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I like coffiest in the morning, although it runs higher in calories than many other meal replacement drinks (400 cals). Soylent makes a couple other flavors too, if coffee isn't your thing.

I'm 25, looking to lose 30 or so.

Similar goals here. I lost it a few years ago but gained it all back after I stopped going to college! Feel free to add me. :smile:

I found that changing my diet only makes me want to eat more. For me, the most sustainable way to stay healthy is to eat what I want (but limit foods I have trouble controlling my intake around, like take out), and add some fruits and veggies for extra volume and nutrients. Tracking calories also helps to keep me in check;…

I've been planning my meals a few days ahead of time, and it's been helping me a lot to stay on track. I've also been preparing and portioning my meals ahead of time; I'm way too groggy when I wake up to make good breakfast choices or to even think about what I want to take for lunch at work.

Usually I buy new clothes when I feel particularly impulsive.

I like to make legume and grain-centered soups and chilies. A vegetarian chili packed with kidney and black beans is very cheap to make (and you don't have to cook as many meals for the week). The same goes for curries and soups like barley soup or lentil soup. The spices can be expensive, but you can find some spices…

Firstly, please go to reddit.com/r/abrathatfits and measure yourself using the measurement/fit guide on the sidebar. The cup size means nothing without the band size; for example, a 40DD (in US sizing) has the same cup volume as a 32H. That is, the breast size is the same, except one person measures 40 inches around the…

I've been a vegetarian since June (with just a few exceptions) and I'm recently vegan!

Legumes of any sort (soy, peas, beans, lentils), nuts and nut butters.

You will save a lot of money by learning to cook from scratch. Curries tend to be cheap (spices aside). I often make them with various mixes of vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, onions, etc.), potatoes, split red lentils, and sometimes tofu. I would make split peas, lentils, rice, beans, and frozen/canned vegetables your…

You can make oatmeal cookies similar to this, without the added sugar: 1 cup of quick oatmeal 2 ripe bananas any add-ins (chocolate chips, vanilla, cinnamon, etc.; I like to add a tablespoon or two of ground flax seeds) Roll into balls and flatten, then bake at 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. I found with this recipe…

This. If you're concerned about eating too few calories, you can add calorie-dense foods to your diet such as nuts or avocados, or add some healthy fats/oils to the foods you're already eating.

I looked at your diary and for June you had only two days where you had adequate fiber; try to get at least 25g per day. Beans can add a lot of fiber, and opt for whole wheat products instead of refined (check the label to make sure that the first ingredient is "whole wheat flour"). Also try to eat at least five servings…

A lot of people have the idea that starch/carbs are bad and lead to weight gain. Maybe it came from low carb diets?

I think they'll keep you full longer, if not from the gelling then from the healthy fats and fiber.

You can totally pick up active cultures at stores. I've seen packets of it in health food-type stores and Amazon, and you can make yogurt from plain yogurt with active cultures. :)

They'll fade naturally just by losing weight, but I think the things other people mentioned will probably make them fade a little better.

My hip bones digging into the floor when I lay on my stomach.

If it's just wilting, maybe you could add a little water to the bag? That seems to help for lettuce and celery, but I'm not sure about spinach.

More protein and fewer carbs. Protein will keep you full longer, while carbs will have you feeling hungry quickly. You could probably also add lots of low calorie vegetables if you like them.