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I like to cook dried beans and then freeze them in 1-2 Cup batches. I will also make mexican rice in my rice cooker and freeze that in quart baggies. Lastly I make veggie burgers and then freeze them for a quick microwave lunch or dinner when I need them!

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I would definitely speak with a doctor/nutritionist for a growing teen. I have a cousin who was similar, and the nutritionist wanted him to get the majority of his protein through food and not supplements like a shake. That being said, I'm with the other poster and love a shake post-workout; it works great to help…

Pot stickers, or in a veggie lo mein recipe. I'll also chop a little to go in stir fry as well.

I also did not cleanse. I have been Pescatarian over 6 years, and it's worked great for me. Good luck!

Last year I made a butternut squash lasagne, and it was amazing! This year I'm thinking about baking a wild rice pilaf in a small pumpkin. I try to make something flavorful and healthy and different that everyone will try.

Yes the corn on the cob is a great suggestion, just wrap it in foil and grill-no muss, no fuss! I like a red cabbage Asian slaw for something different, easy, and nice and cheap as well: Slice a head of red cabbage very fine, slice 3 scallions, shred a very large carrot, add 1 C toasted Pecan halves. Add dressing just…

I do this but use equal amounts broccoli and diced potato (with skin) and just broth of preference to cover. A little more filling. If I have time I might dice 1/4 of an onion in there too...very simple and quick you're exactly right.

When I'm eating light I like salad---taco salad with corn/bell pepper/onion trio sautéed up with a tad of olive oil, toss in black beans.. Serve over a couple cups lettuce with a few crushed tortilla chips and cheese and salsa. I also like a Mediterranean salad with cooked lentils, roasted red peppers, hummus (or toasted…

I like it for breakfast, over fruit (frozen or fresh), with a little cinnamon, honey, and walnuts. of course occasionally I'll just add protein powder and eat it like chocolate pudding.... I made the 70 calorie frozen cheesecake cupcakes, very good! (I tried the fridge method, but they don't set up enough, frozen was the…

Does she like soup? I make tomato w/orzo, tortellini soup, potato soup, the kids never miss the meat, and I get in extra veggies. I know it's summer, but my kids love soup all year long. Alot of times I'll make it in the crockpot... Pasta in general is good, either red or white sauce, or even evoo, garlic, parsley, and…

Corn on the cob! Shucked, a little butter sliced thin, salt and pepper, wrap in aluminum foil. I put the wrapped cobs in a gallon bag and toss them in the cooler. Grill them 10 mins, and they're ready!

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Asian peanut noodles as a Main. As a side Purple cabbage salad with chinese pecans and scallions, with Asian dressing, and sometimes add mandarin oranges, sesame seeds, shredded carrot to it. (the dressing I like is 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/8 cup oil, 1/8 cup sesame oil, 1/4 cup soy sauce) toss only right before…

To answer the OP question, I have been Pescatarian 6-7 years. It really works well for me. What I like the most is it has opened me up to eating a lot more vegetables, and some fruit too, than I had previously in my life. If I offered a note of caution it would be to make some nutritional plans; be careful not to eat only…

Quote: "I have felt as though people expect me to defend my choices and prove to them why I think I am right and they are wrong. I don't. I do what I want to do. I don't care what other people choose to eat. I don't care what people think of my choices. Most people feel threatened when your choices are different to theirs…

I usually cook green lentils and use them in other recipes. I will throw then in a salad with chopped bell peppers and goat cheese, or as a base with other veggies for a vegetarian shepherd's pie. Or for lentil tacos or sloppy lentil sandwiches (sloppy Lennys). I also use them to bulk up hamburger in tacos and chilis and…

For poster gives great suggestion; I do freeze beans, soups, chili so I have my own homemade frozen meals. Just put one in the fridge when you leave for work to defrost. Also you can buy per-cut/shredded veg (or chop up on the weekend), use leftover rice or spaghetti for fried rice or Asian noodle recipes; tofu comes cubed…

I like the idea of cooking the squash in the microwave so that the strands are firmer, I'm going to try that. Once you've scraped out the 'spaghetti' combine with well-drained rotel tomatoes, kidney beans, and cheese, bake in the over 15 minutes. Very good!

^^This. I do the same thing. For about 3 months I had a green smoothie for breakfast every day. Now I'm running more so I'm eating Greek yogurt with nuts, berries, chia, cinnamon, and a little honey. Soo good it feels like a treat every morning, but it's less than 400 calories and over 20 g protein. I'll vary the berries…

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Really? How do you make it? My recipe had coconut milk, cocoa, and maple syrup in addition to the actual avocado. It was ew. We just pulled another 10lb avocados out of the tree today and Still have plenty more. This Year's crop was like no other! :). Do tell!

Mid-Jan I had the last 10 pounds to go, and then suddenly I had a formal dinner to go to in February and a dress I needed to lose a couple pounds to fit into just right. Honestly I just thought, I can be really serious about eating clean for 3 weeks and decided to do it, I changed my MFP goals and 2 pounds dropped off…

Avocado chocolate pudding. We have an avocado tree and avocados coming out our ears, I was trying anything--but don't do it! Blech!

No one's tried this type lasagne? Just curious. Thanks.

So good! We make this with purple cabbage and also add toasted pecans. For regular green cabbage I'd say use it on fish or shrimp tacos, in pot stickers or lo mien or stir fry, or make a veggie-barley soup. These are the ways I get my family to eat cabbage! Lol

I had a yummy lunch today....baked spaghetti squash (cut side down, sprayed with Pam) for 30 mins, combined one half-removed "spaghetti" with: 2 oz whole wheat spaghetti (cooked), a little butter/olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Very simple, but very good!

That's nice of you, but I feel it is really a wake up call to be conscientious about what we eat on a daily basis. Remember 1200 is aggressive, to lose a pound a week, Maintenance should be the 1700-1900 calories/day referenced earlier. When I'm conscientious I'm surprised how much food that is. When I'm eating out a lot…

I've been Pescatarian for 6 years now and do enjoy the way I eat. I do eat Vegetarian meals a lot, but I live on the coast and still enjoy fresh wild-caught fish and shellfish as well. I have found that it is fairly easy to eat out, eating this way, although some call me a vegetarian. Good luck to you in the new year.