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Omega 3
Is there a way to track omega 3 on my fitness pal?
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What I eat in a day on 1200 calories
Looking for ideas on what everyone eats in a day on a 1200 calorie plan to lose weight. Hopefully we can maybe get ideas from each other. 😊
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Calories in avocado
I can’t seem to find a clear answer. I’m just trying to figure out how many calories are in half of a hass avocado that weighs 90 grams? Thanks 😊
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Calorie counting while cooking ethnic food?
Hi everyone, I've been part of FP for a while, mostly using it for tracking my weight- never really for food. Well I'm now 9 months postpartum and actually weigh more now then I did when I gave birth. Breastfeeding didn't make me lose weight, and although I'm working out regularly I'm realizing nutrition needs to come…
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Weekly menus very helpful
Hey y'all, my family is working towards getting healthier. I need to increase my meals every day, because I tend to rarely eat. My mom needs to work on portion control because she overeats. One of my sisters needs to work on healthier foods, because she is a teacher and gets processed frozen food thats quick. And my other…
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Tracking Starbucks???
I’m kinda getting back into tracking my food and I want to know if There is a way to track the drinks as I like to try and keep them relatively healthy but would like accurate ideas. SB doesn’t modify nutritional info as you customize drinks..
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Great healthy hot chocolate idea
I love adding hot chocolate to my coffee but it is so high in calories and sugar. Here is a couple ideas I had that work really well. Get some chocolate protein powder and add a scoop to coffee with milk. Another idea I just tried last night: heat up water with 1% milk (or nonfat) and stir in a scoop of the protein powder.…
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Difficult having perfect calories every day
Hi all, I need some advice/words of wisdom/help. I'm struggling to lose weight at the moment. I've done it before so I know counting works. But I've been in a plateau and I think it's my food choices. Some days I'm under and some days I'm over. It's not super perfect but I feel like it's keeping me from continuing and…
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Nutrients
Is it possible to change or add to the nutrient list given to be able to personalize what is more important for my health?
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Ever Doubt a Restaurant Calorie Count?
Just finished a delicious dinner of chain restaurant chili. According to the restaurant web site, an entire pint of chili made with ground beef and red kidney beans is 250 - 125 calories per cup. I find that VERY hard to believe - especially since most chili clocks in at least 200 per cup. Next time, I have half a mind to…
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MY FAVORITE BRANDS
Hi Every1 ok so I am trying 2 lose weight again, I'm @ Krogers & I was looking @ this Salad dressing & thinking NOOOO not going to like this but I bought it anyway sooo glad I did. I'm a very picky finicky eater. This Salad Dressing Rocks my salad it's 0 Calories, Sugar Free, Carb Free & IT WAS ONLY $3 OR SO & I got 1,000…
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fitness for the disabled.
I look at all the get fit exercises here and on the web, but don't see things for people who are disabled. About the only thing I can actually do is walk and that has had absolutely no impact on my weight. I would like to see ways to modify the fitness exercises on this site for people who cannot kneel, be on their…
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Easy family meals
I’ve searched a lot, I have a five year and a year and a half daughter. What are some easy family meals that family members like that are low on calories. Also looking for easy snacks to meal prep for work.
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Cheat meal - what’s your poison?
I’ll try and go all week on strict diet then pick an evening meal to have what I want. Pizza, Chinese, are my top choices with as many haribos as I can stomach after. I find This good for my soul and doesn’t effect my progress.
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Accuracy of info?
I just have a quick question. Is anyone overseeing/monitoring this site, reviewing added info to make sure it's accurate, and deleting what is NOT accurate? Some food items do not even show all the information available, and some say "corrected" or something similar, but very few even match. Or, is this site run solely by…
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Logging food, no info
So I went out last night to little hole in the wall restaurant. So there's nothing in the mfp database. I went to check website and they don't have any nutrional info there... So how should log it?
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Good food scales?
Hey all, haven't been on community in years, but I was hoping you fine people could help me out. I use a food scale to weight out my foods and I make large meals that I then portion out, so I need a higher capacity scale, like 22lbs. I have used my old trusty Ozeri 11 lb one for years now, but I am looking to upgrade. I…
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Splurges?
Do you think it’s helpful or harmful to splurge?
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Non-dairy coffee creamer
I bought some Silk brand almond coffee creamer that was on clearance at the grocery store today. After I opened it, I saw the “use by” date on the carton was Dec 26. Today is Jan 8. I put the stuff in my hot tea. Tastes fine. I’m not super worried, but I am curious about how strictly important the “use by” date is on this…
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Filling food?
I finally ate healthy today and was under my calorie count. But it reminded me of why I don't eat like this- I do get quite hungry. Any filling, low calorie food ideas?
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portion sizes
Does anyone know what size a "bowl" or "cup" is as listed when recording the diary.. is it literally whatever I think is a standard size of each?
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Carbonated drinks
I never gave those products much thought. I used to drink Diet Coke by the car loads. Right now, dh has 10 6-packs(bought on sale) stored away in the basement that he drinks himself. I've been able to resist them. BUT some days I just need something carbonated. My sister gave me an 8 pack of Spindrift flavored carbonated…
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Dirty/lazy/strict keto? Low carb peeps??
Hey guys, Just restarting my low carb journey. I love my carbs but my body doesnt. Haha story of my life... anyone wanna keep eachother inline without policing? Haha
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Must try this!!!
my poison at the moment and I over with it!
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Warming lunches?
Can anyone share their favourite lunch recipes? I’m used to just a sandwich for lunch but as I’m at home for the foreseeable, I’d like to start cooking properly for lunch! Soups etc would be great as it’s freezing here!
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Food timing, when to eat what
Does timing of food not matter? Do you eat certain foods at certain times of the day? I know it's an odd question but I notice I have a hard time pushing myself to eat certain foods at certain hours. For example eating eggs or pancakes at night when they seem like breakfast meals. Or veggies or steak in the morning. Am I…
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Where to start with calorie counting
Want to lose 40lbs and following calories. Does it matter what I eat as long as I stay within my calories?
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Snacking...
I know the most common answers to this will be carrot sticks, an apple, banana, nuts, etc, but I wondered if anybody had any suggestions for some quick snacks that are low fat/calorie? Things you can buy and grab quickly when on the go? I don't think I could handle another cherry tomatoes, so looking for some ideas that…
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Eating less than what's the intended goal
What if I am eating less than my intended calorie goal? Is that good or bad?
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Treating yourself
Do any of you have one day a week where you allow yourself to go over your calories, just for a break and treat and are still able to see a loss on the scale? When I was on WW they had ‘allowance points’ that allowed you to have the occasional treat without worrying about points, and you’d still loose weight. Any of you…