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  1. That is why I am looking for snack suggestions to add another 600-700 calories I should also point out that I don't like any soy products other than edamame (for texture reasons, not health).
  2. Howdy folks. I am a new vegan who is also getting back into exercising after a long break. I am planning to do a round or two of P90X to get a good base of general fitness, followed by some more intense weightlifting to build some more muscle (though not enough to be considered a real bodybuilder). I am shooting for eating 5 times a day for a total of around 2100 or 2200 calories a day. I've picked out breakfast, lunch, and dinner but I need some snack ideas. Here is what I have so far. Breakfast 2 slices Ezekiel bread 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (should I switch this to almond butter?) 1 orange Lunch Salad with 1 cup spinach 1 cup kale 1 cup other random greens 1/2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds 1/2 tbsp raw sesame seeds 1/8 cup walnuts 1/3 to 1/2 cup each of broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, cucumber Dinner (~1.5 hours after workout) Fruit smoothie with 1/2 banana 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1 tbsp ground flax seed 2 scoop protein powder (50% hemp, 35% gemma, 15% rice from TrueProtein) Recovery after more intense workouts 8 oz organic apple juice 1/2 scoop protein powder (same as above) This works out to a total of 1509 calories, 178 carbs (of which 74 are sugar), 94 protein, and 56 fat. I am 5'9", 155 lbs, and 29 yo (if that matters). So I need 2 snacks that work out to about 600 or 700 calories. It needs to be something that requires no preparation, or that I can prepare at home and bring to work (we only have a small fridge and microwave at work). I would like to keep it as minimally processed as possible, though might consider something like a Clif Builder Bar. I have about $6/day in my food budget to cover these snacks. I would also like the nutrition of these snacks to complement what I already eat nutritionally. I should also point out that I take 2000 mg per day chlorella, and a B-12 supplement. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!
  3. Howdy folks. I completely stopped eating meat about 2 weeks ago. I haven't given up eggs/dairy yet, though I don't eat a lot of it. During that time, I've been eating a relatively healthy diet, though I've probably had more than my fair share of cookies and Halloween candy. I've probably been a little light on calories, but I've eaten enough seeds, nuts, and whole grains that I don't think I am tooooo far below what I should be eating. The problem is that during this 2 week period, I've lost almost 8 pounds. I went from 160 just before I stopped eating meat, to 152.5 as of this morning. And I've been exercising very little. I expected to lose some weight, but I didn't expect it be nearly this fast. Honestly it's got me a little worried. Any thoughts?
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