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Go to a grocery stores instead of fast food places and peruse their delis. Some have hot and cold to go foods.

http://engine2diet.com/tag/21-day-vegan-kickstart/ I initially started plant based eating for just the 21 days. I am now 45 days into it because it was an easy transistion for me and I enjoy the extra energy that came with it. I've lost 8 lbs so far with no planned exercising. However, I do move alot during the day. One…

I use one packet of Quaker Weight Control oatmeal (less sugar) and one packet of Quaker plain oatmeal together with water. Throw in some dried cranberries (Great Value brand) that I keep in the freezer. Sometimes I'll throw in some walnuts for crunch. No fancy ingredients.

Leftovers are a wonderful thing. When you cook, make too much and then freeze the rest. Then you will have frozen meals. I like to make meatloaf muffins, chicken breasts, ham and bean soup, stews - they are all freezable. Good luck!

Eat more protein for breakfast. You are not eating enough if you can't make it to lunch. Eat your biggest meals early and eat light at night. But if you do find you need something to snack on, try beef jerky, chewing gum, drink more water. A spoonful of peanut butter (Jif Natural Peanut Butter is a good choice - real…

This is actually a very good plan by not having breakfast. In this way you are "mini-fasting" each day and giving your body a nice rest from digestion. I do this on the weekends. M-F I just eat fruit for breakfast. I realize not everyone can do this, but if you can, try it. You have so much more energy and just plain feel…

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There are alot of "diets" out there and everyone of them work to some extent. The best one is the one that you will stick with. Also, make it a Way of Life instead of a "diet" (which implies "temporary"). No one should have to "diet" for the rest of their lives - this is not living. Personally, I have been on every fad…

What you are eating looks fine except for the chocolate only because sugar is really, really bad for you. Not only can it hinder your weight, but drive up your insulin which increases your triglycerides (fat in the blood - the makings for a stroke!), Eat a small piece of dark chocolate instead (which is purportedly good…

I don't know if anyone has noticed, but if you look at the Food Diaries of those who share them, the "diets" (aka - way of eating) vary greatly. It just goes to show, there is no one diet that fits all. We are all very much unique from each other and eat the way that works for us to reach our goals. The evidence is in this…

Simple fix is to back off on your cheeses of any type/bread/deli intake. Too much sodium = water weight. Try it for a week and see if you find a difference. I am on low carb diet and hit a plateau also. One of the things they say to do to break it is to not eat cheeses. It's kiling me because I love cheese, but I don't…

I love sitting on my ball at work. The ergonomics are no different than sitting in a regular chair. If you should feel something starting to ache, change it - such as when I get achey from sitting in my chair, I switch to the ball and vice versa. Enjoy!

I started Whole 30 January 10, 2014. This is my Day 4, lost 2 lbs so far. Energy is good as I try and keep active. I really, really miss my Stevia. I can drink my coffee black but trying to down green tea with no sweetner at all is not working. So I don't drink it. Other than that, I'm doing good so far! :-)

Wow...lots of mean people on this thread! It is not unheard of to jumpstart a diet plan. This one is for only two days - people fast for longer than that - for diet and religious purposes. And I am assuming any medical issues are being taken into consideration before starting this. Now...my "two cents" is that you ensure…

Kudos to you for quitting smoking! I know that great feeling as I am now on Day 23 of non-smoking and I know exactly what you mean about exercising and not being able to breathe correctly. I myself have been losing weight since week before Thanksgiving 2012. It's been a long and slow haul but the needle on the scale is…

Simple way... 1. Stay away from processed carbs as they cause you water weight gain and make you feel lousy - then you don't feel like doing any of the below and/or may cause you to eat wrong. 2. Drink green tea. 3. Use portion control (ie, eat off a small plate then wait. If you are still hungry, get a little more - don't…

Easy enough....when you do walk anywhere (down the hall, to the copier, etc)....do it on your toes. If you are waiting for something..coffee to brew, copying, etc. talking on the phone - stand on one leg and lift up and down, then switch. When you are in a room by yourself (restroom for example) put your hands on the wall…

Margarine may have an edge on Butter as stated in the below article. What you need to watch out for most is the trans fats which come from animals which is where butter comes from. Margarine may contain it too, but may not. Eat either one with some good sense and portions and you should be ok either way. And as previously…

Creme Brulee Coffee Mate...my one splurge. Also, peanut butter...great protein for on the go!