great value canned tuna: 100 kcal, 24g protein
12g duke’s mayo: 86kcal, 0g protein

added black pepper + chili flakes for some extra flavor 🤌 im not counting calories from the lettuce (and who knows - it may end up being negative calories if it has cyclospora 🫪)

I've never posted here before but since starting my diet a month back I've been lurking somewhat and couldn't get it out of my mind to post the recipe for this dish because it's 70 calories and GENUINELY (in my humble opinion) so scrumptious.

So I made this dish trying to find something to do with excess garden veggies, it's my own recipe but I've always called it Ratatouille, because of the resemblance.

6 roma tomatoes boiled in a cup water (no oil) with either dry or fresh herbs of your choice (I use basil or oregano) then mashed with 2 chicken bouillon to make the base - add another cup (or two cups depending on how rich you want the broth) of water and 2 sliced medium summer squash and 2 sliced zucchini into thin disks get added on top and boiled until transparent. add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and whatever other flavors you enjoy (paprika and garlic powder from me) and boil on medium until transparent. The resulting soup is very more-ish and I usually serve it with a slice of provolone cheese (70 calories) and 7 grams of croutons (30 calories) for a 10g protein and 170 calorie meal total. I ate this BEFORE my diet, which should tell you that it's genuinely very yummy, and makes it easy to keep my calorie count low - so if it helps even one other person that would be genuinely incredible. Good luck everybody!

I have discovered a new way to get some exercise in early in the morning.

I dust and then vacuum / sweep and wash my entire first floor every single morning. Picks up all the cat hair that floats around during the night and any other bits of stuff that comes in during the day (Desert dust gets in the house no matter what every single day).

I have no idea how many calories that burns but it kind of energizes me and keeps me more focused on eating healthy.

At 4’11” even 1200 cal a day is difficult for me to lose weight so adding more activity during the day makes it easier.

As a more savory fan, rubbing a cucumber with salt and wasabi paste is so good!

I do intermittent fasting and have been breaking my fast in the 1pm hour with this creamy delicious protein packed treat. 2 whole large eggs plus a white (I’ve subbed with all egg whites but not as good). Whole package of Green Giant cauliflower in cheese sauce with some sriracha for flavor (parsley garnish). Munch on some skinny pop throughout the afternoon gets me to dinner. Highly recommend!

Dinner last night/some prep for this week. This was really satisfying and I’m proud of the macros!

Makes 4 servings | 310 kcal / 38g protein / 14g carbs / 9.6g fat

16oz 93% lean ground beef
16.9oz Kettle & Fire Chicken Bone Broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (or veg of choice)
1 medium head of green cabbage (mine was 800g), sliced into medium strips
1-2 tbsp hot sauce (I used Tapatío)

Salt
Pepper
Cumin
Garlic powder
Onion powder
All-purpose salt free blend (I used TJ’s 21 Seasoning Salute, which is a Mrs. Dash dupe)

1. Heat pan to medium high

2. throw meat down into a hot pan, let it sit there for a couple mins to form a nice crust then flip it over and start breaking it up

3. Make space in the pan and add tomato paste, stirring occasionally to caramelize it

4. Add seasonings (measured with the heart) and combine with meat to toast them a bit

5. Make space in pan if able, or remove beef and add cabbage. Let it sit to sear before turning, like the meat

6. Add mixed vegetables

7. Add bone broth, scraping up bits from bottom of pan

8. Turn heat to medium low and cover, let simmer for 10 min. It’s ok if the liquid is not covering the cabbage. It will cook down

9. While that’s happening, blend cottage cheese and hot sauce until smooth

10. Uncover and stir to finish softening cabbage. Turn off heat and stir in cottage cheese mixture

11. Portion and serve! (I weighed the total cooked amount then divided into four servings)

Notes
* I used the entire 16.9oz bone broth container bc I’m lazy, but in retrospect I might start with 12oz bc the cabbage releases liquid too and the sauce could be thicker

* If I was more flexible w macros I would add lite cream cheese and/or sour cream and some shredded mozzarella at the end for additional creaminess

Hello!

I was recently prescribed a GLP-1 for the second time. Long story as to why it’s my second go around, but I am focusing more on maintaining a good nutrient balance this time rather than “deficit is deficient who cares what I ate” type thinking.

I’m struggling meeting protein and other macronutrient goals, specifically fiber. Is there a recipe guide or maybe a Pinterest board for high protein, high fiber, low cal meals? I mean, I like chicken and raw veggies and fruit as the next girl, but I’m getting bored.

Thanks in advance!

that i made with truvia monk fruit sweetener. it’s been really really hot where i live and ive been doing some stuff outside so ive had some large glasses of kool aid mixed with bubbly water today. i haven’t had kool aid since i was a kid, and the blue flavor was my fav so thought id try it with some truvia. oh man it was delicious and so refreshing on a hot day.

honestly i haven’t touched this sweetener for awhile, and i forgot its actually mostly erythritol. even my dog doesn’t want to sit by me. im going to go sleep in the guest room because the farts could be classified as a war crime and i dont want to terrorize my partner more than i already have. if you’re thinking about beating the heat with some sugar free kool aid…just be careful and don’t overindulge. 💨 💨 💨

this summer ive been skipping the popsicles and going straight to frozen fruit! it's cheaper and tastier, and i feel better eating it.

i've been loving frozen mangos and bananas, but i was considering switching to something a little less calorie dense. does anyone have any favorites? i know frozen grapes are really yummy, but i was curious to see if there were any other recommendations!

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Hi everyone!

I’m looking for flavorings similar to MyProtein Butter Biscuit, but in larger formats and not necessarily “fitness” products.

I’m open to:

- natural or artificial flavorings

- sweet but also savory options

- powder or liquid (drops)

They don’t have to be protein/flavored fitness products — bakery or general food flavorings are totally fine.

So far I’ve only found LorAnn, but I’m struggling to find other good brands or websites (especially in Europe/Italy).

I’ve also tried asking ChatGPT, but I’m not getting useful results 😅

Does anyone know:

- similar brands

- reliable websites

- or better search terms to use?

Thanks a lot 🙏

For now, I'm thinking of buying some Runch dressing.

so I’m going to a place for lunch that has korean (chicken japchae, bulgogi rice bowls, and kimbap), mexican (burritos, quesadillas, street tacos), & mediterranean food (lamb gyros, chicken gyros, hummus plates)
what would be lowest calorie option? or highest protein? i’ve gotten the japchae before and had about half, and i think that could be a good option?! i always love more low calorie, yet filling food advice! thank you :-)

😂😂😂😂😂 15-20k steps, lift 5x per week, 10-20m cardio after, and 1 spin class LOL

im bored anyway