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@Ronant Great commitment!! I've been using FitBit to track mine, but I can't say I love it. What app are you considering?
Also if you need recipe and nutrition ideas, I would recommend checking out the Nutrition section on this site!
@Ashauna Great commitment! I would recommend checking out the Nutrition section on this site for ideas and recipes! Here's one I thought had cool ideas:
5 Food Pairings To Give Your Meals A Nutrition Boost
@Kara Janzen Excellent commitment! These articles may give you some inspiration!
Healthy Food Substitutions For More Mindful Meals
5 Food Pairings To Give Your Meals A Nutrition Boost
@Lauren F Great commitment! I've been working on this for the past few months too! (I've been using plain Greek yogurt to thicken up soups, and as a sub for sour cream which has been an easy bump to my meals) This article has some great ideas for adding more protein too!
https://engage.healthynursehealthynation.org/blogs/4/1118
@Jared M Great commitment! You may want to take a look at this article from HNHN for ideas on achieving your goals!
14+ Healthy Food Substitutions For More Mindful Meals