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Probably something to discuss with your doctor. Rule out any vitamin/mineral deficiencies.

The only time I put oil on roasting veggies is if I'm making a dinner for guests and occasionally if I make potato wedges for myself (not frozen bagged kind). I prefer dry roasting veggies on parchment paper with some salt and herbs and/or dash of cayenne. If you need something wet to help mix and distribute spices evenly,…

I did not know this existed. I can make the cauliflower type of substitute but this would be so much faster. Thanks!

Love love love carbs. My doctor has advised me not to go too low on them. I reduced carbs only because I was taking in way too many but I'm not low carb. I crave meats and other proteins. A day or two a week I crave more fats instead. The constant is always carbs. I stick to mostly less processed carbs. The super processed…

I think it does have a way of tricking me into feeling like it's more even though I've weighed it all out and know exactly what I have. Putting the same food on a large plate makes me feel I'm eating a snack instead because there's so much empty space. I use larger plates and bowls for lots of greens/salads/roasted lower…

What I've personally noticed with vegetarian friends is those who make their own meals and snacks tend to stay at a lower weight than those who eat a lot of pre-packaged ready to go items/meals/snacks. To me that would definitely suggest a difference in awareness. Most of the vegans I know are obese, but that did not used…

Nutritional yeast can be sprinkled on whatever savory items the hospital is feeding him. You could pre-measure portions for them so it's just dump on and eat. Canned lentils, chickpeas and beans if it's allowed in his diet. Those aren't huge groceries - sometimes they can be bought in smaller sized cans or packets. A lot…

They aren't very good and the calories are rarely worth having one because it's kind of like having a gross candy bar. They are so centered on making them a dessert type of item. I'd rather have some lean chicken or some beef jerky or boiled eggs. They are more filling and have better nutrition.

Are you understanding that just living burns calories? Even while doing no exercise you burn a lot of calories. I'm confused by your questions with this. You are netting way too low if you are trying to burn (by exercising) all the calories you eat.

I stir in an egg or two in the last couple minutes of cooking on the stove top to add protein. Microwaved oats are probably hot enough at the end to cook the egg. You could stir it in well to make sure it doesn't scramble then cook another 30 seconds too. 1 egg I don't even notice. 2 it starts to become noticeable but is…

I love nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. I'm not even vegan and I use it a lot. Cheese is one of my high calorie weaknesses and nutritional yeast has helped a ton with that craving.

I gained a lot while on it. I started craving foods I didn't eat often and since I was in pain from my condition and mostly homebound I wasn't really aware how much I gained at first. People always are doubtful about that but whatever. With that much pain and only wearing comfortable clothing all the time, I wasn't focused…

I never keep cooked foods, leftovers, prepared foods longer than 3 days. You could go ahead and cook it all for prep then immediately freeze half of it and thaw it in the fridge the day before you need it. I make my own little microwave meals ahead of time for convenience. I would never recommend keeping prepared foods in…

If you are breathing then your metabolism is working. What works for me currently is waiting until around 11 am or 12 pm before I drink or eat anything at all. I don't have even coffee or water before then or else I get hungry soon after. I'm doing 2 meals and whatever amount of snacks fit my calories that day. It gives me…

I cook oatmeal on the stove top, add all the goodies I want like a little sugar, cinnamon and whatever else, at the last minute I mix an egg into it and stir fast so it mixed in. Can't even tell it's in there. I also add egg to rice the same way. You could do it with cauliflower rice and seasonings too if you are watching…

I get the little turkey sausage links that are 3 links for 100 calories. They are good. *They are not like how turkey bacon isn't bacon tasting at all.😆

They aren't filling at all past about 30 minutes to an hour. I ended up starving trying to wait for dinner. This was years ago. I didn't lose much because it's so difficult to stick to such a strict liquid diet. There are plenty of low calorie foods that you could have for meals instead. If you have breakfast at all you…

I agree with the egg muffins. I make different ones for variety. Vary the meats and veggies and spices. I even used a little pepperoni and tomato in the last ones. Some days I toast an English muffin real fast and make a quick egg sandwich with a heated egg muffin and a piece of ultrathin cheddar on it. Still lower…

Hot sauce It can be used on so many things and mixed into other items to change up the flavors. It's really good mixed in with some ketchup or plain Greek yogurt or sweet chili sauce or BBQ sauce or add a couple drops of sesame oil and some soy sauce, etc. So many uses

I make my own microwave meals now if it's food that can be frozen. I have them already portioned/weighed and calories written on a sticker on the container. You could enter the ingredients into a recipe on this and then the portion number for easier logging and accurate calories/macro. Store bought microwave meals are a…

I like to use the tofu shiratake noodles sometimes. It's the only replacement I've found that is close enough as far as texture. The konjac type of noodles have texture issues for me. I rinse the tofu shiratake and then cook it for at least 5-10 minutes in a liquid - water, broth/soup. Cooking it makes a huge difference in…

I pay attention to the calories mostly for my overall day. I'm not low carb but I do have better results by delaying the bulk of my carb intake until afternoon or evening. I found if I have a carb heavy breakfast without much protein or fat that I am hungrier more often through the day. Balancing carb/protein/fat at…

Liquid does not keep me full longer than 30-60 minutes, so shakes are a diet fail for me. I'd rather start with water or black coffee and save tons of calories if I'm not ready to eat food yet. Little turkey sausage links are low calorie, quick and portable. They can be on a quick sandwich by slicing them lengthwise,…

I mostly only prep ingredients on a regular basis. I do like to make the breakfast egg muffins and freeze them but even those will get put in a toasted English muffin most of the time. I've tried the whole sandwich frozen and found I still had to separate parts for even reheating plus the bread of choice changes texture. I…

I have to eat some red meat once or twice a week to keep my levels up. I eat a lot of veggies and other meats most of the time.

I put just about any savory leftovers over greens. Fresh produce of a wide variety, various types of beans, strawberries are amazing and sometimes other fruits, always cheese if I have it, almost always have a lettuce mix. Nuts. For crunchy toppings I have been using toasted flax seed. I have to have a crunch and they are…

I've always made pb cookies with 1 cup pb, 1 cup sugar and 1 egg. Very rich and decadent - not crispy either unless overcooked lol

100% this It also doesn't have much taste. I can use a smaller portion of real butter and have full butter flavor for the same or less calories.