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Definitely not sushi... Not even close. I'd call it a banana roll up but use this instead to help with the calories. 1 FlatOut wrap - 90 cals 4 tbsp PB2 - 90 cals 1 banana - 120 cals On top - 1 cup fresh strawberries - 50 cals 1 container greek yogurt - 80 cals That's 420 calories with over 30g of protein which isn't that…
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Make a smoothie. This is one is under 400 calories. 1 cup almond milk 1 scoop flavored protein powder (switch up flavors for variety, you can buy single serve packs at Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, sports stores etc) 1 handful of spinach 1/2 avocado or 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1 tbsp nut butter vanilla extract cinnamon ice
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There are a lot of generic examples of Pinterest or from magazines like Shape, Health, Women's Health etc. Without knowing what you like and dislike, how many meals you want, home cooked or eating out etc etc, it's pointless to suggest something. Also, my idea of a "balanced" day might be very different than your idea.
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The one time I hit over 50k steps, I ran a half marathon and had a busy 8 hour day in a restaurant. I'm curious myself. A pint of Ben and Jerry's will get you a lot closer. Add on a sandwich and maybe a bag of chips or a protein shake and you're there.
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1 cup of egg whites (125 calories) 1 handful of spinach and red onion (5 calories) 1 handful red bell pepper (5 calories) 1 whole tomato ( 20 calories) 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (30 calories) hot sauce, salt, pepper, garlic That's a lot of food and flavor for 185 calories.
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I agree that a food scale is the best in terms of accuracy. However, I have successfully lost weight without one. You have to make smart, educated choices though. I also ate under what I could have in order to make sure I was in a deficit. You also have to be very, very honest with yourself. If you are going to use cups…
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Oh boy, that sounds good. I'm hoping for a vanilla/maple base with chunks of "waffle" in it.
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The person who entered the data added additional sugar? The database is user generated so the entries aren't always accurate for others to use. Look for entries with a blue check mark next to them as that denotes an entry that has been verified for accuracy.
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Plan it out. So if you know that you are 500 or 400 or 250 or whatever calories short, then find a way to add that back into your normal day. For example, if you are 500 calories short - add 1 cup of milk to breakfast (150 cals), a granola bar to lunch (150 calories), a banana in the middle of the day (100 calories), and…
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This is turning into a WebMd search...
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The Builder Bars are great. I eat one every morning for breakfast. For me, it's the right amount of calories, a decent amount of protein, and they taste good. I used to eat lower calorie bars for breakfast but needed more calories. The regular Clif bars don't offer as great macros for me, so I wouldn't choose those over…
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How about improving your sandwiches/handhelds? Change the bread- you could use rye or pumpernickel or sourdough instead of standard wheat or white Change the style- make a wrap/burrito/tacos/hotdog instead Add new flavors- use things like caramelized onion, stone ground mustard, roasted jalapeño, Ortega chili, salsa etc to…
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You're not missing much. I tried them about a month ago and I still have 6 of them in my freezer. The bread tastes very cinnamon-y and the texture is nothing like a donut, more like a bread that somehow manages to be dense and aerated at the same time. The frosting is frosting and there aren't a lot of toppings. They don't…
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What are some examples of things you can eat? For meat, see if there are any local farms or wholesale places that will sell you the meat. It might be cheaper to buy a whole cow from a farm and freeze it. And then the farmer can tell you exactly what it's been eating.
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What foods aggravate a reaction? Everyone is different and foods that make my acid reflux kick in might not do the same for you. I try to avoid dairy, spicy/peppery foods, heavy tomato based sauces, bbq sauce, ketchup, raw vegetables, ripe bananas, citrus, some sweeteners, coffee, heavily salted foods. Figure out what you…
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When I'm really hungry, I feel extra bloated. I think it's because being really hungry makes my acid reflux worse. But it could just be something you're eating that you didn't eat before.
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What about crumpets? I think it's pretty similar to an English muffin. A little bit of jam on top to finish it off, or lemon curd. Or beans on toast is a kid friendly food. Just do half a toast with a scoop of beans (I think it's similar to baked beans).
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I think "seasonal" means for summer. The stuff in the middle freezer or by the registers are usually the weekly special buy- so things that will only be there for a week (or until supplies last.) "Seasonal" would mean it's a summer item that will be here until the season changes. But, if they have enough success with it,…
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I second the private home chef. I don't find any food to be out of my price range to eat regularly, but this also because I can't cook. If I could, bring on the Wagyu.
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I had a OhYea one maple glazed donut protein bar. Close enough. Donuts are delicious but they make me feel kinda sick to my stomach and I had too much to do today to risk feeling blah.
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You can blend a lot of things into soups. I recently had a great roasted veggie soup that was pureed into a thick, almost baby food like blend. You could even mix in things like bacon fat, soft shredded pot roast, chicken thigh, hard boiled egg yolk, beans. Avocado is great for smoothies and soups. Top your soups with…
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Check craigslist . A lot of people buy exercise equipment thinking it'll help motivate them and then they never use it. Or, people move and don't want to take it with. You could likely get one that has barely been used.
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Every so often, my boyfriend and I will cook. To save space and dishes, we do everything on 1 big, flat pan in the oven. We wrap the pan in foil so it's easier to wash. Then, we'll do separate piles of different things, seasoned differently and cook it all on the same pan. So corner 1 will have broccoli with sesame oil,…
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Not too hard to do. For example - this adds up to just over 2000 calories breakfast- 3 egg omelet with spinach and tomato - 250 1 cup non fat greek yogurt - 130 1 cup of strawberries - 60 snack - 1 banana - 100 lunch - 1 cup of beans - 220 1 cup of corn - 140 spinach, cucumber and tomato - 20 6 oz chicken -180 2 crumbled…
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Depends on what kind of soup it is. I find that soup is usually pretty low in protein, so I'll add extra grilled chicken/veggie burger/hardboiled egg. And then I bring a side of broccoli to dip into the soup. You could also bring a small baked potato, sandwich, quesadilla. Or some roasted veg.
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Choose a couple of protein sources, add vegetables and seasoning/sauce. Pretty easy. Some of my go to meals 2 eggs, 3oz chicken, roasted broccoli, salsa hamburger patty, scrambled egg, roasted carrots/zucchini/onion/tomato baked fish, cabbage slaw, tomato and garlic, mango salsa turkey meatballs, grilled asparagus and…
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I'm the same way. The heat makes it uncomfortable to eat. I eat a lot more sushi during the summer. Try looking for lighter flavors like lemon/garlic , cilantro/lime, fresh tomato/basil, ginger/coconut. It might help the food feel more refreshing and less heavy. Or, makes meals out of "snack" foods - baby carrots and…
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Do you need an icepack? Food can be kept for about 4 hours outside of a "safe temperature zone" before potentially harmful bacteria begin to grow. Keep it cool in the car for the ride to the airport and then get a Tupperware full of ice once you get through security if you're that concerned. But yes, I have brought all…
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You can always learn the art of "plate drawing." Leave extra food on your plate and become engaged in something else - conversation/ activity. Then it looks like you're still eating and people won't be piling more food on your plate. Every so often, move the food around with a fork into a different design. When the meal is…
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I like having a Clif Builder Bar and a piece of fruit. Or, a couple hard boiled eggs and a Quest bar. If I want something drinkable, Quest, Dymatize, PEScience, Isopure, Pure Protein - all good brands.
