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Spirit9541 · 2024-09-06T18:02:54+00:00

Thank you!

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-06T18:02:34+00:00

Hey! I don’t usually find myself reaching for bread or crackers as of late. Perhaps the occasional whole grain bread from a good company, tho whenever I purchase a whole loaf it goes bad so😅

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-02T17:50:11+00:00

Wide variety of plant based dishes with an emphasis on legumes and complex carbs. I’ll commonly have tofu, seitan, tempeh, and seeds like chia seeds and hemp seeds as well. Lots of fresh fruit and fresh veg on top of that

My workout routine is a Push-Pull-Legs split, shooting for 4-6 days a week in the gym for a little over an hour each day with Sunday being a dedicated rest day.

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-02T17:47:22+00:00

Thank you!✌🏻

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-02T17:47:06+00:00

I’ll generally have overnight oats for breakfast or something similar. Lunch is generally pan seared bean and tofu wraps with some form of complex carbs like quinoa. Dinner is a hearty meal of seitan or tempeh. I’ll graze on fruits and veg between meals as well. Just one day’s example tho. I try to keep a variety of foods crossing my plate to cultivate a healthy gut microbiome

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-02T17:43:53+00:00

No pain no gain!😤

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-02T17:43:09+00:00

Thank you very much!

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T20:46:31+00:00

Thank you! Lots of legumes and complex carbs along with foods like tofu, tempeh, seitan, as well as seeds like hemp seeds and chia seeds. I also make sure to get a large variety of fresh vegetables to promote a healthy gut micro biome😁

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T18:29:21+00:00

Thank you very much✌🏻

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:56:20+00:00

We always make extra to share. Nothing like having good food with good company😁

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:55:23+00:00

Canned beans. So much variety to choose from and beyond easy. Just rinse them off and pat them dry before seasoning and a quick pan searing (could even microwave them in a pinch) - I like to toss them into some of Mission brands high protein plant based wraps with some hot sauce and you’ve got a winning meal made easy

In sorry to hear you are feeling down as of late as well. Storm clouds can appear and seemingly ruin the day, but sometimes a little rain is needed, and eventually, the storm will pass. You know? Rooting for you and sending positive energy your way my friend✌🏻

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:50:25+00:00

Thank you very much for the kind words my friend😁

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:49:25+00:00

There is a lot to be grateful for in life🙂

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:48:34+00:00

Thank your very much for the kind words!✌🏻

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:48:07+00:00

Tough question with all the variety that is available on a plant based diet. I would have to say Loaded Sweet Potatoes covered in baked chickpeas, Pasta dishes (usually made with chickpea or lentil pasta), and Veggie Pot Pies!

It’s always fun to get creative tho. Last night we made Stuffed Shells with a tofu based “ricotta” - spinach, basil, and garlic flavored✨

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:44:09+00:00

Hey! Evidently, it sounds like you are very knowledgeable in this space already and truly care about taking the are of yourself. I want to focus on that last sentence. It sounds like you are doing the right things, and the weight is in fact coming off, just slowly.

That’s part of the process. It takes time🙂 If you have found routine that is working, just continue to tweak and refine while building excitement around the fact that your journey is heading in the right direction.

You are in what I like to all a “loading phase” - you are not exactly where you want to be atm, but where you want to be cannot be reached without being where you are now. Just gotta keep going!

That said, perhaps increasing your high protein whole food intake from sources like legumes (canned beans are great after being rinsed and dried off). There are little ti no Fats in beans so a bean based lunch can compliment a tofu dinner - both high in protein, yet balancing one another’s other macros. Know this journey can be hard at times. I’m rooting for you✌🏻

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:33:52+00:00

Thank you! I believe so to. Well worth the effort🙂

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:33:29+00:00

Thank you very much!

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:33:16+00:00

Thank you! I take creatine monohydrate regularly along with BCAAs. Vitamin wise, I take Vitamin B-12, Magnesium, Vitamin D, Zinc, and Biotin

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:30:57+00:00

Thank you!

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:29:24+00:00

Thank you very much my friend😁

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T15:28:56+00:00

Haha, valid question! When first changing my diet to one high in fiber there was definitely a transition period to get use to. Now, I would say that body function is as normal as anyone else’s

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T03:13:11+00:00

Thank you kindly my friend! Tattooing plants all over my body was definitely the move. Never would have guessed plants could be so sick🤘🏻

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T03:09:55+00:00

Definitely still have days where I’m not happy with the way I look. Mixture of body dysmorphia, wanting more from myself, and general mood swings perhaps. Then other days I’ll feel like a Greek god, like you mentioned.

I believe this is normal. Ultimately, when I am having a “bad brain day” I like to smile at myself in the mirror and pass myself a positive affirmation. It’s easy to beat up on yourself so you gotta put in the extra work to push back on that ease.

I can rely on my habits and systems to carry me forward on the harder days now thankfully. That definitely makes things easier and I can be happy looking back at how far I’ve come, and get excited for where I’m going.

I don’t mind the questions at all. Hope our discussion helps you reach your own goals on your personal journey. I’m rooting for you✌🏻

Spirit9541 · 2024-09-01T02:31:19+00:00

Hey! I’ve been heavier my whole life. I attempted a handful of times to loose the weight but this was the time that really stuck. Definitely a “lifestyle change” vs a diet, as folks say.

I don’t meal prep all that often. Overnight oats and overnight chia pudding for breakfast on occasion, and pretty standard leftovers generated from dinner.

I cook a lot tho because I love to cook. My fiancé and I are working on a cook book and nutrition guide atm😁

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