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  • Just recently read it and I am following most of his advice. Losing weight and feeling very good! I didn't realize how many wonderful foods I was denying myself by feeling guilty about eating fat. Did you finish your challenge? How were the results?
  • Syntrax has a Variety Sampler Pack of their protein supplement Nectar for $15+ $1.99 shipping. You have to call to order. See the offer here. https://www.si03.com/reg_index.htm
  • Since you are allergic to whey I found Its About Time to be the best vegan option. I recently bought a brand called Purely Inspired at Whole Foods. It is pretty good. The best tool I have found to get rid of the grittiness in protein shakes is a Vitamix. Expensive but you will likely be using protein shakes the rest of…
  • I agree rpyle111. I had my RNY in 2003 and have never regretted it. Because of this miracle, I am alive and relatively healthy today. Went into surgery at 398, diabetic, with the beginnings of CHF. I am still at my lowest weight since surgery and have been there about 10 years. I never made it to goal but then my doctor…
  • Overnight Apple Cinnamon Steel cut oats. Servings:5 1-cup servings 225 cal + toppings Ingredients 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped) 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk (or substitute non-diary alternative like almond milk) 1-1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats 2 tablespoons brown…
  • I am vegetarian, bordering on vegan. There are some vegan groups in the Community under |Groups. Check them out! Sending you a friends request.
  • I just watched the documentary today. I have been doing Dr Joel Furhman's Eat To Live Program for 8 months but I need a boost. I have gotten sloppy and while on vacation for two weeks let myself eat whatever I wanted. My carb addiction is back with a fury so I am going to start as soon as I finish reading all of the intro…
  • I don't eat the extra calories. THe whole point of when trying to lose weight is to burn more than you eat. I only eat more if I am hungry and then it might be a tablespoon of fresh ground peanut butter on a rye krisp or an orange. I don't worry about eating all the calories fit bit says I should. I know that my body works…
  • Had this for breakfast today. It was awesome!
  • Almond or Flax Milk Tofu Spinach Romaine Cut up raw veggies for salad
  • Hi Natasha, Getting back to basics is always a great way to jump start your metabolism. I probably should do this too!
  • Count me in too! I have not been able to exercise for the last two weeks due to a sciatica flare up. Ready to get started again! Thanks for the challenge. :flowerforyou:
  • I need to get out the books and find his recommendations on protein, fat and carbs too. Both my partner and I have really taken to this style of eating. He only had about 20 pounds to lose and he has been doing a pretty strenuous fitness routine also. He looks great! However, he does eat a lot of protein and uses…
  • Here is a great breakfast recipe. You can fix it in a cup and eat it on the go. Comes from Dr Fuhrman's book. Quick Banana Berry Breakfast To Go 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 bananas, sliced 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/3 cup pomegranate juice 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts .5 Tbs raw sunflower seeds 1 Tbs dried…
  • I make this and keep it in the fridge. It is awesome on any cooked veggie, especially kale, which has become a a special favorite. This recipe came from Spark People. Chef Meg's Favorite Ginger-Garlic Sauce 2 Tbs low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 Tbs tahini 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbs fresh ginger, chopped…
  • I recently discovered Yves Ground Round.. http://www.yvesveggie.com/products/detail.php/meatless-ground-round-original This stuff is awesome! In a soup, spaghetti sauce or add gravy and you cannot tell it from hamburger. They also have deli meats like balogna and turkey but I haven't tried them yet. They are usually found…
  • I am a vegetarian for the most part, though I call myself nutritarian and very occasionally will have a bit of fish or chicken. I do eat eggs and fat free or low fat cheese occasionaly. I follow the Eat To Live program by Dr. Joel Fuhrman which means I get only 10% or my calories from animal sources. Consequently most of…
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