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20-30 grams a day will likely leave you feeling just awful. your body needs carbs to function! don't be scared of good carbs like some of the other posters have suggested

you can also have shakes without resorting to protein powders- you can add silken tofu, yogurt, hemp seeds, etc but there are also lots of quality protein powders to supplement your protein on some days. I understand not wanting to rely on them, but on some days when you know you aren't hitting your goals, it's a good…

Vega One makes a yummy protein shake that I have always found easy on my stomach. You could also mix up a big batch of rice or quinoa with beans or lentils and flavor it with whatever seasonings or sauces you like

I make a big batch of steelcut oats at the beginning of my work week and portion them out into small containers that I reheat in the winter or eat cold in warm weather- mix in nut butters, seeds, berries, sliced banana, etc =)

When I run, I run for spurts until the breathing becomes an issue and I feel like I'm straining. Then I stop to walk for as long as I need to fully catch my breath, breathing in and out slowly through my nose. Then I go back to running. If you try this for 20-30 minutes without timing yourself or worrying about how long…

a handful of nuts plus a piece of fruit has always served as a well-rounded daily snack for me. don't be afraid to have nuts or seeds each day as long as it's in smaller proportions due to their caloric density

lentils, regular yogurt, whole grain breads & pastas, some brands of cereal and granola are you able to use the internet to order things on Amazon.com or iHerb.com? I buy a lot of my dry staples like chia and hemp seeds, quinoa, as well as protein powders on those sites

I don't love already frozen spinach from the store, but if you find greens on sale for a really good price or you have coupons or something you could stock up and freeze them yourself- blend with water and pour into ice cube trays to freeze & then store in freezer bags to add to your smoothies

This is kind of a fun question =) Breakfast: oats with strawberries, half a banana, and almond butter Post-workout: smoothie with half a banana, spinach, almond milk, and protein powder Lunch: a hearty salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, avocado, and homemade vinaigrette Snack: yogurt and berries or…

I really identify with the feelings you describe here & I do need to remind myself now and then that it's not all about the numbers. This was a really helpful reply, thank you

If you're going that long between meals, you should consider eating a higher-calorie breakfast. Add in some fresh fruit, maybe a spoonful of peanut butter in your oatmeal, a handful of nuts or something like that =)

You're young enough & not extremely obese so as long as you lose the weight slowly and healthily, I doubt you'll have much of an issue with loose skin. I've read that weight training and proper hydration throughout one's weight loss journey can make a difference, too, but I don't have a source for that!

I like to make a simple smoothie with cocoa powder, banana, almond milk, and maybe a scoop of almond butter. It tastes like an indulgence but I only need to save about 200 calories for it at the end of the day =)

I bookmarked this awhile ago and refer to it on occasion. http://lifeyourway.net/how-to-freeze-food-in-glass-jars/ I hope you find it as useful as I did!

Five is a hard number to narrow down to, but 1. Eggs 2. Beans 3. Bananas 4. Spinach 5. Sweet Potato My actual super basic grocery list looks more like this... think of it in 5 categories if that's easier- get a few good, cheap, versatile sources from each category each week and you can make a bunch of simple healthy meals…

A gas station like Sheetz (I dunno if those are all over the country or just in my area) is a little more "upscale" as far as food options- they usually have bananas and yogurt as well as a lot of choices for granola bars and nuts and sometimes packaged cheese/meat/cracker deals. Also those Naked or Bolthouse farms…

I love spinach too =) it's great with avocado! haha An avocado is good when it's brown, slightly soft to the touch, and is green underneath when you flick the little stem thing off the end of it. Here's a guide that I used when I was unsure of how to slice it :…

Mix and match.... oatmeal/toast/english muffin with banana/almond butter or berries/peanut butter or avocado/spinach or eggs/broccoli Or a nice big smoothie with spinach, banana, almond milk, and hemp seeds

As far as protein & meal replacement bars go there are definitely worse options out there, but they are still highly processed & made with some questionable ingredients. It's always better to get your protein from whole food sources http://blog.fooducate.com/2013/12/30/are-quest-bars-really-as-nutritious-as-claimed/

It sounds like you're eating a good amount of carbs from good sources, depending on what kind of bread & yogurt you're having. If you want to cut down on your carbs, you could try eating plain yogurt sweetened with honey and make sure you're eating a nice hearty whole grain bread =) in my experience, it's better and easier…

If you have a powerful blender, adding a couple tablespoons of hemp seeds (you can buy in bulk on Amazon.com, iherb.com, or most Whole foods/trader joes/wegmans locations) will add a lot of protein & healthy fats =)

If my morning smoothie is serving as an actual meal, then it ends up being between 350 and 400 calories with a banana, almond butter, hemp seeds, almond milk, spinach, and sometimes protein powder or coconut oil. If it's just a snack before working out, usually about 150 calories with 1/2 a banana, almond milk, spinach,…

Try to plan your meals and only buy the things you know you'll need to avoid waste and unnecessary purchases. Buying things like oats, rice, quinoa, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds in bulk saves a lot of money and is a super easy way to have lots of nutritious things around that won't go bad quickly. Also, buying…

I doubt that this "dietitian" is truly a certified nutrition expert. Twelve weeks is a long time to subsist on such low calories. You simply won't be healthy.

You're a 31 year old male. That to me almost guarantees you need far more than 1200 calories to make it through life. The fact that you're hungry all the time is a big red flag that you're trying to restrict waayyyy too much. I'm not sure if you got this 1200 calorie number from MFP or not, but I'd strongly consider…

I usually cut them into halves or quarters and peel the skin off and then they can keep for a few months in the freezers for things like guacamole. They're also great in smoothies! Not so much for things that you want to look "pretty"

Personally, I weigh myself each morning, before having anything to eat and after using the bathroom. Keeping in mind that my water intake and any excess sodium as well as a myriad of other factors could reflect in the scale weight, I just have made it a part of my morning routine to see my progress, if any

I like Yoga with Adriene on Youtube as well as the Yogatic channel. They both have good videos for beginners and varying lengths to choose from =)

http://www.vancouverbikramyoga.com/about-bikram-yoga/bikram-yoga-calorie-calculator.html You could use this site & then manually enter your workout calories into MFP. Any time I use something like that though, I like to subtract 15-20% of the calories it says I burned, just to be safe

Nothing like a good workout as an outlet for negative emotions! I'm in the same boat as far as socializing without eating- and drinking! Living in a college town means there's nothing to do but go out drinking, no matter what age you are! haha