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The ONLY food that I cannot keep around is nuts-- almonds, walnuts, mac nuts. I will always eat the whole bag in one sitting, so I just can't have them in the house anymore.

Make sure you google "plie" squats, not pile squats :)

I spend $60-80 week on myself, usually always at Trader Joes. I always buy frozen fish instead of fresh (it's usually fresher than frozen anyway) and frozen vegetables that I think taste the same as fresh--like broccoli, frozen spinach for soup or stirfry, roasted asparagus, etc. I buy eggs as protein a lot too, because…

I'm not totally sure I understand your question-- but if you are asking whether hamburger helper or pizza are healthy, higher calorie options, I would say no. You could always go with a 100% whole wheat bread with chicken breast, some sprouts and spinach, and mustard and avocado...or quinoa with vegetables and shrimp....…

Well said. I can't eat grains/starchy vegetables because they are really hard to digest (for me), so it's not worth it to me to eat them. So, a low carb diet (maybe not necessarily atkins) works well for me. I eat lots of lean protein, lots of vegetables, and limit my fruit to berries. I feel best when I eat like this--…

I'm usually a vodka soda girl too but it does get boring. Lately I've been getting tequila (white/silver) with a *tiny* bit of grapefruit juice and soda, with a squeeze of lime. Really good! Also, whiskey or rye (something like a manhattan) is good because it's a bit stronger and forces me to sip on it, rather than just…

This too-- one of my friends was *convinced* she had a thyroid issue because she said she watched what she ate but when I actually asked her about what she was eating, it turns out she ate a lot of processed junk and literally never touched fruits and vegetables, let alone lean protein. Just lots and lots of refined…

I am struggling with the same issue-- I told my GP that I thought there might be a thyroid issues since I eat VERY healthy and work out a lot, yet am putting on weight very, very quickly. She said that my thyroid was normal but actually recommended that I see an endocrinologist-- which seems odd to me, but quite honestly,…

ITA with all said here. I never have an issue with food on the weekends-- I always eat very healthy simply because that is the way that I like to eat-- but alcohol is the one thing on the weekend that I have to watch out for, for the same reasons as above. I'm young, so it's a part of every social event that I go to. I…

The majority of protein bars on the market are really just glorified protein bars. There are SO many better ways to get your protein in, and from a much less process source. And personally, a three bite protein bar with ~250 calories isn't going to A) satisfy me or B) keep me full for any length of time. I graduated from…

I don't track sodium because I don't eat processed foods-- IMO it's the easiest way to avoid sodium (not to mention white carbs, sugar, HFCS, and trans fat!). I wouldn't stress if it's one day, but it's not something I'd make a habit of. US dietary guidelines sets the recommended sodium limit much higher than what it…

I couldn't have said this better. i definitely have a gluten allergy--though I've never been diagnosed with celiac disease-- b/c every time I have any wheat my stomach swells to an insane size and I get awful cramping/sharp pains in my stomach, I break out, and I have zero energy. I feel SO much better when I don't eat…

You can definitely put PP in smoothies. Here's a great list: http://healthygirlskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/10/big-list-of-green-smoothies.html Basically-- kale, spinach, berries, almond milk, cherries, yogurt, flax, etc, etc. I'd rec sticking with a 60%veg, 30% protein, 10%fruit ratio if you are trying to lose weight--…

My breakfast every morning: egg whites (5) with wilted kale, fennel, bell pepper, and broccoli; and a protein shake w/ a scoop of vegan protein (21 g of protein still though), cinnamon or cocoa powder, and frozen berries. Ends up being around 420 cals, 50 g of protein and 15 g of fiber.

This makes absolutely no sense.... If you do veganism right, there is no reason that you can't get all of the nutrients that you need. There are PLENTY of nutrient deficient meat eaters, after all. I wish that I could go 100 percent vegan... I don't think I could ever give up egg whites and fish. Pretty much every vegan I…

No question-- nuts. Especially almonds and macadamias. Literally my downfall.

I started eliminated processed foods and sugar--focusing on white flour and sugar--about 8 years ago. Artificial sugar was the last thing to go (Equal/splenda specifically) until I did a Whole30 challenge. I only ever used it in my coffee and then once I was done with the challenge and had my first cup of coffee with…

Air popped, PLAIN popcorn is a good snack--when made at home with an air popper. At the theater, they pop it in GALLONS of coconut oil, and then cover it in fake butter. So, even if you order it w/o butter, it's still popped in a great deal of oil. Great article: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/popcorn/ Even the…

Well then you need to suck it up, and start eating more fruit and vegetables. As you cut out sugar, and increase your F+V intake, your body WILL adjust-- you'll crave sugar less. And while yes, fruit does have sugars in it, they are natural and also come with fiber and antioxidants--- stuff that something like fudge…

Original weight 113 CW 162 GW 123 I'm getting my blood work done this week to see if there is a thyroid or adrenal issue, because no one should gain as much weight as I have in the past few months. I'm hoping I can get to my GW by the end of May.

I like raw veggies-- carrots, cut bell pepper, snap peas-- and a small souffle cup (the ones they give you are restaurants for dressing) with hummus to dip them in.

I use it with protein as well! I can't stomach shakes so I mix a little bit of water with protein powder, a tsp of cocoa powder, and a tbsp of PB2; then mix in frozen blueberries.

You definitely should eat more fruit and vegetables! And I would recommend eating less processed breads and instead eat more complex carbohydrates (steel cut oatmeal, quinoa, etc). Also, try swapping the fattier meats (beef, ham, etc) for things like chicken breast and fish. Edited to add-- you need to track fiber as well,…

I get up at 5 AM to run, and would never, ever be able to eat before then. IMO it's unnecessary to "fuel up" before a run (I run around 8 miles every day), but everyone is different. I typically run for 75 min., then do a quick ab workout (15 min), shower, then eat (egg whites w veggies and a protein shake).

I'm 5 foot, 7 inches

I couldnt survive a winter in upstate NY without them!! Used them everyday to run. But I agree-- $60 is way too expensive, I got them for $20 at ****'s. Also got a 2 pack at Costco (not the name brand).

That's why you buy 99% lean ground turkey.

Something like 30-40% of kids in America are either overweight or obese, so while some might see these as "concerning," I think it's best to at least make them aware of what's healthy and what's not at a young age. Bad habits start young and are really hard to break-- IDK, I'd rather have my preteen be knowledgeable and…

These are my symptoms, to a T!!! Almost scary how similar.

My "normal" weight at 5 ft 8 is 118, before going off BCP and gaining 25 lbs this year (that's my weight in my profile shot). I'd like to get back to that, though I'm more focused on getting my body fat down to 20 percent. Hoping to get there by the end of May.