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i like almond breeze! buy natural peanut butter, skippy and jiff's regular versions have rapeseed and hydrogenated oils. also, don't buy reduced fat because there are more chemicals. i personally like cashews and almonds.

smashed banana and unsweetened cocoa

1 cup fage 0% greek yogurt (plain), 1 banana coarsely mashed, and 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder = 240

thanks everyone for your responses! guess i might cut down on that almond butter a little bit ; ) i was using it as a way to up my calories but now i am good with eating more so i can ween off of it. it is so addicting haha.

cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, slices banana or mashed, and almonds

thanks everyone! all wonderful ideas!

anyone?

zucchini lasagna omg sooo good! especially since i am gluten free

my shopping list! -apples -sweet potatoes -canned pumpkin (used to mix in yogurt and oatmeal) -plain oatmeal -0% plain greek yogurt -grapes -bell pepper strips -baby carrots -snap peas -sliced deli turkey (look for low sodium/organic/nitrate free) -almond 100 calorie packs -almond butter -high fiber cereal from trader…

Iced coffee with 0% blood orange chobani mixed with 1/4 cup fiber one cereal, a few chunks of apple, some sliced cherries, and sliced strawberries

thank you everyone for your replies!

^^^i saw this in the food store and almost bought it. how spicy is it on a rating from 1 (not spicy at all)- 10 (holy crap my eyes are tearing and my throat is burning)

I guess yall like bland food lol =)

nice article! I've often wondered if there were certain diets for certain body types etc. or if one thing works better than another.

omg that is awesome! congrats on looking great and for keeping up a healthy lifestyle! keep at it =)

Thanks for the support everyone! I really means a lot! I've gotten to the point where I wouldn't even eat cake on my own birthday and found myself close to tears because I put full fat salad dressing on my salad instead of fat free.I realize that this isn't a healthy state of mind, and not one I can sustain. I'm ready to…

i heard that if you eat fruit you should always combine it with some kind of protein.

either kraft fat free thousand island or catalina dressing OR make Hidden Valley's Ranch Dip with nonfat plain greek yogurt instead of sour cream

thanks everyone! great suggestions! I think TOM is coming soon so that could be why.

Not every day...usually it happens once or twice a month

Barney butter and jelly oats! 1 packet mccanns instant Irish oatmeal made with water 1 tbsp barney butter almond butter (smooth or chunky) 1/2 tbsp smuckers sugar free raspberry preserves 1/4 cup fresh raspberries 211 calories Great with blueberries instead of raspberries or using strawberries!

That's worth a try! But will I gain weight since my body is used to such a low calorie level? I've done a little research and the foods I eat sound similar to what the people in Okinawa eat. I just don't want to be doing my metabolism a disservice, however.

siggi yogurts oatmeal with barney butter and jam baby carrots cauliflower mushrooms spaghetti squash butternut squash fish TJ's Bejiing style veggies SALAD OMG SALAD SALAD SALAD (can you tell I like salad?)

Ok thank you! Just had to vent.

thanks guys! actually, I lost .4 lbs since my increase...it took a while but maybe I jolted my metabolism and it will keep decreasing

help me people! haha

Literally my life story.......I'm constipated 90 % of the time, but I eat prunes, take extra fiber, drink A LOT of water, and have noticed that drinking hot coffee or chai tea has helped. I also noticed that almond butter makes me poop as well.

yeah i think I have to stop weighing myself more than once a week...too emotional

Thanks everyone! I do believe it is water....i had some salty food last night and I haven't gone to the bathroom yet so that could be it :O

use cindy's i think its organic