practicalwisdom

Sure calories are all units of energy, but the distinction is in how your body processes the energy that can impact weight loss. Eating highly processed foods that spike blood sugar will impact your energy and hunger levels, negating weight loss. Whole foods satisfy longer and aid weight loss. For me, higher quality/higher…

I really like quinoa salads. Just cook some quinoa and throw in slivered almonds, cranberries, carrot, and kale while it's still warm. Very yummy!

I'm here for the same reasons :). Added you.

I typically stick to a gin and tonic, cranberry vodka (or a Seabreeze), rum and diet Coke, or gin and ginger, all are pretty low-cal. (You could always just do a few shots and then have one or two higher calorie drinks.)

- GF toast with hummus and cucumbers - Veggie omelet (Daiya makes a really great dairy-free cheese) - Protein shake (I like Vega One in Chocolate). I don't mix anything to it. - GF oatmeal (if it doesn't bother you) - Bean tortillas (I use a Food for Life tortilla and fill it with black beans, spinach, and salsa. Then I…

Breakfast: - Chocolate Vega One shake - 2 pieces of Food For Life millet bread, one with peanut butter Lunch: - Turkey wrap (on Food for Life tortilla) with Laughing Cow swiss cheese and sprouts - 1/4 cup of plain greek yogurt - A few grape tomatoes Dinner: - Rice with yellow curry and mixed veggies Snack: - A few carrots