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Protein shakes contain HUGE servings of protein, so be careful with portioning! Remember that protein shakes are SUPPLEMENTS as opposed to FOOD. That being said, food should be your first way to get your sources of protein. If you fail to meet your recommended daily amount from the foods you eat alone, then it is safe to…

I cook it at night and allow it to cool overnight so it thickens up and can be made into a smoothie or something more refreshing during warm weather months. A cold breakfast just makes more sense then! It does have a more sold texture when it sits overnight as well.

Log everything you eat accurately! this means learning how to properly read food labels and measure your portions. Good luck with your journey! :happy:

Eating soups for lunch can help you lose weight as most varieties are lower calorie and can provide many nutrients. It is also a better option than high-fat choices from fast food restaurants, etc. If you enjoy soup for lunch, then go for it! Things to watch for in soups are ones that are high in sodium, low in vegetables,…

oatmeal, eggs, steamed veggies, baked/mashed potatoes, a banana spread with peanut butter, muffins, yogurt and berries, sugar free pudding Cheesy broccoli: 2 cups frozen, chopped broccoli florets 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1-2 T skim milk 1. cook the broccoli as directed on the package. (you can boil it, or I…

Thank you all for the input and education! I really appreciate it.

fruit, fruit, fruit. Frozen grapes are satisfying in the summer! they're frosty and crunchy. oranges are great in the winter, the smell of them is energizing!

your metabolism is faster in the beginning of the day and you have more time to burn off what you eat then, so why not eat at the times you are hungry? make sure the meals you are eating are balanced with carbs, proteins, and healthy fats as well, because this will make them more satisfying.

they're things that I cut out of my diet ONLY because I knew i could live without them: 1.) fried food 2.) ice cream 3.) cake The 3 items that I could NOT part ways with are peanut butter, chocolate, and beer.

I substitute unsweetened/sweetened vanilla or chocolate almond milk. Its lower in calories than dairy milk, and nutritious! 40 calories for 1 CUP of the unsweetened vanilla. 120 calories for 1 cup of the sweetened dark chocolate. (gives coffee a mocha flavor.) YUM!

I'm studying for a degree in exercise science. Even without performing exercise, your body needs at least 1200 calories a day to perform normal functioning. Its factual science, and can be found directly in textbooks. That being said, make sure you don't skip meals. you'll regret it in the end.

Both are healthy breakfasts. Why don't you alternate the two to avoid the dreaded "breakfast rut"?

throw them in a food processor to make a treat with a soft serve ICE CREAM consistency. You can also add greek vanilla yogurt and blend to make a healthy 'milkshake'. Another idea is to dip in in chocolate and freeze again.. then you have a quick frozen dessert!

My BMR is extremely low, because of slow thyroid activity. My body maintains at about 1300 calories, WITH exercise every day. I'm 5'2' and 115 lbs. Yeah, I really wish my body would give me some more wiggle room, but unfortunately its not the case.

I suggest skipping the low-cal, diet type foods when you are in the mood for chocolate. I agree with the ones who recommend dark chocolate, the real thing. This is because its strong enough to ward off the craving. Also, try combining the chocolate with nuts in a snack or treat. A lot of times, you crave chocolate because…

A calorie is a calorie, however your body is not going to be able to maintain weight loss in the long run if your calories are 'empty', which means they come from foods that are low in nutrients such as sugars and alcohol. To maintain weight loss, the bulk of your calories should come from whole grains, fresh veggies and…

Sweet potato with salt, pepper, and a light buttery spread wheat flat bread or crackers with light cream cheese spread and jam, apple butter, or pear slices mini pizza made on a whole wheat pita or english muffin pretzel crisps with mustard dip 1 oz. baked chips and salsa spiced almonds or other nuts 1 bowl low-sodium…

I eat a banana mostly every day with breakfast. Love 'em with peanut butter and oatmeal.

most recipes calling for pumpkin ask for it in puree form. This is can be bought from the grocery in a can, and also in an organic version. Its not that expensive to buy the canned, but you can also look up how to steam a pumpkin to make your own puree. Some of my favorite things to add pumpkin puree to are pancakes,…

I LOVE yogurt, all kinds! However I wish I did not so that I could be closer to going vegan. I mean yogurt provides more nutrients than a lot of foods Americans eat today, however the animal product is questionable. We could all do without it. (I really wish I did not love the taste so much!)

When you say "oatmeal", do you mean just plain oats, or cooked oats made into oatmeal? Also, should the oats be ground to make a flour?

Some more ideas are "running the bleachers" (a cardio work-out where you run up and down the a set of bleachers, causing you to lift your feet high while running) or stair climbing (machine or actual stairs).

sprints! Have you ever seen the backside of a sprinter?? whoa!

It is possible to fit coffee into a healthy diet. Coffee should not be used as a meal replacement as it does not provide nutrients. Moderation is key.

Potatoes are a vegetable!!! So of course they are okay to eat. What sets potatoes apart from 'lighter' vegetables is the higher carb content and starch. With that comes a side dish that is more filling! So do not fear potatoes- they are not off limits for a person on a diet. Things to watch out for are the ingredients…

I'm in college and I fix myself healthy stuff all the time! (and I don't buy vegetables b.c. I eat my servings at the dining hall salad bar) Here are some things I like to make: -1/3 cup old fashioned oats cooked with water, and 1 sliced banana and 2T of peanut butter mixed in. -whole grain crackers spread with nut butter…

This happens to me as well, you are not weird! I sweat a lot more indoors! I always assume it is because of wind though, because although it may not seem windy outside, there is a lot more air movement than indoors!

I use frozen bananas in my smoothies. It makes them thick and creamy, and you don't have to use ice. (i'm all about 5 ingredients or less.) Anyways, I like to use 1 frozen banana, plain non-fat yogurt, and another add-in such as oatmeal, peanut butter, strawberries, flax seed, wheat germ, protein powder, chocolate powder,…

I mix it with my breakfast oats for a surprise texture. Also, I use it in pasta salad! Just cook the barley according to directions, and add in your choice of raw chopped veggies, cheeses, beans, meat, etc. don't forget the italian dressing! I've also used it as a plain side-dish like you would rice and in soup. barley is…