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Thank you for the resource, very interesting! I just checked it and thankfully it mostly aligns with what I have logged on MFP

@westrich20940 Thanks for your response. And yes, pretty much. As said, most days I only track my running (and not those e.g. burned from yoga) and eat them back. On some days where I don't exercise I might go up to 1500 as well, I've never been so strict with this as 1320 seems low and I do still exercise most days a week…

@acpgee This looks amazing! Would order it straight away... Lentil Tempeh tacos with a coriander lemon sauce from yesterday :smile:

I subscribe to switching up your oatmeal by adding different ingredients. My go-to is simply banana and cinnamon but recently I switched it up by adding almond butter, pumpkin-, hemp and chia seeds. Or you could add different fruits, make it chocolatey... Otherwise, I eat chickpea pitas for a larger breakfast, sometimes…

I am putting more effort into my WFPB diet recently! Not a vegan but I mainly cook with plants, so I think that counts? I recently discovered how to make porridge healthier and better. While I usually stir everything in at once, this time I let my oats soften in water first and then added soy milk which seemed to make them…

A recipe I recently tried was tempeh lentil tacos. It's just cooked lentils mixed with tempeh which is heated up in a pan with a bit of veggie broth and spices (I used curry, paprika, garlic, and turmeric) until it is soft enough to break/mush. The sauce is made of coriander + lemon juice + 1/4 avocado (you can leave this…

Thanks for all your replies! @yirara Completely understand. This is why I eat 1500-1700 calories instead of the proposed 1320 calories a day. This usually works out with my exercise. I track my running and the calories seem to match with the Nike app and here (still an estimate but I don't have a fitbit or anything of that…

They're fine in terms of weight loss and probably better than regular soda. It's probably common knowledge, however, that they are not healthy. Mostly, they are detrimental to your gut microbiome. The microbes process the nutrients in your body, and keep you healthy. Long term this has some effect on the rate of weight…

Maybe poor phrasing. I don't believe that a plant based diet is by default a whole foods diet or that an omnivore diet doesn't include any or a healthy amount of whole foods. The reason I keep mentioning whole foods is that this is what I associate with the benefits of the plant based diet; not necessarily…

Re epidemiological/observational studies - True. It is difficult to design a study that takes all possible influencing factors into effect, especially over larger periods of time. This is often the best we can do. I'm not saying this is unanimous proof that a plant based diet is healthier/better, but the trends they…

I've been looking into this for a while and have seen plenty of evidence which suggests that a plant-based diet is more favourable to human health than a carnivore or omnivore diet. As always, this comes with a couple of disclaimers. It is absolutely possible to live and eat healthily with an omnivore diet; maybe even with…

If you do end up getting a fridge, that would totally make your life easier. I'd recommend fruits in this case, especially in this weather! But I've been at plenty of hotels where this was not the case. Some fruits are alright at room temperature such as grapes, apples, and berries. You could bring/buy nut butter with you…

@mrmota70 This is fantastic, great job! And as you said, take it easy, it's never too late to start. Something I learned along my running journey is that every run counts; something is always better than nothing. Even if I only have the time or motivation to run 5 minutes or 10 minutes, I look back to it at the end of the…

I usually have yogurt and fruit or a (homemade) smoothie bowl consisting of fruit & veg, usually blended with water or plant-based milk, then some nuts and seeds on top. Maybe not low sugar by everyone's interpretation but it's low in processed sugar; and the body processes the sugar in fruits differently, given the fibre.…

Clap clap! Sounds like a great morning. It's nice when you can combine quality time with healthy habits

Congrats, that's fantastic! Having been on and off for years, it took me too long to be able to run 20 min. Making progress is definitely the easiest form of motivation. I have started running again last month too and been consistent since. I use the Nike Running App and their training plans which are free and guided,…

Generally buy in bulk where possible - rice, pasta, grains - things you regularly use and are dry. Often you save a lot on these deals, including later trips to the supermarket. When going to the supermarket, often foods are put on discount towards the end of the day. This is useful for when you know you're gonna use a…

@Phverica1 Have you tried the fibre fuelled book/28-day plan? Would love to hear your thoughts if so. Just finished reading the book and I'm about to start the 28 days, though I must say I've been taken aback a bit by the long ingredients list required for week 1. Seems expensive.

Totally get you, I felt the same way when I first started going into the gym about a year ago! Safe to say, this feeling goes away quickly once you go regularly. Still, I've got a few tips which you may find helpful. For one, take it easy. You know you are uncomfortable in the gym and deciding to go anyway is a big step,…

Anything plant-based, especially beans and legumes as mentioned above. Beans are a personal favourite of mine. I think bean tacos are one of the easiest recipes for me, and such a (healthy) comfort food! Bean Tacos Ingredients 1 can of beans (black beans or kidney beans) 1/2 onion fresh coriander tortillas spices (I…

Fantastic goals everyone! Mind if I join in? My August goals are: - to run at least 3x a week outside - eat at least 80% whole foods/plant-based - pick up judo and stick with it - do Yoga everyday, even if only for a few minutes All this to feel strong, inspired and whole. I noticed exercise has a great effect on my mental…

Welcome back! I've been on and off MFP for years too and this time I'm trying to incorporate it into my fitness (-and self-discovery!) journey rather than just using it as a tool to track calories. Best of luck, you know you can do it! :wink:

Let me know what you think!

@thisvickyruns Thanks for your input and I totally understand what you're saying! It's just that I used to love running so much and that wasn't longer than 2-3months ago that I don't think I suddenly started hating it as much as something currently blocks me or prevents me from finding that flow again. I still love the…

@rachaelhoffman thank you! Logging: 1 x 25min run [10/05/21] Push Gym Session [11/05/21] Feeling good so far!

Heyy! I'm not a vegan although would like to be some day. Like you, I've seen vegan/plant-based documentaries and read books and think it's a great way to live and without being an expert, I've read a number of papers in which a balanced vegan diet seems to be healthier in the long term. As such I wish you all the best…

Running worked wonders for me! I've been a runner on and off before but since the gyms have closed I really took the time to improve. I'm now at a point where running is actually fun and provides me with a good way to take a break from looking at screens so often. I miss weight training and body weight workouts as I used…

@GrizzledSquirrel Thank you for your input and encouragement! It certainly is a great feeling. I've just finished the first 25min run of week 7 and it has been so smooth and relaxing. This made me look forward to the rest of the runs finally! I normally go out without music/podcasts but I definitely see the benefit in…

Thanks for all your replies! I agree with everything you all said! I enjoy C25K precisely for the reason that it keeps me going and helps me advance without doing the maths myself as a beginner. I've managed to finish week 6 yesterday! The 25min feeled SUPER slow but I'm so excited I did it! Thanks for all the advice and…

Oh that's impressive, I'm happy to hear that - the both of you! Running 5k and more comfortably is certainly I goal I have too and I'm hoping C25K will help me with that. I agree, I always feel so slow compared to other runners but I prefer this over not finishing at all! I will try again hopefully today if not tomorrow…