avakathryn

I substitute mashed cauliflower for potatoes (sooo yummy, I use mashed cauliflower in place of mashed potatoes for everything now, fabulous on a shepherd's pie).. Roasted spaghetti squash "noodles" instead of spaghetti.. I also eat alot of sweet potatoes, yams, and roasted winter squash in place of carbs. They're filling,…

I am incredibly lactose intolerant, and I find the whey protein isolate to be fine for me as well. Normal whey will give me a belly ache like no tomorrow, but the isolate works really well for me. I use the Kazein brand Whey protein isolate. Comes in three flavours (vanilla ice cream, decadent chocolate, strawberry banana)…

My weight is currently at 153lbs, I aim for approx. 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight.. I end up eating between 120 and 160g every day, depending on which protein sources I've eaten that day. I stick to all lean protein, lots of chicken breasts, fish, egg whites, and the occasional bit of steak. I'm also having 1 - 2…

Roast them! I just discovered roasting brussel sprouts. Wash a bunch of sprouts, cut off the stems, toss with olive oil and coarse ground salt and pepper. Put on a flat cookie sheet and bake at 375F for approx. 30 minutes. You have to jiggle the pan a few times throughout cooking so they get evenly browned. But the…

My "target" in MFP is 55g/day and I usually eat between 120 and 150g per day. I weigh 153 pounds, so I aim for 0.75g - 1g per pound of bodyweight. This is definitely not "too much" protein. Protein help keeps you full! My macros end up being 40/40/20 (carbs/protein/fat) and it's really working for me. :-)

I swap mashed cauliflower or roasted sweet potatoes for potatoes I swap roasted spaghetti squash "noodles" for regular spaghetti/pasta I swap vegetarian minced "beef" for ground beef I swap unsweetened, fortified almond milk for milk I don't normally eat carbs in the evening, but quinoa is a great swap for rice I've also…

I have a kale smoothie every day. I use one cup of fresh shredded kale (I remove any of the tough middle stems), 1/2 banana, 1 kiwi (without skin), 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder and 1 cup unsweetened almond milk. I find if you don't blend it well enough the texture can be a bit weird, so you have to really blast it.…

I always get the PC Organics All Natural Peanut Butter... Or if there's a Whole Foods around you anywhere, they have half an aisle dedicated to all-natural nut butters! :-)

I make a super easy garlic mashed cauliflower that my husband LOVES: Chop a whole head of cauliflower Smash 3 garlic cloves Put cauliflower and garlic in pot with about 2 inches of water (not too much water or the cauliflower soaks up too much) Boil for about 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is so soft it falls apart…

I find that my macros sit around 40/40/20 (carbs/protein/fat) I'm not "trying" to be low-carb, but it's kind of happening on its own. I have one major carb for the day and that's a bowl of steel cut oatmeal in the morning. I have protein/veggie heavy snacks and lunch, and then for dinner I'll have a sweet potato, some…

Having a good amount of protein in your meals will help keep hunger at bay and snack cravings minimized. I make sure to have a good hearty breakfast (oatmeal with natural peanut butter), a mid morning protein/fruit/veggie smoothie, and a salad with some kind of lean chicken or fish for lunch. I'm never hungry. I get all…

My go-to breakfast is peanut butter banana oatmeal: 1/3 cup old fashioned (slow-cooking) oats in a microwavable bowl, with 2/3 cup water Microwave for approx. 7 minutes on 50% heat Stir in 1 tbsp all natural peanut butter 1/2 sliced banana I always add fresh berries as well, lately I've been using about 1/4 cup fresh…

I have a kale smoothie every day, the kale taste is a bit stronger than spinach, but it's really filling and kale is SUPER good for you: 1 cup tightly packed kale 1 kiwi 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 banana 1 scoop vanilla whey isolate powder (I use Kazein brand) Yum! :-)

I really like the Kazein whey isolate powder. Comes in three flavours: strawberry banana, chocolate, vanilla ice cream. All are awesomely yummy and dissolve really easily. :-)

I survive my weekends by having one cheat meal (my husband and I will normally go out for dinner on Sat evening).. I see my trainer Saturday morning so I get a kick-*kitten* workout in before I eat! Also, planning ahead! If I know I'm going to want snacks or something, then I make sure I pick up some healthy choice snacks…

I absolutely LOVE the Kazein whey isolate.. They have three flavours (chocolate, strawberry-banana, vanilla ice cream) and all are amazing and mix well. :-)

I'm really into Kale smoothies at the moment, I have one every day mid-morning: 1 cup (tightly packed) kale 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 scoop vanilla whey isolate powder (Kazein brand) 1 kiwi, skin removed 1/2 banana The kiwi really neutralizes the strong bitter flavour of the kale. Love it!!!

I agree with everyone, you need to add some protein! I have oatmeal every single day for brekky (it's my main carb source for the day and I LOVE oatmeal)... I have 1/3 cup slow cooking oats (add 2/3 cup water, microwave for about 7 minutes @ 50% and they're perfect) with 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1/2 banana, a handful of…

You need to "shock" your body. Maybe try doing two "protein only" days per week since you mentioned that you are high on carbs right now. This really worked for me before my wedding last summer and I found it easy to maintain. I would eat as much lean protein as I wanted (egg whites, chicken, fish, low-fat dairy) with…

1/3 cup slow cooked oatmeal w/ 1/2 sliced small banana and 1/4 cup fresh raspberries, 1tbsp All natural Peanut butter and 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk Cup of black coffee Glass of water with the juice of 1/2 lemon My go-to daily breakfast! :-)

Agreed. It's important to lose a certain amount of body fat before you attempt to build any great deal of lean muscle mass. You need to feed your muscles in order for them to grow, which inevitably means you'll end up putting on a bit of fat in the process. While strength training is important for weight loss, specific…

I find I'm eating alot of protein and am not hungry if I'm steady with my meals, eating every 2 - 3 hours between the hours of 8am and 6pm. I don't find the 1200 calories difficult, although I'm really eating closer to 1300 or 1400 every day with the extra being burnt off with exercise so it levels out to be just at or…