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I agree that it's sometimes useful to log what you normally eat for a week or two before going into weight-loss mode. You can see if there's anything you can work on, learn to weigh/measure/read nutrition labels, see what kinds of food keep you full, and generally just start forming a habit. Then you can take the…

My endocrinologist recommended increasing (or starting to) exercise more so than trying to control pre-diabetes with food - great for blood sugar sensitivity. HIIT, walking, swimming, zumba, jogging, weight lifting, whatever you'd like. Swapping some refined carbs to some higher-fiber carbs may be beneficial as well.…

We 100% had this at thanksgiving. Also, cream-cheese stuffed celery.

Hasselback chicken - cut a whole boneless/skinless breast vertically, but not all the way through, stuff it between slices, bake it. Ricotta cheese, Parmesan, garlic, sauteed spinach - top with some extra Parm or shredded cheese. You can add some lower-sugar tomato sauce, and it starts to taste get a lasagna flavor.…

The Budget Bytes blog has some new meal prep ideas. She posted a curried chickpea prep that looks delightful.

Barbell squats recently seem to be making the area right above my knee/upper kneecap "ache." It's a dull pain that comes with bending and straightening, no tenderness to the touch. It goes away if I don't squat for a few days. I've increased my reps and lowered the weight, and started squatting less frequently (2x a week…

Lunch - Chicken pot pie soup, saltine crackers, an apple and a Babybel Dinner - Tacos two ways! Chicken sausage and poblano tacquito with salsa roja & crunchy fish tacos with shredded cabbage, thinly sliced jalapeno, lime and chipotle cream Maybe some raw cauliflower for snacking. And an abundance of tea and maybe some…

Black bean and sweet potato chili http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/250222/sweet-potato-black-bean-chili/ Baked/jacket potatoes topped with spiced black beans (cumin, chili, garlic, onion), cheddar, salsa, green onions Minestrone soup with white beans and crusty bread, sometimes I put an egg on it Whole wheat pasta +…

https://www.skinnytaste.com/easiest-pasta-and-broccoli-recipe/ https://www.skinnytaste.com/orecchiette-pasta-with-chicken-sausage/ I like to mix any roasted vegetable with pasta and add ricotta and garlic, salt, and pepper. I also add eggs (usually poached or fried, but scrambled work too!) or baby spinach to many pasta…

Roasted Brussels, broccoli, onion, and red potatoes (smallish dice on the potatoes so they're done roasting at the same time as the other veggies). Top with an egg, and maybe a sprinkle of Parmesan or feta. This is a really hearty meal, and keeps me full for a long time - especially if I add some ham or spicy chicken…

Try buying some flavored seltzer or diet soda? It takes a while to get used to the taste, but it might help temper your habit. (Or water and black coffee, because depending on the soda you're probably getting a good amount of caffeine - you might get headaches or feel off if you stop abruptly.) I'd suggest taking things…

I plan to log what I eat and any exercise earlier in the day, then quick add a completely random 3500 calories for dinner :smile:

For probiotics/beneficial bacteria? Cultured buttermilk, cultured sour cream, uncooked saurkraut, kimchi, miso.

An apple or spice cake? Salted caramel brownies? I get so tired pumpkin in everything.

I cut an avocado in half, leave on the skin and the pit, and immediately wrap in plastic wrap so it's touching the fruit. The key is to reduce the amount of time it's exposed to air. Or, squeeze a little acid on it - lemon or lime juice. It'll be fine for a day or two, but you're probably not going to manage a whole…

Lunch: Apple, Gouda, Lean Cuisine Dinner: Leftover chicken chili on a baked potato, shredded cheese and sour cream Maybe some evening popcorn or peanut butter toast? It's a lifting night, and that's only 1200 calories.

Thanksgiving is one day. Christmas (or whatever other holiday you may celebrate) pick one or two days. New Years Eve is one day. And maybe one or two others when you have a serious holiday festivity or party, so like 5 days total out of 35-40 that make up the holiday season. Relax on those days, try a little of everything,…

Another thing to consider . . . . are you truly very hungry or is eating as soon as you walk in the door a habit? Eat a small snack before you leave work, then try doing something different or out of the ordinary when you get home that keeps you out of the kitchen for a short time. Take a 10-15 minute walk, read two or…

Backstrap/tenderloin: Slice into 1" thick medallions Marinade for 45 - 60 minutes: Red wine, 3 crushed cloves of garlic, 2 tbls dijon or spicy brown mustard, regular olive oil, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and soy sauce. Saute in a little olive oil or non-stick pan, flip once. Internal temp of 145 degrees F - around 8…

A good knife, and also surprisingly, my rice cooker. We use it at least 2-3 times a week, and the rice is perfect every time.

Does it need to be traditional? Hummus or roasted red pepper dip and antipasti (picked veggies/olives/cheeses) Squash or pumpkin soup, pureed cauliflower cheese soup, beer cheese soup with apple - you can make it the night before and reheat in a crockpot when you get there Goat cheese and cranberry empanadas Mini-quiches…

Also, potassium plays a role in this: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/MakeChangesThatMatter/How-Potassium-Can-Help-Control-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_303243_Article.jsp#.WgYeaohryUk Getting enough potassium helps balance the effects of sodium. If sodium is a factor in your hypertension, getting more…

Buy a single serving of cake or muffin or brownie, eat less at dinner, and fit it into your calories. Savor it. Nothing to regret, no need for guilt. Some things to keep on hand if a 250-350 calorie piece of cake is too difficult to fit in your day: Chocolate pudding cups and fresh berries Fresh berries and Redi-whip or…

3 days, sometimes 4.

Use the recipe builder feature. You can add a website link or ingredients and MFP will match them. (You'll have to verify they're accurate and likely change some amounts.) Enter the number of servings you want in the meal, and it'll calculate the nutrition and save it for easy logging.

Check out the Budget Bytes blog. Not a "health food" blog, but many of her recipes are lower calorie and fit my needs.

I admittedly have zero control when it comes to pizza. English muffin or naan/pita pizzas let me go a few weeks before I need to have the real thing. :) And I can make dinner in about 10 minutes, which is pretty fantastic!

It's Thursday now, but: Lunch - Skinnytaste chicken taco chili (leftovers, leftovers), saltines, shredded cheddar Dinner - large Caesar salad, English muffin pizzas with pepperoni Snack - extra shredded cheese from the pizza while I clean up, pack of frozen M&Ms

Yep. If you're working on the weekly net calories, it all evens out - your weekly calories eaten, expended through exercise, all that jazz. You might just be a little heavier for a day or two from water weight, mass of food in your system, etc. I save most of my exercise calories all week and eat more on the weekends…

Likely it's from restricting calories and probably not getting enough of specific nutrients, but I'd visit a doctor (preferably a dermatologist) to find out WHY it's falling out. It's much easier to save the hair you have than to regrow new hair - the sooner the better - especially if it's hormonal, related to an…