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1. Get back to working out consistently (cardio 5+ per week, strength 4+ per week) 2. Lose 8lbs this month. 3. No fast food in July. 4. Incorporate HIIT into my workouts at least twice per week.

I LOVE green smoothies and drink them several times each week. My basic recipe: 1.5 cup liquid (green tea, almond milk, or water) 2 cups (or two handfuls) of greens (spinach, kale, etc) 1 to 1.5 cups fruit 1 Tbsp chia seed 1 Tbsp flax seed 1 scoop protein powder OR 1/2 avocado Sometimes I'll swap out 1/2 cup of liquid and…

I try to keep the sugar content down as much as possible. My go to formula for a good smoothie: 1 - 2 cups almond milk, water, or green tea 1 cup fruit 2 cups greens 1/2 scoop protein powder 2 Tbsp chia seed 2 Tbsp flaxseed (ground)

I have the Flex and I love it. I work a desk job and have had no issues with hand movements being counted as steps. I like that I don't have to worry about taking it off (except to recharge) because I'd likely leave it at home half the time. So far it seems pretty accurate to me. I have a lawn service, so counting steps…

Thanks! I'll give this one a try. I have a TON of coconut flour. :smile:

Do these taste "eggy"? I am looking for a really good bread substitute that doesnt take a lot of ingredients, but does NOT taste like egg. Thanks!

I also watch calories and carbs (as well as fat and protein). I have a weight loss goal as well as health goals. Overeating (albeit on better foods) is something I want to avoid. To lose weight, I'm eating at a deficit as well as limiting carbs. :smile:

My goals for this month: 1. Lose 5 (minimum) to 10lbs 2. Workout 6 days per week (up from 3-4 days) 3. Increase water intake.

Hmmm....I always thought I was getting the water squeezed out, but I didnt end up with a blob, so I probably need to basicaly mash it to death, LOL! I'll try it again. the cauli-crust has a really good flavor too, but the lack of crispness was the limiting factor for me. I'll definitely give it another go. Thanks!

Celery, daikon, or jicama

I've made both the almond crust and the cauliflower crust. I like the almond crust better because you can actually pick it up and eat it with your hands. I noticed something interesting with the almond flour crust. I use the recipe to make 2 individual sized pizzas instead of 1 regular sized pizza. I couldn't finish half…

Apples, berries, and kiwi are some of the only fruit I still eat (though I love, love, LOVE most fruit). I just plan my meals for the day ahead of time to make sure I don't go over.

You spread marinara or bbq sauce on the crescent roll, place the chicken on and sprinkle with cheese, then close up the pocket.

I do this a lot. I like the crunch the lettuce gives. I've used lettuce as "buns" for burgers, "tortillas" for fajitas, etc. Lettuce is very low in calories, etc, so it is a good vehicle for food without going over your macros.

Pina Colada Baked Oatmeal 1- 20oz can crushed pineapple 1 1/2 cup rolled oats 4-5 Tbsp brown sugar 3 Tbsp ground flaxmeal or chia (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 Tbsp coconut or veggie oil 2/3 cup milk of choice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) 1/2 cup more milk 1.…

Crab cakes! (I baked them in a muffin tin instead of frying)

I try to make smarter food choices. I have cut out a lot of sugar from my diet. Daikon or zucchini "noodles" instead of regular pasta noodles are a great swap. I make a really tasty low carb, low calorie ginger chicken "noodle" soup using daikon. I always have to make a double batch if I want any leftovers! Just grab some…

I should add that I like to grind mine up first so the bits are smaller. The whole seeds (when moist) are a bit too much like small tapioca pearls for some uses.

I hate the flavor of eggs and frequently use chia gel to replace up to 2 eggs in some recipes (I usually don't go higher than 2 or it does change the consistency). I've made chia fresca (a lemonade type drink with white chia seed). I've used it to make pudding, thicken up drinks, added it to smoothies. I often add it to…

Beef fajitas with lettuce (instead of tortilla) wraps!

Not at all! It adds a nice bit of moisture, but isn't runny at all.

I dont even bother making the regular (pasta) noodle version for my family anymore. The zucchini version is sooo much better! I find that it stays moist and doesnt get that wierd gumminess that the pasta noodles have the day after.

I too was married long term (18yrs), found out my husband forgot HE was married, then divorced his cheating *kitten*. Fast forward a few years, I jumped back into dating by putting up a profile on Yahoo Personals. Some tips for you: 1. Know what you want. If you're not a fan of long distance relationships, don't go out on…

Your fermentation times would remain the same. Also, you'll likely need to add a little bit of gelatin to thicken it since you're using soy milk.

I do something similar using half and half instead of milk. After I add the cultures to the cream, I pour the cream into mason jars. Instead of using the oven, I put the mason jars in a coleman cooler that has been partially filled with warm water (if you can't put your hand in it, its too hot!!). The water level should…

Sandwiches.... Chop up the meat and throw it into an omlette... Chop it up and toss it into a salad....

I've used it to make low carb bread feel/chew more like regular bread. Here's one of the recipes: Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup blanched almond flour 1 1/2 cup organic soy flour 2 Tbsp coconut flour 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten 1 teaspoon seat salt 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs 1 tablespoon sweetener 1 ½ teaspoon apple cider…

I make these on Sundays for the upcoming week: They're a take on Scotch eggs, but this version isn't battered and fried. Boil 5-6 eggs. Once they cool, peel and wrap each egg in ground beef. Bake until the meat is cooked. Cool, then wrap each "scotch-like" egg in a baggie or plastic wrap and refrigerate. Grab and go!…

Try walking 4 dogs at once- THAT'LL get your hear rate up! :laugh: I love to walk and can do so for hours at a time, happily. I also enjoy yoga and have started adding weight training back into my routine as well. I find that I get bored with most videos pretty quickly, so I tend to not buy them as they become paper…

Thanks! I'll be trying this recipe over the weekend!