LessHeavyVeggie Member

I'm vegetarian, but I eat vegan a lot of the time, by coincidence really. Some of my common vegan things are peanut butter, tofu, salads/sauteed veggies, potato wedges (- just par boil and bake at around 200-220C with a little oil and herbs/spices of your choice rubbed on) I make my own hummus and baked falafel (have a…

I got a smaller size than usual. Also I picked mine by taking a selection into the changing room and bouncing up and down in them in front of the mirror! Bought the one with the least jiggling! I also wear a tight tank top under my looser t-shirt that I run in. I guess this is kind of doubling up.

I measure a whole host of body parts once a month and there are often differences between left and right. Eventually they match, then they might differ a little again. It just happens. Try not to worry about it!

I was 24 when I started properly at the beginning of April, had a birthday since so am now 25. Although I've tried to do things about it most of my life, had some success at age 21, but then it crept back up. This time is the real deal, and even though I still have a long way to go, I haven't weighed as little as I weigh…

As a fellow veggie working on increasing my protein intake, I've found the best thing in terms of low calories and high protein is 0% fat greek yoghurt. The brand I use (Fage-total) has 57cals and 10.3g protein per 100g. I now add it to everything possible - pasta sauces, soups/curries, even mixed it with with some grated…

I use 0% greek yoghurt in the sauce - 100g = 57cals = 10.3g protein

SW: 20st / 280lbs / 127kg CW: 16st 5lb / 229lbs / 103.8kgs GW: 10st / 140lbs / 63.5kg

I don't plan out the whole day, but when I'm working out what to have for dinner, I'll put everything in to check it fits into my allowance and then maybe tweak the meal a bit to make sure it does, or swap things around to add more protein or whatever. - then when I'm preparing it I'll measure out those amounts when…

Tzatziki! Cucumbers mixed into greek yoghurt, with garlic, dill (or mint) and lemon juice to taste. For best results chop cucumbers, remove seedy part in the centre (I cut length ways first and use a small spoon to scoop) and sprinkle with salt, leave in a collinder for a while (at least 30 mins but a few hours is better)…

Yes me! I finished it two weeks ago and am still running 3 times a week. Like someone said above, I just used the timings so I wasn't actually running a full 5k at the end of the programme. I've now worked out a 5k route and am working at improving my time on that. I still have to take a few walking breaks, and sometimes…

So far for me my neck and décolletage(general collarbone/shoulder/chest area - not including boobs) and my thighs (although not the inner part yet - grr) that have been the most obvious. The tape measure tells me I've lost some from everywhere, but that's the most noticeable. I imagine it's different for everyone though.

Congratulations Boris! :laugh: ETA: [For those that don't know - that is not actually the mayor of London...]

You use a lot of estimated measurements - cups, tablespoons, 1 medium etc. It's possible that you're overestimating your calories. Try using a food scale and weighing in grams - you may find your usual portions are more than you thought.

Well done! I had a similar experience, after 2.5stone/35lbs (1/4 of the way to my goal) I couldn't see any difference, until I took photos - the naked/lingerie ones I still couldn't see a difference, but with the ones in a dress it was obvious - it's a dress that is too small (stretchy fabric so I can get it on), it's…

I haven't had this happen since I've been using MFP, but in the past I've had people buy quorn or some other fake meat for me when cooking a meal for everyone. When it's happened before I've been the only veggie there so it really is just for me and they're so proud of themselves for providing for me so it's a bit awkward…

^^ This is exactly what I do. Go for a high peanut content - above 95% is good. I always get the crunchy one.

herbs, spices, small amounts of garlic, salt and pepper (I don't get too much salt so it's not a concern). I do log water using the counter as I'm trying to make sure I'm getting enough, although I don't use the cups system, so I log each glass (around 400ml so more than a cup I think?)

Have you heard of chocolatecoveredkatie? She has tons of dessert recipes and they're all vegan. I had a quick search and there were a few cashew cheesecake ones, here's a links for strawberry and cinnamon ones: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2014/06/26/raw-cheesecake-recipe/…

I'm currently in that situation. I tried to go for a 5k run on weds and my legs were really heavy and my cramps were unbelievable - started feeling dizzy so went home (I wasn't about to pass out, but I knew it wasn't going to improve). So yesterday and today I've gone for a gentle walk and am just going to wait it out…

This is such a good idea! I think I'll make this for dinner tonight!

Tea means dinner in parts of the UK. + interesting fact: 'coronation chicken' - chicken curry sandwiches, were invented for the coronation of Liz - 1953. Just looked on wiki to get the date and it turns out a similar thing was made for George V's jubilee in 1935 - long tradition of curry in the UK!

Recently I had one (thanks to some suggestions on another post from some lovely people) with: Spinach Beetroot Apple Feta Walnuts Red onion It was really nice and the apple didn't make it too sweet. There's a craze on-line at the moment for 'bento boxes' - basically it's originally a japanese thing consisting of a lunchbox…

Have you tried courgetti spaghetti? (aka. zucchini noodles but doesn't sound as cool) - Thin strips of courgette/zucchini in place of the spaghetti. Hugely lower in calories but same effect. I've had this a few times and it works really well. Use whatever sauce/veggies etc. you want with it. Some have it raw, but I prefer…

The above list is pretty good, and it will depend on your preferences, but some cupboard staples for me: dried herbs spices (if you have an asian shop near you you can buy bigger packets, better quality and cheaper for a lot of them) rice/pasta/noodles/grains/oats flour(s) - plain, cornflour, then any others you want…

I've lost an average human leg! Next two goals are and irish setter and a two month old horse. Final goal: average woman (although I knew that anyway as I aim to half my SW) Nice to have something to visualise!

I have the same thing every morning! I don't get bored of it somehow - I'm guess I'm not fussy in the morning. 30g Special K red berries 100g semi skimmed milk A banana (separately, not with the cereal)

I like to have raspberries with plain greek yoghurt - I squish them up a bit with the back of a spoon so theres some juice and some bits and mix it in, add honey and vanilla extract if you like. Also I recently made tzatziki - slice cucumber in half lengthways and scrape out core with a spoon, then slice (I left my as half…

True or not, me and my peanut butter are together forever.

Freddo frogs are about 95cals + childhood memories :-) (Not sure where you're from, but they might only be available in the UK?) ETA: just realised how old this thread is! I hope the OP has had some choccie by now!

I think everyone's mentioned most of the obvious high protein stuff - eggs, cottage cheese, greek yoghurt, tofu. Don't forget nuts/nut butters! As well as veggies - particularly legumes (lentils, beans, peas) - they may not be as high a source as the first ones mentioned, but I try to include them as my veggies so there's…