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Get the 25 calories-a-pack sugar free kind!

You know, I'm feeling really hungry for salmon. Not exactly vegetarian, but whatevs. If I left off the mayo and the dill sauce, about how many calories would a salmon burger run me, with a 150 calorie bun?

A year ago, I would never have believed I could be friggin stuffed from a 300 calorie dinner. But it's true! I was really bored in my kitchen and concocted this little beauty: - About 1/4 eggplant, sliced into wedges. - 1/2 cup Kashi Original Pilaf - 1/4 cup black beans - 1/2 cup diced tomato - 1 cup steamed spinach - 1…

I've never had a falafel, but I'm curious to try it! What would you think a rough calorie count would be on it? I know that Ezekiel buns are 150.

Would a restaurant Boca taste better than one from the freezer aisle? I had one from the store once and it tasted like it was made of small children. And not in a good way. Hmm...I'm considering ordering the veggie platter. It comes with "creamy miso sauce," which is listed as being made of "soy milk, ginger, and dark…

Some friends and I are going to this vegetarian place tomorrow for dinner. The menu is here: http://fieldofgreenscuisine.com/menu.html I know, it's veggie stuff, but I'm not that well versed in vegetarian cuisine. Like, what on God's green earth is "basil crusted bean curd?" I'd like to get either a burger or a favorite.…

Hot tea! Are you a girl? Why not paint your nails? The drying paint will make it bothersome to get food.

Phoen!xflame's contribution to the world of fitness. http://damnthefreshman15.blogspot.com/2009/01/personal-training-when-youre-broke.html It won't be long until the trainers at my new gym hate my guts :laugh:

Stevia tastes like licorice to me, and screws up my coffee. I've used ZeroOrganic (an erythritol brand) in baking and it works well. I'll try some muffins I made last night to see if I get that infamous day-after cooling effect!

Every little bit helps!

See, many of the "low cal" butter alternatives are little chemistry sets just waiting to rape your digestive track. Organic whipped butter is only 50 calories per tablespoon (which means around 17 calories a teaspoon), and its only ingredients are sweet cream and salt. For butter, I think moderation works better than…

My favorites so far are the green, blue, and red teams. And I want to b!tchslap Joelle a few times.

Lol...I wanted to smack Joelle because that's exactly the kind of stuff I'd pull in gym class when I didn't feel like pushing myself. Watch close--while she's being "Omg, I need to focus, I promise I'll do better!" she's essentially getting a rest break by distracting the trainer for a second. It's a sneaky combination of…

Heya! My dad has type I diabetes, so I'm always trying to whip up yummies with no or very low sugar. As well, I'm always looking for ways to lighten up favorite treats. I want to make some blueberry muffins. Does this recipe sound like it would work? Any suggestions? Serving size: 12 muffins 1.5 c whole wheat pastry flour…

The ultimate evening snack! http://damnthefreshman15.blogspot.com/2009/01/microbaked-almond-apples.html Microbaked Almond Apples Ingredients: - 1 medium apple, cored and chopped - 1/2 oz of almonds** - Dashes of allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to taste - 1/2 packet of sweetener (or a dash to taste) - Drizzle of…

I concocted this in my kitchen not too long ago. http://damnthefreshman15.blogspot.com/2009/01/black-bean-spinach-bowl.html Some days, you just want to say “screw the pots” and not cook. This dish takes a total of about 10 minutes (including rummaging for utensils) and tastes nice and hearty. Black Bean Spinach Bowl…

Teehee, I make 'em out of butternut squash. It's one of Hungry Girl's recipes. I can have a big serving for around 70 calories. They taste like sweet potatoes.

Water! One thing I've heeeeard but I can't verify is that mixing a couple of tsps of apple cider vinegar into your water can help. Of course, I've heard that ACV can do everything from cure cancer to establish extraterrestrial contact. Hey girlies, what's that thing about potassium? I've heard it before but can't remember…

LOL, I have treats everyday. See, I'm the kind of person that if you give me an inch, I take the whole damn Sudetenland. Tell me "it's ok, one cheat meal!" and yiiikes. But small daily treats I do easily. These are little things that are satisfying and keep me from craving things. For example, I made a sugar-free cherry…

Have a smoothie for dessert! Throw in some peanut butter or avocado to jack up the calories in a healthy way. It'll taste awesome AND be good for you.

Huzzah! Yeah, I have my own way of stir frying. I don't like a super oily taste, because I'm very sensitive to the texture of oil. But if you use too little oil in a stir fry, you can get crappy veggies. So I spray it with no-cal olive oil spray, then when I'm almost done, I drizzle on a teaspoon of the real stuff and…

Without knowing your stats, I couldn't say. But a typical suggestion is to up your calories and add a little more cardio.

So, today I was feeling a bit hippyish...I guess I'm missing San Francisco. For lunch, I felt hungry for some veggies. And I wanted to play around. I started throwing a bunch of stuff together, and here's the result: - 2 oz snow peas - .5 oz brocco sprouts - 6 brussels sprouts - 1/2 package of lite tofu - 75 grams eggplant…

Fruit is delicious. Seriously, if you come across a fruit you've never had, grab it and try it. I like to make microwave baked lite apples. Take an apple and chop it up. Put it into a bowl and sprinkle on cinnamon, allspice, and a bit of sugar (or sugar substitute). If you're feeling adventurous, add a splash of diet soda.…

One-a-Day Weight Smart Fish oil tablets Should I add calcium?

Not all at once, but here are some mix-ins that my roomie has given me weird looks for: BBQ sauce Dijionnaise Pineapple Laughing Cow Light Swiss Cucumber Tofu (I didn't have any egg one day and used tofu instead. Surprisingly good) Fage 0 Cottage cheese I luff tuna. It's so versatile.

If you're a crust-loving gal, use pitas. If you care most about toppings, use tortillas.

The Crystal Light thing makes me super happy! It's weird--the texture of water often bothers me. It feels harsher than when it's been Crystal Lighted. Crystal Light goes down smoother--and tastes tons better.

Thanks guys! Yeah, I think that's why other diets I'd tried never worked long term. I never properly identified what got me there in the first place.

Hmm... What about French toast with cinnamon and Splenda/stevia/whatever? Hungry Girl has this great French toast recipe: 3 slices light wheat bread (around 45-50 cals a slice) 1/3 cup Egg Beaters, Original 1/2 oz. Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup OR 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (divided) 1 packet Splenda…