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For high protein, there is always the option of an apple with peanut butter. I also like to snack on veggies with hummus (I am somewhat obsessed with hummus). There are nondairy and non-soy yogurt options out there (think goat cheese...mmmmmmm), that have some extra protein and are fairly versatile (you could make a…
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I am not always gluten free, but because of a friend with celiac who eats at my house frequently, I have gotten pretty good at safe, gf-friendly cooking, and I incorporate a lot of those recipes into my regular diet, primarily because they tend to be "cleaner," less processed meals. This week, I am eating a quinoa salad…
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I am pretty much psychotic about sales. I wait until lean proteins go on sale, then buy in bulk and freeze them. Ditto for frozen fruit and veggies, or virtually any other food item that is both healthy and has a long shelf-life (or freezer life). Most chain grocery stores have online circulars, so you can also plan your…
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Fuji apples boneless skinless chicken breast lean pork tenderloin black beans baby spinach homemade lemon vinaigrette unsweetened almond milk cheerios almond milk chocolate pudding vegan cheese pizza (I have a cow's milk dairy intolerance, but I have these in the freezer for a relatively healthy splurge....the entire pizza…
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When given nothing but fast food options, I try to hit Panera Bread as often as possible. Their menu has some good choices, and their entire menu board has calorie counts listed (like a half Thai Chopped Chicken Salad with black bean soup clocks in around 450 calories, although it is still kind of salty). Another option is…
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A close friend of mine, who often eats at my house, has celiac, and I have kind of made it a personal mission to make sure that she can always have something to eat when I invite her over, since it seems rude to invite someone over for a meal and not making anything that person can actually eat! Things to look out for:…
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Chicken salad sandwich made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, full of fresh herbs, and an apple, yogurt, etc. Another easy make-ahead meal is to cook up a big batch of black beans and rice (recipe found on the back of a can of Goya black beans). Ends up being about 230 calories for 1/3 of the recipe. Eat that and a can of…
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I have the same problem; a few years ago I lost a significant amount of weight, but I was only eating 1200 calories a day and then would go to the gym and spend an hour on the elliptical (I think that my average net calorie count was like 200 calories a day....no WAY that is healthy!). Eventually, I gained back all of the…
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Cheese made by Cabot are actually lactose-free, as is Cabot butter. Many Kraft cheeses are also lactose free, at least their shredded is; just be sure to check the nutrition information, and it will say "contains 0g lactose." I second the comments about So Delicious products; they are awesome! I recently found out that I…
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LOVE my Misto! Best wedding present EVER!
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I am 5'4" and lost 60 pounds a few years back eating 1200 calories per day, then exercising about 800 off and not eating those back. I ended up gaining back all of the weight that I had lost, plus an additional ten pounds, because although it was effective for quick weight loss, it was not realistic. A friend of mine who…
