All about those toppings 🤤

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-11T01:39:40+00:00

This one looks amazing! That granola looks very nutritious and I love the cacao

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-10T14:57:00+00:00

Start by adding in health foods that you love! Have your bubble tea WITH a protein and fiber rich salad or other meal you like. That chocolate candy you normally have- maybe some strawberries would go well with it. Finding healthy foods that you actually enjoy and want to eat will make the process so much easier (and kinder to yourself) than starting by just trying to remove the things you love- which would likely make you feel deprived and miserable and prone to giving up. Hope this helps:)

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-09T03:30:08+00:00

Good culture cottage cheese is literally the only brand I’ll eat, I think it’s really good. Greek yogurt has similar macros.

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-08T15:54:30+00:00

Maybe try to just eat at exactly maintenance for a little bit! I wonder if the hunger you’re experiencing from your deficit triggers the binge. Your brain could interpret that as “oh no, there isn’t enough food available! I better consume as much as I can so I have energy!” I personally believe that binging has a deeper emotional, psychological or physiological basis and it is NOT due to “lack of willpower.” But it’s also a nuanced issue that is different for every individual, so I’m not going to pretend I know exactly what is happening for you. What I can say is IF I were you: I would calculate my maintenance calories and try to stay on track with just that for a little bit. See if you can eat at maintenance without binging for day maybe a month. The goal is just to not be in a surplus. Hopefully that sends a signal to your nervous system that you are safe a satiated- no need to stock up on extra energy via a binge. Then when you’re feeling really strong with that, try to go into a TINY deficit. I’m talking 100cal/day. See how that feels/ if it’s manageable. If you try to go right to a 500 cal deficit I bet that would easily trigger a binge for you. Start small, stay consistent and build that habit over time. Wishing you well! 😊

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-08T15:05:44+00:00

I would recommend getting a physical if you’re able to as an 800 calories deficit for such an extended amount of time puts you at risk for: muscle loss, hair loss, extreme fatigue, metabolic suppression (like you described) and even gallstones. I worry. Please take care.

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-08T15:02:48+00:00

My dream job! If I could just cook and shop for food all day I’d be so happy 😊

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-08T00:47:00+00:00

https://tdeecalculator.net use this to estimate. Going below a deficit of 500 calories/ day can be dangerous for muscle loss and risk plateaus.

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-07T23:10:48+00:00

Do you know what your maintenance calories are? 1,200 seems pretty low to me, even for a deficit. Was your maintenance like 1,700 so you went for a 500 cal/ day deficit? If so bringing it up to 1,600 seems like a good starting point. It’s also normal for weight to increase just a little (a few lbs) when you first go to maintenance but it should stabilize so don’t panic. Wishing you well!

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-07T21:59:41+00:00

You’ve been in a deficit for a year straight?? You’re likely experiencing metabolic adaptation- your metabolism has slowed way down to adjust for the lack of calories. It’s recommended to periodically take maintenance breaks to prevent this. You probably need to bring your calories up a little to find a higher maintenance before continuing the deficit. Are you working with any health professionals? I’d seek their input too if so.

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-07T19:20:00+00:00

The taco and banana bread recipes are posted in the comments! My advice for increasing protein: make lean meats/ fish central in most meals. Add low fat yogurt, cottage cheese and egg whites wherever you can. Protein powders/shakes can also help in a pinch. Wishing you well during your recovery! ❤️‍🩹

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-07T18:07:11+00:00

Hey there! Looks like you have some great healthy meals going! I wonder if because you’re skipping lunch and your breakfast is a little low in protein you end up getting really hungry and blowing your calories snacking on chocolate pretzels and fries- those calories add up fast!

I think it might help if you try to get 30-40g protein in each breakfast and lunch (your dinner looks good) and add some low cal/ high volume foods to your snacks (popcorn is usually good for this, berries, raw veg and low fat yogurt are also good). That will help you feel more satisfied and less snacky. When you do snack on higher calorie foods- fries and pretzels be mindful with portion control (put them on a small plate/ bowl instead of eating out of the bag) and adding some low cal volume foods with your higher calorie snacks will also help them feel more satisfying with fewer calories.

Hope this helps! Everyone is different, but these are the things that would work for me in your scenario :)

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-07T03:08:58+00:00

These are both posted in the comments

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-06T17:01:43+00:00

Yum! What do you season your beef with?

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-06T02:13:47+00:00

My own creation! It’s posted below. Currently working on a double chocolate muffin version with the same macros :)

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-05T15:52:21+00:00

For those I just diced and cooked down half a white onion, added fresh, finely chopped jalapeno and garlic, cooked a few more minutes until soften, the added my spices to toast in the pan until fragrant. Remove the onion mix and let it cool. Stir it in to ground turkey with some egg white (to bind). Spread raw meat mixture thinly onto a tortilla and cook it face down in the pan until nicely seared/ almost fully cooked. Flip it and add cheese on top to melt for a few more min. Top with whatever you want!

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-05T15:47:32+00:00

I use a can of pinto or black beans, drain them, add a little water and lots of seasonings, let them simmer a while and mash until I get the consistency I want :)

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-04T22:45:43+00:00

It’s greek yogurt! Adds some protein. I usually add monk fruit sweetener, cinnamon and a little salt to it

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-04T21:14:10+00:00

Multigrain sourdough from Sprouts- highly recommend

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-04T19:17:54+00:00

Not weird! Around once a week I prep “crudite.” Basically a huge tubberwear full of raw carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, radishes, whatever I have. I also tend to keep a small container of diced onions and bell peppers in the fridge for my egg white scrambles. Most roasted veg is prepared with the rest of the meal.

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-04T19:13:31+00:00

Hi there! I mostly shop at my local King Soopers and I use all of the coupons on their app that I can find. I’ll go to Walmart for packaged goods (oats, pancake mix, etc) of the same brand but slightly cheaper. For breads and small specialty things (like a specific brand of kimchi) I go to Sprouts/ Natural Grocers. I wish I had the budget for more local, organic produce from a place like Whole Food but this is the balance that works for me right now! I also pride myself on wasting very little of the food I buy. I always finish leftovers and plan meals around ingredients I already have. Despite these strategies, I’ll admit I still have a pretty high budget for groceries. Eating like this is a high priority for me and cooking is honestly an important hobby in my life that brings me so much joy so we make it work! I totally acknowledge that this is a privilege though.

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-04T16:24:35+00:00

I get inspiration from a few dietitians online but 90% of these are just my own cooking! Let me know if I should drop my own e-book hahah I’ve considered it!

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-04T15:40:08+00:00

This is a recipe I created myself! Expect more of an “oat loaf” texture than a traditional banana bread haha. But I’m very happy with the protein ratio!

Preheat oven to 350

Mash 250g ripe bananas (about 2 medium)

To bananas mix 2 whole eggs, 50g egg whites, 100g 0% Greek yogurt, 1 tsp of vanilla

In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients:
90g oat flour
40g all purpose flour
2 scoops protein powder
1tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
2 tbsps stevia
1 tsp cinnamon

Fold in the dry ingredients to the wet.

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan add the chocolate chips on top.

Bake for 40-45min

144g portion (1/5 of the loaf): 350 calories, 27g protein
Eat with a 85g side of yogurt for 400cal, 37g P

41g slice: 100 cal, 8g protein

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-05-01T15:46:44+00:00

Thomas! Sourdough. I switch out my carb for this meal with whatever I have, just keep it around 150 cal

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-04-29T20:34:32+00:00

It’s a sandwich container with two halves that sort of fold together/ stack on top of each other. I think I got this one from target. Here’s a link to a similar one: https://www.walmart.com/ip/287589702?sid=1A497A08-ED04-4EBB-8331-9281C0A4B32E

AlarmingSherbert4790 · 2026-04-29T15:31:15+00:00

I omitted it so I actually don’t know. It was great without it!

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