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50c/25f/25p Fitting that model rarely happens for me because I don't eat a whole lot of meat/dairy, but I do eat a lot of beans. I use it as a general idea to shoot for. I do notice that the more dependent on plant-based protein sources I am, the more moody I get. I'm seeing a doctor about possible hormonal imbalance in a…
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Peanut butter + apples/bananas/carrots Hummus + snow peas/carrots/bell pepper strips (raw veg, basically) Guacamole + raw veg Fruit + cheese Fruit + nuts/seeds Yogurt + fruit + granola/seeds Fruit + boiled egg Basically I balance fresh produce with a good protein+fat source. It helps satisfy my hunger for longer, and…
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Omelette with mozzarella, spinach/arugula blend, and tomato. Cooked in a pat of real butter. Mmmm.
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My favorite vegan blog is ohsheglows.com. I'm not a vegan, but I love her recipes!
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I wouldn't trust the body fat percentage a home scale provides. It's generally way off in terms of your actual body fat. Though it may be useful in watching the number decrease, but it's still not reliable. I had my body fat percentage taken using some machine at the hospital that placed sensors over various points on my…
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Well, since hummus is out of the question.. heh... I like to dip my carrots in peanut butter. It's actually really good. High in calories? Meh. 1 tbsp of peanut butter with 3-4 oz carrots is a very respectable snack, even on a low calorie plan. It's generally a good idea to combine fruits/veggies with some sort of…
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Keep in mind that 15% protein is considered the lowest one needs to *survive.* If you're still within your total calorie allowance, it shouldn't be a problem to go over protein. Also, I consider the sugar count a farce. I wish there was a way to only count added sugars, because that's really what matters (most of the…
