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I've been wanting to try a whole egg in my oatmeal... I just haven't gotten over my egg issue from a couple weeks ago to brave it yet ;) Apparently, it's super creamy that way. I have to make an effort for protein as well. I usually do Greek yogurt on everything (in spaghetti sauce, as sour cream on fajitas or stuffed…
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In our house, you get what you get and you don't throw a fit ;) Since I'm cooking/shopping, I decide haha. But we really do eat 'normal' food. Sometimes I'll sub out healthier ingredients or throw some veggies in to bulk it up. Even things like fajitas- peppers, onions, chicken- is healthy. Add in black beans, tomatoes,…
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Hey :) I do all my workouts from home(ish). I have access to an okay gym but it's a half hour drive each way so I don't bother because time is a premium haha. I have a treadmill, dumbbells, bands, etc in the garage and a bunch of videos. I also use Youtube if I need to change things up. I'm a big runner though so I 'd…
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Nah, you didn't gain 'weight' hun. Just water- either from salt or your muscles retaining it since you changed up your workout. Could even be that TOM or just an off day. Like Ridge said above, give it a couple days :)
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Welcome back :) I've never used WW but I've seen a lot of people on the forums who have. Good luck and enjoy your oat and fiber bars! It's a lifestyle, not a diet.
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Oh wow, that's a lot of work and great pics! Nice job! We have a family of 4, I spend under $150 every 2 weeks on our meals/household stuff and pick up salad and milk as needed (because around here, salad seems to go bad sooo fast). We buy mostly veggies and protein (meats, yogurts, eggs- so many eggs haha) and we limit…
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My very favorite is to roast them with olive oil (brussel sprouts, radishes, bell peppers, squash, onion... yum, all of it!) I also have a recipe for a summer vegetable cobbler I haven't tried yet. It's zucchini, red bell peppers, and onions baked with a biscuit topping. I got it off of the Taste from Home website
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Pre-logging. I pre-log my food (sometimes I have to make adjustments to grams of an apple or something) but it gives me a good idea where I stand, especially on protein and iron which are hard for me. It also helps me avoid impulse 'bites' or treats I don't really want. I never pre-log exercise though- I want to be sure I…
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I never broke out until I got into my 30s- probably a hormonal thing. Anyway, I'm a salty sweater which means after any run over 3-4 miles I usually have a thin layer of salt covering my face (it's gritty and gross and sometimes you can see it). I use a prescription treatment for the hormonal part of the acne and it keeps…
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Get a scale- weigh everything. Measuring and eyeballing things can get you way off on your logged calories and you say that you're 'trying' to follow some leanin15 thing (no idea what that is but I'm guessing it's a food plan?) but 'trying' means you aren't always following it or that you're making changes. Log everything,…
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Tea and sleep! Also, I'm a night owl and need a little something sweet as well so I always make sure to save enough cals (I usually prelog) for a small dessert in the evening. If you're out of calories or if you're one of those people that a small treat leads to more and more, try reading, tea, smelly lotion, painting your…
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Feel free to add me :) I have about 20 more to go
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I have a hard time with protein as well. I do lots of eggs/egg whites, black beans, chicken, and I add greek yogurt to pretty much everything I can haha! It goes nicely in spaghetti sauce, sloppy joes (mine are veggie based/ground beef), I even add an ounce or two into my eggs when I scramble them for the extra protein. It…
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Mine is currently set at 1200 BUT I exercise roughly 45-60 min a day (sometimes over two hours if it's long run day) and I eat back about 50-75% of the cals so my avg intake is usually between 1350-1700, depending on the day. I'm not usually hungry but today I am because it's just one of those hungry days (cue protein and…
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I'm not a huge breakfast person either but I've noticed I'm getting better at it haha. I usually go with: - small tortilla with 2 scrambled eggs (sometimes I thrown a bit of greek yogurt while I scramble), 1/8 cup of cheese, and either sausage or ham. I have a thing for breakfast burritos right now but I need to go…
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I like a little sweet so I've been going with plain greek yogurt with fruit and a bit of honey.... I found this caramel popcorn brand that I LOVE so I got a bag and plan to portion it out- it's rich and sweet enough that the serving size should be satisfying.
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Is this for dinner or just a snack when you get home from work? I second the crockpot, especially with 10 hour days. For dinners, there are quite a few quick meals that you can stick in a pan and then in the oven- I'm a huge fan of roasted veggies and you can add meat or some other protein source to it easily. I also LOVE…
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^This. I started making my own bread a couple years ago. I don't eat bread often but on baking day, I always have a slice of warm bread with real butter... I did have a slice for breakfast this morning though ;) So much more flavor and texture than the low cal bread I used to get. I do still occassionally buy whole grain…
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I'll eat any veggie or fruit raw honestly (except onions, just not a fan unless they're cooked). My favorite part of holidays and BBQs are the veggie tray and I try to get in fresh raw fruit with my breakfast every day. If I have the time and a choice though, I usually cook (roast or saute) my veggies because I'm a cold…
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Whenever I hear the cals in some of those coffee drinks, I'm really glad I hate coffee haha! That said, I do love hot chocolate and hot tea. I don't get starbucks hot chocolate because it's bitter to me but I usually get a peach tranquility hot tea, no milk/no sugar because it just doesn't need it. I have tricked my brain…
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I do a lot of the above- I love prelogging, sometimes it's my lifesaver. I also enjoy a larger dinner and always save cals for some kind of dessert (even if it's just fruit, honey, and greek yogurt) but I want to avoid that overstuffed feeling since I noticed that, for me, it leads to binging in the days after or even…
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Protein is always a hard one for me. I focus on eggs, chicken, and greek yogurt. I also love black beans.
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Fudge pops, yes! Also, lately I've been loving plain greek yogurt with blueberries and a drizzle of honey. Usually I just try to keep the cals for dessert because I love my dessert haha.
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I make a lot of different kinds of food for my family and I eat what they eat. Recently, we've had chicken pot pie (homemade), chicken and dumpling soup, etc. We love grilled chicken and we'll eat roasted veggies a few nights a week because they're so good. I add in extra veggies and stuff to stretch it but I did that…
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I've been a runner now for years but I haven't really lost weight 'because' of running. Diet is much more important in weight loss... and important for fueling for running. I've found that when I train for a marathon, I stay at the same weight mostly because I'm hungry a lot haha. If I'm running shorter distances, I can…
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I have shelves of psych books... that I started reading at 12, way before I went to college for it haha. I'm a Harry Potter fan and do a rpg for that. I love writing calligraphy, running, cooking, and scooping out the first scoop of a newly opened jar (of PB, mayo, jam, whatever...).
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I use deoderant/antipersperant but I hear body glide is very good. If it's a long run, I wear compression shorts or capris to minimize friction.
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I'm a Brooks girl. They're pricey but they have a slightly wider toe box and they have always been my go to. Nikes were too slim for me and irritated the top of my foot, New Balance felt bulky and and just 'okay'. Saucony about ruined my inner ankle and I regret that purchase big time. Other brands haven't worked well for…
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I tend to eat the same thing for a few days/a week because I really like it but then I switch to something else once I'm over that first thing. I love high fiber english muffins with an egg and bacon/ham on top and fruit, oatmeal with fruit and nuts, greek yogurt with fruit and nuts, crepes stuffed with PB or nutella and…
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Please see a dr about this, it's a real issue and one that needs attention for your health and safety.
