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Hi All - Oh my goodness I hope everyone here is feeling healthy and happy! Wow, your journeys inspire me. Sloth - sending you all the healing thoughts! I wanted to share three recipes we've made several times for meal prep because they're big hits and just thinking about them is making my mouth water: 1- butternut squash…

Hi everyone - sorry I ghosted you all for a bit. I'm in the candy industry (did I mention that before? not etl at. all. Hope you still like me!) and it's my busiest time of year. Mihani - I also read that 10K steps per day is arbitrary! Magic - good for you & good luck! Austin - I currently have mushrooms in the fridge -…

Hi Team- I stepped away for a bit and hope you've all been thriving! I've been doing the VeganFitness.com True Strength challenge (on week 3 of 8) and needless to say it's a ton of workouts, calorie & macro tracking but I'm kind of loving it. I thrive when I have clear goals and love discipline (that sounds weird but you…

Hi All - Reading all your updates. Busy work week so I'll make it brief. Today I passed on a bunch of donuts & cake that I would have LOVED to eat. Same bakery as did my (vegan) wedding! But I said to myself, "my health goals are more important that eating this right now" and passed. More for my office mates who can try…

Mihani - Understood re: office. I keep sweaters and even a blanket in my office because it can be way too cold from the A/C and the heat isn't great in the winter either although new windows means better insulation so here's hoping this year will be different! Stress & fatigue are my worst enemies too. I'll eat a healthy…

August! Gosh that came quick. Catching up on all of your posts and feeling lucky to be here. Mark - Sounds like you are on an incredible health journey and things are going well. I'm so happy for you and inspired by your progress! Also, WTG with the chia! I take an algae based Omega 3 supplement (nordic naturals algae…

Hi ETLers - I hope you had a WONDERFUL weekend! Catching up on all your posts & responding below... Magic - I love Apple Pie larabars! Keep them in a bowl in my office (along with chocolate) so no one gets hangry in meetings with me. I like this concept of one's head being in "Healthy Retreat Mode." What does that look…

Magic - Thank you for that rec. I just bought the cups & can't wait to make those! Mihani - Savory breakfast - WOW. My husband loves savory breakfasts but I don't normally whip those up M-F. Tofu scramble w/ toast, avocado & tempeh bacon is my favorite. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Mark - CONGRATS! That is…

PS - Austin (with an i!), thank you for asking. Weekend was great. It was VERY hot so reading indoors was my primary activity. Read Ariel Levy's The Rules Do Not Apply & am 1/2 way through The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith - pseudonym for J.K. Rowling - which I'm listening to while I do dishes, take the dog for walks etc. I…

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. Mark - I hear you re: veggies. When I first started eating ETL I also had an issue eating the amount of raw veggies recommended. Soups, stews, curries and starchier veggies helped me and hopefully that will make you feel less like a lawn mower lol. Magic - LOVE kale salad…

Just made this & was so impressed that wanted to share here for pb lovers trying to eat their zoodles... 15 Minute Garlic Lime Cashew Zoodles from Lavendar & Lime These 15 minute garlic lime cashew zoodles are a super easy and healthy vegan meal option. Prep Time 8 minutes Cook Time 7 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Servings…

Austin - thank you for that fantastic list of ideas! I'm going to put that on a post it note to remind me, (except for the weeding because I'm a city gal but I could re-pot/prune my plants so there you go!). ok I have a zoodle update! I tried them for the first time and they were surprisingly delicious! I was looking…

Hi - I see there's no activity but I'd be glad to start it up again. I'm working on gaining muscle - weight training 3 x week under trainer's plan - and adding many more beans into my diet. I've been using Matcha as a workout bev for quick energy and lots of smoothies too. Will add white beans to my smoothies as well.…

Thank you for the recipes, @AustinRuadhain! Both sound great. Good luck @00markw ! I second what magic said - taste buds do change, and quickly! I remember thinking a specific airport meal being bland and boring and then a week later thinking it was the most delicious thing in the world so there ya go! That said, I hope…

Mihani - 16 happy years together is a wonderful thing. I am so sorry for your loss. Austin & Magic - Thanks! What do you put on your "zoodles?" I'm at a loss. Do I treat them like salad greens or like pasta? Do I eat them hot or cold? Both? Last night was taco night and I like to really do it up: black beans, quinoa,…

Hi all! First of all, reading about all of your ETL plans is really inspiring and appreciated. THANK YOU! I'm going to swing by TJs today and a few items on my list are lots of greens, veggies (anyone eat zucchini noodles? I'm gonna try them!), hummus, tahini, frozen cherries (LOVE snacking on these) and edamame. I have…