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I like them! The texture is a little odd but they're still good.

Side note: not to say it is not helping the people who previously commented! I just haven't experienced the benefits personally or found very good evidence to use it.

For me personally, it's easy to avoid and there are many alternatives for the variety of applications honey is used for, though some consider it a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. I've found that people using it for anything other than taste rely solely on anecdotal evidence, assumptions, hearsay, or…

Very cool! Too bad it isn't Mac-friendly, but I can head to the library. This would be really motivating for me.

Burmese tofu!! If you can grind the dry ones into a flour. If they're canned, I make chickpea salad sometimes with carrots and celery, tossed in veganaise or a vinaigrette.

I also make him breakfast or dinner on occasion and just make myself something separate. He cooks for me and just makes sure he measures everything and asks what i want (he knows i have to be in control lol).

Similar situation with me! My bf is an ultramarathon runner and burns 10000+ cals some days. We eat one meal together, i usually just double the protein and sub a vegetable for the carb. He eats all the carbs and a single portion of the protein. We have completely different breakfasts (I have scramble, he has oatmeal with…

Since you're just starting out, you can get a great workout in with just dumbbells. Add in an adjustable bench and a barbell and you'll be solid! You can always add things later as needed. Right now I'm looking for a cheap squat rack. Until then, I'm doing exercises with what I have. I still get a great workout in though!

If your probiotic needs to be refridgerated, that's a great sign! As far as other sources: yes, I change it up and try to get some foods that contain probiotics as well. I personally don't notice any sort of difference when I take them or don't. Fiber has a lot more of an effect on my system!

Tattoos! ;)

I'll totally do this! I try to drink a gallon and usually am just under. I also have a 64oz water bottle. :)

http://www.mybodygallery.com/ This website is awesome, you can put in height, weight, pant size, body shape (or just one!) and browse the photos! It really helped me.

Crumble them like a granola and eat them with milk. Sounds gross though haha

Mine taste like chocolate...it's delicious! Vega is the brand.

Make sure your form is solid or you will get hurt, especially when the weights start getting heavier. I would get my form checked by a good trainer!

Probiotics are living bacteria, so it could be that the source you're currently taking is no longer effective if the cells are dead. The best way to know is to have your stool examined for the strands of bacteria that the supplement is claiming.

Lasagna freezes really well though. I freeze it uncooked and bake it after it thaws. I don't freeze much else except making seitan in a big batch, fruits, or veggies.

I have tried so many times to do the "weekly planning". It doesn't work for me! I like to be more flexible with my dinner and don't have all the time in one day for that much food prep. But I do have time to plan my options, meaning I make sure I always have good food choices in the house. I will plan out 2-3 days at a…

I don't cheat either. I eat what I like and stay within my goals and even when I don't, I stay focused and keep moving forward. I eat what I want all the time. Maybe my body changes slower because of this, but I want lasting results and a different lifestyle, not just to have a love/hate relationship with certain foods!

Throw away your scale. Use a measuring tape and track your body fat instead. It's messing with you, but your body IS improving.

I don't log my exercise either. The thing about TDEE is that you need to think in terms of a week instead of a day. Yes, your energy expenditure will definitely be different every day! But to try to figure it out daily is very difficult, and MFP's calculations are often times wrong as they too are estimates. What to do:…

I also learned that the DEXA was more accurate. This was at the Human Performance Lab at college last year, when we had students do both tests and compared the results. They presented DEXA as the more accurate test.

You could make a version with reduced fat this and reduced calorie that...but it's gross. I eat cauliflower-alfredo. It's amazing. I steam it and then puree it until it's super smooth with some milk (I use almond, but whatever you like). Then I flavor it with garlic, onion, even cajun spices sometimes. It is a flavorful,…

I base my carb intake on my activity level.

Nuts for a snack, and some protein for lunch. I get the rest of my veggies from the hospital cafeteria either steamed or raw. I also will have another snack of carrots with hummus or peanut butter and celery. I always have a protein bar with me just in case I can't make it to the cafe, but don't prefer them.

I don't do ratios because I don't feel that they are individualized. I base my protein intake on my lean body mass. I base my carbs on how active I am. I eat the rest of my calories in fat. Every 2 weeks I make adjustments. Once a week or so I'll just follow calories but that's only because I'm a bad planner! :)

I just measure the pasta out first. 2oz is plenty after I cover it in veggies and a marinara sauce and some protein. For something different though, I eat black bean noodles really regularly! 25g protein and a ton of fiber.

Dumbbells, deadlifts, and donuts!!!! ;)

I don't do the program, but you'll have to let us know what you think of it! Starch and carbs should be interchangeable. Good luck on the meal planning! I'm slowly getting better and better.