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How about going in another direction and making soup instead? I use chicken and vegetables (carrots, zucchini, onions, celery, green beans, peppers, etc) in a base of chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. You can add a small amount of brown rice, or leave it out if you're watching your carbs. I add spices to make it either…

I don't know why, but I can't stop laughing at this! ETA: Oops. I was referring to the gif with the little cat scaring the grown men half to death.

I just saw this quote and thought it was applicable (sorry I don't know who said it): "When good manners make people uncomfortable, they're no longer good manners. Etiquette is not a club you beat people with." I think once you've declined, it is rude on the other person's part to persist. An exception would be someone…

Sometimes it's difficult to know how to deal with rude, manipulative people. They tend to phrase things in such a way that seems to leave you with the choice of giving them the personal info they're looking for, or coming off rude. They prey on people who don't like to be rude or be the center of attention. It's how they…

I eat it that way every morning and I've found different brands react differently. I always add the protein powder after I cook the oats, because when I tried adding it before I had some weird results (it seemed to congeal or something). Some brands will clump up if you don't mix it with water first, and some work just…

I think there's a big difference between a person who politely offers you food or inquires about your diet, and a person who says, "So I guess that makes us all pigs?" If someone says something that rude, they've taken the conversation to something other than a polite exchange between colleagues, and should be treated as…

Great article! Thanks for sharing.

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I like to pair 14 raw almonds with a 50 calorie cheese stick for a 150 calorie snack. They taste good together and the protein and fat keeps me full, even though it may not be that big in volume.

I don't eat refined sugar at all, yet I always go well over my limit of 39 grams (it's usually closer to 70-80 grams) and it has never impeded my weight loss. I don't know what MFP bases this number on, but I've seen numerous discussions here in the forums about it being way too low for most people.

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Love this idea! I've had something similar brewing in the back of my mind for a while now. The way you broke it down makes me see how I can implement it. Thanks!

I am so sorry you're having to deal with this, it sounds miserable. I hope you will consider going to a counselor. This constant criticism is beating you down, and that isn't healthy. You need a professional to advise you on the best way to deal with this unfortunate situation. I went to a therapist when I was your age to…

I was a kid in the 70's, and I remember eating plenty of processed foods, along with sugar, simple carbs and high fat foods. I remember bringing chips and twinkies in my lunch, along with my old school PB&J (on white bread) and a grape soda. We had popcorn with butter every Sunday night for supper, and sugary cereal for…

It sounds like you may be mistaking BMR for maintenance calories. My BMR is 1424, but I average 1950-2000 calories a day for maintenance. I take a Pilates class once a week (on those days I eat about 2250), but I have a desk job and am pretty sedentary the rest of the time. I'm 43 years old, 5'6, and weigh 152lbs. I…

I like tomatoes, green onion & cheese in my eggs topped with a dollop of greek yogurt. Sometimes I'll also add spinach or some sauteed zucchini. I eat this for dinner all the time. I usually have fresh strawberries for dessert.

I'm going to have to disagree with this. I did do a similar diet - under a doctor's supervision - lost 80 lbs, and am now maintaining at 2000 calories a day. [I would NEVER recommend anyone try it without a doctor's supervision.]

I meant this as low calorie meal options, I wasn't saying to only eat these things. I was going with the assumption that any doctor who puts someone on a low calorie diet will let a person know what food is necessary (including healthy fat), and that the OP was looking for meal ideas rather than having an entire day…

You may want to check out a website devoted to VLCD, as this one doesn't support them, but here are a few suggestions: Egg beaters with fat free cheese and real bacon bits Salads with vinegar and spices instead of dressing Protein shakes Soups made with veggies and chicken, can be made creamy with fat free cream cheese Fat…

I'm not a vegetarian, but I find fat free dairy products help me get my protein in while staying within my calories. I eat fat free cottage cheese, fat free greek yogurt, string cheese and pretty much any other fat free cheese. I also eat egg beaters daily, which is about the best protein to calorie ratio I've found.…

I keep my diet at a ratio of 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fat. After much trial and error, I've found this is what works best for me. You may require a different combination, all you can do is try it and see what works. I limit my my intake of processed carbs (white rice, sugar, white flour/bread/pasta) and try to eat…

I eat fat free plain Greek yogurt everyday! I bring it to work with frozen fruit (either cherries or blueberries) and Splenda. I also like to mix it with a packet of diet swiss miss cocoa. But my favorite is to mix it with protein powder and peanut butter — it's like cookie dough (and if you use PB2 instead of peanut…

I was on a VLCD but it was under a doctor's supervision. I literally took handfuls of supplements a day and ate a VERY specific diet. I had a check up on a weekly basis, which included thorough questioning about how I was feeling. I would never recommend someone eat that low without a doctor supervising their progress.…

Age - 43 Height - 5'6 Weight - 150 Daily Calorie intake - 1950-2000, exercise days about 2200. Workouts - Pilates 1x a week, take the stairs at work. Weight loss goals goal - Maintenance since January (after losing 80lbs over 1 year's time).

Sugar Snap Peas are really good, as well as Red, Yellow and Orange Bell Pepper strips (or you can get a package of mini peppers). Both are slightly sweet and yummy.

I have trouble with getting the munchies at night, so I plan an after dinner snack, working it into my calories. Lately I've been stuck on air popped popcorn. I also always plan a fruit with supper (usually strawberries), and sometimes I'll eat half and save the other for later that night when I suddenly want something…

It sounds like you need a complex carb along with your chicken and broccoli, like a serving of cooked brown rice or sweet potatoes. You'd be surprised how much a small amount of a complex carbs can fill you up and keep you full. I try to get a combination of complex carbs and protein with every meal. You may also need a…

I've been eating a lot of salads with parmesan and real bacon bits, and/or cottage cheese with fresh fruit — strawberries are my current favorite, but blueberries, a chopped pear or apple (with a dash of cinnamon), any fruit really is good. I also eat a lot of scrambled eggs with chopped tomatoes, peppers, green onion,…

I did a doctor monitored VLCD and lost 80 lbs over several months and am doing very well. The way you keep it off is the exact same way you keep it off after any diet, you eat the amount of calories to maintain your current weight. I ate real food along with some supplemental protein shakes. I would recommend getting some…