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Really good soup: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016457-pureed-red-pepper-and-potato-soup

Personally I've found eating a variety of foods in each meal is essential to keeping my energy up through long days and hard workouts. Protein/carbs/vegetables for every meal. Rice and beans have been an especially good staple. I get the quick energy from the carbs (usually some type of grain such as rice, bulgur, or…

Okay, I know they're annoying you but what does it hurt to listen to what they're saying? What you're doing has obviously worked for you, which is great, but what if you find something that works even better? It seems like they're genuinely trying to help. And working out is so personal for everyone I'd like to believe…

Here's another vote for non-coconut curries. Try this tomato based one from Joy of Cooking - I always add more veggies to it, cabbage, okra, and cauliflower are all good options but you can use whatever you have and is in season. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/lamb-curry-with-tomato-52555391

I would like that feature. I often pre-log snacks so I don't accidently over-snack. However, if I logged two peaches when I was planning out my day of food and I ate one after breakfast, by the end of the day I often forget how many I actually ate and whether I have any left to have as a dessert. On the other hand I feel…

Cook them down, add sugar (or not) and make a syrup. You can add it to salad dressings, beverages or top desserts with it. You can also glaze pork or other meat with it. Put a bunch in nice bottles and give it as gifts. I like to mix seltzer water, kombucha and a little berry syrup when I feel like eating but know I don't…

Beans & rice with an egg on top. I'll add some avocado if I have a hard workout to do. And I make my beans really good. Edit: Since this is the recipe forum, here's how I do the beans: Rinse 1 lb beans and soak overnight in plenty of water and 2 tsp salt Put the beans in a large pot with enough water to cover them and…

Rice and beans are a nice filling breakfast. A small portion with either an egg or a fraction (I do 1/4 or 1/3) of avocado on top. And of course a little blop of sour cream and some hot sauce. You can have this for 300-450 calories depending on portion size.

Wall balls. 30 minute EMOTM workouts - after 15 minutes I can't believe there's still halfway to go. And I start thinking "what if I just leave". But I keep going and when its over I feel so good about life.

Nice job! Progress is so awesome.

Roasted beets sliced over mesclun and topped with gorgonzola and walnuts. I dress it with a balsamic reduction sauce which I make and keep around for things like salads and pork chops and stuff. Or you can use a balsamic vinaigrette. I've also been really enjoying hummus and pesto as a salad dressing. I use mixed greens…

I make whatever I'd be making anyway and put zuchinni in it. Also these are amazing: http://www.grouprecipes.com/116102/zucchini-feta-pancakes.html And I don't bother separating the eggs or beating the egg whites and it works just fine.

Beans and rice with a fried egg on top (and some avocado if I'm going to be doing a workout). Edit: Just noticed you said "quick". The beans and rice are quick enough as long as you prepare them in advance. The preparation is not quick. I usually make a huge amount of each though and eat them for breakfast or lunch all…

On the app I input my weight in decimals so I can record my weight loss down to .1 lb increments. Not sure if that's helpful or if I misunderstood the question, but I would think it would be the same for stones.

I have been having this problem recently also.

Make a compote to serve over yoghurt. Rhubarb is my favorite flavor of anything. I don;t have specific amounts for the recipe - you will have to experiment to find out how much sugar you like. Cut up the rhubarb and put it in a bowl, tossing it with the amount of sugar you wish to start with. Let it sit for at least a half…

I've been getting really into casseroles lately. You can make some very filling ones for surprisingly few calories. I'll usually try to have two going at once in the fridge - a lunch one and a dinner one. It's nice to be able to put in all the effort cooking one day to eat for the next week. Right now I have the…

Someone posted on here a while ago about using hummus in tuna instead of mayonnaise. I thought that sounded kind of gross, but I tried it and it was actually really really good. It's a totally different dish, though - more zesty less creamy. But also many fewer calories. I add chopped onion, minced celery, salt, pepper,…

I wish I could help you but I've only sea-kayaked, so I have no idea how long river kayaking would take. However, a few tips: -Don't death-grip the paddles or you will get blisters, hold them with a firm but relaxed grip. -Keep your core engaged while paddling - if you try to use only your arms, they'll get tired a lot…

Are you familiar with the yoga "plank" position? That is an awesome ab workout. Try doing a tabata: For eight rounds, do twenty seconds of plank followed by 10 seconds of rest. You can get timer apps that include a tabata timer in the app store. As far as your back goes, your abs and your lower back do a lot to support one…

I don't know if you have access to good homemade unsliced wheat bread, but if you do, cut two very thin slices, spread pesto on them, and throw them in the toaster. After they're toasted, slice up 1/3-1/2 a ripe avocado and spread it over the toast. Delicious, filling, and egg-free. This tends to sit around 300 calories…

Bulgur is healthier on my wallet.

Are they stale? Maybe separate them with deli paper and keep them in the freezer.

I no longer attempt to eat as low as 1200 calories daily, but when I did, I also had this experience.

You may be overtraining. Try giving yourself a few days off and see if the energy comes back.