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So no breakfast? I’d lose the bar and snack on unsalted almonds or pistachios and maybe a date or two. Raw carrots and celery are pretty satisfying as long as they’re fresh and are very low calorie.

What are you eating? Just curious. I’d be hungry on 1300 calories too. I’d focus on fiber rich foods since they help you stay satisfied longer.

Fasting isn’t new, it just isn’t for everyone. If it makes you feel bad or binging on empty calories during the eating cycle then that’s a sign it’s not such a great idea. If it helps to reset your ghrelin and you’re feeling pretty good then I say go for it!

As pp suggest lentils and other legumes are excellent sources of fiber as are nuts and seeds by weight. Focus on having greater than 50% of your grains be whole grains. Some of the best vegetable sources are squash, green peas, potatoes, broccoli and corn. If you’re not used to eating beans regularly start with small…

I don’t know enough about this yet, only that I don’t think it would be for me. I had a coworker that was doing it and she would say she was fasting until 3:00 and then by the time 3:00 rolled around the first thing she was consuming was a pastry. I told her I didn’t think that was the way it was supposed to work lol!

I was vegetarian for close to fifteen years. Soy and quinoa are complete protein sources of protein, so be sure to include these in your diet. Nuts, seeds, grains and other legumes are also great sources. If you’re eating eggs that certainly helps. Since most plants offer incomplete protein it’s important to have variety…

Breakfast probably. Egg sandwich on Ezekiel bread with two peppered turkey sausages some merlot bellaventino cheese and veganaise with a big cup of black coffee.

The tracker has my goal at 1840 which is really low for me since I’m very active, I’m female 5’11.5” and about 149. I average closer to 2000.

Dark chocolate. If you have self control to give yourself one bar per week to ration yourself, otherwise individual wrapped might be the answer. You’re probably less likely to overdo it if you allow yourself one piece on the regular.

What does your typical day diet wise look like? What foods in particular do you feel like you’re forcing yourself to eat?

For person questioning plant based diet benefit, this is straight from one of my nutrition textbooks: ‘Studies show that vegetarians have lower total blood cholesterol, low-density lipo-protein levels, and blood pressure, all of which reduce their cardiovascular risks; indeed, research suggests that vegetarians have lower…

I was vegetarian for a long time and then pescatarian for several more before adding poultry back in. I got tired of eating so much chicken and I’ve been eating more plant based meals. I think adding things back slowly is smart, that way you can see what the culprit is/was.

Planning ahead with healthy snacks will help you avoid empty calorie snacks and save you money. I measure snack bags of almonds and/or pistachios to keep in my purse. If you pack a dip for your veggies make sure it has good fat, I recommend hummus or tessemae’s ranch. Good luck!

I’ve really been into making stir fry veggies and toss some soba or udon noodles in it. You can make this dish with a lot less sodium than take out version. I like tofu or shrimp in mine but you can use any protein you like. Fresh ginger and some sesame seeds tossed in are a plus.

Recently I had these flax crackers that were a tasty healthier option to corn chips for dipping in hummus. Only downfall is the seeds kinda stick to your teeth.

Most people put too much emphasis on protein. To calculate your need divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 to convert to kilograms then multiply by 0.8 for example the requirement for a healthy adult weighing 154 lbs would be 56 grams according to RDA

I’ve been eating an egg sandwich for breakfast almost every morning for several years now. Usually on an Ezekiel English muffin some veganaise and a few thin slices off a gourmet cheese. I might have a slice of turkey bacon on it or a couple turkey sausage links. This keeps my energy up and I love it with my black coffee.…

Treat yourself to a couple dates per day! They are an excellent source and healthier and less expensive option than ‘nutrition’ bars. Eat more greens too. Kale is great to freeze and add to smoothies or throw in with eggs for a boost to your breakfast.

Hey Gabby, Congrats on your baby and kudos for eating clean and working out while breastfeeding. It is hard work! I gave up after my third, maybe I went overboard at first and my supply was affected and I suspect too much lactic acid idk. But anyways, my advice is be patient with your body and don’t try and restrict your…