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I’ve recently tried Optimum Nutrition. Found it at Walmart. $20 for a bag. I don’t bake or do anything with my protein, I mainly just drink it. In the mornings I make iced coffee and add the protein powder in. The only flavor I’ve tried is the Double Chocolate or something like that. I like it and easy on my wallet. I…

I have a sweet tooth also. I’ll budget cookies into my calories. I found some Chips Ahoy thins that have filled my sweet tooth, even having just a half serving. And another item I like is sugar free Popsicle brand Fudge pops. For 2 pops it’s 80 calories and actually one pop does the job, so that’s only 40 cals. And even…

I went through something similar. I had a checkup recently and my vitamin D levels were creeping on a low side. I had complaints of a lot of fatigue and that feeling of always wanting to sleep. Also like you I’m eating well and working out. Dr had me start a vitamin D supplement and I had on my own starting experimenting…

My fave snack is Quaker’s Chocolate Rice cakes with a little peanut butter spread on it. I measure out my PB because calories add up quick with it. That’s been my fave go to snack and it’ll pack well for the day in a container and you don’t have to refrigerate it. The chocolate rice cakes have little chocolate chips in it…

Ophthalmic Technician at an Eye Clinic. Love my job, everyday is different and it’s incredible to see all the different diseases and conditions that can happen with your eyes!

Yes they are

Thanks I’ll read this. My main concern for my original posting is just making sure this is a normal part of bulking. Sure I’m self conscious about a little bit softer tummy lately but wanted to ease my mind if it was just part of the normal bulking process. I’m not trying to fight a normal looking tummy for women.

Fill me in, digestive enzyme and pysillium husk? Lol Where do I find these and what are they exactly?

Great info from everyone thank you, that helps so much!

Pickles!! lol And a simple burger is what I would go for

It helps me with getting more protein and in the mornings I genuinely like drinking a smoothie...I don't have time to make something between getting ready for work and having a toddler. My drive to work is 40 mins so I like being able to mix my protein shake up in the blender, pour in my cup and drink on my drive into…

Stats 5'4 around 130's weight, had my body fat checked not too long ago and was like 29%, my arms keep the least amount of fat and most of my fat is in my thigh area and a little around my stomach. Which my stomach is pretty flat, can hardly pinch any on my hip bones. My goal is to get defined muscles so I was thinking…

Haha I honestly didn’t think of that. I was literally talking about body odor. Someone mentioned onion and I did eat a good amount of onion with fajitas. Guess I’m the lucky of “some” people who this happens too :s

Awesome that’s what I needed to know. Thanks guys.

But each works on their own, so will they still work when I mix them both together in a shake. Does mixing two different powders that have two different purposes change how they work when blended like that? That’s my main question.

I joined Jan 2017 with the goal of getting in shape for beach vacay end of July 2017. I was fully committed from day one and stuck with it the whole time, used MFP everyday, bought a scale for the kitchen to weighfood and was very proud of my progress. Felt great on vacay, felt great in my bathing suit which was my goal!…

Have you ever heard of John Soules brand. They have pre cooked grilled chicken in small strips and also comes in beef. Not sure if it’s available where you are. They have beef fajita meat pre cooked as well. We use the chicken for salads and if we want quick fajitas we use that and cook some onions and bell peppers and…

So the 'choo choos' sound interesting lol. When I twist/bend my torso am I actually bending over to get closer to the knee? And keep feet on floor not raising them?

Been working in the eye care field for 5 years, you're good! Had mine done last October and love it!

Both responses help a ton, thanks!

Yes I forgot to mention that. I do eat back my exercise cals.