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How do you count calories for takeout food? Specifically Indian
I ordered in today because I wasn't feeling well to cook. Specifically I got Chicken Makhani and Dal Makhani. I weighed everything on my scale - 3 oz of chicken, 50 ml of the sauce (Im assuming its made of heavy cream and butter, spices) and 50 ml of liquid dal, that had some oil on top. I had one half piece of a large…
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How much electrolytes are too much?
Hi there, I'm in my second week of going low carb/no sugar. I'm feeling good, supplementing with vitamins, still eating a good amount of low carb greens, along with good quality meats fish butter eggs cheese dairy. Trying to do 3 to 6 miles a day, training for a half marathon... Live at super high altitude. I've been…
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I am looking for low acidic recipes?
I have barrets esophagus and need to lose weight. I am limited to foods that have a ph value of more than 5. The higher the ph, the better.
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Hard to Follow Protein Intake
I have been logging in myfitnesspal for a month and I lost 10 pounds! My biggest issues is staying within my calorie difficient and have enough protein for the day
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Kitchen Scale
Is there a kitchen scale to track nutrients/macros that sync with Myfitness pal that anyone can recommend?
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Is there anything like the Noom color system?
Hello! First post and hoping to get some insight. I was on Noom - liked the lessons until it was repetitive. However, I loved the green, yellow and orange color system. It was so simple. My nutritionist needs me to document more than just calories and protein so I was hoping that MFP might have a learning to eat better…
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Does anyone have tips on Keto?
I have done Keto for about a week. Trying to keep my net carbs in range has been tough.
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meal plan?
Can anybody make me a meal plan to lose weight I have no idea what to eat or when, etc. My fitness pal says my daily intake is 900 cals
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What are you eating for Memorial Day?
Hey everyone, I hope you all are having a great Memorial Day. I wanted to do a quick post on wanting to know what you’re having for memorial day. Burgers? Hot Dogs? Me personally, I didn’t want to sway too far from my diet so I found a good balance of steak and kale, and broccoli salad. Low carbs, decent cals, overall a…
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Mayo Clinic Diet
Someone told me about the Mayo Clinic Diet. It sounds low carb like Atkins, but not quite as low. I've been doing Atkins for 7 months and it's working great. My weight loss has slowed down some, but was thinking about doing this for 12 days and see how it goes. I think it will be easy to go back to Atkins after giving this…
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Craving spicy while in caloric deficit?
I keep noticing this- I keep wanting to add extra crushed red pepper, green jalapeno powder, or sriracha to everything. Anyone else experiencing this? im 50M, 178lbs, 1700cal/day
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Struggling ...
Hi all, I'm struggling with the amount of calories, I've started at 1250 but been told 1500 is a better start point for me.. so ive given this a go. However I am rubbish with eating. I will skip breakfast and lunch and have a massive terrible oversizes dinner and thats me done. Now I'm logging all my food and drinks, I've…
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Healthy meals
Hi everyone, my name is Peggy. I’m 39 years old and I currently weigh 311 pounds once I seen that scale I gotta wake up call I am done having babies and it’s time to get my body back. Can someone please help me with some inexpensive meal choices, I have two toddlers so don’t have a lot of time And my toddlers don’t eat…
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Looking for Gloria Marshall menu 2
Hi All, I'm currently on the Gloria Marshall meal plan which i got from my mother who was on it back in 1981 and had great success. Its so far going really well for me but we noticed her week 2 sheet is missing from the folder. If anyone can please share this with me it will be much appreciated.
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Diet plan for 2000 calories
Hi everyone im new here plz help me about diet meal of 2000 calories per day
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How do I save foods I scared so I can use later?
How can I save foods that I scaned the bar code so I can use later?
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Low Calorie Seed Bread Recommendations
Hi, I have been typically using Willamette Valley - Great Seed Bread, Thin Sliced which is 80 calories. I am looking for alternatives that people like , with lower calorie. Any good suggestions that don't taste like card board?
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Low Salt
Hi All, I’m a long time MFP user, more active at times. I need to be on a Los salt (sodium) diet, like 1500 mg/daily or less. Any pointers are appreciated. Best low sodium seasonings? Thanks in advance!
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Protein shake in a microwave
Has anyone made porridge using a protein powder with the milk and cooked in the microwave? Do you lose any nutrients?
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Open Diaries For Meal and Fitness Inspo
Hello! If you are interested in getting meal and fitness inspiration through sharing your diary, please add me as a friend. Particularly for busy career women in the late 30s/early 40s that don't have a lot of time for fitness!!
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How Do You Calculate Your Protein Intake?
Most protein calculators use some form of your weight, activity level, as well as your goal in terms of how you should determine your optimal daily intake. More advanced calculators will ask you your height, or try to guauge if you are overweight. The vast majority of them give a pretty high number for the requirement,…
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I need a pro tip for online dietitian/nutritionist (US only)
Hi! I've been doing gym and some cardio for 5 months, but I feel like I'm always improvising in the kitchen and it's messing with my progress. I hate guessing with my meals, so I want some legit help. Anyone know where I can find good online nutritionists that aren't scams or super generic? So far, the best tip I've gotten…
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Dinner
Can anyone please share dinner routine that is light and health consists high protein.
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Does Zero sugar soda (Pepsi, coke, mtn dew) affect a calorie deficit?
Are they better than their sugar filled counterparts?
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Smoothie
Hi- new to this. Thought I had asked but can’t find😁. When making smoothies fo I just add each ingredient for total calories? Thanks
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Thoughts on walnuts?
I’ve heard they’re a great source of good fats, but what do you guys think about them?
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Does water count towards calorie intake?
Lately I’ve had 5-10 calories deducted from my available calories.
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Prunes versus dates
Do you make recipes with medjool dates for sweetness? Have you ever considered using prunes instead? I sometimes eat prunes for nutrients and just wondered about putting them in blender desserts. 2 birds. What do you think?
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Anyone else post lapband?
I am struggling to get the grams of protein, carbs, sugars and calories right when tracking. I am hoping others have had success with this app getting it right for 7 months post surgery.
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How do I calculate iron intake when it’s not included in the nutrition information on the label?
Hi, I am trying to track my iron intake as I have a tendency to become deficient and require infusions. I just realised that most of the foods I scan (eg, a packet of lean beef mince) don’t have iron in the nutritional information, and don’t have the iron content on the label either. So my app says I’m getting no iron,…