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tofu? it's made out of legumes, but i don't really consider it a "legume" i eat a builder bar almost every day. the protein in there comes from soy, too. and then "real" legumes like actual whole beans! i also do a lot of baking with high-protein flours like chickpea and quinoa

I could try that! Hemp protein has a very strong flavour, though. Maybe in some hot chocolate almond milk...

Yes, I know about LBM/protein stuff. I just haven't been good about actually sticking to my goals with regards to that macro. What I'm wondering is if 88g would suffice for a base goal before exercise, since it's hard to achieve 100g protein on 1400 calories flat (AKA without any earned exercise calories), which is what…

Ah. Okay. So if I focused on getting ~100g protein on exercise days (6, sometimes 5, days a week), I'd be good in that dept?

Okay, how about if I set my goal so that I'm shooting for 88g on non-workout days (only 1-2 days a week, 2 being rare) and ~100 on days when I work out?

You guys all look so great!!! And thanks krispy for that article! The truth is I actually have done well so far with high carb and lifting to ensure LBM isn't lost while I'm on my deficit. Here's my progress pic from last summer from May to July that I actually forgot about until now haha. My current BF% is a…

Point taken!

Hey guys! Just to respond to a couple of the points made: -I do have a hemp protein powder, which I am planning on using once the weather warms up more. I just HATE having cold smoothies when it's rainy. Ruins my whole day. -I do know about the 1g protein per lb of LBM rule, but I have been... bad about it. Hahaha. But I…

I mean, there are quite a few studies that apparently show quicker fat loss while in ketosis. Mostly I just wanted the reassurance of knowing other people do the same as me! Knowing something is right in theory isn't the same, for me, as seeing proof. And sometimes I just need that when I start to doubt myself!

Sugary, what were your net calories set at during your cut??

(I'll also add that my logging any earlier than the past 20-ish days has been spotty for a few months as I was trying intuitive eating, which actually did work for maintenance! The reason I'm logging again is to lose the rest of my weight before I go to Europe in the summer.)

vegan gluten-free white chocolate zucchini bread made with buckwheat flour and chickpea flour

Regarding extinction - we can't play God. If the only reason they still exist is because we keep them from extinction in order to eat them, that's not exactly ethical, in my opinion. Ethics aside, species go extinct all the time. That's not a tragedy, it's the reality of nature. We're not making a difference for the better…

Vegan tortilla nachos! Homemade from top to bottom, except dairy-free sour cream. Homemade tortillas baked with a lil olive oil topped with Daiya mozzarella and cheddar, lime guacamole, olive jalapeño dip, tofutti sour cream, and salsa.

Everything is vegan and gluten free! Peanut butter chocolate layer cake: Tofu eggs with veggie ground, some tomatoes, bell&jalapeno peppers, and spring onions. Flavoured with turmeric, coriander, lemon, rosemary, bay leaves, celery seed, basil, cayenne pepper, orange peel, oregano, thyme, cumin, black pepper, and garlic:…

Nope! Not pointless! Dates give you sugary sweetness AND nutritional value. White sugar is just empty calories.

totally agree. veganism will NOT make you lose weight and it is NOT necessarily any better than anything else diet-wise. you have to be really disciplined to get enough protein without overloading on carbs. that isn't to say it's impossible, though. on my weeklong stints eating only 1400 cals total (every 3 weeks to boost…

Hmm. Interesting. I searched "vegan" because I myself am vegan and would love to have more vegan diaries to peruse and found this thread. I think it's pretty telling that a neutral thread from a person who is becoming vegan and seeking help became so political and judgmental so quickly. People are so quick to jump on the…

NO! I think it's dumb and a waste of time to make a bed you're just going to mess up again later :P

Thanks! It's from Forever 21

Yup, I know :) I have a lot of experience with this. I just tend to let myself forget. We're all brought up slaves to the scale and it's hard to relearn how to properly evaluate fitness and health.

4 pan fried tofu steaks on a bed of stir fried enoki mushrooms and bean sprouts with spicy sesame sauce and green onions to taste. Vegan, gluten free waffles with a liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittle maple syrup and assorted fruits. Pre-run breakfasts. Midnight snack! GF, vegan flax&fiber bread with coconut oil in place of butter and…

cycled! bit of everything.

Thanks guys! Yup, I did lose in my thighs! I think the place where I noticed the most change was in my legs, actually! Interesting because that's usually where I have the most difficulty.

About 2.5 months between photos

I told her! She was so shocked and happy that I wanted to try, as most women are obsessed with cardio circuit training.

fantastic! you look amazing

BOOM THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT

WOOPS. this is one of the documentaries i watched, and it's not really about fast food, so you could still be safe! it's an interesting watch, regardless. http://www.nytimes.com/video/2013/02/12/opinion/100000002061153/calorie-detective.html

i can't say this with complete seriousness as i tend to hate it when i see people make posts that start with "well some guys did a study..." but some guys did a small documentary where they went to fast food restaurants and ran their food through a calorometer (sp?) and found the servings these restaurants give you are…