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low kcal beef recipes please
I have a lovely beef round roast that i need to cook. I dont mind cutting it up What would you do with it?
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Hidden Calories
Hi Guys, I read another thread in regard to not counting some foods eaten as they were of low calorie. Now I count everything I eat as it must contain some calories and I like to know the exact amount of calories I eat so I can adjust daily or weekly to meet my targets. For example: Omega 3,6,9 - one capsule is 15 calories…
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My 21st!
Okay all, this may seem a bit silly. But it's my 21st birthday, and I am going out tonight with my SIL and tomorrow with a bunch of people. I REALLY don't want to blow my calories out of the water, so any suggestions on Low-Cal drinks? I am a beer and Mixed drink girl, so either suggestions are fine! Note: I am already…
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does anyone use home made remedy's for weight loss
hey, i just wanted to ask some of you if you use any home made remedy's which could help you loose weight., if so, do they helps you? i have recently started making one at home which i found on the internet, i've used it for a while so if this really helps i will hopefully write the Recipe. pls if you know any remedy's…
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High Protein Meal Suggestions?
Hello, Looking for any suggestions for High Protein foods to eat 2-3 times a day. I need around 50g of protein per meal to reach my minimum of 250g/day. Seems like everything is either high calorie or high sodium, and I don't want to eat chicken 3 x a day every day. I prepare my meals on Sunday for the week and eat it…
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Question: Increased Appetite
Someting is seriously going on with me. I stay hungry ALL THE TIME. I have started exercising pretty regularly over the past two months... and I have also just recently came off a birth control pill over the past month. I would tell you to look at my diary but I haven't logged regularly the past week or two. Anyhow, my…
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For those who have "eliminated" sugar
Recently I've decided to cut basically a much refined sugar from my life as possible. I'm hoping to make this a lifestyle change but I'm taking it one day at a time. I've decided not to eat anything with over 1 gram of sugar (per serving) so I'm looking for a new kind of bread and substitutes for every day food. So first,…
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Hungry?!?
Hello! So, I've been doing well on my dieting..I think..Anyways!! Today and yesterday I have been sooo hungry!!! I'm eating the same things, drinking water, snacking on veggies..I just do not know why suddenly I'm wanting to eat everything in sight! Any help on why I'm suddenly hungry? I know I am drinking Slim Fast, but I…
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How much is too much protein?
I recently spoke to a trainer who recommended I eat as much as 250 grams of protein if I want to gain muscle. I keep getting conflicting information, some say 90 is the most the body can take and the rest turns to fat. What is your experience?
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Any recipes that use strawberry whey protein...?
I've seen lots of tasty recipes that use whey protein to bump up the protein, like banana bread etc. I've only got strawberry whey protein at the moment and can't think of anything that would work with strawberry. Anyone got any suggestions?
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has anyone ever found this to be true
I am in a challenge group and am doing really intense workouts pushing my body above and beyond the limits. plus drinking a lot of water. I am finding lately after my work outs I am not as hungry as I used to be as far as snacking a lot like I had been. has this been the case with any of you guys?
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Paleo/ primal eating?
Anybody else into this kind of eating and lifestyle? I've started taking a swing at it, but I think I have a lot to learn. I'd be interested in friending folks who are into it, so we can share info with each other. I've only been doing it for a couple weeks, and while I don't know yet if I've lost any weight, I do seem to…
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Divvying up my calories.
Hi all. I am staying under my daily calories, but I have a question. Does it matter that I use the majority of my calories for dinner? I am doing a little over 1200 calories a day, but sometimes my dinner accounts for half of that. Should I try to even out my caloires more or maybe just exercise after dinner instead of…
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How do you "meal plan and prep" for the weak?
I am just starting to really clean up the way I eat. Usually my breakfasts and lunches are pretty healthy, but I am kind of stuck about dinners. My problem is lack of time, so I'm realizing I probably need to do a cooking day on sunday so I have quick healthy go to meals I can just heat up for dinner. I am cooking for 2 so…
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warror diet
Anyone have any thoughts on the warrior diet? I've just read the basic concepts of it and am a little torn over how i feel about it.
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Foods to FILL you up? (help me stop binging!)
Okay, MFPers, the past 2.5 weeks I have run into a bit of a problem - I can't STOP eating! I've been on here for a year and have lost most of the weight I want to (need to drop another 10ish lbs. to be at GW). I have been stuck at 155ish for over 3 months. I try to NET 1500 (but I find I often go a little over). Lately,…
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Thoughts on Pre-Workouts and Natural Ways to Get Energized
Hey everyone, I've been taking various (oddly colored) pre workouts now for about two months and I love the effects on my workouts...but I hate knowing that I'm doing long term damage to my body. I know that various pre-workout drinks can cause kidney damage, liver damage, bloating, cramping, and accidental caffeine…
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Critique My Day....
664 Calories 33 Carbs 37 Fat 51 Protein 45 minute spin class. This is typical. I have gained 8 pounds in one week. What the f is wrong with me?
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Vitamin Supplements - absorption, does anyone know?
Just curious if anyone knows approximately how much of a daily multi-vitamin is absorbed into the system. I take one which has 150% DV of Vitamin A (75% as palmitate and 25% as beta carotene), but I also tend to eat foods high in vitamin A such as sweet potatoes, carrots etc. I want to be sure that I am not overloading my…
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looking for healthy recipes and food to eat
I love salad, I love vegetables, I love strawberries, pineapple, oranges, blueberries, blackberries, bananas... I would love to have healthy recipes to make for me, and my daughter to eat. My mom would love them too. I would like cheap easy recipes. I would like to know what food to eat that is good and healthy. Thanks
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Good Budget Protein Powder?
Any protein powders out there that are good but not super expensive? I am getting back to lifting and will be drinking 2 per day and cannot afford something super expensive. Thanks
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Anything you can tell me about the Foreman Grill...
We bought a George Foreman grill, I've never cooked on one before. I know nothing about them. I tossed some porkchops on there tonight and cooked til I hoped they were done lol.... It was a success, they were tastey and moist! That surprised me the most, the moisture! So is cooking on the Foreman grills really healthier?…
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Protein bars for nut allergic?
Anyone aware of Protein bars that can be made (or on the market) which do not contain any tree nuts, nut oils, peanuts, peanut butter or peanut oils? I have an anaphylaxis allergy, and locating something of the sort has been extremely frustrating. To add to the difficulty, I try to avoid SOY PROTEIN ISOLATES because they…
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Tofu help! need some ideas please!
Hi MFPers! I have just bought tofu for the first time, but have no idea what to do with it! I love most kinds of foods, as long as its not extremely spicy! I'm not vegetarian, just though it's a good alternative to expensive meat, both economically and calorically speaking! So and tofu related culinary suggestions will be…
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WARNING********* Kelloggs Cereal recall
The news is reporting that Kellogs is recalling it's Red Berries cereal due to possible glass fragments! You can go to their website to get a replacement.
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Paul Mkenna
Hi, I'm new to this forum so forgive me if this has already been asked and answered. Have any of you used the Paul McKenna "I Can Make You Thin" method? If so, any comments, positive or negative? Many thanks.
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Eating Right/Exercise vs. Diet Plans
I have a friend that is selling a product that has supposedly help relieve high blood pressure, diabetes, weight loss, etc. But wouldn't all of these things happen if a person were to just eat right an exercise. This particular program consists of a 30 day body cleanse of pills taken 3 times a day. This can be done by…
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Mexican Restaurant!
I have "can't get out of dinner plans" with some co-workers and they have chosen a local Mexican chain! What are good, "clean" options?
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In love with the 3 C's , suggestions ??
I have a love affair with the 3 C's: Chocolate Cheese Coffee I don't believe in cutting out everything you love, I want to enjoy life AND be healthy. Yes cutting down is an option, and is fine for Coffee but with Cheese and Chocolate, I really struggle... Anyone got any ideas on how I can enjoy what I want and still not…
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Uk gram cracker alternative & Egg beaters.
I have been watching a TV show called HUNGRY GIRL - she is an American TV chef. I enjoy the show very much but I can't get hold off some of the American ingredients like Gram crackers. I also need an alternative to egg beaters. Please help. Victoria.