True, I made a zuchinni pasta and it went through me quick. And it wasn't all that filling. I agree. One of the cons I've noticed so far. I'm not all that knowledgeable about health yet, so Idk if it's true, but my friend says that that should speed up my metabolism. Helping me to lose weight.

I did want to ask, your soaked grains. Do you buy them or grow them? I don't think the oatmeal in the cardboard quaker oats container counts as raw oatmeal...

There is no science that just because something moves thru you quicker it speeds up metabolism.

Losing weight is elemental. Consume less calories than you burn.

Proteins will help keep you fuller, longer. Remember to get all your amino acids, or else your weight loss will come from loss of muscle because your body cannot sustain it or repair it. That WILL affect your metabolism and your bodies' ability to burn calories at rest.

One thing I REALLY do enjoy is Garden of Life's 'Raw Protein'. It's a protein powder to make a shake out of that has a complete amino acid lineup. All organic and plant based. No fillers or animal by products. I just bought another jar of it online for $25. Each scoop is 90 calories, has 17 grams of protein. They have a great website. It will show you the nutrition information and everything. It is a bit chalky/grainy, because it IS small pieces of plant matter. Definitely want a blender bottle for this. I mix it with 16 ounces of water instead of the 6/8 it recommends. Still has a hint of chocolate flavor but is much easier to swallow by itself. Very easy to mix into a fruit smoothie. I like it with even just an added scoop of peanut butter and blend blend blend.