Mystic_Potato Member

I will be 40 in less than a month. I have committed to making my 40 look hotter than I was at 24. This will be an amazing years for me health wise!

OK, zucchini is awesome. You can roast it (with out without oil), sauté, steam, grill, deep fry (not very healthy) or even cover it with a damp paper towel and microwave it! It has such a lovely mild flavor you can season it with most flavors: Greek seasonings, lemon pepper, classic dill, a little salt and pepper, really…

Hi there. I am also fairly new to being vegan. In November my doctor suggested for healthy reasons I was not tolerating any animal products and I feel so much healthier! The pain disorder I had is in complete remission. The more I learn the more the environmental and ethical issues strengthen my convictions. I have learned…

What are the vegetables you like and/or have access to? I cam give you a few specific recipes for them. Also I do a low of raw veg with humus yum

Hi there! I am Suzanne and turning 40 in August. SW 195 HW 225 (gross) GW 147 Proudly I have gone from a size 18 to a 12 and popped 2 babies out in between . Have switched to a plant based diet and working with a trainer 3x weekly! I AM going to do this. Feel free to add me. I check MFP (when it isn't crashing) from my…

LOL! me too!

I use spaghetti squash often, but I have not heard wheat pasta being bad! I have it on occasion in moderation. I am a hard core pasta addict. :wink:

basmati rice is the slowest to convert to sugar and has the lowest GI rating, brown basmati is only a little better (brown rice takes so long to cook!) Also, I often swap rice for quinoa since it is a complete protein, it cooks the same as rice and tastes very similar. for breads I look for lower carbs, higher fiber and…

no particular order 1. RAW meal protein powder (my daily breakfast) 2. PB2/ nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew) 3. humus 4. avocado 5.quinoa 6. spinach 7. tomato 8. any fruit and veg in season (keep a tray of each in my fridge at all times) 9. tvp 10. beans

I love to read food journals -- no judgments, just love to get ideas. I love to cook and eat and use good ingredients and like to share what I am doing. I try and create my own recipes most days and never mind sharing them.

I am fairly new to veganism, not raw yet, but I try to incorporate some meals so I've been pinning them on Pinterest. I have been using Garden of Life Raw Meal for protein in the morning. It is good stuff. I know chia, flax and spirolina have a good bit as do nuts and seeds. I was on Vitamin D BEFORE going vegan - I was…

I make "cookies" with quick cook oats, and bananas, or pumpkin then toss in a few goodies to sweeten up like peanut butter (or pb2), cranberries, raisins, nuts, protein powder, a few chocolate chips, spices, chai mix, apple sauce, etc. Let stand 10 minutes before forming cookies and baking. My kids love them. very filling…

Anyone else know anything about this?

Me too! Except I have been on the go so much lately I got a smaller 24oz bottle I fill 4 times now.

:( I have found a BFF in my chiropractor. I had a midline c-section (2 of them actually) which is up and down not across the bikini area so I get the tough time doing tummy exercises. Not only is that area weak it is now extra poofy.

Oh that is great! I just added 300 calories to my diet since my little girl is still EBF, but this is a better idea. Not quite sure how to do it.

Hi ladies! Looks like I found the right group here. My daughter was born at the end of February and I have a 2 year old son. I am (GULP) 39 and now stay at home. It took me 10 years to have DS and years of fertility meds did a number on me. I got healthy after he was born and started on the right track and got pregnant…

Hi there! I joined MFP about 2 weeks ago to try and get in shape to have another baby. Well last night I got a positive test! I am about 5 weeks also! Would love to be your friend in trying to stay healthy during pregnancy. :happy:

OMG!!!!! Ladies, I know I am BRAND new to this group. But I just got a positive hpt! I can't breathe! 10 years to have DS - including 2 IVF attempts. We were just getting ready to schedule with the doctor to start treatments again. What a MIRACLE!!! I hope this little bean sticks!

Welcome! Wishing you luck in your journey. Feel free to send a friendly request if you need some pals here.

Amazing start! Keeping that little boy of yours in my prayers.

Hi ladies! Peggy1209 told me about this group. I skimmed through some of the posts. It really seems like what i am looking for. A little about myself. I am currently a 37 (yikes- almost 38) year old SAHM. I have a one year old son that I adore. I conceived him through IVF. My husband and I spent 10 years trying for him…

Brneygrlie -- this is perfectly said! I also have a diagnosis of PCOS, I did not quite get to 230 -- 220 maybe. I seem to do the best when I stick to a low GI diet - like what a diabetic would use. Eating slowly digestible carbs and fewer of them, more vegetables and lean meats. Also, for some reason Yoga seems to make the…

:( so sorry it is what I get for trying to type on a phone.

I am pretty new here and have noticed this. It is so annoying. I decided to ignore it. I'm not eating any refining white sugar so why should I worry about a handful of grapes.

Not in SoCal, but would love some friends to support and get support from.

Hi there, i am pretty new to this. I have my calories around 1600 and rarely reach them. Yesterday I was not even close, between the exercise and pretty filling and healthy dinners I've been making (under 300 calories). I actually made a peanut butter banana sandwich and a glass of milk for my evening snack. I know how…

Love it! The greater woman you are WILL become a lesser woman on the outside but never the inside.:heart:

:) I'll send you a request!

Welcome! I am pretty new here. Sending you a friend request. Good luck in your journey, sounds like you are making a great start!