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Hot and Healthy
... Is it possible? I'm taking low cal foods, preferably Paleo like salad, but HOT. It's WINTER. I want comfort food! But, healthy. Is there such a thing as a hot salad? To be honest it sounds gross. Any suggestions? I know chicken would be reccommended and seriously I cannot get enough chicken, I love it so hard... But…
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Jenna Marbles-How Diets Work
Thought everyone would love this, be warned there is some swearing in the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RLAGxUbp-U
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Fat.
Why does MFP say that I need around 14/15 grams of sat fat and nothing of Poly and monounsaturated? Isn't sat bad and poly/m a bit good for you? I'm fricking confused. Lol.
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2 day sugar binge
Long story short. 1900 over on Friday with the help of wine and Ben and Jerry's heath coffee ice cream. This morning not off to a great start with 2 chocolate covered Cream Filled Krispy Kreme (my 4 yo made breakfast and let me sleep till 2pm. insert tears of joy here.) normally I am better able to manage sugars, I juice…
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Giving up on moderation. (please read)
After fighting this battle with my weight for literal years, I honestly have gotten to the point where I'm fed up with trying to moderate foods that I always end up over eating. I posted a thread a few weeks ago about how sugary pastry-like foods such as cookies, pies, cake, snack cakes, etc, were always my ultimate vice…
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Very nice comparison of all sweeteners
artificial or not. interesting read! http://www.peertrainer.com/health/complete-guide-to-sweeteners.aspx any discussion? i would like to learn more, myself. i've never used artificial sweeteners except for once when i thought it was a packet of sugar... but it is still nice to learn about short and long-term risks!
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Non carb dinners!
Sorry if this has been posted a thousand times before... but does anyone have any meal ideas that doesn't contain carbs such as potatoes, pasta or rice! It's all I seem to have in the week and it just makes me bloated :( Thanks everyone! x
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What are the ramifications of eating too much protien
Since I started this journey, I'm definitely eating healthier. I cut my fat intake way down among other things. But there have been a few days I go over my protein goal. I eat a lot of eggs. I pretty much just count my calories, and don't overly concern myself with the other stuff. I guess I wondering what the big deal is,…
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Food label and nutrient info
Are calorie and nutrient labels on packaged foods giving information ONLY for the package contents or for the entire food prepared per the package instructions? I'm thinking the former but want to confirm. Thanks.
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Potassium
Anyone know a good source of potassium?
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Take control of your food
How many of you struggle with the food part of your fitness journey? Does food have control over you? I have a Sunday Start up giving you 5 tips to take control of your food.
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Does raspberry ketone work as per Dr.Oz
I just purchased these... http://www.ebay.com/itm/280846712829?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649... Has anyone tried this? I heard they work. Here is the link to Dr. Oz show... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=24Sc4qU4msc... Any clue or suggestions?
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In love with peanut butter!
I just love peanut butter I kno it has alot of calories n its ashame but I crave it all day. Anyone else crave peanut butter ?
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Struggling with making 1200 calories....
i ate 1150 calories today and I feel disgustingly full. I don't feel like this is healthy or normal especially considering that i used to consume 3000+ calories easily everyday about a month prior to this. I'm trying to make 1200-1400 everyday but I'm finding that most days i have to force myself to eat dinner. i see…
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Smoothie recipes
What is your favorite smoothie recipe? Protein shakes? Love some ideas.
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Serving size?
What is considered a serving of meat? How many oz should you consume in a single meal? Is it different depending type of meat?
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Change Carb Protein Fat ratio !!! Inaccurate
The automatic ratio for losing and gaining weight is impractical . How do you change your ratio !
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Eating Exercise Cals???
How does one know if they should really be eating back their exercise cals? I've never done this before, nor have I ever tracked calories. And my weight loss DID work last time! They only reason I'm having to lose again is because of pregnancy. I have 8lbs left to go but Im not really worried about it any more. I am…
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Shirataki Noodles
Who has tried them? Reviews? Recipes? Advice? I'm intrigued that they're low carb and low calorie but apparently still resemble noodles.
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Pre- and Post-Workout Breakfast?
I am not sure what to do in terms of a meal because of a new exercise class I'm joining. The class begins at 9 AM, an hour long, and is a water aerobics class. I DO need to eat something before the workout so I don't pass out. But what should I eat and how much? What about after the class? Should I eat another "half" or…
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Peanut Butter & Jelly on Pancakes
is there any other way? No.
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Paleo Diet for Beginners
I've recently been looking into starting the paleo diet. I did some research online and found a very informative, easy to use website: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/10/04/the-beginners-guide-to-the-paleo-diet/ They advertise an app, but it is only for iPhone and I have an Android phone. If you are on the paleo diet…
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How important that you stay at your Protein goal set
So far, been doing this for about a week and everyday, I go over the protein goal. Is this important to stay within the goal? What does it hurt if you go over your protein goal?
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Snack Packs
Hey guys! I just wanted to share this great idea that I use for snacks during the week. I bought some small ziploc containers and fill them with apple slices, blackberries, cheese cubes and diced turkey breast. You of course can fill them with whatever you want. But they are so portable and easy to keep at work. I take all…
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. Any thoughts?
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Burger king Handspun Shakes
Are Burger King's handspun shakes SERIOUSLY only 190 calories? :/ I know they're not the healthiest thing in the world, but I treat myself to them every once in a while. But I find the calorie content hard to believe, because they're a pretty decent size and taste just like any other fattening shake. What's so different…
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Battle Nuts: Roasted vs. Raw
Have seen a lot of posts on here that raw nuts are healthier than roasted nuts. But I haven't seen any explanations why. I am thinking of increasing my fat macro a bit and want to do it primarily with nuts, avocados and fatty fish (not fried... just fatty). Your help for this guy who has lost 95 pounds in 6+ months and has…
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how do I figure it out?
How do I figure out how many calories I should be eating? I know this site does it but I'm getting a VERY different number from my trainer (who is nutrition certified). Any ideas?
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Breaking the Habit
Women in general have a hard time accepting the fact that losing weight, being lean and maintaining a healthy figure is more about eating properly and frequently as opposed to not eating and training hard. In my experience I find that most individuals do not consume enough calories on a daily basis and as a result they are…
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What is your favorite 100 cal munchie?
There are days that I am craving something salty and crunchy. What are your favorite 100 calorie munch packs?