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burrito bowls with either ground beef or chicken made with cauli rice instead of regular rice, turkey burgers, chicken stir fried with peppers and onion also if you are on instagram look up a meal prep hashtag and you'll get loads of ideas

What meet did you do? I recently did an in-house friendly meet, and am thinking of registering for an Elite meet that's in August in Toronto, but I'm terrified of doing a "real" meet!

It definitely can be done I recently lost body fat and weight while adding on muscle. I ate at a very slight deficit, and followed macros set by my trainer. I wouldn't have been able to figure out the nutrition part of things on my own though.

I was looking for an alternative to my usual oats and found this recipe: 2 T chia seeds, 2T ground flax, 1/2 cup almond milk. Combine and let sit in fridge overnight. Heat in microwave in morning. I thought it would be awful, but its actually delicious. I started adding 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder and some sugar…

Thank you. I'll try this this weekend.

That's the recipe I used. Funny though a day later, they don't taste as eggy. Im using them as a bread for a sandwich.

I fry I fry them but you could bake as well

Its really just cauli florets dipped in egg, then coated in panko crumbs and parmesean. I got a craving for it today. Looks like I'll have to get me some pork rinds! Thanks everyone

Happy birthday MoonKat7.

After the weekend I weighed myself and was up, but had a party on Saturday night which turned into Sunday, so I didn't freak out. This a.m. down 2 pounds, but still higher than I was last week. Trying not to weigh myself too much so I'll avoid it the next few days. I have another big weekend coming up - we are going away…

Thanks everyone. It helped alot to see these pictures side by side. I have found this WOE so easy to maintain, I can't wait to see what the next month brings!

Well I had a party, at my gym no less, Saturday night so I'm staying off the scale until tomorrow :wink: . Otherwise a good weekend, no gym as my body has been screaming for a rest. Back at it tonight. I felt horrible yesterday, like I was hungover all day however I hadn't had more than two beer. I did however eat whatever…

Our first inclination tends to be increase activity and eat less, however that is not necessarily the best answer. So if you are looking to go to two meals a day but you are hungry, not really a great idea for long term success. And 22 pounds in 5-6 weeks is pretty amazing!

I used to be a spin junkie, but after a year of it, and not losing and inch I stopped. That was when weights came into my life lol. I like the assault bike because 10 mins and you've had a crazy good HIIT workout in a very small amount of time.

I find I just can't eat it anymore without real stomach upset, but the few times I've indulged, I have continued to lose. I'm working hard at trying not to think of it as "oh kitten, I've blown it" just because I have one meal or a cookie that's off, I think that train of thought is what leads to completely falling off the…

I like the idea of another challenge, taking us into the holiday season. My ultimate goal is to be below 200 for the Christmas season, and maintain there for the holidays. In the past I have gained around 10 pounds every December binging on all that is yummy and plentiful! I hope to be more mindful this year of what I'm…

Toronto, Ontario Canada here. I've needed to lose my babyweight for the last 8 years. I don't know how time went by so quickly! Started low carb with Atkins the end of August, and am so far down 11 pounds. I am waiting for a hip replacement and my orthopedic surgeon recommended a low carb diet to get as much weight off pre…

I've had a great week. Monday will be my ;three week mark and last night I had my first "off" night. I didn't feel the overwhelming desire to eat all the cheat foods, as I did in the past when dieting and decide to go out. My PMS has also been very minimal this week which is always a bonus :) My girlfriend was in town last…

I started getting hip pain when running and that started a couple of years of investigating. I went to a "sports doctor" first and really wish I had just gone to my GP. When I finally got to her, they found all my pain was from arthritis and I need a hip replacement at 42. I hope you find some relief soon, its awful being…

Hi Rosey I just wanted to tell you I'm inspired by your story. I'm 42 and have severe arthritis in my left hip. Lots of pain. I keep plugging along because the other option is to give up, gain weight and be in an electric wheelchair. Anyways I just wanted to cheer. You along. Keep going! Mary

Ya I had a lightbulb moment this aft and checked my waist measurement - down 2"!

Haha that is a very helpful thread!

This week was so frustrating as the scale didn't budge for three days in a row lol. I don't know why I let it bother me - in less than two weeks its down 7 pounds so I shouldnt be complaining. I also hit 205 pounds on my deadlift this week which is super amazing!!! I love feeling strong. I actually had a friend say last…

Wish I could figure out this electrolyte business! Woke at 5 am with a headache and started the day on the toilet for a while :o . I'm sipping my broth as we speak. I did a HIIT workout on the bike last night, so maybe I need extra sodium if I do a workout as well. I had already had two cups of broth through the day so…

Feeling much better today thanks! Just made the most amazing chicken thighs baked in soy sauce and butter. That was it! Delish!

SW: 218 CW: 211.8 GW: 170 mini goal: 200 by October 6

I'm going to join in. Just starting my second week low carbing. Had a rough day yesterday, but realized late afternoon that likely my sodium was low and felt better after two cups of broth. I actually had to leave work I was so nauseous, I was afraid to move in case I threw up. I thought I was actually getting the stomach…

Missed my workout today. Trying to figure out if I had "carb flu" or the real thing lol but not feeling great and very nauseous. Spent most of the day in bed, so besides my am meal I've had broth to get some sodium in me. Tomorrow is a new day. However I am incredibly proud I didn't give in and have some toast :smile:

Thanks I just reviewed. Getting enough magnesium for sure because I take a supplement, but I wonder if I should start having some broth every morning to start my day? Doesn't anyone find taking that sodium keeps them retaining water, or do you still manage to lose despite it?