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I like mixing cottage cheese with a spoonful of peanut butter and chopped fruit. Usually has 15g or so of protein. I make protein smoothies for breakfast fairly often - vanilla whey, banana, peanut butter, frozen cherries, and a bit of almond milk. Very filling, and usually close to 30g. I also stir protein powder into my…

I'm taking a break from a gym membership until my husband finds a job again (we just moved city and it's taking a bit). I bought a cheap stationary bike from Amazon and I ride it while I watch TV. It's an easy way to squeeze in a good 40-60 minutes of cardio a day, or I mix it up with running outside. For strength, I'm…

Agree that diet soda isn't inherently scary. I have heard that it can trigger insulin response, but others have also debunked that. I only seem to like plain water when I'm exercising, so the rest of the time I drink diet soda, herbal teas as well as normal tea and coffee, low-sugar diluting juice, flavoured water, etc. It…

Babybel light Caramel rice cakes with peanut butter Protein bars or nakd bars Fresh fruit Plain rice cakes and hummus Olives Pickles and cheese Mini bowl of cereal Dried fruit snacks Vanilla protein shake blended with frozen cherries Hard boiled eggs and mustard Quorn (fake chicken) slices I love snacks. Eating little and…

I do home exercise videos in the evening. I just tried the Jane Fonda one since it was free on Youtube--and it was hard!

I have no idea but I ate all the things. I'm an ex-pat American in Scotland and we had a Scottish thanksgiving. So much food I had an actual food baby when I came back home and looked pregnant. I'm going to guess 3,500 calories minimum since I drank a lot of prosecco too. Have eaten less the days since and it all evens out.

That dietician sounds mneh. I had one when I was recovering from an eating disorder and she was great--made me a meal plan, said I was fine to exercise as long as I wasn't going into a calorie deficit. MFP always works for me, but then like you I give up and gain it back. This time I'm trying to consistently log even when…

Dude, you look awesome! I'm definitely cutting down, as yeah, a few beers/ciders + the lure of french fries = me gaining a good 10 pounds recently. I know it's coming off now I'm treating my body better. Congrats :-D

Thanks for the updates and hope all goes well. When I was at the worst of my eating disorder my BMI was 14.5 and I felt really terrible. Wishing you health and healing!

I guess as best I can but don't worry about it too much. Like the others say, it's just a day, and all things in moderation. I also tend to have a very light breakfast and lunch.

I also love salads. My tips! If you're roasting veg for dinner, cook lots extra and use leftovers for salads. Tomorrow my salad will have leftover roast cauliflower and beets. I also love to add bits of salty pickles, capers, marinated artichoke hearts, olives--something with some bite. Easy to make dressings: Tahini,…

It's definitely TOM related for me. I tend to listen to my body but ensure I eat lots of nutrient-dense foods. I also like to eat a bunch of caramel rice cakes, as they're only 50 calories each and they're quite filling yet satisfy that crunchy-sweet-salty craving I usually have.

Baked banana oatmeal, then topped with nut butter, chia seeds, sliced fruit, etc. Probably better for mornings when you're not in a rush though, but I like that you whip it up then put it in the oven while you do other things.

Pescatarian here, but I eat a lot of vegan food. Definitely curry on top! Also the fake chickpea salad that's like mock tuna salad. Chili with either just beans or beans and soya mince. Taco seasoned mince, guac, salsa, cheese, sour cream. I also once made nachos but couldn't find tortilla chips at the store, so I sliced…

Mmm cranachan. I like wholemeal toast with peanut butter and sliced strawberries and/or banana Baked banana oatmeal (I usually have it for breakfast, but it'd work as a dessert too. Baked in a pan and when you flip it out it's like a big pancake, and then I top it with yogurt, chopped fruit, etc) Protein shakes Yogurt,…

I get this most of the time when I stand up. Combination of being tall and having low BP. I find it happens less if I am well-hydrated and am eating salts as well. It was really bad when I was in Mauritius but that was because I was in such high heat. I had some near faints a few times--fell back on the bed, vision blacked…

First two books are YA fantasy (Pantomime & Shadowplay--out in the UK on ebook, with paperbacks later this year) and the third is a near future thriller (False Hearts), which is out everywhere. My name's Laura Lam if you fancy looking them up! :-)

I'm a full-time author for the moment. My third book came out last month. Next month I'm going to be a part-time creative writing lecturer as well. :-)

I work at home now so I usually make baked oatmeal, but when I was at an office I did instant oatmeal with PB & banana or any other fresh fruit, or a low-sugar muesli and almond milk with chopped apple. Sometimes wholemeal toast with PB and cinnamon. Yogurt and fruit. Boiled egg slice on toast with salt and pepper. Every…

I probably drink 4 cups of water, often with a bit of sugar free Ribena for flavour. Then maybe 6 cups of tea or coffee and food with watery stuff in them. I'm hydrated enough. I drink more when I excercise, and it's the only time I'm not bored by plain water.

Almond butter, bit of lemon/orange juice, maple syrup and cinnamon, definitely. Cheese and black beans and avocado with some cayenne or hot sauce. Hummus and mixed veggies. Quorn escalope and veggies. Leftover veggie curry or chilli or even stir fry. I love sweet potatoes. <3

I tend to eat a square or two a day as well. It can be a little rocky at first, but once you know you can have it and it's allowed, I don't want more than a square or two. I eat it somewhat slowly, with a drink, and it's a nice, satisfying treat. I've lost 4 pounds since the start of the year and I regularly eat chocolate,…

I'm vegetarian but eat a lot of vegan food, and when I eat mostly vegan I tend to be high in fat and carbs and a bit lower in protein than the recommended MFP macros. It's fine as long as you're feeling satisfied and have good energy and your calorie goals are giving you the results you want. I have been confused by the…

Banana and raisin porridge with coconut yogurt and pumpkin seeds.

My standby is a veggie patty (or several) I bake the night before. Sometimes marinated tofu, either home made or just bought. Add spinach, courgette noodles, sun dried tomatoes, carrots, whatever other veggies I have on hand. Maybe chickpeas or chopped baked sweet potato. Whatever. Make a maple-lemon-tahini sauce which is…

I aim to eat 1600-1800 calories or so a day. I listen to my body and try only to eat when I'm just starting to feel hunger--so trying not to eat when I don't feel hungry or let it go too long so I'm RAVENOUS and want to eat everything. I tend to work out 3-4 days a week, usually running for half an hour, or yoga for an…

I go with gin and sugarfree tonic. I have a low tolerance for alcohol though--3 is all I need before I feel pretty tipsy.

I try to track everything but sometimes I guesstimate if I eat out. I find if I track consistently I'm less likely to mindlessly snack or overeat.

I'm healthier as a vegetarian than I was as an omnivore, mostly because I eat more fruits and vegetables and also track my food to make sure I'm getting enough nutrients. I haven't had a cold in over a year, which is a nice side benefit. Echoing people that have said any diet can be healthy. I just prefer not eating…

I count each day from when I wake up to sleep. It's rare I'd eat something at 1 am and go to bed at 2 am anyway.