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Chai Latte Substitute
I learned to love chai lattes because of my dog. His favorite place to visit was the local coffee shop, since they would pet him lavishly and give him treats. I didn’t like coffee, so chai lattes became my excuse to let him visit. I’ve sorely missed them but yesterday lucked into a simple low cal substitute. A chai tea…
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Give me your low calorie and fat meals
Scottish Bap(bun) 120 calories Turkey burger(5 oz) 170 calories Lettuce 2 calories 1/2 Roma tomato 5 calories 1/2 oz cheese 60 calories 1.5 cups mixed berries 90 calories 467 calories total!!
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Effecting your blood by Nutrition
Last March I came talking about the effects of food on blood. Many people said you'll only effect if significantly by losing weight. I've spent 20 years trying to lose weight. IN the mean time I changed my eating and supplements to help. I thought I'd update this for the people who said the only way to change my stats was…
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Protein
What is a good vanilla protein powder?
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New U.S. nutrition facts labeling
The US has new nutrition label requirements, so many folks will be seeing different labels soon if you haven't already seen them: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-brief/fda-brief-fda-provides-additional-information-about-requirements-dual-column-labeling-serving-sizes Personally, I am a big fan of the new labels. I like…
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Calories
How did everyone here decide how many calories they should be consuming? Is 2,000 calories enough? Is it realistic?
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Bread!
Has anyone had postive results cutting down on bread. I love bread but I feel like every time I try this it's my down fall! So I have drastically cut down on my servings in bread and upped my veggies. I'm so tired of failing at this . any helpful tips are welcome.😁 :p
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Chia seeds
Would be interested to know how others are adding chia seeds to the their nutrition program. I have used in lo carb yogurt w berries and nuts for quick breakfast. Thank you. #cardiacrehab
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Easy & Healthy Dinner Meal Prep Ideas
I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for meal prepping for dinner? I am looking for meals that will fill me, are easy to make, and of course tasty! I am running into a rut meal prepping since I am a somewhat picky eater and also someone who is on a budget. All ideas are welcomed, as I am very new to meal prepping!
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Chia Seeds- who knew??
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds#section5 I've heard of them, of course though have never used them. They seem to be the ultimate healthy little morsels in many many ways so I'll definitely be adding them to my grocery list. I found a recipe for making overnight pumpkin pie oats…
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Keto Mom
So how many here are on keto with a toddler or child? We have done it with our son and it worked till Halloween lol. I was just wondering how many other moms have done it with their kids and how well it worked out for you? We only did it for a few months and lost about 30 lbs I managed to gain it all back over the holidays…
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What did you have for breakfast this morning? 🍳🍊🍽
I had a whole wheat blueberry English muffin with a bit of almond butter, 2 eggs, some blueberries, and coffee with coconut milk. 😍 What did you have for breakfast?
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Calorie count
Hey, I was wondering if anyone noticed that the calories the My Fitness App assigns to certain foods vary quite a bit in comparison to other restaurants. Like Subway for instance states their 6-inch Veggie and Cheese is 200 calories but the app says it is 280 calories or more. Just makes it hard to determine what calories…
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Vegetarian - consuming more carbs
Evening. I have recently become vegetarian (not for weight / health issues but animals) but im finding im consuming alot more carbs than usual and im getting myself all worked up that its going to mess my weight loss up. Ive lost 2 stone and have another 1/1.5 to go. Has anyone gone vegetarian and noticed that its hindered…
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Need More Protein
I've tracked my diet for a few days now and I've yet to come close to my daily protein intake recommendation. How do I get this up?? Protein shakes are popular but I don't want to rely on meal replacement shakes, they never make me feel or think as if I'm full. I also don't eat red meat, I hate the taste and there are also…
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Food Items You Eat Everyday
What are some food items you eat almost everyday and why? Mine are below. Egg whites from a carton - easy to cook and lots of protein Boneless skinless chicken breast - easy to cook, lots of protein, low fat, and low salt Whole oats soaked in milk overnight - easy to make, grab and go food, good carbs to start the day…
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Dinner
Dinner... grilled chicken and brown rice.
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Mfp recommends too many calories
Not sure what to do. Mfp has be set at 1,560 calories a day. If I eat under 1,000 it says I,m eating to little and refuses to register. So I have been forcing myself to eat to 1,000 or hust over to get mfp to friggin register even though I'm not hungry for anymore food. I feel this is also why I'm losing weight. Just stuck…
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Cheat Day?
Just wondering what everyone’s opinions are on cheat days?
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Pre-Diabetic
I am needing some insight on affordable yet healthy meals to put together for my family. We found out today that my oldest daughter is pre-diabetic and I want to make sure to go in the right direction to help my family make the life style changes that need to be changed.
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Breakfast
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New here and trying to learn the site!
How do I add something other than water that will add to my calorie count??
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Carbs vs Calories
I have PCOS which is a female condition that among other things makes weight loss difficult! I have had previous success with low carb diets! I allowed myself to snack and eat low carb foods as I saw fit! I am wanting to track using my fitness pal but I see calories as a primary goal, but if I eat my typical low carb items…
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Looking for a blog post
There was a blog post a few weeks ago about sweet potato brownies. I can’t find it now. Anyone have it saved.
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Meatless The Better
What u all think. Going to less meat and more of plant based diet better in every way. Seems most disease comes from meat and dairy? We can get most of our needed proteins from grains and non meat things. Am i right on this? should we all be avoiding meat? As well considering the governments want us to all eat meat and…
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Alcohol?
Anyone have a problem with alcohol???? I dont drink during the week, but hello weekend and I'm throwing back wine and vodka like nobodies business! Weeks progress ruined through alcohol calories, not being able to workout due to a hangover, and greasy "feel better" food. Just wondering your experiences?
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Respecting my Daughter's Choice to be a Vegetarian
Okay, my daughter is 14 yo and has decided to live a vegetarian lifestyle. I'm good with this as long as she gets sufficient iron & protein in her diet. I figure we should learn how to do this together. One of my NY resolutions is to teach my daughters (14 & 17) to cook for themselves before they head out into the world.…
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Is timing important in calorie consumption to burn fat?
I'm working out every day and my goal is to lose fat (currently about 20%) and gain muscle at the same time. I'm 191cm/6'3 and weigh 93kg/205lbs. I burn approximately 3900 calories a day, and my current meal plan gives me 3300 calories (50/20/30) a day. But today I began to wonder, does it help me if I consume my calories…
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Diabetic meal planning
I am 59 yo, about 10 lbs overweight. Last month I found that I have a stress fracture of my tibia.., in the diagnosis process I found out I have diabetes, non insulin dependent. I joined my fitness pal to help track my food. I don’t eat candy or sweets. But everything seems to have sugar!! My daily sugar intake should be…
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Ham and eggs
I have not had breakfast yet but this morning I’m going to have hem and eggs. I’m on a high protein low carb diet. What are other people having?