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Does anyone know of a good dairy free, egg free option? Not vegan, but I'm allergic to both those things. I used this recipe (from the New Rules of Lifting for Women book) before I knew I was allergic: 4 large egg whites 1/4 cup of old-fashioned oats 2 tbsp. whole-wheat pancake mix 2 tbsp. vanilla whey-protein powder half…

If you don't need more iron (according to your doctor) then do not supplement it. I just caution towards this because excess iron can cause your cells to age faster than is natural. Stick to foods rich in iron naturally, and if you have a heavy menstrual cycle, then ask your doctor whether it would be safe to supplement…

I break out in zits and get gassy eating those guys. Which sucks, hardcore. Because they do have really nice macros, and good ingredients. Plus they taste nice. So yea, if anyone notices their skin getting worse whilst eating Quest bars, you may have a dairy intolerance like moi.

You could invest in a thermos for soups, stews, chilli, quinoa dishes etc. An ice pack in a reusable lunch box also works for keeping things cold like salads, fruit or whatever else. I'm sure having those two items would open up a world of possibilities!

I would also like to know opinions on this. As for me, I could go between either. I usually use Almond Breeze because you can buy them in the smaller shelf safe versions a little easier. Those giant Silk cartons just add a lot of weight to groceries when I have a big load (I walk everywhere)!

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I eat a lot of fat. It's the best thing for your hair, nails and skin. Avocados, coconut oil and cream, flax, hemp hearts, butter, etc etc. I've also heard some people like to do a conditioning treatment once a week of just coconut oil lathered on like conditioner (and then leave it in for 10 mins, and attempt to wash it…

Trolololol! If not, I'll state the obvious and request that you seek help. EDs are not something to play around with.

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God, I so agree. I eat back exercise cals and eat about 1500 a day without that, and still struggle to stay under. But I am also one of those people that love eating clean, partially because it makes me feel good, and also because I can eat more food (most of the time). The reason I keep having to lose the same 10 lbs over…

Hehe, lovin' all the gifs! And oi, don't fret. The majority of my exercise calories comes from strength training, and that burns next to nothing from a cardio standpoint. It's the increased muscle mass long term that will help me burn more overall. In the end, do what YOU can do and feel comfortable with and you will be…

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If I'm going to do powdered peanut butter I just buy peanut flour (there's no added sugar or salt). I'll add it to my baking or Asian dishes that really don't need any more fat added (trust me, I don't fear eating fat!). Otherwise, just go for the real thing. When you take the fat out, it's just more processed, and less…

I try not to judge too much, but I'm a big proponent of how healing real food can be on the body. That being said, no one responds well to people who lecture them on everything they're doing wrong. Ok, now that I've gotten THAT out of the way, I can tell you one of my little judgey observations :) A coworker of mine brags…

Mmmm! This looks so good! Is that a protein bar broken up on top? I've done the same thing with larabars. They actually taste pretty amazing blended in to smoothies as well. :) Yumyum!

It's honestly been reeealllly hard to find a good one! The only one I've been able to find that I liked (non-vegan) is online. And even then, I trust Vega's ingredients more. Second place to Vega was "Green's Vegan+ 'Natural Vanilla'" (I think?). I am a bit iffy on trying other whey as well, because some of them don't sit…

Bump! I'd like to know too. I don't always buy their pro-pow because it's generally quite pricey, but I do enjoy their products nonetheless!

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I say go for it. I've heard it works really well for some as is, others need to do one day a week of adding carbs back in (otherwise energy goes down, sleep sucks etc). For me, it was a total and complete fail. For whatever reason it ended up causing binges of coconut oil, nuts, butter etc. Anything fatty that I was…

Buy a tape measure and record your inches. It is a better indicator of positive vs negative results than weight alone.

Agree with this completely. I listen to the OA podcasts at work a lot, it helps to know others who have gone through similar things. But in the end, you need to be the one to help yourself. The tools are out there.

HA no! I do too now too... Fibre1 party anyone? :bigsmile:

Great work!

Another tuna/egg salad option! I mash either hard boiled eggs or canned tuna with 1/2 avocado, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, salt and pepper, and onions or chives. I like to toast a piece of quinoa or Ezekiel bread and just pile everything on that one slice (usually with a few kale leaves underneath). I suppose you could…

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Those types of surgeries are last resort options. I wouldn't consider any of them to be safe, nor any of them to be easy. I know many people who consider these options to be "cheating", but it is definitely not. Just know if you choose this option, you will still have to work very hard for your weight loss. Yes, you will…

I agree with that. Though I DO like being treated (who doesn't?!), my BF and I have agreed to split the bill when going out for dinner, movies, buying groceries etc. It just makes it so much easier, and there's no guilt when the guy always insists to pay (often times with resentment building up). What I don't understand is…

My favorite coffee is when I have the time to blend it with 1/2 scoop of protein powder. I have high quality vanilla whey from grass-fed cows that I use, and it makes it super creamy and frothy. No milk/cream or sweetener needed! If I want something that has more staying power, I'll add some coconut oil to it for an extra…