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If I am staying overnight and want to keep to my macros I make overnight oats. But they don't even need to be overnight. I put my 30g oats in a Tupperware, add some chia seeds/ground flax/scoop of plant protein powder. Then when I want to eat just add water - you could use milk but keeping it simple here. Stir and leave…

I was just going to come on and say probably the butter. Broccoli is delicious just as it is - I'd hate to waste 100 kcal on unnecessary fats.

Hi! just found this group It's so hard . I am now in my mid fifties and still as active, However I am at my biggest EVER. I have always carried my weight well, flat stomach, perky in general. However now I have an actual belly :( I hate it, hate the way I look and feel. After quite a bit of reading up on it I believe that…

Who gave you 1500 calories? The best way is to calculate your TDEE and then work out how much you need to amend this -to gain or lose weight. MFP tends to allocate a standard amount of calories which is not always suitable.

I eat a lot of tofu as I am a vegan My favourite thing is a tofu scramble - it looks and tastes (somewhat) like scrambled eggs if done correctly - and makes for a nice late breakfast at the weekend for all the family. I also press, marinate and oven bake slices of tofu to add to my veggies/grains meals. There are lots of…

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I have made my diary public if anyone wants to see it. It's pretty dull as I am following a fairly strict shred programme at the moment. (although I sometimes forget to complete the diary at the end of the day, I do stick to my plan)/

Ah - I was looking for a thread like this. Where ARE all the vegans ?

Not a sweet tooth here, but it will be interesting to see what the sugar content is of my daily diet. I try not to use many pre-packaged foods so that probably helps but we will see :)

Hi - Vegan here and attempting to lose body fat. Most days my plan is on course - but at the weekends I tend to stray.... ;)

This !! I try and feed the family Whole Food Plant Based most of the time. I use a lot id dried beans and lentils - which I can buy in bulk at the refill store ( which also reduces unnecessary packaging and plastic waste). I buy frozen veggies for soups and cooking with. However i find that as a standalone veg they aren’t…

Since I (and the rest of the household) changed to a vegan diet we spend so much less money on food. I buy dried lentils/pulses etc in bulk. I will shop for vegetables more than once a week to ensure they are fresh but I try and always go to Lidl for those as they cost much less. I batch cook for myself (on a specific meal…

In my opinion all bathroom scales are inaccurate. I have had both digital and mechanical - and still have t do an average of 3 readings. Are you using the scales on a hard, level floor? I don't have a fitbit - I do have a Garmin. I don't however, take any notice of any calories burned. I have used my new Premium status so…

I have just upgraded to Premium. I'm not sure yet if it is worth the money but I do like the benefit of not having my exercise 'giving' me the extra calories to my daily allowance. i want to log my exercise but I don't want to mess up the numbers. Other than no ads I'm still finding out what else is worth paying for?

Me. I started off this year by doing Veganuary - and am still on it. No meat,eggs or dairy for me. My trouble is that I have enjoyed cooking and eating so much that my weight loss is not happening. Quite the reverse. ha ha.

Hi - can I join? Just completed Veganuary - and I'm staying Vegan. Only trouble is I'm not losing weight - quite the opposite. So will need some accountability and tips!

I havent been back to the gym since it closed in March. I have made a decent home gym. Bought a wright's bench, barbell and plates, exercise bike. In the summer I ran outdoors but it's not so tempting on the wet and dark winter months. I also like to follow online workouts for cardio and strength. My leisure centre does…

Is this your 14th baby ? Or was that a typo? I say eat to your appetite - keep it to good sources of proteins, fats and tons of veggies. It's not the time to try and lose weight - neither is it time to binge eat (for two) :) Be kind to yourself - it's a big job growing a human.

I am not 1oo% certain but I do wonder if the seasons affect the amount of fat in the fish? Also there are different varieties of salmon - some oilier than others. I never use oil - just bake in a parcel of foil or parchment paper. I am cooking salmon this evening for dinner - I will report back on the oiliness :) Mine is…

It is very difficult to guesstimate what's in a pizza shop pizza. As already mentioned the amount of oil, butter, cheese and salt will be way higher than you'd use at home - makes it so much tastier. I'd aim for a higher figure than you would think and call it done. As long as this isn't every day then it won't impact upon…

There are some other sites you might want to check out for specific help with this. If you use facebook check out Macros Inc - they can help you set your macros for your purpose. High er protein for sure- and the right kind of workout. Also don't forget that it can take longer for women to build enough muscle to show.

I have some sports wear that seems to hold the 'stink'. I have tried many things - a hotter wash, bleach, white vinegar. The best thing I have found is a laundry cleanser - antibacterial. What I do believe to be true though is NOT to use fabric softener when washing clothes which are designed to be sweat wicking. Once the…

Hard boiled eggs. Boil up a few and store in the fridge. A little smelly for eating at work but lots of protein and will certainly fill you up for a while. Sliced vegetable crudites - something sturdy like Carrot, courgette, radish - they won't go soggy in your tupperware . Make a small pot of hummous or other dip to make…

This is such a divisive topic. I'm no fan - they have only become mandatory herein the UK in shops and indoor spaces this past week. I don't go out to work, nor does anyone who lives in my house. We are probably the least chance of being infected/infectious of anyone I know. I have worn a face covering twice in the last…

I always use water - no problem with it making the correct consistency. I generally add protein powder anyway though - either whey protein, or vegan blend.

Slightly different in the UK where we have 3 options. Barn eggs (many supermarkets don't even sell these now) Free Range - so with some access to outdoors, not always as 'free and happy' as the consumer would like to imagine, and Organic. I try and buy those as I always feel a little guilty for eating animals and their…

No - our gyms don't require it. Classes are kept smaller, with marked out spaces for each person. I have only worn a mask twice - once to go get my hair cut, and once in the supermarket after they were made mandatory last week. I did not enjoy the experience at all - I couldn't see properly, breathe or hear (I must lip…

No - a calorie is a calorie. Although I find that protein foods satisfy my hunger much more than bread/pasta/potatoes. I rarely hit my daily goals but certainly try. Egg white, fish (fresh or canned), protein powders, greek yogurt/skyr, nuts, quinoa - all are great for upping the protein count.

Without the skin. Unless you eat that? :) Frozen bananas make smoothies thick and creamy. So if you only want to eat half then wrap and freeze the other half for a protein smoothie later.

Are you bored of chicken? Want some suggestions for something different?