I got very relaxed with my eating over the past several months. Some days would be as little as 500 calories and others considerably more. I think it’s just brine to dial it in a bit.

The chopper? Yeah. I love it. I didn’t think I would. But since I can’t stand comfortably for long periods and I don’t find chopping vegetables with a knife while sitting to be comfortable this is a great compromise for me!

That’s fantastic!!

I think if I was eating fast food I could hit 1600 cal fairly easily. But 1600 cal of healthier whole food options is proving to be a challenge. 🤣

Thanks!!

That’s a pretty decent theory. 🤣

Weird weight loss win. At 321 pounds every fitness equipment purchase (as well as mobility/ADL aids and step ladders) had to be evaluated for weight limits. At 225 I’m now well within the weight limits for almost all equipment. That’s pretty cool.

If I can manage to eat 2 meals and a snack today I’m still not at 1600 calories. But at least I’ll be over 1200. Eating more food is harder than I thought it would be.

Here’s my brunch. And my daily food. Keep your fingers crossed that I can eat it all. 🤣

Sounds like you’re all set!

It is delicious that way. But I’m hella lazy in the kitchen. 🤣

You’re my kind of people! 😁

You definitely should try it! Buy a small container at first make sure you like it. But then buy it in bulk because it’s way cheaper that way!

I used it a lot when I was vegan, even made a vegan “queso” dip with it. I like it on damn near everything. 🤣

I just ordered some nutritional yeast because I think that would be great sprinkled on top! I also have some Cotija cheese that I’m going to try!

It’s mostly just opening cans and rinsing beans. But you need a BIG bowl! 😁

Seriously the “hardest” part was blending the dressing. Chopping the veggies was easy because I have one of these …

Of course! Who doesn’t? But mustard from France? That you bought in France? I bet you don’t have any of that yet. 😉

It does!! I’ve seen people say that you can eat it with chips! Which seems like a great idea if calories aren’t a barrier.

I want to save some to serve on top of a baked sweet potato!

It was so easy to assemble and it tastes delightful!

Dense bean salad assembled. Now to let it chill and let the flavours set!

I realized I forgot to add the cumin to the dressing. So I just sprinkled some on top mixed it, sprinkled some more, mixed it, sprinkled some more. Because you can never have too much cumin!!

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😂 Mustard lovers of the world

I’m substituting great northern beans for the red kidney beans because I’m not a big fan of red kidney beans. But you could pretty much use any bean you wanted to!

Chipotle Dense Bean Salad This chipotle dense bean salad makes an an easy meal or side that's packed with three kinds of beans, corn, and a smoky chipotle dressing.

Right here!! 😁

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I’m so jealous I wish I was tiny enough to fit in your suitcase!

One of my bucket list items is to shop at the Maille shop in Paris. All the mustards! 😂

Oh hush!! I know I’m always grumpy! You didn’t need to point that out. 😂🤪

I hear you on the missing cheese thing! I am sorry about that. But I am glad to hear about the 5 pounds and bloat being gone!

Dinner: Dense bean salad w/chipotle dressing, grilled chicken breast and avocado.

Okay. Meal plan for the next few days kinda sorted and grocery order placed because I can shop or I can meal prep. I can’t do both today, not enough spoons.

Breakfast: Egg McMuffins on light wheat English muffins with chicken sausage patties.

Snack: Apples & peanut butter or cottage cheese.

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I love lentils! I will probably make lentil soup over the weekend.

Yup. And I’m going to. I’m just feeling overwhelmed and grumpy so I’m bitching it out. 😂

I’m assuming it’s supposed to be blended. But who the hell knows. 🤣