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This was my reason for initially losing the first 35-40 lb. I finally got to the last 5-10 lb. by approaching age 40 and realizing I'd been trying to lose those last few pounds for several years.

Not snacking yesterday past dinner even though I really really wanted to. :)

Vegenaise; just bought the horseradish version to try, too! Honestly I can't even tell the difference, mayo is so processed anymore. Husband is 100% on board with this change.

I am a meditator and I like breathing through the hunger - focus on something else. Also if you practice intermittent fasting (or any kind of fasting), eventually you get through the acute hunger. I did the same thing that you're describing yesterday and was starving by 8, but then was OK when I went to bed at 10.

Yes! I rented a bunch of vegan books from the library and copied the recipes.

Find us on the group pages: Happy Herbivores and Team Vegan!

I use the same guy's Daily Dozen app; I like it because it encourages you to fill your diet with fruits, veggies, legumes, and whole grains. And for vegans and vegetarians, combining legumes and whole grains together forms a complete protein via complementary amino acids.

I try to combine legumes with whole grains to make a complete protein at most meals. I'll make a big batch of each for the week and add a half cup of each to a salad, curry, taco, etc. I also try to combine starches with fats (carrot + peanut butter, green pepper + hummus) for snacks for satiety and maximum vitamin…

Right, for a regular run it doesn't matter but for long distance or endurance, you need to replace your muscle glycogen. A triathlon book for women I read last year suggested starchy carbs like sweet potatoes.

Tofu! Also, legumes and whole grains will combine complementary amino acids to make a complete protein, which is why so many cultures eat rice / beans in some combo, particularly if they are meat-scarce or vegetarian (think Indian, Caribbean, central America). https://www.verywellfit.com/vegan-protein-combinations-2506396

Mango tarte tatin Mango chutney Mango salsa for fish tacos Mango smoothies

I eat the skin on pretty much every potato and most fruits. Not bananas and avocados, haha.

I've been trying the Daily Dozen app, which encourages you to count servings of fruits, veggies, and other high fiber / nutrition-packed items. I have been eating a lot of salads, and I think the key to making them filling is to include protein and a whole grain. My salad today was a few cups of baby greens, a half cup of…

Tofu scramble! You can add a lot of veggies, too.

SoDelicious Bananas Foster was AMAZING. It is lower calorie than ice cream and vegan; it's based on cashew cream. I tried the SoDelicious Chocolate (based on coconut milk); I liked the flavor but did not like the texture.

Flexitarian here, aspirations to go vegan on more days per week. OP, what do you need advice about?

Meditation is great for developing mindfulness habits overall, too. It carries into every aspect of your life, and you notice sounds and smells on walks, etc. Specifically re: eating, I read about a meditation retreat where participants were encouraged to close their eyes while eating and chew really slowly. You can really…

Hi! I'm in Chicagoland and experimenting with veganism. I would like to go vegan 4-5 days a week, starting this month with 2 days a week. Motivations are health, environment, and my secular Buddhist beliefs of non-harm to our fellow organisms.

Eating out a lot is hard to accurately log, and a lot of restaurant foods contain more salt than you would consume at home. When I travel for work or pleasure, I try to drink a ton of water and order more veggies. I also am prepared to come back a little heavier, even when I've been very active, so I am a little more…

I found a new book at my library called Frugal Vegan by Katie Koteen & Kate Kasbee. I copied a bunch of recipes, and a lot of them don't have to be vegan if you use butter or regular cheese.

When I travel for work, I like to have a few different Clif bars for breakfast or snacks so I don't have to do the hotel buffet. I also like Kind bars (they are mostly nuts), Larabars, etc. I will usually chop up some carrots and cucumbers for a road trip.

Bonkers (like Hi-Chews but in 1989), that weird fruit leather with the yogurt stripes down the middle

300-400

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If I'm trying to get steps in, I'll go to the local community center or high school indoor track!

Last night I made Ina Garten's Chinese chicken salad, which is basically shredded chicken chunks, asparagus, and red pepper mixed in a soy peanut butter dressing. It was good!

I made the apple pie oatmeal from Gordon Ramsay's new book on healthy / fit eating. It was just OK.

I have begun traveling more for work and have been experiencing this problem. Here are my tricks: * Walk around the airport while you wait for your flight. If you have to lug all your stuff with you, that burns extra calories! * Choose hotels with exercise facilities or that are in residential areas where you can sneak in…

Anything with a lot of fiber and protein is going to be filling. Try Indian or Mediterranean soups based on lentils, which are delicious. You can add lots of veggies and spices to make it satisfying, and even meat.

Sugar might be sugar, but eating 300 calories of fruit versus 300 calories of sugary processed snacks looks different nutritionally. Fruit contains fiber, vitamins, etc. as a whole package. I agree with everyone on the thread who said not to worry about it so much and focus on fiber or other micronutrients that you might…