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What should i have as a snack?
I've just done a body pump (weight lifting class) by all means look at my diary today - feedback would be great. I ahve some cals left over and know i need to be meeting my target. What's a good snack that isn't going to stop me sleeping ( i.e super high energy) but is good for you and nice/different. suggestions????
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Herbalife Diet
Has anyone ever heard of or has used any herbalife products? I have been using the advanced package for 3 weeks now. It consist of 2 shakes per day along with suppliments 3x/per day. Since I started this diet January 17th. I havent lost a single solid pound. I am so irritated. Im not all about these quick diets so I don't…
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Chinese food help!
Once a month, my work group has chinese food. It is a tradition on night's we have to work late. What is a chinese food I could order and not totally derail my counts? I have banked some extra calories, etc for this. Any ideas would certainly help! Thanks! Joy
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Is Honey good for you
I was wondering of a tsp. of honey good for you. I put it in my shakes. But I see that it makes my sugar levels go up. But I thought honey was good for you.
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2 Gallons of Coca Cola a Day Linked to Woman's Death
Did anyone else see this? SO SAD! My heart hurts for her children.... Then on the other hand I can't imagine doing something in SUCH excess... http://www.nbcnews.com/id/50796346/ns/health-health_care/
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Anemia
Hello all. I'm bad anemic and trying to raise my iron. Do any of you guys have any good foods that will help for this? I eat spinach.. and don't like liver :)
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my diet is stressing me out, anyone have any insight?
Stats : 5'8" 229 lbs 39.5% BF I wear a bodymedia fit, so i know my calories burned through the day is really acurate. I have a very sedentary lifestyle, i have two little boys and we live in a small house, we spend a lot of time at home so i don't burn a crazy amount of calories during the day except for when i exercise.…
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Raw spreadable honey
My husband bought me raw honey, thinking that it would be better then the kind in the plastic bear bottle. I heard that honey is bad for you.... does that go for raw honey as well?
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protein suggestions
I need to add protein to my diet. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm fasting so no meat & I don't like tofu.
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Free Foods?
Many years ago, back when I was young and all I had to do to lose weight was cut back a little on calories and walk/run and do situps. So I would keep track of calories, on paper (gasp!) because computers hadn't evolved past using the cards with holes in them and taking up a whole floor at the local university :laugh:. The…
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Protein Powder/Shakes...what type of powder do YOU use???
I have never, ever used protein powder ever in my life, but since I'm now tracking and trying to better acheive my "macro-nutrient" goals, I notice that I've been SERIOUSLY lacking in the protein department :sad: I want to try a good tasting, not-horribly-expensive (under $1 per serving) protein powder...I've done a teeny…
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Healthy late night snack ideas?
Something nice that wont interrupt sleep. Idealy help build muscle haha
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Going for hot pot tonight!
Hey so I'm going out for hot pot tonight with a friend. Does anyone here have an opinion on how I should count the broth? I'm not drinking any of it, just boiling my veggies in it. I was planning on just counting the veggies and then adding like 50-100 calories at the end..?
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How do I Estimate Calories
Help. I have such a full schedule, and as much as id like to always prepare myself salads and homemade goodies to take along to work - meh, not happening. so i always get stuck around 2.pm - STARVING and i don't know what to eat and how much calories is in everything. a lot of bakeries etc have no idea how many calories…
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Green Tea as fat burner?
Im considering adding a fat burner supplement to assist in my weightloss efforts. I dont expect miracles and I know eating right and exercise is key to success. I just need a boost. Ive read about Green Tea pills or extract being a great natural option. Wondering if anyone has tried it & what brands are good?
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Good idea? or really BAD?
Ive been having trouble hitting high calories. Iam trying to do a bulk right now. Heres my question. If i eat 4-5 sandwhiches (turkey/salami) in one sitting once a day, is this a bad idea?
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Critique my diary please
Please no comments about 1200 calories. I'm still losing on it and I feel good. If I come to a plateau I plan to switch to TDEE-20%. What changes would you make?
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What do you eat when you are *starving*?
So for the past couple days I've been absolutely ravenous, no idea why but what do you eat in this situation that is low cal but will satisfy/fill you up? I've been drinking tons of water in addition to eating as I normally do, what gives!
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What's your favorite protein shake...
I'm fairly new to these and at the moment I'm using shakeology vegan chocolate and mix it up with almond milk for breakfast. I'm getting close to the end of the bag and I'm thinking I'm going to look for something a little easier on the wallet...what do you recommend?
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Green Juice - Nauseous?
I just got a juicer (yay!) and made my first green juice this morning - 2 apples, half a bunch of kale, 1 lemon, chunk of ginger, 1/2 cucumber, 1 stalk celery. I loved the taste of it - very gingery! But I only made it about halfway through the juice when I felt very nauseous and dizzy and my face felt tingly - is this…
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Increasing my calories?
Hello, I've started a diet and so far this is what I eat. I am in college and I have a meal plan so really all I can buy is from the grocery store downstairs which is mostly full of fattening foods. I'm trying to figure out what foods I can eat to fill my diet more. I'm considering making wich which one of my meals and…
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Sun Warrior Blend Protein Powder
Does anyone here use or tried the Sun Warrior Blend Protein Powder? I'm looking for honest reviews of people who have tried it. I'm looking for an organic protein powder with no whey or soy, and this is the one I'm most interested as of now, unless anyone else can suggest something more worthwhile. Any thoughts are…
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Lunch out help
Hiya Im taking my mum out for a birthday lunch tomo and really looking forward to it. How im I going to count my calories help any ideas??? x
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Incorrect CalorieCounts in the Database Grrr!
Is anyone else frustrated :explode: with pulling foods out of the list in the database only to find that they do not match the nutritional values listed on the items you are adding that are sitting in front of you plain as day on the label. Specifically frustrating is the "Corrected" items that are just copies of the same…
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Top 11 Biggest Lies of Mainstream Nutrition
I hope they're right because I've bought into these concepts and base my diet around them! Here's the bullet points but (if you're interested) follow the link for the complete article and annotations/references. Top 11 Biggest Lies of Mainstream Nutrition 1. Eggs Are Unhealthy 2. Saturated Fat is Bad For You 3. Everybody…
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CLEAN EATERs with Public Diary???
I enjoy checking out my MFP friends diaries especially those that eat clean... If you fit the bill, will you be my friend??? I'd like to get some ideas from others diaries. :flowerforyou:
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About to start new gym and need supplement advice.
I have been out of the gym for a few months due to a new job, Well now I have alot more free time and tomorrow, I am planning on signing up with a 24hr gym near my home that I visted and Liked. I use Body fortress whey protein already for post workout but I need advice on other things I could use as part of my routine. A…
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Chef Boyardee Diet?
So I have had some amazing success over the last 29 days or so with a somewhat bizarre but not hyper-restrictive or unhealthy diet plan. The easiest way to explain it: I eat one multivitamin and three cans of Chef Boyardee per day (roughly 1500-1600 calories daily). In addition I drink lots of water and get and average of…
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Jack Astor's Chicken Quesadilla
For lunch today I had Grilled Chicken Quesadillas (6 came with the order). I can find the calorie count as it was served but I have not been able to find the calorie count without the pico de gallo sauce (which I did not have). Does anyone know how much the sauce would have come to? Jack Astor's Canada 987 Calories (with…
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foods or snacks to graze on!
hi everyone, i seem to be eating more crisps than ever and am looking for snacks to graze on which arent too high in calories - any suggestions? :wink: