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I take them in the morning, although I have been thinking about that too, since I usually eat well enough to get most of the nutrients naturally in my food - then the vitamin becomes a bit redundant. But since I have a whole bottle left, I won't modify it until I'm done with that. I try not to cook with oil if possible,…

Thanks so much everyone! @crystallinda, I have been reading Pollen, that's what's really put me onto thinking about all this! The other books mentioned also sound interesting so I'll try and get to them as well. I like the ideas suggested for food and the fact that I don't have to give up all meat, dairy, etc (esp. cheese,…

Thanks calliope! Bumping for more responses...

I like the calorie count one - I use it ALL the time and then just do a new "My Food" on here for the dish.... I agree though that "real" foods are hard to find!

I like cold pasta salads - add in veggies, etc and it'll be great. Wrap ideas: Pita or wrap in plastic cucumbers, feta cheese, tomato, vinegar, olive oil in small container put #2 in #1 for lunch pita or wrap in plastic chicken chunks (cooked), black beans, corn, tomatoes in small container put #2 in #1 for lunch really,…

Find another glaze - we like sweetened condensed milk + powdered sugar - you can add a little rum for the flavor. Then of course applesauce for oil, as mentioned. Finally, if you can use real ingredients instead of the cake mix, that may help but I understand the time issue, of course! Really it's getting rid of the butter…

I've tried unsweetened almond milk but it's a very different taste and I just don't like it as much.... But it's worth a shot for you!

There are TONS of other words!! Sugar dextrose fructose big ones (above), but here's one list of tons more! http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/sugars.htm I just count any "processed food" sugars as bad and any natural (ie, the 17 g sugar from my raw apple) as ok...

Just use a bit of olive oil spray - it's only 0 calories if you use a tiny bit, but if you are covering your food, it's not as good and it's completely fake. Or just suck it up and use a tiny bit of real butter, heat the rice in a pan with the butter and toss to coat - it's only 25-50 calories and you will be more…

Bring snacks in your bag...eat in room or in bathroom (I know, it's lame, but it won't offend) If you can't make a dish (which seems to be what most suggest but would NEVER fly in The South), then have small portions of everything - fill the whole plate...then be the first to rinse it before putting in…

This is a hot button topic with me as well. I'm slender, slim, hopefully will be fit but I'm not skinny, anorexic, crazy, "all skin and bones" or other things like that. Words can hurt both ways! I eat well to be healthy, I don't want to eat your 10,000 calorie meal and I don't "need" to eat more....if you have an issue…

Tortillini - perhaps filled with spinach, etc instead of cheese and with a lighter sauce? Pizza - thin crust, more veggies, less cheese, etc More tomatoes in sauce, cut back on sodium Whole wheat pasta Lots more veggies to bulk up foods - so much lower in calories and can steam or bake instead of pan fry...that alone would…

Walking is great for a lunch break! But I'd take 20 minutes to walk (10 out, 10 back) and THEN eat (eating before walking is bad). In 10 minutes, you can eat almost anything: pasta salad: rotini pasta, black beans, corn, tomatoes, mexican spices Sandwich (already have good suggestions here) Red potato with greek yogurt and…

Beans - high in protein and easily portable (Canned) - mix well with anything! Of course nuts and dried fruit...but fresh fruit (apples, pears, oranges, banana) would also be great. Low calorie whole wheat bagels and english muffins are yummy and with a bit of natural pb would be good... The "hobo meal" someone said would…

If you like black beans, I really enjoy this quick mix: 1 can chopped tomatoes (get the low salt, no added sugar type) 1 can corn (again, no added salt) 1 can black beans (again, no added salt) mix together with garlic powder, onion powder (or chop a fresh onion if you like them a lot), cumin powder, etc on spices this is…

Eh, we all have that - I had a huge cinnamon roll with frosting yesterday because I'd had a bad day and gosh darn it I didn't have any willpower left! But today I'm back on and feeling better for the splurge because I really needed it. Will it hurt me? No. Do I feel guilty? No. Will I partake in our party tomorrow with…

If you aren't hungry enough to eat an apple, you don't need a snack.. That said, try nuts, yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit, etc. If you REALLY crave "junky sugar" then try a few chocolate chips mixed with 1/2 tbsp all natural pb on a banana...yummy and still healthy. You can also try making your own "Trail mix" - dried…

I like the nature valley granola bars - the fiber one (and similar) make me think of eating a snickers, it weirds me out. But from your options, I would pick the apple and pb (consider maybe just apple and almonds, instead of creamy, easy to spread and eat stuff). Expand your snack stuff to include nuts, seeds, fruit,…

I feel the same way - honestly the way I look at it is that if I didn't add sugar (ie, brown sugar in my oatmeal) or the food isn't processed (ie cookies, granola bar), then it doesn't "Really" count. Yogurt, milk, fruits, veggies...that stuff will put you over SO fast but it's really not bad. My one green apple is 17 g of…

It looks great! I would go with the Fresh Mozzarella, any of the salads (with dressing ON THE SIDE), the veggie dog pizza (plan on taking home or splitting with someone), the spinach pizza (again, split) and make sure to get the pizza crust extra thin (less calories and fat). Then have a glass of wine... you can get out of…

I suggest first making sure you get the good brands....look for ones with JUST milk and bacteria...Fage is my favorite, but it is thick! I have used it in devil's eggs, in place of mayo. I like it mixed with fruit and/or honey and/or granola/cereal... It can sub for sour cream really well (think baked potato) and because…

You can't "bank" calories...they aren't money. Like others said, try and work out that morning, eat in moderation, and realize that one splurge day won't hurt you (heck, a whole week won't hurt you, it's a life change, not a year or month change).

Fruit - apples, oranges, pears, etc...even grapes, berries, and so forth work fine. I assume you are a student or otherwise on the move and thus the least amount of packaging the better? I also like nuts and seeds...almonds are good especially. Sandwiches, cold pasta salads, cold chicken, etc are good options. Cheese is…

Apples (not dried) Oranges Grapes (eaten that day, but later) celery sticks baby carrots (both of these of course within a small period of time) rice cakes nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews) I think you'll find that taking less "snack stuff" will mean you eat better - if the snacks are there, you may eat them just because.…

Some do - my hospital had incentives for employees from money to free gym time and other prizes for doing physicals, exercising, etc. But the cost is still a factor - perhaps it should be a higher paycheck for healthier employees...

If you have stairs, try stretching and then running up and down them - it sounds loud but it really works. You can also try jumping jacks, wall sits, or just jog around the house...

All of that sounds good - but what about low cal stuff that's not full of "sugar free" additives? I would ideally like something for the taste but not the calories...even peppermints have 20 calories each!

What about yogurt and then bring chopped fruits, veggies, nuts, berries, etc that they can make their own "parfait" with? Or you could bring a blender and make smoothies with fruit and ice... I like mini skewers...cooked veggies or fruit with cheese and let them make their own combinations (or make them first if you worry…

PRO! We use ours ALL the time - my husband uses it to bake bread (easier to measure stuff on it and use only one container), I use it for cereal, for portion control, to see if the box is accurate in serving size, just for fun even. I really really recommend one to everyone trying to eat healthier and for $15-20 they are…

I just bought some to try out this week - so far I've had it on cereal (pretty good), plain (the taste is a little off putting), in oatmeal (works fine), and to make instant "pudding" with greek yogurt (worked well). I think mixed it tastes better overall, but I haven't tried doing a half and half with real milk yet and I…