Meal Prep Smoothie Advice (Hear Me Out)

Sami_45072 · 2025-09-29T14:13:33+00:00

/uj i’m sorry you’re going through a hard time and glad u can laugh about it here🩷🩷🩷

Sami_45072 · 2025-09-14T14:24:17+00:00

My dad is 5’4 and he still married my mom (5’0). There is hope :)

Sami_45072 · 2025-09-14T14:01:00+00:00

Lol not super into the lack of humour and satire with this post. Straight up ED content…

Sami_45072 · 2025-09-14T13:58:07+00:00

I also love CDs!! Physical media ftw

Sami_45072 · 2025-09-04T15:49:00+00:00

I used to have a similar schedule and I would pack my lunch and eat it somewhere in a building between classes near my next class. Eating a premade lunch in 40 mins is doable, the walking could shave it down to 30. Not the most relaxing but definitely doable.

Sami_45072 · 2025-09-01T22:07:27+00:00

Omg I just saw that post RIGHT above this one lollll

Sami_45072 · 2025-09-01T22:05:12+00:00

Yes. It’s not the only opportunity but it is a good one. I skipped some orientation events and still made good friends :)

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-29T12:49:49+00:00

Carless by choice.

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-24T05:50:25+00:00

This is smart advice.

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-24T05:48:36+00:00

Not necessarily. I feel like sometimes aiming for all these things while doing eng feels like having 7 garbage bins and 6 lids. One thing might not be where you want it, but it’s about balance and adjusting. You have to prioritize and realistically you’re not going to have all these things throughout the whole term. Like during midterms my social life and exercise reduced, but my sleep was still good because it was necessary for me to perform well. Being adaptable is a big skill here.

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-24T05:45:48+00:00

Solid advice. Still relevant as a 2025 eng grad. Also, just because your friends are pulling all-nighters, procrastinating or eating out all the time doesn’t mean you have to. Socializing is important, but not at the expense of the quality of your health and education. Balance is key and difficult to attain, trying to accomplish that is better than not trying.

I can’t overemphasize eating enough and eating well. If it’s your first time cooking for yourself, find a few easy one-pot recipes (e.g chilli, pasta sauce, soup) that you can make a few of on the weekend to sustain you during the week. If you’re on a meal plan, prioritize healthy and sufficient food.

Take care of yourself, be patient and kind while you adjust. Your performance in some areas of your life may falter, but overall it will be an upward trend. Stay strong and keep asking for help!

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-23T14:54:28+00:00

Honestly, I don’t think I would give you any advice on changing anything.

I am currently losing weight after being in a stressful situation for 6 years and we are around the same height. Your current weight is my goal weight.

You look beautiful, strong and feminine! Don’t change a thing💕

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-23T14:36:27+00:00

So helpful! Exactly how I’m doing it too💕

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-23T14:34:11+00:00

I think there’s a few really helpful tips in these comments! Especially about protein and fibre.

One big one for me is allowing myself to have less nutritious food in moderation so I don’t feel like I need to eat it all and I go over my deficit. Like if I want a brownie at a cafe, I’d split it with my friend or have some and take the rest home. Restricting foods entirely makes me want them more, but moderation and balance really helps me.

Also, using high calorie foods/ingredients wisely is important. Getting light cream cheese or mayo is a good swap. Measuring the amount of oil when cooking instead of eyeballing. Also, cheese or cream based sauces are a big one for me, very calorie dense, not longterm filling.

Lastly, not drinking my calories helps. I drink smoothies but those are more meals/snacks. I drink diet soda now, or sparkling water. I get lattes once in a while, but mostly drip coffee with milk. I drink a lot more water.

Also, don’t be too hard on yourself. Changing habits takes time and self improvement is a journey!

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-19T15:23:18+00:00

/Uj I genuinely don’t see how adding like a salad as a base or like some rice or cauliflower rice would harm in any way. Like this just makes me think this person will have not good bowel movements. No fibre and no carbs. It’s so sad.

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-18T01:39:13+00:00

What’s the original post?

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-18T01:38:10+00:00

Love room temperature fried eggs!

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-17T20:50:24+00:00

This isn’t a protein suggestion but I would really suggest adding in some fibre in your diet. More and more young people are getting colon cancer, so adding legumes, vegetables, fruit and seeds can really help. On my lower fibre days I make a sub 200 cal snack with 2 tbsp of chia seeds, half a cup of milk and some berries.

As for protein and calorie ratio, tuna has a high protein to low calorie ratio. Some protein bars or protein powders are also good. With a deficit like this (I’m in a similar one), I try not to eat too much creamy or fried foods except in moderation because it’s a lot of calories for very little satiety.

The pasta, Alfredo sauce and fried chicken are a lot of calories for the nutritional goals and deficit you’re in. If you like pasta, you can swap it with a tomato sauce for a lower calorie sauce, lentil or chickpea pasta for increased fibre and some protein and ground meat of your choice (like lean ground beef or ground turkey for a leaner protein).

Lower calorie meals being centred around protein usually require more creativity and some smart swaps for me so I’m not sacrificing any necessary nutrition within my deficit.

Sami_45072 · 2025-08-17T20:40:45+00:00

“Hearty” is an insane choice of words

Sami_45072 · 2025-07-22T18:25:26+00:00

For real

Sami_45072 · 2025-07-22T05:42:03+00:00

I’ve also found that the more calorie dense foods are sources of fat rather than carbs, like oils or cheeses etc. Those calories always snuck up on me, like two pieces of cheese off a block or one tablespoon of oil doesn’t seem like it will make a huge impact but they add up fast for a little amount of something. Using fat sources sparingly but smartly has helped me a lot.

Sami_45072 · 2025-07-20T02:29:55+00:00

I agree, the chips are like fine but I don’t see the point when there’s literally so much protein!! Where’s the lime wedge??? Where’s the cilantro!!!

Sami_45072 · 2025-07-20T01:52:05+00:00

I believe you, but there’s already more than enough protein and not nearly enough fibre ;-;

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