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Weight Loss/Maintenance

applegrove

(124,271 posts) Wed Feb 12, 2020, 08:24 PM Feb 2020

I've lost 12 pounds in the last 3 months by eating a mostly low carb [View all]

plant based diet. Yes i have cheated. I think i'm almost over that part of new habit formation. The pounds just fall off when i eat right. Big thing is to get no sugar yogurt. And lots of seeds and nuts as snacks. I'm enjoying Stubb's Chicken Rub on skinless, boneless chicken thighs. Lots of carrots.

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I've lost 12 pounds in the last 3 months by eating a mostly low carb [View all] applegrove Feb 2020 OP

lol..I don't know why, but I read that as low crab, I was dewsgirl Feb 2020 #1

Mmmmm! Crab. I should get some and make crabcakes. Have not had applegrove Feb 2020 #3

They do. My biggest problem with low carb is a lack of dewsgirl Feb 2020 #11

The Low carb thing has worked for me too leftieNanner Feb 2020 #2

Thanks leftie. Celery and salsa sounds good. applegrove Feb 2020 #4

When I am craving crunchy salty things that are bad for me, leftieNanner Feb 2020 #5

I think having lots of dipping things is key. My sister always snacks applegrove Feb 2020 #6

Salsa does the trick for me if I am looking to snack and not totally blow it on calories TruckFump Feb 2020 #10

I will get some salsa. applegrove Feb 2020 #15

Thank you for sharing left-of-center2012 Feb 2020 #7

Falafel dipped in tzaziki. Had brocollini, garlic, spinach and leek macaroni (rice applegrove Feb 2020 #12

Thanks left-of-center2012 Feb 2020 #16

Learning to make good omelets helped me. I realized if I wanted to eat salads a lot, brewens Feb 2020 #8

My favourite omlette is red pepper jelly and brie. Not healthy but tasty. applegrove Feb 2020 #13

I usually stick to chicken and veggies as my normal eating routine on weekdays. TruckFump Feb 2020 #9

Yes. This will be a diet for life. applegrove Feb 2020 #14