🍿 Smart Snacking = Sustainable Progress! 💪 Let’s talk low-calorie snacks—because staying on track doesn’t mean skipping the good stuff. These quick bites are perfect for curbing cravings, boosting energy, and keeping your goals in sight without blowing your calorie budget. ✨ Top 5 Easy & Tasty Low-Calorie Snacks: 1. Air-popped popcorn (3 cups = ~90 kcal) Crunchy, satisfying, and perfect for movie night. Add a sprinkle of paprika or nutritional yeast for flavour! 2. Greek yogurt + berries (100g yogurt + 50g berries = ~120 kcal) Protein-packed and naturally sweet. Great post-workout or mid-afternoon pick-me-up. 3. Cucumber slices + hummus (½ cucumber + 2 tbsp hummus = ~100 kcal) Refreshing and creamy with a fibre boost. 4. Boiled egg + cherry tomatoes (1 egg + 5 tomatoes = ~90 kcal) Portable, protein-rich, and super filling. 5. Banana ice cream (1 frozen banana blended = ~100 kcal) One ingredient, zero guilt. Add cinnamon or a splash of vanilla for extra flair. 💬 These snacks are all about balance—nutrient-dense, easy to prep, and kind to your calorie count. Got a go-to snack that helps you stay on track? Share it below and let’s build the ultimate snack list together! #SKOOLGroup #WeightLossSupport #HealthySnacking #LowCalorieWins #SnackSmart

If you're short on time but want something satisfying, this Greek Chickpea Salad is a total win. It’s crunchy, refreshing, and packed with protein and fibre to keep you full without the calorie overload. ✨ Why it’s perfect for your goals: - Only approx. 280 kcal per serving - High in plant-based protein and fibre - Takes 10 minutes to prep—no cooking required! - Great for meal prep or a light dinner 📝 Ingredients (serves 2): - 1 can chickpeas (drained & rinsed) - ½ cucumber (diced) - 1 red pepper (chopped) - 10 cherry tomatoes (halved) - ¼ red onion (thinly sliced) - 6 black olives (optional) - 1 tbsp crumbled feta (optional for non-vegan) - Juice of ½ lemon - 1 tsp olive oil - Sprinkle of oregano, salt & pepper 💡 How to make it: Mix everything in a bowl, toss with lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to absorb the flavours. Done! 💬 This is one of my go-to meals when I want something light but nourishing. You can easily double the batch and keep it in the fridge for 2–3 days. Swap feta for avocado or skip the olives to reduce sodium. Let’s keep sharing meals that fuel our goals and taste amazing. Drop your tweaks or pics below! #SKOOLGroup #WeightLossRecipes #HealthyEating #QuickMeals #ChickpeaPower

Just made this delicious Vegetable Paella and had to share it with the group! It’s packed with flavour, super satisfying, and perfect for anyone watching their calories but still craving something hearty. ✨ Why it’s a win for weight loss: Only 293 kcal per serving—great for meal planning! High in fibre (6g) to keep you full and support digestion Naturally vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free Uses mostly store cupboard ingredients—easy and budget-friendly! The combo of roasted red peppers, artichokes, black olives, and saffron gives it a rich, smoky flavour without needing heavy sauces or cheese. I swapped the olive oil for a spray version to cut down on fat and added extra veggies like courgette and spinach for volume. 💡 Pro tip: Serve with a wedge of lemon and fresh parsley—it brightens everything up and feels restaurant-worthy! This is a great dish to batch cook and portion out for the week. It’s proof that healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland or boring. Let’s keep sharing recipes that nourish our bodies and support our goals! 💬 Drop a comment if you try it or want help tweaking it to fit your plan. We’re in this together! #WeightLossSupport #HealthyEating #SKOOLGroup #VegetablePaella #MealPrepMagic

Healthy Comfort Food Alert! 🥣 Just tried this amazing Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Dhal recipe from BBC Food—and wow, it’s a game-changer for anyone on a weight loss journey! It’s warm, filling, and packed with plant-based goodness that keeps you satisfied without the calorie overload. ✨ Why it works for us: High in fibre from lentils and squash = keeps you full longer Low in fat, but rich in flavour thanks to ginger, garlic, and spices Budget-friendly and easy to batch cook for the week Naturally vegan and gluten-free, so it fits a variety of plans I swapped the coconut milk for a lighter version and added a handful of spinach at the end for extra nutrients. Served it with a small portion of brown rice and felt full for hours—no cravings, no guilt! 💬 If you’re looking for a cozy meal that supports your goals, give this one a go. Let me know if you try it or want help tweaking it to fit your macros! We’re not just losing weight—we’re building habits that nourish us. Let’s keep sharing recipes that fuel our bodies and our progress 💪 #WeightLossJourney #HealthyEating #SKOOLGroup #PlantPowered #ComfortFoodWin

Well, this was a huge concern for me. I had done so well during my one year journey, and felt better than I ever have. I did not want to put the weight back on. One if the things the shot did for me was cancel the food noise in my head. Food noise is when you think about food all the time. It was a relief to live life without the constant desire to eat. So, when I decided to come off the shot, I didn't know what to expect. Well, within a few days, I was absolutely starving. I could have eaten anything within my sight. I began calorie counting. I purchased a Smart Watch and signed up to FitBit. For the first time in my life, I started walking and exercising. I wanted to make sure that my journey wasn't in vain. The food noise returned, and I do have moments when I give in, but overall, I have managed to only out on 10kg in a 7 month periode. Considering the amount of weight I lost. And the fact that I barely ate for a year, this is quite an accomplishment. I am working on loosing the extra KG, I have put in, but it is not easy. I eat in a calorie deficit most of the week, and the weight seems to slowly creep up. This is to be expected, as noone can sustain not eating any food for long periods of time. Especially with the food noise blaring at you constantly. For this reason, aunhave set a goal that if I hit 100kg, I will consider going on the lowest dose of Mountjaro, just to help cancel some of that noise. And reduce some of my hunger. Your body and mind doesn't realise that you do not need the amount of food we are consuming. To survive. We need to learn to eat to live, not live to eat. A sentiment that is very hard to follow when so much of our lives are built on food. Are you worried about putting the weight back on? Have you come off the shot or getting ready to?