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Coffee, a banana, and an Oikos Triple Zero yogurt, or a Core Power chocolate protein shake.

Female, 48, 5'0", 125lbs, light to moderate activity. BMR 1118 Maintenance calories: 1538 - 1734 /day Weight loss: 1200-1310 /day + half my Fitbit allowance. Right now I'm averaging 1240 calories a day and losing .5-1.5 pound per week.

I usually order steak fajitas with extra veggies, don't eat all the tortillas, and leave off the cheese (mostly) and sour cream. Also, I skip the beans and eat just a few bites of rice. The leftover meat and veg go into a breakfast scramble the next morning.

Rice Krispies/Treats and IRN BRU. I only have one or two IRN BRUs a year, so a couple of cases would last me for decades.

I would be lost without my Misto sprayer. Most cooking sans baking can be done with very little oil. When I do use, it's olive oil or cooking spray.

If it's less than one ounce I don't, but still figure it into my daily total. More than one ounce, yes, I will log. I haven't had more than a taste of whisky in 2 months. When I have the extra calories available, I prefer vodka or wine.

Raw almonds. A 28g serving has 160 calories, 14g fat, 6 carbs/1 sugar, 6g protein, and 6g fiber. A weighed serving doesn't look like much, but I find them surprisingly filling and satisfying. On the days when I want something sweet, a half serving pairs well with a square of my favorite dark chocolate. 128kC, 10g fat,…

Carry On My Wayward Son - Kansas

I've been at it for 6 weeks and lost 8 pounds so far. Outside of work and daily activities at home, I don't exercise at all. It IS possible!

Finally got to see Toy Story 4

Two slices of extra lean deli turkey breast and a slice of muenster cheese rolled in a high fiber tortilla, and a Oikos Triple Zero orange cream FF yogurt.

Baby spring mix, ranch seasoned tuna, LF cottage cheese, tomato, and pear.

This very moment - taking a break. Trying to get my house reasonably clean before we leave on vacation next Sunday and get my youngest packed to go spend this week with her cousins at Bible school. I've been at it since 6:30 this morning and energy is starting to flag.

I usually wake up hungry, so no more than two hours. If I don't eat, I get nauseated. And I absolutely have to have my morning coffee first thing.

Breakfast: Two scrambled eggs, two slices of toast, and half an avocado. Lunch and dinner TBD

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Honestly, only you can answer that question. Does keto fit into your daily life on a long term basis? You did it for 5 weeks. Why did you give it up? Would you be happy giving up certain fruits and vegetables? Can you see yourself eating a variety of foods in moderation and within a set number of calories? Go with whatever…

Breakfast is between 8 - 9AM. Lunch can happen any time between 11 - 1PM. I'll have a light snack like a piece of fruit or a cheese stick around 10:30 if I know it will be later. I try to have dinner no later than 7 and then a sweet treat or a cup of chocolate milk around bedtime. If it's going to be more than 4 or 5 hours…

Time for a moment of self congratulation! I set myself a goal of limiting drinks to one a day and a max of 3 a week. I've been able to go full weeks without a single drink. Because I work around liquor all day, that's huge in itself. But last night was a major win for me. I spent the evening and dinner with my mom. In the…

Atlanta Braves ⚾ Tennessee Titans 🏈 Nashville Predators🏒 Kentucky Wildcats 🏀🏈 I might be a little bit of a sports nut.

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I'm leaving in 9 days for my first beach trip in 3 years. The trip before that was 15 years ago. Taken as 2 weeks out of roughly 780? I plan to eat and drink my way through vacation and calories or macros be damned. I'll deal with it after I get home.

Dang that looks good. Toss in some spinach or greens of choice and a few chunks of tomato. Pretty sure this is going on my menu next week.

Both of them work in fast food restaurants, and the daughter is also a full time college student. I cook for them because I love to cook and want to give them a break on the rare days we are all off. It just gets frustrating when I'm feeling creative and no easy and health conscious agreements can be reached.

Thanks for the ideas! I've made that pork many times. It's one of the husband's favorites. The chicken looks so good! Cast iron is always my cookware of choice.

I go for the smaller cooked portion of pasta and happily fill it out with various vegetables topped with tomato sauce. Spaghetti squash, butternut, zoodles, shaved carrot strips, asparagus, sauteed spinach, even steamed broccoli are fabulous carriers of a zesty red sauce.

I like to cut them in half, put them in a colander, pour boiling water over them, and let sit for about 3 minutes. Toss them with bacon bits and cherry tomatoes in a tiny bit of the bacon drippings, and fresh grated parmesan, then roast in the oven at a pretty high temp just until the tops start to brown. The outside gets…

Update. Got tired of asking and looking for consensus. Just got back from the store. Tonight's menu is lemon garlic shrimp scampi over multi grain angel hair pasta, baked panko breaded zucchini fries, baked goat cheese and onion stuffed baby portabellos, and 50/50 salad. One pan for the scampi, one pan for veggies. And a…

Husband is the only one I don't have to worry about. He's a youth advisor for a boys' group, and they are off on their annual conference. He'll spend the weekend stuffing himself with pizza, hot dogs, and after hours beer. The jerk!

Grab n go: Hard boiled eggs and an orange; fat free greek yogurt and a banana; chocolate protein shake and a handful of fresh berries; almonds and low fat chocolate milk. Quick fix: A microwave scrambled egg, thin sliced sharp cheddar and baby spinach on whole grain sandwich thin with mustard. If I have time to cook, it's…