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There are sooooo many delicious recipes out there that won't break the calorie bank. It's all about finding portion sizes that work for your goal. Personally, I make a lot of: - Soups (chicken noodle, butternut squash, ham and potato, broccoli cheddar) - Stews, chili and curries (butter chicken is a fave in our household…

I did keto for a year, a few years ago. It definitely has its pros and cons. There's not a whole lot of studies about long-term health effects of the diet so it's hard to say how healthy it really is, compared to other styles of eating. For me, here were the pros and cons. Pros: - Better mental clarity and more energy,…

Eat what you like. :) If you think you're low on micronutrients, supplement with a daily multivitamin or some greens powder in your smoothies/yogurt.

I agree with others that it sounds like not enough sodium and electrolytes. If you're working up a good sweat with your workouts, you should be replacing that with some sodium, magnesium and potassium. Upper daily limit for sodium is around 2300mg, how much are you getting?

For the most part, I just focus on hitting my protein goal and allow fat and carbs to fall where they may. If I need more protein at the end of the day I'll have a protein shake.

If you want to live long and stay healthy, you should... - be blessed with good genetics - maintain a healthy body-weight - do something active every day - not smoke or do hard drugs - manage stress and be social - follow a generally balanced, varied diet with plenty of whole foods Humans can thrive on a variety of…

I find that snacking leads to more cravings and urges to snack more, so I try to limit myself to full meals instead. I pack a hearty breakfast for myself like overnight oats with protein powder, Greek yogurt and chia. If I eat it around 9-10am, it keeps me full until lunch. I pack my own lunch as well, sometimes a soup and…

Squats, lunges, deadlifts, push-ups, rows, presses, planks... all your friends! You can do a lot with body weight alone, but some dumb-bells would be a great addition for things like rows and presses. There are lots and lots of strength routines on Youtube. :)

Penzey's makes delicious spices and blends... definitely recommend them!

Look up recipes for "fat bomb" desserts, or start adding coconut oil and butter to your coffee and tea. Use more fat when you cook, as well. Honestly, I couldn't stick with keto and now the thought of eating that much fat is really unappealing to me... but if you want to stick it out, you'll definitely need to get used to…

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Hard-boiled eggs, Greek yogurt with berries, leftover quiche or frittata, fat bombs...

I looove curries. This site has great recipes without crazy-long ingredient lists: https://twosleevers.com/recipe-index/ I make a lot of curries in my Instant Pot, but there's no reason you could make them in a Dutch oven or on stovetop if you like. Another recipe website I love is Serious Eats: https://seriouseats.com

I'm at around 1500 calories and my husband is around 2300 calories too. I always cook our meals in large batches for leftovers (at least 6 servings). I have 1 serving for dinner, he has 2. He also has more snacks throughout the day like instant oatmeal, nuts, yogurt, etc.

If you can't get enough calories in one meal, have two meals. Lunch and dinner. Have your salad for lunch, then have something more calorie-dense for dinner.

Do you enjoy eating fruit, bread, pasta, potatoes, desserts and sweets? If the answer is yes, keto probably isn't for you. Weight loss comes down to eating at a calorie deficit, so you can lose weight while continuing to enjoy all your favourite foods. People are drawn to keto because of the initial motivating water weight…

Assuming it's not a medical issue... Being in a prolonged calorie deficit alone can be stressful for the body and can cause hair loss. Once you reach maintenance, your hair should bounce back. It can also be caused by vitamin/mineral deficiencies. It doesn't hurt to take a multivitamin to ensure you're not missing out on…

Good luck! I am in the same boat. I've been logging calories on and off since 2011 and I really don't want to do this for the rest of my life. I'm really close to maintenance and shifting focus to intuitive healthy eating and strength training. It's scary but like you said - continuing to do regular weigh-ins to stay…

Frozen banana + PB2 + chocolate protein powder + almond milk = HEAVEN. Similar idea to yours! So tasty.

If you're chugging glasses of whole milk with all your meals and putting yourself in a calorie surplus - yes, you'll gain weight. :p Eating in a calorie deficit, regardless of dietary choices, will result in weight loss.

Cooking is a wonderful skill to learn - everyone starts somewhere, and the more you practice, the better you'll get. :) I personally do a ton of meal-prepping with my Instant Pot - it's definitely my favourite kitchen gadget and very easy to use and find recipes for. You could also pack lots of protein bars, meal…

If you don't mind spending a bit more, frozen riced cauliflower is way easier and less messy than making it yourself. I've made it many times in the food processor and even if I'm really careful, my kitchen still ends up covered in little bits of cauliflower.

Could you ask your doctor to be more specific on what they recommend you eat?

It could be one or the other, or a combination of both. They might just be used to you at a bigger size, so seeing you smaller is weird to them. It could be a bit of jealousy too. Either way, brush it off and keep doing what you're doing!

Definitely genetics... I've lost 3" from my waist (31 to 28) but only 1" from my hips (40 to 39).

I keep about 20 flavours of tea at my desk to keep my mouth busy between meals, it works great! I also love using my lunch break to take long walks. I just put on some headphones and listen to my audiobook and it's a great way to feel refreshed for the afternoon.

The last 10lbs are notoriously challenging. If you're mostly content with how you look, it's hard to make that final push. People are usually telling you how great you look, and how you shouldn't lose another pound. Plus your TDEE is lower (due to your new smaller body) so it's harder to stick to a deficit significant…

For me, I find that snacking leads to more snacking. It's easier to just not do it at all and pack an appropriate-sized lunch. If I buy a box of protein bars to keep at my desk, I'll start with only having one a day, then eventually it'll be two... then three...

I work a 9-5 desk-job and I'm currently at my lowest adult weight ever! Don't keep snacks at work. Pack a lunch, and that's it. Leave your cards and cash at home if you have to. I like to use my lunch-break to go for a long walk or go to the gym. I also walk/workout after work. I'm also a big tea drinker.

Meal timing is pretty irrelevant unless you're an athlete who needs regular meals. I usually eat lunch around 1pm then dinner at 6pm, and that's it. Sometimes I only have a large dinner (also known as One-Meal-a-Day or Warrior Diet). Nothing wrong with that assuming you're able to squeeze enough nutritious foods into your…