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if you want to save money and eat healthy and NOT in restaurants, here are some of my standbys: tuna packets fage individual size greek yogurt (you have to eat after you buy for this one. most of the other stuff on here keeps for a few days to months) bananas epic beef jerky bars doctor kracker pumpkin cheddar crackers…

did anyone even read the article i posted? "The passive overconsumption of sugar-sweetened diets has often been compared to drug addiction, though this parallel was based until very recently more on anecdotal evidence than on solid scientific grounds. More recently, mounting evidence from experimental research on animals,…

So I've studied nutrition (was gonna be a registered dietitian but at this point I think it's too much money for a program where only 50% of applicants get accepted to internships). Sugar is DEFINITELY addictive - when given the chance, rats consistently choose sugar water over cocaine. it lights up the same dopamine…

me! trying to lose 20 lbs again :/ at least i know how to do it now!

sending her love and well wishes

I like cooking them with butter, nutritional yeast, garlic & onion powder and chicken bullion. Also good with soy sauce, nut butter, sriracha, chopped green onions, mushrooms, broccoli, and a protein like shrimp.

garbanzo beans, black beans, bananas, apples, oranges, carrots, rolled oats, eggs

added as well :)

added :)

i have a basic ashtanga primary series dvd by kino macgregor that i like to use for self practice when i'm traveling, but i'm a pretty advanced yogi. it's a very solid workout that lasts for a little over an hour.…

planks are better for strengthening your core than crunches, as it works both front and back and is more functional. crunches aren't bad though. there are so many variations on crunch type exercises as well - bicycles, pike ups, reverse crunches, side crunches, weighted crunches.

their fiber cakes are perfect for dieting (the 80 cal apple cranberry and blueberry ones). the packaged chicken sausages come in handy as well. shishito peppers. reddi egg. their spicy ranchero egg white salad. guiltless chicken salad. rolled oats. spelt bread

Healthy and Cheap Staple Foods Rolled Oats Bananas Canned Beans Eggs Frozen Veggies or whatever fresh produce is on sale that week Bulk Grains like bulgur wheat depending on your budget and nutritional needs it can also be good to throw in things like greek yogurt 2% milk (skim is actually bad for you) frozen berries,…

you might want to think about gaining ~5 lbs and dialing your workouts back just a tiny bit. your body fat is insanely low, and you're vascular to the point of a nutritionally deficient/anorexic body. my stomach looked similarly last fall (lots and lots of random veins all over the place) and i eventually started having…

you're so cute! great job with the steady progress!

congrats :smiley:

I'm too intimidated by the image uploading process, but feel to check out my profile picture! I'm about 15 lbs down since June 22nd (139 to 123). Not sure how much more I'm planning on losing - my original GW was 117, but that number may be too low. I'll probably switch to maintenance soon-ish.

Cucumbers with hot sauce or sriracha and rice vinegar. It's extremely low calorie, spicy, and has a great crunch.

One thing (which you noticed) is that it looks like you're eating a lot of simple carbohydrates and sugars. That's going to lead to binge type urges because it will lead to extreme blood sugar fluctuations. Try including more complex carbohydrates and proteins at meal times. Whenever you eat something containing a large…

I would grab canned beans (black, pinto, cannelini), canned tuna, chick peas, minute rice ready to serve in whole grain/brown rice and wild rice varieties, and toss some frozen bags of veggies in your cooler (if you have the electricity to heat them). Most of these foods, except for the minute rice are pretty inexpensive.…

As far as savory goes, I really enjoy adding chopped green onions to mine. I actually learned that one from my mother. It works great as is or as a dip for crackers or chips.

One recipe that I'm recently loving is to make sweet eggs (2 eggs with a tsp of sugar and some vanilla and cinnamon) and then fill them with half a cup of blueberries and half a cup of cottage cheese. It tastes kind of like blintzes if you've ever eaten them. I've also gotten into mixing cottage cheese with pumpkin puree,…

one chicken breast plus one serving of cheese should total around 200-250 calories, with about 34 grams of protein.

*bump* Still looking! Guess I shouldn't have posted this at 3 am . . .

Your hair transformation is just as impressive as your weight! (as someone who has ample experience growing out short hair)

I average about 10 hours a week. 1.5 swimming (2 sessions, 45 min), 5 lifting/cardio machines (6 sessions, 50 min each), 1-3 hours walking (3-5 miles, once or twice a week), 3-4 hours of yoga (2-4 classes, which can run from 50 min to 90 min).

There's baby crow, but I actually find it more difficult than regular crow . . . You can always try lifting one leg up at a time in crow as well. Have you tried headstand prep (walking your feet in close like you're prepping for a headstand but not actually kicking up, or kicking up one leg at a time?) Dolphin push-ups and…

I've had a couple of new shoulder injuries lately, so they may get in the way of my practice (it's too early to tell), but if not, I'm hoping to continue to progress my pincha mayurasana (i'm lucky if I can hold it for a few seconds), hold my handstand unsupported for 5-15 seconds, and achieve full hanumanasana on each…

Have you tried molasses? It's easier on your blood sugar than refined sugar, and has high levels of iron, calcium, and magnesium. It results in a sort of sweet/savory greek yogurt and I love the color, it's so pretty!

I love mixing them with greek yogurt, ice, and water, for a healthy smoothie. Had one a few hours ago :o)