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Can't work out due to injury
I can't work out due to a knee injury. Surgery next week and 6 weeks of recovery. I've been sticking to 1200 calories a day (down from about 1800). I've been in "maintenance" for 15+ years. I just want to avoid gaining any weight while I'm recovering. I'm on major pain meds which make me sleep most of the time. Doctor's…
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Body By Vi
My favorite breakfast these days: 1/2 cup unsweetened almond/coconut milk 1/2 - 1 cup cold water 1 cup strawberries 1 cup cherries 2 scoops sweet cream protein powder Swirl of dark chocolate syrup (1 tsp) I freeze the berries the night before. Blend the liquids and berries first, then add protein powder last on low. Top…
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Easy lunch idea
I was in a hurry today with limited stuff in the fridge (I am going out of town tomorrow) and made an open face avocado and sun-dried tomato chicken salad sandwich! I used: 1 light english muffin toasted 1/2 small avocado 1/3 chicken breast (steamed earlier in the week) A few sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 spoonful of light…
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anyone from Chicago? need recommendations!
Hi everyone! My husband and I are taking my parents to Chicago over Easter for a 5 day mini vacation. I haven't been to Chicago in ten years and I need some advice on good restaurants. Chicago is a great city :heart: and has fantastic food so I know I won't be logging my calories those 5 days of vacation! We like…
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Cucumber Melon Smoothie
I made a different smoothie this morning: 1 cup of honeydew handful of strawberries 8 slices of cucumber (peeled) (I added the juice of one green apple from my juicer) I blended all the ingredients together and poured over ice. It is a nice change from my banana, almond milk, protein powder smoothies. Clean & refreshing!
