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On 9/13/2019 at 12:44 PM, ms.sss said:

smoothie was definitely sweet. I put in a teaspoon of Stevia, which i realized after made it a little too sweet. Will cut the amount next time. I've never heard of a savory avocado smoothie...what would you put in it?

...and on the other note, a sugar-free Popsicle surely is OK, no matter what time..?

hahaha! I sure hope a sf popsicle is ok anytime. I'm really just trying to address the habit of feeling like I'm entitled to feed cravings at bedtime. :) Just trying to train the dragon (hypothalmus=aka lizard brain)

Can't imagine a sweet avo smoothie! :)

What I do for "green" avocado smoothies:

1/4 avocado (about 2 oz)

1-2 oz baby spinach (fresh)

1-2 oz cucumber

fresh lemon juice/zest (lots)

1/2oz celery (optional)

garlic

s/p

cilantro

scoop of super greens powder (adds a little tart sweetness)

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3 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

What I do for "green" avocado smoothies:

1/4 avocado (about 2 oz)

1-2 oz baby spinach (fresh)

1-2 oz cucumber

fresh lemon juice/zest (lots)

1/2oz celery (optional)

garlic

s/p

cilantro

scoop of super greens powder (adds a little tart sweetness)

ahhhhhh...a GREEN smoothie. Totally forgot about those, I had dessert on the brain.

I have all these ingredients. Once my avocado ripens a little more am going to make this!

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11 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

ahhhhhh...a GREEN smoothie. Totally forgot about those, I had dessert on the brain.

I have all these ingredients. Once my avocado ripens a little more am going to make this!

Ohhhh! See I can't think of avocado as a sweet treat. I can think of it as a thickener and healthy fat underlying a chocolate berry smoothie though. :) It replaces banana!

I will try your avo sweet smoothie though. Maybe this weekend. :)

But the green smoothie is ball busters awesome!!! It's almost like a green gazpacho maybe? So so good. You can even add a spoon of greek yogurt if you want. I just use Water. But you can do any kind of milk or liquid that you want. Sometimes I use hibiscus tea as the base of it.

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5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 120.6 lbs this morning

So yeah, apparently I gained 3+ lbs overnight. A few months ago this would have had me planning a real low calorie day (or days) to bring the number down immediately. I now know this is likely just a fluctuation and I have no need to be too concerned unless it keeps going up over several days. I've come a long way, baby.

With that said, my food intake at a bar last night are not for the faint of heart.

Menu for Yesterday, Monday Sep 16:

Totals --- 3390 cals --- 169g protein --- 182g NET carbs --- 214g fat

  • 9:00am (0 cals)
    • peppermint tea + ½ stevia packet
  • 12:00pm (280 cals)
    • salad greens + cucumber + capers + vinaigrette
    • 1 oz cheddar cheeese
    • 1 oz smoked turkey breast
    • ½ oz almonds
  • 7:30pm (917 cals)
    • ¼ cup scalloped potatoes
    • 125g quiche Lorraine
    • ¼ tbsp pickled ginger
    • 30g seaweed salad
    • 7oz various sashimi
    • ⅓ moon cake
  • 10:00pm - 2:00am (2100 cals)
    • 1 mini chocolate chip cookie
    • ¾ cup trail mix (almonds, cashews, cranberries, dark chocolate)
    • ½ order of nachos (tortilla chips + salsa + sour cream + cheddar cheese + jalepenos
    • 3 shots of rose gin

Exercise:

  • 5km run (I've given up trying to do the 10K again for now. Too much pressure!!!)
  • 15 mins strength training (arms)

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5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 118.9 lbs this morning

Guess who did a 10k this morning? Moi. Was feeling very sorry for myself for not being able to do 10k for the past month or so and was whining about it to Mr. last night. So this morning he was waiting for me at the door with running shoes on and went with me for a run..❤️ him...and I totally did a 10K. BAM.

Menu for Yesterday, Tuesday Sep 17:

Totals --- 1812 cals --- 98g protein --- 44g NET carbs --- 129g fat

  • 5:00am (0 cals)
    • peppermint tea + ½ stevia packet
  • 9:00am (139 cals)
  • 10:00am (120 cals)
  • 12:00pm (441 cals)
    • black coffee
    • salad greens + carrots + vinaigrette
    • Portobello mushroom cap pizza
  • 3:30pm (687 cals)
    • salad greens + carrots + vinaigrette
    • 130g avocado
    • 40g almonds
    • 1.5 oz aged cheddar cheese
  • 7:30pm (423 cals)
    • Portobello mushroom cap pizza
    • ¾ cup buffallo cauliflower

Yesterday's Exercise:

  • 1 hr Zumba class
  • 15 mins strength training (arms)
  • 15 mins strength training (core & butt)

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Oh this made my day!!!! What a romantic guy!!!!!

WTG and huge congrats on your 10K!!!! That totally rocks!!

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5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 118.9 lbs this morning
Guess who did a 10k this morning? Moi. Was feeling very sorry for myself for not being able to do 10k for the past month or so and was whining about it to Mr. last night. So this morning he was waiting for me at the door with running shoes on and went with me for a run..[emoji173]️ him...and I totally did a 10K. BAM.
Menu for Yesterday, Tuesday Sep 17:
Totals --- 1812 cals --- 98g protein --- 44g NET carbs --- 129g fat
  • 5:00am (0 cals)
    • peppermint tea + ½ stevia packet
  • 9:00am (139 cals)
  • 10:00am (120 cals)
  • 12:00pm (441 cals)
    • black coffee
    • salad greens + carrots + vinaigrette
    • Portobello mushroom cap pizza
  • 3:30pm (687 cals)
    • salad greens + carrots + vinaigrette
    • 130g avocado
    • 40g almonds
    • 1.5 oz aged cheddar cheese
  • 7:30pm (423 cals)
    • Portobello mushroom cap pizza
    • ¾ cup buffallo cauliflower
Yesterday's Exercise:
  • 1 hr Zumba class
  • 15 mins strength training (arms)
  • 15 mins strength training (core & butt)
Well done and congrats!!!!![emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] Must feel good to break that streak!!![emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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Hey have either of you tried the Bolthouse Farms salad dressings? The ones that are 40cals for 2 Tbsp?

Was wondering if you had, and if you had an opinion of the best one. I got the Verde Avocado. Dunno if they were going for Green Goddess or Creamy Jalapeno Ranch? It's kinda blah and a little on the sweet side.

Opinions?

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12 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Hey have either of you tried the Bolthouse Farms salad dressings? The ones that are 40cals for 2 Tbsp?

Was wondering if you had, and if you had an opinion of the best one. I got the Verde Avocado. Dunno if they were going for Green Goddess or Creamy Jalapeno Ranch? It's kinda blah and a little on the sweet side.

Opinions?

I've tried the Bolthouse farms dressing before! It was recommended by my nutritionist. I like the Creamy Caesar :)

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6 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Hey have either of you tried the Bolthouse Farms salad dressings? The ones that are 40cals for 2 Tbsp?

Was wondering if you had, and if you had an opinion of the best one. I got the Verde Avocado. Dunno if they were going for Green Goddess or Creamy Jalapeno Ranch? It's kinda blah and a little on the sweet side.

Opinions?

Cant say I have...I prefer making my own vinaigrette (am not a big fan of creamy dressings with the exception of blue cheese)

1 tbsp serving = 7 calories (sometimes I add more olive oil after the fact to increase fats)

Makes 51 servings:

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9 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Hey have either of you tried the Bolthouse Farms salad dressings? The ones that are 40cals for 2 Tbsp?

Was wondering if you had, and if you had an opinion of the best one. I got the Verde Avocado. Dunno if they were going for Green Goddess or Creamy Jalapeno Ranch? It's kinda blah and a little on the sweet side.

Opinions?

I've tried the Jalpapeno Ranch. It was fine, not bad, but not super memorable either.

I do like the Opadipity Chipotle Ranch Dip. It is 60 cals per 2 tbps, but is super thick, so you could thin it down with some buttermilk maybe?

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16 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Cant say I have...I prefer making my own vinaigrette (am not a big fan of creamy dressings with the exception of blue cheese)

1 tbsp serving = 7 calories (sometimes I add more olive oil after the fact to increase fats)

Makes 51 servings:

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Ooo that dressing recipe sounds delicious, Ill be trying that soon. I have all the ingredients at home already.

As far as a vinaigrette goes, my quick go to is some red cooking wine with a little bit of olive oil, a tiny splash of white vinegar, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir it all up and all done.

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5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 118.4 lbs this morning.

Menu for Yesterday, Wednesday Sep 18:

Totals --- 2086 cals --- 136g protein --- 113g NET carbs --- 124g fat

  • 6:00am (8 cals)
  • 12:30pm (250 cals)
    • salad greens + vinaigrette
    • 70g grilled pork loin w/ miso glaze
    • 1 poached egg
    • 1 tbsp crispy onions
  • 3:30pm (705 cals)
    • Wheat thins + 100g peppercorn pate
    • 2 fl oz pumpkin seeds
    • ¾ cup Protein ice cream (chocolate chip)
  • 6:00pm (433 cals)
    • salad greens + Parmesan + vinaigrette
    • 44g bbq ribs + 2 tbsp BBQ Sauce
    • 45g pork loin w/ miso glaze
    • cottage cheese + raspberries + strawberries
    • ½ fl oz pumpkin seeds
  • 9:00pm (690 cals)
    • 65g assorted cured meats
    • 50g cheese
    • 30g pate
    • 25g cherries
    • 35g walnuts

Yesterday's Exercise:

  • 10km run, baby.
  • 15 mins strength training (arms)

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