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Help me with some lunch ideas!
I am a student and on the days I go to school, I have to take a bus at 8am and am home around 6:30pm. There are no microwaves at my school and I don't have access to any kind of fridge. I always take fruit, granola bars, and anything prepackaged, but I need more. I need real food. I am trying to avoid having to buy food at…
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LEIN CUISINE'S
i have been dieting and exercising for almost a month now. i cut out soda completley and only drink water. i eat a lein cuisine everyday for lunch. is this bad? i have not lost any weight sense the beggining of last week
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Homemade pizza sauce ideas?
I know the obvious things I should put in, tomato paste & sauce, but what else or spices should I use? Pre made sauce has too much sodium.
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Net Calories Question
There is lot of discussion going around about the Calories intake. Anyway, MFP suggested I should be taking 1200/day and am totally OK with it. At days, even if it gets higher to 1500-1600, I dont take the stress. However, I just realized that MFP suggestion is Net Calories of 1200/day. But usually my entire Calories would…
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Almonds
I've never been a fan of almonds. Until last week. Low and behold, I had a handful of Blue Diamond Salt and Vinegar almonds. Let's just say, I have gone through 3 cans in a week. Besides all the antioxidants it has, what is your favorite way, or flavor to have an almond?
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What do you order at a Thai resturant?
That is low in calories...?
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Calories for toning and defining muscle...
Many people talk about bulking, doesn't seem like something I wanna do, I don't wanna get bulky I just want to be toned and lean. Should I still eat a calorie deficit? Or just eat maintenance calories? Also what would be the best macro ratio to get the muscles showin' I was thinking 30% carb 40% protein 30% fat at about…
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Just getting started
What basic foods are to be avoided to get the maximum effect.
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Whey protein and oats shake
thinking about trying that in my blender for a breakfast will it be chunky and hard to swallow the oats? or will the oats be all powder really want to try it.
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Need Healthy Lunch Alternative
I'm having big issues with lunches. I work too far from home to go home and eat something, so I'm stuck with taking my lunch in. There are no fridges and there is a microwave. I usually make my lunch the day before, I'm not really creative so all I take are sandwiches. Buying a bag of salad goes bad before the week is out…
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Liquid Diet +Exercise etc.
Hello everyone, I'm Chelsea. I just started a liquid diet last week and I'm excited because I've lost 10 lbs in 7 days. However, this is the hardest thing I've ever done. I want to know if anyone else has done this before and how did it work out for you? On my liquid diet I consume over 80 ounces of water a day and 3 Lean…
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Infused Water
Does anyone have any ideas about making infused water? Which veggies and fruits are best? Do you use regular tap water or buy bottled?
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Too much protein?
I often go over on my daily protein intake. I have never been aware of there being anything wrong with having a lot of protein, but I was wondering if there is. Can you have too much protein?
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Eating on the Road
I know this topic probably has come up before, but what are some good options to eat when traveling?
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Grams of fat
I went over grams of fat goal by 12 but my calories are in check. Is this ok?
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Is it ok to eat after the gym?
Seems like every time i go to the gym i come back and eat my dinner after my work out. Should i start eating before my workouts?
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I'm hungry all the time.
My hunger has been insatiable for the past two weeks. I will eat something and wait a little later and drink some water, then POW! I feel famished. :/ I don't know what it is causing it! Anyone have this problem and know the cause?
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Great filling warm snack with a kick
Lets all contribute to this list, for those of us who are tired of raw carrots and celery: My fave right now -- roasted fennel. It is warm, not bland, and you can eat a pound of it if you want. Very low on calories. I add 2 spoons of red wine or balsamic vinegar (now that has calories that need to be watched) and it is a…
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Nutrition help!!
I am currently weighed in at 150.6 lbs and 6"1, my gym says I am 4% body fat, I would like to believe I am 6-8% I am trying to get extremely stronger before June, I am enlisted into the Marine Corps and I ship out June 20th I was hoping someone could go through my foods for the last few days and critique them, tell me what…
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need help thinking of recipes!
i am 9 months post partum and i have about 15 pounds left to kick off me! i need some healthy recipes i can make for me to help me get going on losing the weight!
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Suggestions about Oatmeal
I like oatmeal but notice when I eat it for breakfast I' m hungry in about 2 hours :( Sometimes I also have a hardboiled egg, turkey sausage, or turkey bacon on the side, but I'm worried I'm adding to many calories. Any suggestions of ways to prepare it so I am full longer without it being high in calories?
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Adding foods
Hi - I have the IPad app and cannot figure out how to add foods to the My Foods list. Help please :-) Thanks!
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What to add to my grocery list?
Tomorrow is shop day, and Im only buying healthy, nutrient rich foods. I have co-op so it has to be easy to prepare in advance food that I can take on the go. I have my breakfast (I have oatmeal and such so no breakfast food on my list) I also don't eat rice of any sort, so no grain sides. Apples Baby spinach Bananas…
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sugar
Okay, so who can tell me, how in the heck do we not go over in the sugar category??? Should we not be concered about sugar, I mean 2 fruits per day pretty much blows it in the sugar category. If Im trying to eat clean or natural, that counts out sugar free snacks that are processed so WTF?? Does it even matter as long as…
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Major Gas Problem! Help!
Sooo this is a little bit embarrassing, but I am becoming desperate for advice on the situation. Basically, on a daily basis, I have terrible gas that causes me physical pain and makes for a day full of me trying to hold my farts. The situation is made worse because I am a teacher (actually still an intern), and I have to…
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what to cook?
hi, im new to cooking ... and im very very limited on what i know how to cook... so im here to ask yall if you dont mind sharing a view easy to make lunches and/or dinners... *note: if you have healthy meals that a picky eater will possibly eat with me those would be lovely* lol my boyfriends a picky eater ;)
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Valentines day dinner ideas?
Looking for low carb healthy dinner options for valentines day? including a dessert. I'm thinking steaks and cauliflower casserole. But having a hard time thinking of a dessert that is low carb and healthy???
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DEMOGRASS THOUGHTS
has anyone tried this all natural detox pill from mexico? if so how much weight did you lose and how long did it take? p.s i ordered some today won't be here until the weekend
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Alcohol
I have decided to not drink for a month or two due to how crummy alcohol makes me feel. Anyone else out there given it up and if so have you noticed any significant benefits when it comes to your diet or weight loss? Feel free to add me I would love some support!
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wheat noodles vs egg noodles
I am hearing conflicting things about wheat and how you should cut down on pasta.. which I have, but I don't think I could ever cut it out completely. Are egg noodles better?