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Craving protein since working out regularly - is this a thing?
I have always preferred complex carbs to protein and have happily eaten veggie food. But since upping my workouts to five a week I now really crave protein especially dairy and eggs. And if I have two veggie days in a row I get an overwhelming urge to eat meat. Is this linked to the workouts? I'm late fifties so also…
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Post carby meal - twitchy legs?
I have what I can only describe as static muscle contractions post carby meal. So really it could be a sugar crash. But what I want to know is does this affect any one else? Ill try and explain better, every night after a carby meal when I sit down to watch TV, so about 1 hour or so after the meal, my legs get all twitchy,…
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Quiche: how good/bad is it?
Despite the fact it’s got eggs? At least it’s not high on calories.
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Decaf Coffee
I've heard that decaf coffee isn't good for you. Does anyone know about the negative, unsafe effects of decaf coffee, if any? Is it "safe" and okay to drink decaf?
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Amount of weight possible to lose?
Hi all, new to dieting. In the past year i have gained 4 stone making my working mobility very hard. Now is diet time just to lose enough to get back exercising comfortably. I weigh 110kg and usually consume 3000+ cals a day. I have cut my calories to 1640 a day just now and an eating no processed food. I have cut carbs to…
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Type I Diabetes
Can anyone help with a good low carb eating plan for a type I diabetic?
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What is Your Favorite Low Calorie Store Bought Salad Dressing?
Salads have been my go to lunch while trying to lose weight. However, some dressings can be terrible for you especially when having a full size salad. What dressing helped your salad game? For me it is the Panera at Home Poppy Seed Dressing, it goes great with my summer berry salads and it is super low cal because they…
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How to eat MORE calories post cholecystectomy?
I am falling under the 1200 cal. mark fairly consistently for the last week. 1. Gall bladder removed last week (cholecystectomy). Per Dr.'s orders, extremely low fat and cholesterol diet for 4 weeks, NO full fat dairy products allowed; absolutely no cheeses, no ice cream😱, no sour cream, use caution with yogurts. Had a…
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Does your inputted info stay after premium free trial
Hi! If you do the 30day free trial will any customs foods (including nutrients breakdown fat protein, carbs etc) stay in your profile after the trial ends? I want to add a bunch of my own "foods" with their macro breakdown but don't want to lose them after the free trial. Also can you share your diary entries for your own…
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Changing The Way We EAT!
I do not even flinch when I smell food anymore. I find myself able to say "NO, THANK YOU", and walk away with a SMILE! My meals are better planned out and my portion size has reduced. I am finding new flavors and stepping away from heavy salt.
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Sushi calories
Anyone want to guess calories? Database entries vary widely. No mayonnaise, only the sushi and sashimi (daikon goes into curty tomorrow).
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Split pea recipes that aren't soup?
Hullo wonderful people! So, the other day a very nice neighbor of mine got about 8 lbs of green and yellow split peas from the food pantry. They had no idea what to do with them and, since they know I am vegan, figured I could make better use of them and gifted them to me. The only problem is that I have NO idea what to do…
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renseignement
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Determining how much meat is in a pound of mussels?
Our local bar and grill has 1/2 price mussels on Mondays. The appetizer is a pound, the entree is 2 pounds + pasta + awesome cheesy garlic bread. I've only ordered the entree once as it was just too much food (but I did eat all the mussels and bread :smile: ). I know the restaurant weight is shell on and I can find…
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Struggling with LOW CARB, high protein meal ideas
Hi Friends, :) I am a newbie on this journey, on it just under a week and managed to lose almost 7 lbs, but it has been a struggle - dietwise. I am suppose to consume a low amount of carbs and until now, hadn't realized that carbs are in almose every-damn-thing and LOTS of it! :# Can anyone share some low carb, high…
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Post a Picture of Your Meals! 🍱
Exactly what it says. Come on here to share a quick snap of what you're about to eat. (Or what you ate earlier and remembered to take a picture of.) Single foods or daily summaries are both fine. Recipes welcomed. 💛
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Ideas for camping food - limited to boiling and disposable bbq
I am going camping tomorrow. I always end up eating processed rubbish and loads of carbs. I don't want to fall into this habit. I felt rubbish last time when I had a bag of processed rubbish and other friends were eating salads, avocado, fried eggs etc. I try to have porridge for breakast. (the packet quick cook stuff)…
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Low-carb Lembas Bread! (for LOTR nerds)
Yes, orcs and goblins, I played with this all afternoon and now present to you: low-carb lembas bread for the diabetic Elf or the Paleo Dwarf. :smile: 8 slices bacon (or more, to taste. No such thing as too much bacon.) 2 cups almond flour ½ cup ground flaxmeal 4 eggs 4 oz (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup walnuts 1.5 T cinnamon 4…
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Juicing
Are there any success stories/pictures from juicing?
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Rising food prices?
Time to buckle down and really shop the sales and go without more of the luxury type items I guess. :( Passed by cantalope yesterday and my jaw dropped due to the price. How are you all planning to save money now? Things like peanut butter, are now going on sale for 'non-sale' prices from just 2 months ago. :/ I do wish I…
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Eating While Working Two Jobs
I am currently working a full-time job 8 AM-4:30 PM. Eating on a decent schedule is not an issue here; however, where I am running into issues is with my part-time job. Sometimes I am scheduled 6 PM-11 PM during the week. I usually try to eat something small before going to work, but I struggle with not eating when getting…
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what are we eating for breakfast?
Hi you all. Browsing to all the different diarys I cant believe what people are eating. I am no angel and i dont always do it right. But is see people here who only list processed food and feel like they did allright. There are hardly any vegtables, fruit and whole wheat stuff. What do you eat for breakfast?
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what am I doing wrong?
my macronutrient remaining shows: -3g carbs (I'm past 3g) -1g fat (I'm past 1g) 1g protein (missing 1g) my calories show: -107 calories (I'm 107 calories past my goal) why am I so over my goal? shouldn't it be -17 calories remaining in total? I'm trying to post screenshot but this app is not letting me
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Blackstone Griddle oil question
I just got a blackstone and being cast iron it seems you have to use quite a bit of oil on it and the food to keep it from sticking. As someone counting calories I’m concerned about all of the added calories. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Do you log meat by weight on package or after cooking?
I bought some meat and in the package it said .86 lbs and after I cooked it it was 7.5 oz. Which one do I log? Do they really sell meat packages that is almost half its weight in water?
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Numbers
I set my goals for the calories, protein, etc. But the app keeps raising them. It also says I'm not meeting the proper nutrition for my body but I'm eating mostly veggies, fruit, and proteins. Am I supposed to eat more even though I am meeting the goals I placed even though they keep going up?
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Robinsons 0% Sugar squash?
Hello! I’ve been looking all over for a sugar FREE squash (not no added sugar). I came across the Robinsons mini Squash’d bottles in Asda today and on the bottle it actually says 0% sugar? But when I Google this specific juice online I can only find it listed as “no added sugar”. If it’s got 0% sugar on the bottle does…
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Treat myself?
I got a huge Dairy Queen cake for my birthday ( I didn't buy it) I ate a small piece as a thank you, and to celebrate. However I've lost 43lbs and would rather give the rest of the cake to family members, instead of keeping ibecause I want to keep on track. My husband and kids are lactose intolerant and cant eat it. My…
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Spreading calories out during the week
If I over-eat on a deficit on Monday by 580 calories, can I under-eat by 290 calories on Wednesday and Friday to have the same weight loss results at the end of the week since technically the net amount will be the same? I tend to use this method when unplanned treats/social events come up but I’m curious if anyone else…
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Mexican restaurant
Is there anything low cal at your local chain mexican restaurant? What is your go to if you are going out to eat at a Mexican restaurant?