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^^THIS! Tea is at its best when it's "plain", with a bit of lemon and, in lieu of sugar, a teaspoon of honey or agave. It's heaven. I'm not a coffee drinker so I don't know about flavour, but I think the transition will be smoother if you start with Black tea, which is a bit stronger. If you have a local shop nearby, try…

No, I understand the skepticism, really, but as I said, I'm slowly teaching myself to eat vegetables. And until I've conquered the whole rainbow, it seems a good way to add something I wouldn't be able to eat. I I loved broccoli and could eat it whole, I totally would! (hopefully, in fact, I will soon) :D PS: I didn't know…

Yes, I weighed everything exactly as I put it in the juicer! :) Thanks! I don't know if I'll juice frequently, but it helps to know I'm keeping the right track!

I went cold turkey when cutting sugar, and it worked but now I've gone back to consuming (though in a more conscious way). So I would say go gradually! Cut white sugar the first week, and find subsitutes (honey, agave, stevia, are all good for coffes and teas and in recipes) while still using brown sugar. Then you could…

Thank you very much, everyone! Exactly! I know it's a change of lifestyle, I am trying to be patient, but mostly to think long-term and steady. Thanks for the encouragement :smooched: I heard great stuff about JM's shred! I definitely would love to try! Thanks for the advice on macros! 1200 cals worked in the beginning,…

Thank you so much jessi! I also googled a bit and found that all recipes are almost identical :) I will definitely try them!

Thank you! I like that the site gives you the option to change serving size, so you don't have to make calculations or proportions! Nope, no walmart. Thank you though :)

Italy :) Technically, tortillas are considered "exotic food" in the grocery store, so there's not much variety...I'd say I was lucky to find corn tortillas. The Italian cousin is the piadina, but it's a regional food and whole-wheat versions just don't exist.

I don't know if it's been already suggested (No time to read alll the pages :happy: ), but I drain and sautee beans in a pan, then I add the tuna and eat cold as a salad. Sometime I throw a grain in there for a more filling lunch!

I have a fairly large frame as well (I'm not bulky or "big", but petite is definitely not a word you'd use to describe me :tongue: ), but I have more to lose and I was hoping to lose 1kg a week! Is that too unrealistic? Half a pound seems a bit low, but maybe it's slower if you have less to lose. Also, I'm not exercising…

I have a similar doubt. My (lowest recorded- i've had different results on different sites) BMR is 1526, and my TDEE is supposedly 1831. I'm 19, 5ft 3 (160cm) and I'm 152 pounds (69 kg) right now. Should I add to my 1200?

This is a much more summery lunch, but you can't pass up on a lush caprese salad if you have fresh tomatoes! Slice Mozzarella and the tomatoes, arrange alternating each slice on a platter, add olive oil, salt and plenty of fresh oregano or basil. It's heavenly!

I should consider the BMR number as my (approximate) daily calorie goal? I'd read I should add a given percentage, as well as consider the tdee number? Sorry, I just want to understand. Thank you very much:flowerforyou:

Thanks yarwell :) I know the methods are different, what confused me is how different the numbers are! I mean, 1300 and 1800 are NOT the same amount of food! Now that it's in the right section, maybe someone will help me understand how much I should eat for a steadier loss..

oops-- I just realized I posted in the wrong section. Is there anyway to move it?

LW: 69.1 This Week: 71. So. That happened :frown: It must have been the snacking --frequent and unhealthy this week! I'm mostly sad I had to slip down a slope and go back instead of forward!

Soups will cost significantly less if you buy your legumes dry, and in bulk. It will require a bit more time and not much room for improvisation, but it'll be worth it :) My basic soup method is sautèè onion or garlic in olive oil, add the soaked legumes, stir a bit and then add water or broth. Cover and cook for up to 20…

Thanks everyone! The prepackaged kinds MrsMohawk suggested I won't find for sure.. ..but I'll definitely try the ones with cream cheese!! I made a paleo recipe this morning, and they turned out delicious! Here's the recipe if you're interested! 2 ripe bananas 1/3 cup coconut flour 6 eggs 1/4 cup coconut milk 1 tsp. vanilla…

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Ditto! I usually take some time to myself after dinner, and I think about what I would like to eat the next day and log it. I start with breakfast, and I try to keep it as simple and low-cal as possible. Then I work my way throughtout the day! Planning in advance allows me to distribute my calories evenly throughout the…

Hi, I'm trying to log level 1 as well, but I couldn't find it. I've never logged exercise so I'm probably not very good at it :tongue: I searched both in "cardio" and "strength training" database but nothing came up. How exactly did you add it? Thanks!

I improvised yesterday, but ended up loving the result! -1 can beans (I used borlotti) (don't drain!) -1 can pre-cooked spelt -1 tbsp. tomato sauce -salt -pepper -parsley Heat two teaspoonds of olive oil in a pan or skillet, dump the beans WITH THEIR SAUCE, and add the tomato. Stir and cook on medium heat for a couple of…

Thank you so much! I agree about fat free & reduced fat ;) Watching the total carbs is a great tip! I'll remember when readin labels. My problem with "the real stuff" is that one small teaspoon opens up the flood of cravings :P Maybe that's just me, but I feel better when I skip it altogether! I read a lot of people use…

Last week: 70.5 kg (155.4) Today: 69.1 (152.3) I lost a grand total of THREE pounds in a little over a week? I still can't get over it! I was sure I'd gained, since it's that week of the month and I've been indulging a bit, calorie-wise.. I'm very happy to be under the 70 kg mark! Congrats to all al you! :)

I've always kept veggies at bay... I'm slowly learning to eat some :blushing: Carrots are my favorite, zucchini, peas, fennel, tomato, corn on the cob! I cannot for the life of me get over the texture of leafy...I'm sure they're tasty, and they look beautiful, but I can't eat them. For carbs, I've mostly switched to…

Yogurt with sugar-free corn flakes. (also a great breakfast if you add some fruit!) Corn tortilla chips. (just cut a tortilla, sprinkle with salt and bake until crisp! Way better than packaged chips and you can customize: garlic powder, chili powder, herbs, you name it) Frozen yogurt bites: Spoon yogurt into silicone molds…

I actually only tried hummus a couple of weeks ago for the first time :D You don't find it in stores here, so I made it at home and it's DELICIOUS! As a chickpea lover, I don't know how I lived without it all those years LOL I'm very very picky with veggies so I paired it with chicken to give it a go...yep, it was really…

Heat a corn tortilla, spread two tablespoons of hummus and fill with as much shredded chicken as you like! Either roll or fold in half and enjoy! This has been my go-to for a quick lunch :)

I was 163 around Aug. 25. I weighed myself a week or so ago and I was 155. Today, post-breakfast (288 cal) I weighed in at 155.4 (70,5 kg). So I gained about 500gr. Guess I'd better get on with the excercise!

I've been having hectic cravings the past two days!! I'm not binging, not at all, but I definitely nervous-ate some bad calories. It's like my stomach has gone psycho! Makes me feel terrible. The more I fall off the wagon, the less motivated I am. I think I should start being stricter again about the sugar I eat. At first…