So I really wanted to go walk at the REC CENTRE. They happen to have a hockey game today so I actually had to pay 💰 to come in. That didn’t stop me!!! Then I found they had concession stands and I faltered and bought a pack of popcorn 🍿 I only ate about half but I still went way over what I normally eat in a day. The scale will probably shoot up because of all the salt and butter. I’m drinking more water and taking a bunch of extra steps. Not sure any of it will help. No regrets right now!!

I have a tub of cottage cheese I bought and I don’t know what to use it on. I normally have it in my pasta for extra protein but I haven’t had pasta in a long time. Any other recipes with cottage cheese to recommend?

.... to a very friendly fiber and plant focused combat.😊 Studies have shown huge benefits in gut health when people eat more than 30 (!) plant based foods per week. The magic lies in the variety not the total amount. If you are not familiar with the idea - check out the 'American Gut Project' and the studies which have come out of this since 2018. Or look here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/plant_points_explained Why do I think this could be beneficial for us? ✨️ Well for starters, who does not want to have a healthy gut? ✨️ Also, more plants usually means more fiber and that seems to help a lot against cravings. ✨️ And finally, with all the meal prep going on for high protein meals, I tend to stick to the same ingredients very often. If you feel the same, this could be a reminder to make a few changes. So what counts towards the 30 items? 🥕Vegetables, pulses and legumes 🍎Fruits 🥜Seeds and Nuts 🥖 grain ☕️ coffee Herbs, if they are not just used in minimal amounts. And lets agree not to use spices here since they are used in such tiny amounts that there would be no benefit from fiber. Although they might be good for your gut- bacteria. Have fun and post your wins! @Darren Liu @Lena Nguyen @Lauren Sarceda @Lauren McClure @Denise Weiss @Tyler Lo @Jennifer Crafton @Valerie Frey ...