix, greek yogurt, and avocadoes.

I do a chicken curry salad, just by mixing: shredded chicken 0% greek yogurt lemon juice (to taste) Shredded carrots Curry powder Garlic powder Cumin Salt pepper

On weekdays (at work), I do 2 packets of Quaker gluten free maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal + one scoop of flavored protein powder (I use unflavored garden of life raw protein and add cocoa, pb2, and stevia). It's easy to make and the added protein keeps me full until lunch. 431 calories, 73g carb, 6g fat, 28g…

Yep. 0% Fage works best for me. :)

Honestly, it changes for me, but I think that sometimes "recipes" are overrated because they include too many ingredients that contribute to a high caloric intake / low volume portion. I generally prefer more volume / less calories, so some days, I'll have a "breakfast for dinner", meaning turkey bacon, an omelet, and…

I have Crohn's disease and I've not cut out dairy completely or sugars, but consume them in moderation (I use almond milk for cooking, and indulge only in 1/4 c. low fat cheese for my daily lunch salad). Gluten is a huge trigger for me, so I don't eat any gluten at all. Other food families, like nightshades and capsicum,…

I use Famous Dave's Steak and Burger seasoning on all my baked chicken. It gives it a really nice flavor. Mrs. Dash's Southwest Chipotle seasoning goes well on roasted veggies or baked potatoes. :)

You can guestimate (by eyeballing) to an extent, but you won't really know the hidden factors (like oils, milks, etc.) that go into making the omelette taste so good. You can try to ask for an idea of some products (like cheese, for example), and then specify the amount you'd like "light on the cheese", etc. The best…