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I also log them to keep track of my nutrients. Plus, greens are so low in calories, why not? If it came down to my last 50 cals for the day and I was deciding between 50 cals of greens and 50 cals of chocolate (which would probably amount to what, one square?) I would probably just eat both. I don't think a cup or two of…

Let them know how many calories are in alcohol! Not sure how your school feels about presenting info about this to underage students (assuming you're in the US), but I know at my school many freshman binge drank, some upwards of three times a week. Almost certainly contributes to the freshman fifteen.

I also cook beans from dry. I go with the generic cooked MFP number. However, sometimes I look at a few different entries or do a Google search to verify the nutritional info as one time I got a calorie number from MFP that was wayyyyy to high (I think it was for black eyed peas). Dried beans take up less space than soaked…

Huh. Interesting. Following to see if anyone on here actually gets injections specifically for weight loss. I'd imagine injections would be considerably more expensive than the oral supplements.

I've only ever heard of people getting injections if they're deficient in B12. From my understanding (and admittedly I am not a nutritionist, dietitian, or medical doctor) it's particularly important for preserving brain functioning as we age. I thought weight loss was actually an indication of B12 deficiency. Maybe your…

I've never made yogurt, but I know it's possible! You can buy the cultures or use some store bought vegan yogurt to get started. Stores around here sell it, but I'm not sure where you could buy it. Are you on any vegan boards? They can be helpful for things like this. I'm on forum.theppk.com.

Maybe I'll try using it before. Thanks!

Interesting. I have a rescue, albuterol inhaler and use it during a run, not before. I've found that my asthma is usually only a problem exercise-wise if I'm running outside, as opposed to running indoors or walking outside. (I still have indoor allergy-induced problems, but I assume that's unrelated.) Does anyone else…

Also, many vegans consume agave as an animal-free alternative to honey, whether or not they care about the bone char sugar. Agave, though not exactly like honey in taste or texture, has a similar enough consistency and sweetness that it makes a decent substitute.

I'm a fat vegan who eats mostly whole foods. One of my biggest issues- BEER! Some vegans abstain from alcohol, but many do not. A lot of trendy, hipster-type places that serve yummy vegan food also serve yummy micro-brews that can reach 200 cals a glass. MFP helped me realize just how many calories I was wasting on beer…

I'm not sure if nutritional yeast is something GNC would have. I get nutritional yeast at my local natural foods store, and places like Whole Foods and food coops have it. It's usually in the bulk bins section with the nuts and grains. Some stores might carry it prepackaged, like Red Star brand. Maybe it'd be with the…

I also have two different recipes for broccoli cheeze soup. One is from The Uncheese Cookbook and the other is from Chloe's Kitchen. Both are yummy, especially the Uncheese, but it is a bit more intensive and decadent than Chloe's.

Add it to mac and cheeze (especially if you roast it) or put just put cheezy sauce on top of it (I'm planning on having it this way over rice with buffalo tempeh from Isa Chandra Moscowitz's Appetite for Reduction- let me know if you want the recipes). Basically good with any type of vegan cheezy or alfredo type sauce or…

Yay! Vegan power! I've been vegan for two years and was vegetarian for fifteen years before that. I haven't (knowingly) eaten meat, fish, gelatin, animal stock, etc...since I was ten years old I love being vegan; it's made me happy and inspired me to do a lot of cooking. Not sure if you want to replace eggs for breakfast…

Wow! This is really cool. Thanks for posting. I put in height, my body shape, and a few different possible ultimate goal weights. I'm a little surprised to find that maybe my UGW doesn't need to be as small as I imagined.

I've only completed one marathon and I'm far from elite, so I know I'm not exactly the respondent you're looking for, but I figured I'd let you know what the Joe Schmoe does. I found bars preferable to Gu. Dates would be good, but Lara bars are made from just fruit (usually dates) and nuts and are very portable. Most…

Maybe this is off topic, but have you tried hummus and nut butters that aren't peanut butter for yor bagel? I love hummus on a bagel, and you can even top with some veggies to get even more nutrition. You can put veggies on the cream cheese bagel too. I also like avocado on a bagel with a little salt. It satisfies that…

Why did you become vegetarian in the first place? If it was for health, know that you can be healthy on a different diet. You can also be healthy on your veg diet too. I'm a vegan for ethical reasons, so even though I do reap the health benefits, I am motivated to stick to the diet because of the ethics. I find that any…

What helped me for breakfast was to let go of the concept of "breakfast." There are certainly many vegan/easily veganizable American breakfast foods out there: cereal, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, muffins, bagels, fruit. However, most are carb-heavy and are not always filling. Then there are the vegan takes on breakfast…

OP (if you're still out there), I'm vegan, but not raw, though I've had raw meals and own a dehydrator and whatnot. Raw can be good for weight loss since you're not eating wheat and potatoes and that kind of stuff, but as was mentioned, you do have to be careful about the nuts. I've had a few "high raw" meals at…

What aspect are you trying to replace? Nutrition? Texture? Creaminess? Color? I'd think that banana or pumpkin purée (maybe even butternut or sweet potato) would be good in smoothies to give them that texture. Wouldn't be as cream/fatty though and wouldnt have the same flavor profile. Cashews make a good cream, especially…

Yay for going vegan! Your list looks good! I, like other posters have mentioned, eat a ton of legumes: all kinds of beans, lentils and soy. I basically eat them at every meal, even breakfast, to fill me up. (Sometimes I'll eat nuts or seitan, but in any case, I need the protein to make me feel full.) I find that buying…

Ancho is the type of chili pepper used to make the powder. I think they are just dried poblano peppers. I don't find ancho chili powder to be a very spicy chili powder, more like mild or medium depending on your taste. I think what sets it apart from the basic chili powder is that ancho has a nice smokiness to it.…

I have somewhat wide toes with a narrow heel. I like Asics for running. New Balance also is known to have wider widths. I wear them when I'm on the elliptical or bike. I second the running store idea. It's not just width to be concerned about, it's arch support and gait too. You can bring in an old pair and they'll look at…

On days when I don't go the the gym, I take my dog out for a nice, long walk (1-2 hours) and I log it. I don't typically log our shorter walks. If you walk a lot in your daily life and don't want to log it, maybe you should think about changing your activity level on MFP?

I commute to grad school on the bus. It certainly is more work to take four busses a day carrying a heavy book bag and gym bag, including walking to the bus stops and standing waiting for the busses, than it is to drive. With that being said, I certainly don't log it. If anything, I'd consider changing my activity level…