Hey everyone! Since apricots are in season, I wanted to share a quick visual guide on why this fruit is an absolute underrated superfood—especially if you're trying to lose weight or just improve your diet.

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Rice cakes with carb smart or any low calorie ice cream 😋 sometimes if I have enough calories I add sf chocolate sauce , PB , sprinkles, and/or fruit !

No macros as they can vary depending on what ice cream, rice cakes , and added toppings you use !

Couple questions here:

1) Does everyone here agree that chicken/ground beef, brocolli, and rice over and over is really not a diet for most people? I can see why Ronnie friggin’ coleman does it. He needs an insane amount of protein and carbs on a low calorie diet when he is getting ready for a show. Same ol’ boring meal day in and out might also just make sense for how many meals he has to eat. It’s gotta save loads of time given how much he eats.

2) For normal people on the other hand, you’re losing out on all sorts of benefits from varying your diet. For instance, you can make a highly nutritious, filling, and low calorie chili with flank steak, beans, tomato base, and tons of peppers. This might have even more protein per serving and introduces all sorts of additional micronutrients. Then there’s the question of having something varied. You’re likely to actually look forward to your food if you change it up. More excited about what you made at home means you’re less likely to break and stop at wendy’s.

Am I off the mark?

Let me know. It’s also just cringey to me that people copy Mr. Olympia’s diet. Like you ain’t him bro.

Hello friends.

Looking for some advice.

Ive been on a diet for about 4 months now.

Things were rough at the start but its been going great lately.

Here's my problem.

7-up zero.

I have a hard time drinking straight water, I always did and probably always will.

Can someone give me the actual facts about drinking 7-up zero in regards to gaining or losing weight.

I admittedly drinking alot of it.

I'm not educated on all this carbs and ingredients stuff. Im trying but right now im focusing on portion control and fresh foods.

Any help would be great.

Thanks.

My journey with Carnimeat started after I saw it several times on Facebook but kept ignoring it. I thought it was just another meal-tracking app using the carnivore label.

With a desk job, back-to-back meetings, late-night stress eating, and no proper food routine, I finally decided to try it. At first, I was unsure because I had no idea where to begin. I also thought I would need to make major lifestyle changes just to see a small result.

What surprised me most was the personalized plan. Instead of giving me a random list of foods, Carnimeat created a plan around my daily schedule. This made everything feel much easier to manage. The 500+ recipes were also useful because I was worried about eating the same meals every week.

The first two weeks took some adjustment. I still had to prepare my meals, just in a different way, without buying any special products. I also needed to stay active and track my water intake and daily activity.

It took some time to get used to the routine, but after six weeks, I am down 11 pounds and stress eating much less. Carnimeat gave me a structure that I could actually follow, even though I initially thought it would become just another unused app on my phone.

These pictures just give an idea of what I usually eat. There isn’t a thing that I will actively avoid, but I have noticed my meat consumption has decreased recently. I don’t really focus too much on anything in my diet except getting as much variation in plant matter as I possibly can. How are the macros?

I'm a 26F, night shift nurse, and living with well-managed Type 2 diabetes (genetics are not my friend). My husband works full-time on his feet, so by the time we're both off, we are utterly drained. Lately, my mental health has been taking a hit, and our eating habits are starting to reflect it.

We majorly struggle to figure out what to eat. Neither of us has the time or energy to cook full meals, so I find myself snacking-which often leads to poor choices. I've worked so hard to keep my T2D managed, and I really don't want to fail myself.

One problem we are having is, we are stuck on what to buy

Most premade/convenience meals are not diabetic friendly. I love fruit, but I can't eat just fruit. I've spent hours searching online for ideas but get so overwhelmed.

It feels sad to me that I spend my work shifts educating and helping others with their health, yet I struggle trying to make a basic grocery list for my own home.

Im hoping some of you can share what your grocery shopping list looks like. i would greatly appreciate it. If it includes low carb and sugar options, even better. Thank you in advance!

Hi guys,
I’m a working professional and I need some diet suggestions.
I was 78 kg and now I’m down to 72 kg in about 2 months. I think I’m losing muscle mass because my diet is very limited, and I don’t know how to cook.
My current diet is:
1 scoop of whey in the morning before going to the office.
Lunch at the office: 2 rotis, a bowl of dal, and a tetra pack of sweet lassi.
1 scoop of whey after my workout.
That’s pretty much all I eat throughout the day.
I’m 25 years old, 5’7”, and my goal is to get my muscle back while also achieving visible abs. What changes should I make to my diet? I’d appreciate any practical suggestions, especially ones that don’t require much cooking.
Just to add i am vegetarian and can have eggs.

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About two years ago I was 265 lbs and not in a good place health-wise. Through a calorie deficit and a lot of time in the gym, I got down to 213. My clothes fit again, and I was even wearing some XLs.

After that I got more into heavy lifting and started taking creatine to help with recovery and strength. Now I'm back up to around 230 lbs, but I'm also noticeably stronger and carrying more muscle than I was before.

One thing I'm wondering about is calories. During my weight loss I was eating around 1,900 calories a day, and I never really increased them afterward. I've stayed around that intake while continuing to lift five days a week and still track everything I eat.

Now I feel like it's time to get serious about losing fat again, but I'm not sure I can realistically eat less than 1,900 calories while maintaining my training. I've read that taking a period at maintenance calories before returning to a deficit can sometimes help. Is there any truth to that, or is it mostly a myth?

My goal isn't to get shredded or down to 10% body fat. I'd just like to get to around 180 lbs. For reference, I'm 5'10", 48 years old, and currently 230 lbs. While I'm curious about peptides, I'd rather reach my goal without them if possible.

I'd appreciate any advice from people who've been through something similar.

Thanks in advance.