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should you consume more calories daily as you burn them?
I noticed that when I add my exercise my fitness pal will add on calories to my day for consumption? Does anyone know what is the healthiest approach: consuming the calories added on, not consuming them, or consuming some of them. Help please:)
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amplify shakes
I'm going to try these amplify shakes out from Gnc for added protein. Anyone use(d) them?
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uncle ben insant brown rice...good or bad?
they say you should eat brown rice over white. but i've noticed that i simply can't cook it. typically i hate uncle bens, i would rather steam white rice any day then eat it. but i started buying uncle ben's brown rice, and i've basically switched. but is uncle ben's brown rice better than just plain white rice? (not uncle…
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Gestational Diabetes
I am between 28 and 29 weeks pregnant and found out last week I have gestational diabetes. I am having a hard time finding anything that does not have alot of sugar in it! Even food that is supposed to be good for you (yogurt and fruit especially) is packed with sugar. Any tips?
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Pre-diabetes!
Does anyone have any advice or suggestions for some one newly facing the struggle of prediabetes?
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Can you read?
I am curious to know if those who did not grow up with food nutrition labels had trouble using that information in their plan. I remember the days before bar codes to scan, restaurants with calorie counts on the menu and detailed product labels right down to the amount of niacin in a slice of bread. Do you feel it is a…
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So maybe it does matter what kind of calories?
Just found this link to a news article. The scientists in the article are saying that it probably does matter where your calories come from. "A growing body of research from anthropologists, evolution experts, nutrition specialists and others suggests the energy the body derives from different types of foods varies widely,…
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What is the real deal with what NOT to eat??
Fellow Fitnesspals... So it seems that many things now days that were SUPPOSED to be good for you to eat are no longer good? Like bananas or whole wheat bread? I'm very curious to know what your take(s) are out in the community on what is good and what is not. I know that anything in moderation is ok, but my family and I…
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Corn Tortilla Shells
Does anybody have any suggestions on how to make these taste better? I have to use the corn ones instead of the flour ones because of gluten. I've eaten them right out of the package - very dry and tried heating in the microwave - any ideas?
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Dreamsfield Pasta Noodles: Low Carb?
Hi, I've tried searching the message boards on this topic, but haven't found any results. The Dreamsfield company claims that one serving of their spaghetti pasta has only 5 digestible carbs. What do you think of Dreamsfield pasta? Is it really low carb? From my own experiences with Dreamsfield it would appear that it…
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Why am i so bloated?
Just looked at my tummy in the mirror and it's so bloated!!! can someone look at my diary for today and tell me what has made me so bloated? I am interested...havent eaten that much but looks like i have looking at my tummy!!
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Deli meat?
I was wondering is it better to buy fresh cut deli meat or prepackaged? Like is there less crap in fresh sliced? I don't buy it all the time and I rather get the ones that have less junk in it.
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How to Drink (alcohol) Without Gaining Weight
Fox News article called "How to Drink Without Gaining Weight". No need to post comments about how we shouldn't drink- this article is to help those of us that still want to drink sensibly while dieting. Sorry, but my nightly drink is about all that's keeping me sane right now. For those who are curious, I am drinking…
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Which food got most protein you think???
So i need more protein suggestions???
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Eat Real FOOD
Eat less CRAP: C- Carbonated Drinks R- Refined Sugar A- Artificial Sweeteners and colors P- Processed Foods Eat More FOOD: F- Fruits and Veggies O- Organic Lean Protein O- Omega 3 fatty acids D- Drink Water Did you know you can change your taste buds? Or at least "retrain" them? YES you can!!! It all comes down to cleaning…
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Difference in Calorie Count
Hi, I recently downloaded myfitnesspal for iPhone, and am learning my way around the database. As a snack today, I plan to eat some freash blueberries that I purchased at Publix ( a local supermarket chain). When I searched for the calorie count doe fresh lueberries, however, the the database has different entries for…
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IIFYM (If it fits your macros)
Does anybody follow this type of flexible dieting? http://iifym.com/
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Sodium
How do you keep your sodium in check. 2500mg a day seems almost impossible to do. I don't add any table salt to my food anymore and I'm still 2x over every day.
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Lunch ideas
I am terrible at preparing my lunch at home, so buy during the day... getting tired of subway, and just realized that the potbelly wreck salad has over 570 calories... what do YOU eat for lunch?! Good recommendations?
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Is whey protein necessary?
How beneficial is whey protein to weight loss? If I get some, I'll be getting 100% Whey Gold Standard. What's your favorite flavor?
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Low Sugar Energy ?!!!
This question might sound contradictory but it isn't meant to be. I'm wanting an energy bar (or subsitute) that I can take out when on the bike as I'm consuming 2500+ calories and as I increase my distance its only going to get higher, but I've noticed that the energy bars that I've started using have an awfully high…
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Anyone feel like perusing my lunch?
Everything under my lunch I just threw into a blender for a smoothie. I was suprised by how not-so-healthy it seems when I look at it all together- pretty high cal, loads of sugar (damn those bananas!) and not as much protein as I thought (relatively speaking.) I'm not too concerned about the calories (I haven't put in my…
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Food scare
The recent revelations in the U.K regarding horse meat, as now taken yet another food source, from my already limited diet. although I was never a big red meat eater, I did eat some. I now find I am questioning all foods. recently I have started eating a diet of pulses, oats, and raw veg with fresh cooked chicken, line…
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Any vegetarians out there?
Any other vegetarians on MFP? I'd love to see some diaries and get ideas of what the veggies are eating to stay full and stay within 1200-1400 calories each day. I have a few go to meals to keep me in my calorie range, but I'd love to mix it up a bit! Any suggestions? Please add me as a friend so I can see how you keep…
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Just a friendly reminder!
Remember....... :flowerforyou: 1. To to use your scale as much as possible! If you do not have one.. go get one.. one of the best tools for your kitchen and waist! :flowerforyou: 2. To use a flat edge to level off your ingredients, whether a Teaspoon, Tablespoon, Cup etc., :flowerforyou: 3. To us the proper cups for…
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I can't keep myself from overeating! HELP!
Over the years my weight has skyrocketed and resulted in a type two diabetes diagnosis. Now that I'm trying to do something about it I can't seem to stop eating. It's like I just lose all control and binge on anything and everything. I've tried every single method I can think of and I just can't stop. Does any one else…
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Learning to eat clean, store bought tortillas?
I have been on the search for a store bought whole wheat tortilla to have with my eggs in the morning or bean burritos for dinner but everything I have seen has so many ingredients. I searched amazon and came up with two brands that seem promising but I could use opinions from those that have mastered this lifestyle.…
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Eating less calories but more often?
I've recently begun using MFP regularly; I experimented with it a little in the past, but now I'm here to stay. Today, walking to the dining hall, I noticed that I feel the need to eat more often when I used to never prioritize meals. It all adds up to less calories than before; I'm learning to curb my tendency to stress…
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Sugar free pie
I had a slice of pie with lunch today. When I got back to work and researched the caloreis, I was surprised to find out the pie had about 300 calories, even though it was sugar free. Typically I research, Google and/or MFP a menu items prior to going..I guess I learned my leason. So my question, what is in a slice of SUGAR…
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Any Philly Chickie&Pete's lovers out there...
...Who might happen to know or help guess what the nutritional info for the peel-n-eat hot shrimp is?? I'm trying to plan out my dinner tonight and am having a really hard time finding nutritional info for anything on their menu besides the crab fries!