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Hi everyone!

I'm really confused about what to eat and could use some suggestions! I'm working full-time and also trying to lose weight. Currently, I'm aiming for around 1,000–1,200 calories a day.

For lunch, I usually have 6 eggs (2 whole eggs and 4 egg whites), mixed with some onions and tomatoes, cooked without oil. I eat this with around 90g of chapati. For dinner, I usually have air-fried chicken breast with some vegetables, again without oil.

The problem is that I'm getting really tired of eating the same meals every day. I want to try something new that's tasty, filling, and low in calories. For exercise, I walk around 8 km every day and do 40 minutes of weight training.

What do you guys usually eat when you're on a serious calorie deficit? I'd love some meal ideas that are low in calories but still satisfying!

I received a fully funded PhD scholarship from Deakin University last year. It was a great opportunity, but it has now been around 11 months, and I still haven’t received my visa. Deakin has already granted me an extension, but I am becoming increasingly uncertain about what to do.

I have now received a scholarship offer from another university, and I am struggling to decide whether to accept it or continue with Deakin.

My main concerns are:

1. My Deakin supervisor has been extremely supportive throughout the process. Withdrawing from Deakin after all their support would make me feel guilty.
2. If I keep the Deakin offer, there is a risk that the university may not extend my Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) again. By that time, the new university’s offer may also have expired, leaving me without either option.
3. If I accept the new university’s offer, I may have to restart the visa process, which could potentially result in another long delay.

Deakin is a good university, and I would also be happy to live in Melbourne. However, I am worried that if Deakin refuses another CoE extension, I may lose both opportunities.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation? What would you recommend?