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I believe the whole food (whether it be protein, veggie, fruit, etc.) is always better than supplements, as you're getting all the micronutrients that work together nutritionally, rather than isolating one nutrient. Having said that, I take plenty of supplements, because I do find them helpful to boost my intake. :)

This is what I've always heard, and works the most effective to me. For push ups, I breathe out when pushing up, that's the hardest exertion for me. :)

I love any salmon, prepared any way (especially sushi!) :) My favorite way to cook salmon is so simple: sprinkle salmon filet with McCormick's Lemon & Herb seasoning (NOT the Lemon Pepper) and let it sit for a few minutes while the broiler is heating; then broil until top is browned and splits open, and the fish flakes…

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! :D

They also recommend eating at least 30 grams of protein per meal, and only eating 3 meals a day (no snacks), with 4-5 hours between meals, to help keep blood sugar levels more stable. Hope this helps! :)

There is a variation of keto called Optimal Ketogenic (OKL Living is a MFP group, and Optimal Ketogenic Living on Facebook) that is lower in fat than most keto diets. The idea is for your body to switch from burning sugar (hence the low carb part) to burning fat. But you want your body to burn your own stored fat more than…

Summer savory is a cooking herb, like sage, thyme, marjoram, etc. I'm finding it to be rather pricey online; maybe stores aren't carrying it because of the high price. I do track my sodium but my blood pressure has always been very good so it's never been a real issue for me. I mainly go by taste, and I use "Real Salt"…

I'm having trouble finding summer savory (or any savory); not at my grocery stores or health-food stores (Whole Foods used to carry it but not any more). So I guess I'll have to order it online. Anyone have a favorite website to order herbs that isn't overly pricey? Thanks!

Thanks for the input, guys! We do love this recipe as is, but I'm always up for improvement :smile: I probably will skip the maple syrup ~ I just never liked sweet with my savory foods ~ but I like the binder idea, and I do think I will cut down the salt. Especially now that I'm doing a low sugar diet, because my taste…

Canned salmon is great protein on a salad with a bit of mayo, dill relish, olive oil & lemon juice, and any salad greens you want. Adding shredded coleslaw mix adds a wonderful crunch (bagged coleslaw, by the bagged salad in the store, no coleslaw dressing). Also, I just made a big batch of homemade sausage patties ~ yum!…

Thanks, Maryl, for the recommendations! I hope to get the cookbook soon :)

OK, so this isn't a recipe from the book, but watching the DVDs in our class, I've been trying the cabbage wraps for lunch. We're really enjoying them! I've done lettuce wraps in the past but got tired of them, so the cabbage leaves are a nice change :)

Yay! That's great to hear! That is the awesome part of the detox ... losing the cravings! I've been doing the detox since April 1st, but I've not been 100% perfect. I haven't lost weight, but I'm working out a lot more, so I'm probably building muscle right now. I am making much better choices, which is great. It seems…

I've been considering buying the cookbook, so I'm interested to see how you like it. Sorry I can't help you, though :smile:

When I lift up something in prayer, say before going somewhere or as I'm preparing to do something, it always seems to go better than expected! Then I look back and remember that I had prayed ~ makes me wonder why I don't pray all the time, about everything! Prayer seriously works!! :)

I have several bags stocked up of Rainbow Light's Brown Rice Protein Powder ~ my morning shakes are my lifesaver, too! :) I add Supergreens powder and coconut oil ... so yummy and gets me going in the a.m. (I can't handle caffeine, so no coffee for me). But I will be checking into hemp protein ~ thanks for that tip!

Same here, taking the class now :)

Just taking the Daniel Plan class now at church. I like all the facets it encompasses, and the eating is very much like the path I've been on anyway. Would love the encouragement and accountability of a DP group on here :)

I'm looking to set my macros for the Paleo/primal diet as well, so I'll be checking in here with you ... sorry I can't help you :)

Trying very hard to keep my carbs, sugar and dairy down, leaning towards Paleo/Primal. Also looking into Daniel Plan (NOT Daniel Fast) by Rick Warren, which looks very close to Paleo but includes limited healthy grains (quinoa, buckwheat, etc.). I find I really bloat up with grains ... water weight? ... candida? Not sure,…

Very good discussion, with valid points on both sides. If it were clearly one answer or the other, we would have no need for discussion. I wonder if we'll ever know the full answer?! Personally, I get low blood sugar and eating protein & veggies is the best diet for me individually. Sugar/carbs (even fruit) spike and drop…

MFP Name: Peg4Jesus7 Real Name: Peggy Goal Weight for 03/31/2012: 143 Weigh In Dates: Thursday 3/1 ... 148 Monday 3/5 .......148 (started today) Monday 3/12 Monday 3/19 Monday 3/26 Friday 3/31