Breakfast
i actually ate breakfast which i never do. orange juice and vegetarian sausage patties. obviously not the best, but its better than nothing!
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garv 8yr Try muesli , plain yoghurt with fresh fruits , nuts & seeds or whole wheat toast with peanut butter( without sugar)
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annefood 8yr I'm so glad you ate breakfast @mads ! @garv 's suggestion is a good one. Eggs are also a great breakfast if you want something warm like the veggie sausage patties. I would advise against fruit juice though—unfortunately even freshly squeezed juice is basically liquid sugar. It's waaayy better than drinking soda, so awesome for choosing something less processed, but try to eat a whole orange instead of drinking the juice if you can. The whole fruit contains fiber which helps stabilize your blood sugar, and will help fill you up too. A small amount of freshly squeezed orange juice is fine when you want to indulge, but unfortunately it should be consumed in small amounts. -
JoanneG 8yr This may not be appetizing to everyone, but I like eating seasoned black beans for breakfast. With enough paprika, they actually taste a little bit like sausage, and they are super filling. @mads - I'm not sure if you like beans, but maybe give those a try too! I know beans a staple in a British breakfast, so maybe it's not so crazy after all. -
garv 8yr @annefood you don't recommend cold pressed juices either?
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annefood 8yr That's an awesome tip @JoanneG ! I make seasoned black beans too, with cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt and black pepper. So good! @garv cold pressed juices have gotten a lot of attention because they supposedly retain more nutrients than pasteurized juices (though I can't personally speak to that aspect). We don't support drinking fruit juices regardless of juicing method due to their high sugar content (even though it's natural from the fruit) and lack of fiber. If you want to watch an interesting talk that delves into the effect of fruit juice on the body, check out Robert Lustig. https://www.thefoodstand.com/posts/12171-annefood-dr-robert-lustig-s-sugar-the-bitter-truth Even many bottled cold pressed green juices actually contain a significant amount of fruit juice, so while there are veggies too, it's still a ton of sugar without the fiber. However if you are a fan of green juice that is purely juiced vegetables, then go for it. I can't say it's the miracle cure, but it won't hurt.
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garv 8yr Thanks @annefood !
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annefood 8yr You're welcome @garv !
Slacking...
at first i was doing really good avoiding soda, but now ive been slacking more. dont get me wrong, im not drinking NEAR as many as i used to a day, but im having trouble sticking to NOT drinking so...
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noah Hey i faced the same thing at the beginning but just remember why your doing this and think for the future and how its gonna be😊.
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noah So goodluck and u got that! Im here for u
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LezEngel Have you tried replacing soda with sparkling water? You could even try infusing sparkling water with some slices of citrus fruit for a bit of sweetness & flavor.
Oops
i messed up a little with the No Soda Challenge. but ive had a LOT less than i normally would in one day, so im still proud.
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DietID_TeamDietitians slips are ok @mads! A slip means you're trying, so keep it up =)
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NicoleDanielle That's okay! Keep up the good work @mads! You can do it!