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Covert Bailey, a respected fitness expert, claims that one can expect to healthily and reasonably gain one pound of muscle a week. That is clearly with exercising whose focus is building muscle bulk; however, it then seems reasonable that one could reasonably seek to gain a couple pounds of muscle within a month through…

I eat an apple with peanut butter. I know peanut butter is high in calories, but it has a high nutritional value, the right fats and protein. And the fiber in the apple keeps me full. Together they're nice and sweet! Yet they can act as a mini meal when consumed together. Plus, it always curbs an ice cream craving for me!

To get a low calorie meal I would ask what their vegan options are (perhaps I'm biased though). By choosing a vegan option you will avoid cream, butter, and meat with high fat content. When i had Indian in the past I had a vegetable curry and a lentil dish over rice. Very delicious and fulfilling! And so long as you're…

Any healthy sort of fat. Like everyone else has been suggesting, I am a fan of peanut butter (<- nothing is as successful at sabotaging my diet). Also consider fats from sources such as avocado or olives. They are also high in calories, but nutrient dense. I wouldn't suggest indulging in something unhealthy which you…

Of course! Not only does your body need fat, but plant based fats don't have cholesterol like their animal based counterparts making them heart healthy choices. As with everything moderation is key. I enjoy eating an apple with peanut butter as part of a meal or as a snack. The fiber, natural sugars, fats and protein make…

Personally, I'm about the same size about you and also work out a lot (up to 3.5 hours a day). I know that I probably eat a total of somewhere between 1200 and 1500 calories and lose about 2 pounds per week. Just make sure you get enough protein to feel full. Unless your blood sugar is suffering and you're getting light…