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Cottage Cheese
I'm intrigued to try it but it's consistancy looks awful, can anyone advise what's a good brand and what is good to eat with the cottage cheese.
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what protein supplement to use????? uk brands pls
Hi everyone, i cant seem to reach my protein target, any ideas pls, i dont know where to start with the protein powders :smile: I am on 1700 cals per day, and have carbs at 40%, fat and protein at 30%.. Thanks in advance :flowerforyou:
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What are everyones feelings on Carbs?
Keeping calories below a certain level is the standard pathway to lose weight... What does everyone do about carb intake (if they count or consider them at all) and what should the range be kept under for an average exerciser. (3-4 x week 30-45 mins)
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Protein calculation - lean or total weight?
when you calculate your protein needs, do you base the formula (1g per kilo bodyweight) on present total weight or your ideal target weight? Basically trying to work out whether it is lean weight you calculate for or do you include your excess fat in their because protein is also used as an energy source; which will be…
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Natural Sugar Vs. Refined Sugar
So I have had a problem lately with going over in my sugar even if I am under in everything else. The thing is all my sugar is coming from fruits and vegetables. If I eat a cup of berries that's over half my sugar intake for an entire day in one meal/snack. My question is, is there a difference between the sugar found in…
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Foods to avoid the day/night before weigh in?
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has found that eating certain foods the day or night before weighing in has made a negative impact? Thanks!
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Coconut oil
I just bought some coconut oil today and I'm curious as to how to use it. Thoughts? What are the benefits of using coconut oil on a regular basis?
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Whatcha Gonna Do?
.......For breakfast tomorrow? I want to wake up and have a bajillion awesome ideas and be super flipping excited to cook me some brefkast (which is how my three year old calls it). Don't let me down, mfp. If I don't have some freaking brilliant ideas tomorrow morning there is no telling what will happen.... I don't even…
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Good "extra calorie" ideas
Good Morning! So far I have lost 12 lbs - from 232 to 220 this morning - since January. I started out with 1200 cals/day, then upped it to 1300. Now I'm thinking I should up it to 1500 or 1600 since I am starting C25K. I am 50yo, 5'4" and fairly sedentary (office/desk job). My appetite has adjusted to my food intake, I'm…
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How do you fit alcohol in your diet??
I love to drink -- sorry, that's just not gonna change! How do you all fit alcohol into your diets without it sabotaging you completely?? Do you save calories for it?
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Decreased appetite after increased workouts?
I'm not sure if this topic belongs here, but I'll try anyways.. I've experienced a change in appetite lately as I've increased my workouts to 4-6x per week again (like I used to do) which includes lifting followed by cardio. I rest when I need to. I increased my workouts after I started eating at TDEE -20% about 5-6 weeks…
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Net calories
Ok so I know how to use the bmr tool and calculate how many calories to eat per day. Recently I have been able to do more exercises do to my weight loss. My concern however is: I eat my calorie goal, and when I do a lot of exercise, I end up negative in my calorie goal. My question is: what harmful effects will occur as a…
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Pre-morning workout meal question
Hey guys! I have the opportunity this week to work out before I have to go to work. I'm a teacher and also work an after school program, so it can be taxing to work a full day plus a few extra hours afterwards and still feel fueled and excited about the gym. I'm in a different school this week and my in time is a little…
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Please check my food
I just started using MFP to help me lose weight. I am not sure if i'm eating correctly, so I would like if some people would check how I am doing food wise.
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Too much protein?
Ok ive only been logging my food for a few days now but i constantly blow my protien. Ok my diary is open and i know i havent made the best food decisions but i am usually staying under my 1500 cal daily limit. Is it ok to go over protien? feel free to browse my food diary and offer ways to improve it!
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Non-perishable veggie ideas to take for lunch?
I'm in college and I live off-campus; having to go to the dining hall is just a big hassle for me so I usually go to the grocery store and find things to bring to lunch on camps. I obviously can't keep it in a refrigerator, so I have to bring non-perishable things- lately I've been bringing mixed bags of nuts with raw…
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Calorie count on noodles?
I'm having some chicken noodles for lunch, but the thing is: when they're dry, the noodles weigh 65 grams (2.2 oz), and when water's been added, they weigh 330 grams (11.6 oz). Which weight do I use to figure the calories? Surely the nutritional content of the noodles don't change just because I added water? If you count…
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Lethargy Without Sugar
So, I'm trying to lose the baby weight of about 30 pounds and I'm exclusively nursing my 6 month old (he's not eating solids at all yet). I only recently tried to start losing the weight though. Ever since I had my son I have an obscene sweet tooth. So I've cut my calories AND I'm working out at least 4 days a week for 30…
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finally- a greek yogurt i like
im not a greek yogurt fan- esp of the plain version (and everyone keeps saying "its great if you add..."- but i want like it without adding things!) I tried the yoplait greek yogurt- and its good, but barely has more protein than regular yoplait light. tried chiobani- not a fan. then i found Dannon Light & Fit greek yogurt…
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I think we all know this...
But we condition ourselves to ignore it to seek that "bliss" of eating.. The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/24/magazine/the-extraordinary-science-of-junk-food.html?smid=pl-share It is a long read, but in the end it has changed how I look even at grabbing a small bag of doritos…
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Impact diet whey
Hi I have just swapped from max elle true diet to my protein impact diet whey. There are many mens reviews on the site however little by women. Have any of you women out there used it and had good/ bad results ? Thank you
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Have your food be in front of you
The title doesn't refer to what I'm writing about. Obviously, when you are eating a meal your food is in front of you. What am I talking about is dividing your food in portions to VISUALLY see how much you are consuming in one meal rather than throwing in everything. It's kind of like when you pack your lunch you see how…
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HELP! I just lost my appetite and energy?!
I'm not entirely sure what happened, but yesterday I didn't eat anything more than an 11oz can of oranges. I didn't want to eat anything else. I just figured I would eat dinner or maybe snack on some popcorn without butter or something if I ended up skipping lunch. But I didn't. All that ended up happening was I laid down…
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Insanity Carbs, protein, fat question
Hi all, I am set to start my insanity workout next week and I am at the moment trying to get some good meal plans in my head. Slightly confused though, can someone help please? Insanity recommends 40%carbs, 40%protein, 20%fat make up of meals. Does this mean 40% of the calories or what? I am struggling to work out what…
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Short Term Cleanse Drinks to Share?
I'm looking to kick start my diet with a cleanse drink. I'm not looking to crash diet; I do not want to make myself sick! Basically I want to give myself the motivation of having a determined starting point, and to cleanse my system. Does anyone have any cleanse recipes to share? :)
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Caf food?!
I live on campus at a university. They dont necessarily hove the healthiest or most appetizing of foods. HELP! How do I truly eat healthier?!?!?!?
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Phase 1 induction
Anyone in phase one of adkins? Add me if you are....also whats your go to low carb meal on busy days?How do you satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Assistance on calorie goal, please?
Okay so eating food at an Italian last night left me feeling rubbish so thinking of reassessing my current "normal". I did a 30 day Paleo challenge at New Year, so might try and make my diet more paleo, not 100% as that didn't agree with me but I liked the cleaner eating. As for calories, I don't feel like I've lost any…
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Free Atkins Bars
Hey All. Found this online and thought some of you might be interested. Sign up and receive three Atkins bars in the mail. I got mine Saturday. http://community.atkins.com/Registration.aspx
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Buying a rice cooker
Hi all, I want to buy my first rice cooker but I don't know which one's are good or bad. Does anyone have any recommendations from their own experience with one? Thanks.