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  • For a lower sodium option to the pack of taco seasoning, mix the following spices toghether: Chili powder Cumin Corriander Oregano (optional) Onion powder Garlic powder Cayenne pepper (optional) Salt and pepper to taste. This way you control the amount of sodium you put in the dish.
  • I only log those activities (cleaning or food preparation) when I do at least 3 hours straight. After 3 or 4 hours in the kitchen (usually Sunday's weekly food prep) I'm not in the mood for a workout afterwards. And to account for the overestimates of MFP, I'll only log for 60 or 90 minutes. It's a personal choice…
  • Do some research on the 40 30 30 nutrition plan (just google it). It may be helpful for you.
  • My only advice is to keep moving forward. Log in everyday and track your food. Exercise wise start with baby steps. Friend me, I may be able to provide support along the way.
  • butternut mashed potatoes... half potatoes, half butternut squash. Mash together half boiled red potatoes (with skin) and half roasted butternut squash. Prepare as you would regular mashed potatoes with milk and margarine (or butter if that's your thing) and salt/pepper. Tastes just like regular mashed with a hint of a…
  • I find the more junk I eat and the less exercise I do the more tired and sluggish I feel...bad food and less exercise may be the reason you're not sleeping well. Just commit to doing 2 days of exercise and eat healthy, then you may build up the energy you need to keep you going and increase your motivation. Seems simple…
  • I make my mashed potatoes with half butternut squash. I bake the squash with a little garlic, pepper and olive oil. Mash it up, and add to my potatoes... add a little milk and salt to taste. Delicious! Can't even tell half of it is squash. Gives the potatoes a nice buttery taste.
  • It happens to the best of us... the first step is admitting you have a problem. You've done that, so now you can move towards change and a better you. It's possible... you can do it!!
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