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You're probably right. Maybe she said a different bar and I'm remembering wrong. Some sort of vegan protein bar.

I had a really good cabbage soup before that I wanted to try to re-create. No idea on the actual recipe, but if I was going to do it I'd use- 1 head of cabbage 2 tbsp butter 2 chopped carrots 2 chopped stalks of celery 2 chopped Vidalia onion garlic (a lot of it) 1 lb of cooked chicken chunks, coated in paprika vegetable…

My coworker is vegan and we were recently talking about her menu. She says her staples are - oatmeal granola soy-based yogurt (Silk, or cashew yogurt) soy milk bread tortillas rice quinoa potato/sweet potato almond butter avocado vegan mayo olive oil all vegetables all fruits vegan protein powder extra firm tofu canned…

I have some pretty bad digestion problems. My tips- 1. eat all vegetables well cooked. I also try not to eat cruciferous veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, carrots, kale, asparagus. A lot of these sit in my stomach forever. If I'm going to eat any of these, I cook them until they are very very very soft.…

I won't be with my family this year so it'll be whatever the boyfriend's family is having. I'm not a big fan of "holiday" food except the turkey and the roast. Pumpkin pie is good, but just the filling. Okay honestly, the beer and the wine. A 6 pack for dinner and a bottle for dessert.

Donate your leftover candy. Local non profits like a Boys and Girls Club, women's shelter, sports camp etc are usually more than happy to take donations.

I agree. Pie crust is pointless to me, besides to hold the fillings. Another option for pie is to make mini pies in a cupcake tin with a mini crescent roll for a crust.

Avocado. I always called 1/4 of a medium avocado 100 calories. It's about half that. Lunch meat. I thought my 4 slices were 3oz of meat. Not even close. Potato. I also thought that a potato the size of my hand was 300 calories.

We don't always eat traditional holiday food. For us, it's a time to get together. We've done everything from the full traditional spread to hamburgers/hotdogs on the bbq. Serve whatever you want. The food is not the main focus. Last year dad's menu consisted of- baked greek chicken roasted vegetables roasted red potatoes…

A few questions- Where are you sore? Is there a specific area that hurts more than others? How many reps? How many sets? What else do you do for a workout? How old are you? Any injuries? Or previous injuries?

A pancake is actually not a bad option. It's the toppings that add up quickly. Be smart about your portion and order whatever you want. 1 pancake plus about 1/4 of the toppings seems reasonable.

Mix in protein powder Drink a glass of milk Top with cottage cheese Mix in eggs before cooking Eat a piece of chicken There are a lot of options for adding protein and it comes down to your taste preference. All the options above add about 100-150 calories.

Instead of salads, eat cruciferous vegetables - broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts. They take more time to chew and are heavier than lettuce. I find that much more satisfying. When I'm really, really hungry, my go-to meal is about a cup or 2 of broccoli roasted with olive oil, salt/pepper/garlic/paprika. 6oz of chicken…

It's pretty easy to eat well at a sushi restaurant. I typically get a rainbow roll if it's just me eating it. I estimate 500 calories for the roll and enjoy it. If I'm splitting - mom and I will share 8 pieces of sashimi and 1 specialty roll. Neither of us likes tempura, crunchies, mayo sauce or aioli. Last time we shared…

I'm an energy drink nut. I also like the Guru Energy Drinks (found at Whole Foods.) They are marketed as a "natural" energy drink, which I don't know how their ingredients measure up to Red Bull or Monster. But it tastes good to me!

I started drinking protein powder around age 12. I wasn't eating meat so my parents made me get smoothies with protein powder. Or, I'd mix protein powder into cereal. It didn't do any harm and helped balance my diet.

I've done frozen veggies in the toaster oven and it worked okay. I microwaved them first, then seasoned, sprayed with cooking spray and put in the toaster oven under the "toast" option.

Calories are more important than macros. I check macros occasionally to make sure I am eating relatively balanced. Even then, I eat high protein, moderate fat, low carb by preference. If you like what you eating and are losing weight doing so, then continue. However, make sure you are hitting your minimum protein…

How are you weighing them? Are you removing the tray that they come in? Because that adds weight, but not calories. This is just my opinion (granted, I am working to eliminate rigidity) all the variances eventually balance themselves out. And, even if the meal did weight X grams more, maybe it was just extra vegetable or…

A car is not a toy. If you have interest in that type of exercise, look for a local gym/group that offers strongman training so you can workout in a safe environment with trainers who know what they are doing.

Sweets are a part of life. If you'd prefer to completely eliminate them, then muster up the will-power to do so. Tell yourself "No" and stick to it. There isn't any magic tips; it's simply self control. However, as I said, sweets are a part of life and I think they should be enjoyed occasionally. You can just buy single…

I also like to eat very similar foods. However, I've been trying to include more variety and I had a lot of success in the past when I followed exchanges. 1 protein = 30-40 calories 1 fat = 45-50 calories 1 carb/starch= 80-100 calories 1 veg = 30 calories 1 fruit = 60-100 calories And then each day I got a certain number…

We'd always eat in Downtown Disney and then go to the parks. There are more options and the menus are bigger. The restaurants in the parks are small and the menus are very limited. However, Disney is pretty good at doing substitutions and building meals around your preferences. I think you can always order off the kids…

Buy in bulk and when it's on sale. Yes, meat is more expensive than carbs but you don't have to be eating filet mignon. However, expect to spend a decent amount on meat if that's what you prefer to eat. You might find there are other things in your diet (any supplements that are expensive??) that you can reduce the cost…

I think paying for quality, not quantity is important. My boyfriend and I like to eat out and we've spent over 500$ on a meal that we both finished most of, leaving behind a lot of the dessert. The food was amazing though. Typical date night ranges from 100-250 for the two of us. It's never a chain restaurant. The only one…

You want pizza? Come to Chicago... I'll give you a good pizza! You can eat however you'd like, but if I was allotting 3500 calories for a day, I'd use some of that for beer and wings too, and perhaps a bottle of wine. Just because it's a buffet doesn't mean you have to go all out. A buffet is usually pretty inexpensive…

I started running about 8 years ago and I wasn't fast nor could I go for a long time. Over the years of training, I've focused on speed and distance separately. When learning to run, I focused on distance for 2 days a week, and speed for 1. I'd run a mile as fast as I could and then walk half a mile to cool down. I also…

My usual is a protein bar, preferably a Quest bar. I'll also do things like 2 eggs and a piece of fruit. Beef jerky and peanut butter packet. Sliced turkey and cheese. Veggie burger patty and avocado.

A few things 1. Get your back looked at just to be safe. Go to a specialist, not your regular doctor. 2. I'm a trainer and I get clients who have been in the same boat. Personally, I don't judge them. And I know none of my colleagues would either. Life happens. Things get messy. You caught yourself though, which is…

I agree on checking your form. Running might aggravate your back though because people who run often have tight hamstrings. Tight hamstrings can manifest itself in lower back pain. Foam roll before and after both lifting and running. Regular massage therapy can help too.