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Try making soup, this recipe is great but add whatever flavours you like. http://www.chatelaine.com/recipe/world-cuisine-2/cilantro-lime-chicken-soup/

I agree. My little kids bought me a giant cheese croissant for Mother's Day, how could I say no?

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Cheese and chicken wings.

Just because he is thin, doesn't mean he is healthy. He can make his own meals and after a couple of days, he'll come around.

Bowl...whipped cream...spoon...sigh.

Where are the vegetables? Dark leafy greens are your friends, fill you up and so good for you. Sautee some kale, rapini or chard with some olive oil and garlic to eat with you protein.

You could eat 1 piece of bread and a boiled egg for a lot less calories. Also, it will keep you feeling full longer.

so 3 weeks?

oops I meant nice dad.

scared of germs?

Keep up the walking. After taking 4-5 hour long jogs a week for over a month, I didn't lose any weight. However, my legs looked so much better! It's about how you look and feel not the number on the scale.

Beet Apple Fennel Soup http://tenthousandtastebuds.com/beetroot-fennel-apple-soup/ Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup (great if you have a little leftover roast chicken) http://www.chatelaine.com/recipe/world-cuisine-2/cilantro-lime-chicken-soup/ Salmon Noodle Bowl…

Pasta with Rapini - skip the cheese to make it healthier, doesn't need it anyways. http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/04/pasta-with-garlicky-broccoli-rabe/

Salmon Noodle Bowl http://www.chatelaine.com/recipe/world-cuisine-2/salmon-noodle-bowl/

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Soup (74 calories per bowl - just skip or replace the peppers) http://www.chatelaine.com/recipe/world-cuisine-2/cilantro-lime-chicken-soup/

Beet Fennel Apple Soup (271 calories per serving, 2 bowls per serving) http://lifetastesgoodblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/23/beet-fennel-apple-soup/

This is the most beautiful soup you will ever make, it's pink! http://lifetastesgoodblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/23/beet-fennel-apple-soup/

Coconut Date Balls http://www.kidspot.com.au/best-recipes/Kids-food+26/No-bake-coconut-and-date-balls-recipe+4708.htm Banana "Ice Cream" http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2013/04/banana-ice-cream-roasted-almonds

I like my guacamole simple. Avocado, lemon or lime juice, green onions and bit of salt. you could dip veggies in it.....or as you mentioned, a spoon :)

Guacamole too obvious???

Make a pot of plain quinoa for the week. Heat it up with non-dairy milk and add nuts, dried/fresh fruit, shredded coconut, maple syrup or whatever you like.

Herb Grilled Chicken - finely chop some sage, thyme, parsley, garlic, lemon zest - add a little olive oil, lemon juice and salt - pound chicken 1/4" thick and marinate for at least 1 hour - grill for about 2 min/side

Herb Grilled Chicken - finely chop some sage, thyme, parsley, garlic, lemon zest - add a little olive oil, lemon juice and salt - pound chicken 1/4" thick and marinate for at least 1 hour - grill for about 2 min/side

...and as a reward for eating all your veggies, try the "candy bars."

There are some excellent recipes in It's All Good (Gwyneth Paltrow's new cookbook). Some that you might like to try are: Baked Beans (so much better than canned) Korean Grilled Corn Carrots with Sesame & Ginger Beet Fennel & Apple Soup (trust me, it's good and a pretty pink colour)