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I just bought cashews so I can make this soon! Sounds divine!

I've just started upping my calories and am in week 2 of a attempting a metabolism reset. Feel free to read about my experiences in my blog: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/72MonteCarla

1. Name: Carla 2. how much weight you have lost so far: 77.8 lbs 3. How much you still want to lose, or are you maintaining? 12.2 lbs to goal weight, but according to body fat analysis I have about 30 lbs of fat left to lose. 4. Best single piece of advice you would give people just starting out: Fill out your profile and…

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I just saw this on Facebook and thought of you. :smile: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2009/03/colcannon-puffs.html

Thank you! I appreciate your suggestion.

I keep bunches of parsley and cilantro on hand. I throw a little on almost everything I eat. We love tacos - made on ground whole corn tortillas w/o preservatives with black beans, hummus and veggies. I always throw a heap of cilantro on top. I also make pico de gallo with lots of cilantro. Just throw tomatoes, onions,…

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Many thanks to everyone who offered genuinely constuctive advice. I appreciate it!

I don't eat any oil. Period. With the exception of almond milk, the other foods you mention are made from whole grains.

Thanks, I'll check out that link!

Ultimately I don't care. I posted this thread to get information from people about doing a metabolism reset while eating plant-based, whole foods. If you want to know about honey, please start another thread. By hijacking this one it makes it more difficult for myself and others to extract information pertinent to the…

I get all the sodium and fat I need fat from eating WHOLE, plant-based foods. There is no benefit to eating salt and concentrated fats.

I don't have a medical condition. I am very familiar with the benefits of healty, plant-based fats, and I get all I need from eating whole, plant-based foods.. During my metabolism reset, I want to continue to eat a balanced menu - including nuts and avocados - like I am now. But I am trying to boost to 2250 calories/day…

I only skip the honey because I don't use any concentrated sweeteners. I get all of my sugar from eating whole fruits. The honey debate is a topc for another thread. :smile:

I only consume plant-based, WHOLE foods. I get all the beneficial plant-based oil I need by eating the whole food, including avocados, nuts, seeds and coconut.

Hopefully this generates some ideas! :smile:

I eat pletny of healty fats and am very familiar with the benefits of healty, plant-based fats. During my metabolism reset, I want to continue to eat a balanced menu - including nuts and avocados - like I am now. But I am trying to boost to 2250 calories/day from 1200. I don't want the extra 1050 calories to come only from…

I don't do honey or fruit juices, but the rest is definitely on the table.

I appreciate everyone's input! I can't wait to get LEAN and STRONG!!!!

Since I am targeting my TDEE for reset right now, I am NOT adding in any exercise calories. I am, however, tallying up my exercise calories and recording my activity in the "notes" section of my food diary so I have a record of it.

Agreed! Thanks Kmcosgrove for posting this, and thanks to everyone who responded. I have learned a LOT!

PIT BULLS! They are smart, goofy & eager to please. Give them love & they give it back tenfold. I have been a Pit Bull advocate for years. I have never met one that wasn't sweet, but unfortunately I have met WAY too many who have been abused. Thankfully, they respond quickly to a loving, caring environment. Now if only we…

Thanks! I'll check it out.

Thanks - I think even if I tried to jump to 1800, it might take a couple of days to get there. And to me, 50% more food each day is a HUGE leap, especially since I am eating a completely plant-based, whole foods diet. Another 600 calories worth of veggies is a LOT of food! :smile:

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Duly noted. Thank you.

Done! Thanks! :)

I'm right there with you. I love it. and I do revel in food mor than ever now, too. This friday will be 1 month, and I'm never looking back. My only regret is that I didn't make the change sooner.

Good question! For me, living a plant based, whole foods life means no meat/poultry/fish/seafood/eggs/dairy. It also means no oil, caffeine, sugar, salt. I only eay plant-based, whole foods including vegetables, fruits, legumes (beans), whole grains, seeds and limited amounts of nuts.