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Delicious!

When I had mine out I used the Idahoan instant mashed potatoes because I didn't want to do any extra cooking. I put that stuff in thinner soups to make them feel a bit heartier but still Dr. approved.

Feel free to add me. I'm eating at 1,200 and trying to do it the most nutritious & food-friendly way possible.

I do. My activity level is genuinely sedentary while I recover from an injury, so anything extra that I do gets logged.

If this isn't a thing already, it really should be. I would love to be able to log dinner for both of us when we eat together.

My favorite right now is basically a cherry chocolate mint shake. It does not taste a green smoothie, but packs all of those nutrients in there. 8oz your preferred milk base. I've been alternating between hemp milk and kefir. 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1/2 cup cherries, pitted. I've been freezing fresh ones overnight…

Did you buy flax seeds whole or ground? If you bought them whole you'll want to grind them to get the biggest benefit. They make smoothies really thick. For me personally, the full 2 tbsp serving size makes smoothies tastes like bread. Ick. I keep it to .25 tbsp per smoothie and add a bit of water to thin it out. I do like…

This thread is amazing. I'm going to be trying a few of these soon.

That sounds delicious. Definitely going to try it sometime.

Thanks for sharing. It takes a lot of courage to build the life you want, and you're killing it!

You're getting some great practical advice here! One thing I wanted to add is part of the mental side. I hated running for years until I started thinking of it as "A Skill I Don't Have". Running became a learning experience instead of doing an activity I didn't like. Most of learning to love running is picking the right…

My log is open, feel free to add me! I'm logging religiously while I recover from an MCL injury. Low in total calories, high in nutrients.

If you're a sandwich person like me, it helps to bake chicken (or whatever meat) and slice it up instead of using deli meat. Little changes to your habits can really help.

Adding you! I definitely could use some inspiration to really get going again.

Last week was my first while tracking what I eat. It turned out the days I ate the most were the days I didn't take an iron supplement. The days I did take the supplement I was barely hungry for dinner. Not saying that it would work for everyone, but it's worth a shot.

A dress shirt I've had for years is no longer tight around my upper arms!

Love this attitude!

That works too. If there are other women in their sport bras then you're golden. If it's just one woman then it might be an issue since some gyms have rules against it. Personally, I don't care what other people wear to work out period.

That's a great way to go. It's definitely a question of the gym environment more than the person.

Did you try searching for "people"?

Honestly,coffee is what works for me. Not lattes or anything fancy. Just drip coffee a couple of times a week with a regular diet with lots of fiber and water.

That's not silly at all!

I tried working out at the gym a few blocks away on my lunch break and I RAN there! Granted, I had to stop and walk every now and then, but everyone has to start somewhere. It felt surprisingly great.

That's fantastic! My moment like that was when the kid accepted the fact that we weren't keeping ice cream in the house anymore. His dad & I are trying to make better choices, and it's easier if the temptation for ice cream involves driving to the store.

"Only" 2 children. Ha! You look great. Awesome muscles, great posture, and so confident.

Ha! I got up and worked out before my shower this morning. I usually do evening workouts. It's kind of neat to have that done already.

I track anything I have adjusted. Right now it's carbs, protein, fats (to maintain 50-30-20), potassium, and sodium. I adjusted sodium to the UK level, 1600, and the potassium up to 4700. It's hard to get the ratio of sodium to potassium right, and watching those levels really helps me.

5'4"ish SW: 162 CW 158 GW: 135 I can't really tell if that's an attainable goal since at least ten pounds is boob. Figured I'd see how it goes and then reevaluate.

Beans like chickpeas, black beans, and lentils are great when you pair them with a starch to make a complete protein. Quinoa with black beans + whatever else you want makes an easy meal or side dish.

If you know the ingredients of the roll then you should be able to figure it out. You could find the nearest match, use the recipe function or put in the ingredients individually.