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I like TVP - it's high in protein and fiber and low in calories. You can use it pasta sauces and soups. You can also mix it with taco seasoning to use in a taco salad or other kind of recipe that calls for ground taco meat. Do you eat wheat? Seitan is an excellent source of protein and can replace chicken in most chicken…

check out http://www.101cookbooks.com/salads/ and http://cookieandkate.com/category/food-recipes/salads/ My favorite go to salad recipe places :smile:

Oh thanks. I actually think I don't eat a SAD - I eat mostly Japanese and Pacific Asian Cuisine - fish, eggs, veggies, some rice now and again - oh and lots of fermented things like kimchi :)

What is SAD?

Thanks for this blog post. It's reassuring and motivating to read the comments of those who have gone off logging. I tend to be a little overkill and OCD about logging, so it makes sense to take weekends off as I work toward not logging regularly. And thanks everyone who put in their two cents. I guess it comes down to…

Quest bars are the ONLY bars I eat nowadays. You can get them at GNC or online at Amazon. They are usually under 200 calories, with around 17 grams of fiber, 20 grams of protein, and only 3-7 grams of net carbs per bar. I love them. And they taste really good!

I suppose the weighing thing has just become a habit at this point. There isn't much of a need honestly. I eat the same things day in and day out and rarely eat out. It seems a matter of allowing myself to stop counting - it allays anxiety all the while creating more of it. Thanks.

When I was in elementary school we all used to take those bags of ramen noodles, crush them in the bag and sprinkle that awful msg laden seasoning over it, twist the bag shut, shake it around, and snack on the dried seasoned noodle bits. It was pretty tasty! Now I think that those dried noodles would be killer on a salad!

ew yikes. I'm not that bad. I get under 100 grams per day. Good to know though.

How do you know what your LBM is?

Ah, so that's where the um, sluggishness is coming from.

I just saw this and hope you are feeling better. I don't know what arrhythmia is or how it happens, but it sure does sound like a whirlwind of the not so good kind of diet plan. Glad you are on the up and up and take good care of yourself.

SW: December 2013 112 lbs HW: June 2014 116 lbs CW: 108.8 lbs GW: 105

I see a lot of people do two protein shakes a day. I think if the protein is a good one and not chock full of chemicals, then why not? If your tummy can handle it, then do it. Protein is hard as a vegetarian. I was one for years, and I wish I had known how to supplement better. These days, I aim for upwards of 75 grams per…

I'm almost 5'3" with an athletic build and medium bone structure. My high weight was around 133 several years ago, and now I am down to 108. Mostly I have fluctuated between 112 - 117, but it hasn't been lean weight. I am pear shaped with a tendency to hold weight/fat on my abs and low body. Losing weight has been a slow…

That's a great idea. I think I'm going to try that. I found a decent recipe for gluten free crepes online - and bob's red mill makes an awesome gluten free flour. Thanks!

I can't digest large amounts of wheat... but I can eat other grains, including gluten.

A pepper! Brilliant idea!

OMG my body thinks it's dying??? Jeezus. I'm sorry body. You are not dying! You are just reducing!

Hi, I'm in the same boat as you! I've been over-restricting for several months now and am trying to get back to a reasonable calorie allotment per diem. I've been upping slowly and I actually saw some losses during the first two weeks of adding cals back. However, don't use me as a guide because I am still in a majorly…

Hey thanks. That makes total sense. I know BMR doesn't change, but TDEE? I am slowly encroaching upon a huge change in my energy expenditure - new, high intensity job, perhaps more walking, and a lot more time on the go. I've been feeling my hunger cues increase steadily. I NEED food! And on the message boards there's a…

Repeat above advice. Yes, watch your carbs and your sugars. Go easy on the fruit and grains. Eat lots of greens and protein and you should be fine. As a vegan you need to make sure that your protein intake is complete in that it has a complete amino acid profile. This means diversifying protein sources. Many vegans just…

Can you do a little online shopping? I recommend sites like amazon and vitacost to get protein supplements. Sure beans are good, but in my experience they aren't the *best* source of protein. Amazon sells tons of different protein powders and bars, like quest (which are amazing), and many are plant based if you don't want…

Thanks everyone for the honest feedback. FYI I have been on a highly restricted diet for a long time - measuring and accounting for most everything. There is likely a margin of error, but even so, it would still place me under my calorie goal. I haven't been eating any refined oils or fats, with an OCCASIONAL egg yolk from…

That's great. I just read that story! Very inspiring and encouraging.

Yes, you're right in thinking that. I've been upping in small increments of 25 cals every week. It's nothing. Like 5 baby carrots. Anyway 100 cals would be more telling. I suppose I'll try my best to try that next week... Thanks.

Yep, I agree with the quest fan club. Those are my go to... although there has been some negative press about quest falsifying info on their labels. However, the falsification is reported to be minimal which means the bars are pretty much top tier. The kind bars are tasty and additive/chemical free. All pluses in my book.…

I forgot about goat's cheese. They make an aged variety at the health food store I frequent. In my dreams I'd love something really rich and cheddar-y... but a nice goat cheddar might just fit the bill. I have digested it well in the past. Thanks!

Oh I'm going to look that up! Thank you!

I was an 'almost vegan' (I ate eggs from time to time) for almost 10 years and a vegetarian for about 12. A few years ago I started to eat fish and it's okay. I see a difference in my overall strength and stamina. I do not experience any ill effects otherwise. Oh, and I have been eating plain greek yogurt. Sometimes I feel…