OT Diet Diaries

[rockymountainthigh]

I eat on small plates, so I sort of trick myself into thinking I'm eating more!

 

[kristenthegreat]

just curious, how do you make hummus? (don't really feel like looking it up haha) and i LOVE hummus, especially from trader joe's yummy!

It's basically:
can of garbanzo beans/chick peas (some say add a bit of the juice they're in, some say don't)
some garlic (start off with a clove or two and you can always add more)
lemon juice (use 1/3 of a lemon)
tahini paste (it's what makes it thick, it's essentially roasted, ground-up sesame seed paste)
olive oil

Put everything but the olive oil in a food processor and whiz. Slowly add olive oil to it until its the consistency you want. Taste it, and add ingredients as necessary. You can also throw in whatever else you want: roasted red peppers, some spices (chili powder, cumin). I haven't made it yet, but I did it with a friend. SO simple. If you don't have/can't find tahini paste, some people say use a smooth peanut butter..

 

[soFIERCE08]

i'm obsessed with protein smoothies right now. they are super filling and yummy!

1/2 EAS protein shake.
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 cup frozen berries

this is just how i've been making them, but the shakes come in different flavors(chocolate, vanilla and strawberry) so you can mix in different fruits to make make different flavors! oh, and this entire smoothie is only about 200 calories.

 

[PghxCheer2]

@soFIERCE08 , I LOVEEEE smoothies. My mom got a magic bullet last year and I have at least 3 or 4 a week. Sometimes even twice that. I use soy milk (vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate), ice, yogurt, and fresh fruit. I'll have to try the protein packets!

 

[Nothanks]

soo now when i want to snack i get crushed ice and snack on that.

that is genius.

 

[katelyndanyale]

I really want to bring this thread back.

 

[kickdblcj]

I really want to bring this thread back.

This thread will be on fire when worlds comes around.

 

[katelyndanyale]

Who all has the MyFitnessPal app?

 

[katelyndanyale]

How much water should you drink a day?

 

[whatsarisalee]

Since the beginning of February, I have lost 40 lbs. Because of my body type, I am on a low carb diet. (No bread, pasta, cake, cookies, etc) Most of my carb intake comes from fruit. I also run 2 miles minimum everyday for lacrosse. I keep track of my running with the Nike running ap. I usually do a bit on conditioning every night to maintain the muscle I currently have, but am starting to get back into weight training to build and tone muscle.

 

[Zinger_bebe]

Who all has the MyFitnessPal app?

Love it! I've lost 20 lbs in a little over two months. It totally holds me accountable for every single thing I eat.

 

[BuegeSmalls]

How much water should you drink a day?

I *think* my bio professor said 8 glasses a day. Not quite sure since I was on fierceboard during class...

 

[cartwheels&cupcakes]

Who all has the MyFitnessPal app?

I do! It's great!

 

[cheeeeer93]

I *think* my bio professor said 8 glasses a day. Not quite sure since I was on fierceboard during class...

It's 8 8-oz glasses a day which would be like 4 16-oz water bottles to put it into perspective.

 

[codycheerbabex]

I hate looking in the mirror thinking OMG I look so skinny today! And then the next day I look like all I've ate is chocolate for a week! I totally don't understand my body sometimes; back to insanity I go!