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Oligo Challenge
Hello everyone. I am considering taking the Oligo challenge. Has anyone done this? Does it work?
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Sick of veggies..?
So I have been really good with my veggie intake - thus leading me to a 40lb loss. I have noticed in the last 2 weeks or so...that I can not STAND veggies. It has become very difficult for me to eat veggies...and enjoy them. What is up with this?! I am finding because of this, I tend to substitute for carbs...which is not…
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Pork Loin Chop Center Calories Help
I'm trying to make a recipe which includes 4 pork loin chop center with the bone still in, weighing in at 1200g for all four. There are widely ranging calorie choices on the database and I'm really unsure of which to pick. Shouldn't the bone-in calories per oz be less than the boneless calories per oz, since you don't…
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Thoughts on Shakeology?
Has anyone out here tried Shakeology? Was wondering if you've had great results while using it, and any info on it, thanks
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Longevity and Health Article on Seventh Day Adventists
I found this article to be encouraging, affirming and inspirational. I am so glad I adopted a plant-based diet. Hopefully, I too, can avoid the lifestyle diseases (coronary artery disease, type II diabetes, stroke, most cancers, alzheimers, and obesity) caused by the Standard American Diet.…
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Thinking about CHIA SEEDS.. what do you think?
My husband recently stated that he would like to start counting calories and exercising to lose weight. THEN he said he would really like to take some kind of weight loss supplement to help him also =/ I am not a fan of taking weight loss supplements. It kind of freaks me out especially since they are not regulated, so I…
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Not sure if full or satisfied
I've gotten so used to eating my emotions and stuffing myself when bored and scarfing down my food that now, if my stomach doesn't feel full and bloated (bursting), i think Im hungry! I just ate lunch at 2:00 and am hungry already. I had: 1 cup green giant digestive health veggies: yellow carrots, navy beans, and spinach 6…
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Looking to get into juicing
In an effort to increase my veggie and fruit intake, as well as substitute other types of snacks and reduce my carb intake, I'm looking to start juicing . Just wondering if anyone else has taken this route and has any suggestions, recommendations or other information about how it went for you and things to look out for.…
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Understanding MFP
Hey everyone. I'm 20 days in with MFP and I just started realizing I don't understand some of the things on the food diary page. Net calories and calorie deficit to be specific. What should I be watching? Do I want to use all the calories and have a higher(lower?) number of net calories? If someone could explain it easily…
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Is my goal reasonable?
I mean, I look at everyone elses calorie goal for the day and its in the 1500s or the 1200s and mine is just sitting there at 1900. I set my exercise goal at 6 times a week and 45 mins as an amount goal and I've kept up with that. I also put that I want to lose 1 pound a week...is that why it's so high? I feel like if I…
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Probiotics and weight loss?
I have been reading alot over the past few weeks about probiotics helping with weight loss. Dose anyone know about this and is it true?
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do you count the bone when measuring streak
when you but the steak on the scale do you count the bone or do you subtract the bone from the measurements because im having streak tonight and i want to make sure im eating 8oz of steak ( for the protein) thanks
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Addicted to peanut butter!
Is it bad if I have peanut butter every day?
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Calorie vs. macro goals?
My current macros are carbs 45%, protein 25%, and fat 30%. I am consistently going over 1 every day, yet I’m not hitting my calorie goal for the day. I’m typically over on carbs since I love fruit and don’t eat enough veggies. I don't even worry about the sugar. What’s more important: reaching my calorie goal (which is…
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OMG... I am in heaven... right now... as I type... as I eat
http://www.proteinpow.com/ Nothing short of miraculous in every bite of all I've made. :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
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Holy cow, no way!
Before getting smart about nutrition, what foods did you eat before that had you shocked by their calories? I was a big fan of Taco Bell, my typical order would be... Volcano nacho - 970 calories Crunch wrap supreme - 570 Nacho cheese chalupa - 370 Total 1,910 It's crazy to look back at foods to see their nutritional…
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Suggestions Please!
I am trying to pay attention to my macros as much as I pay attention to my calorie intake. I have been hitting my caloric intake (mostly under by 100 cals on average per day) to lose 1 lb per week. I'm still playing with numbers, but right now I'm eating about 1800 calories per day with about a 2300-2400 calorie burn per…
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organic PB vs PB2
which one is better? i keep reading review that PB2 has a lot of added sugar? Also i've been trying to look for PB2 everywhere, it's almost like it's not existent. I don't want to have to pay $5 to order it online then an additional $5 shipping.. that's $10 for peanut butter! If you use organic PB , which one do you…
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What do you bring to work to eat all day?
I am in need of Clean Eating lunch ideas! This is what my day usually looks like: 7am Vega One Protein (contains greens and probiotics), frozen banana, almond milk smoothie Around 9:30-10am: Greek yogurt with Go Raw "granola" (no grains) Another Snack around 1ish: carrots and hummus, or another vega shake, raw peppers My…
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Need Help with Diet... need ideas for food
I am 256lbs at 5'9"... I can eat around 1850 calories without exercise. (According to MFP) I usually will go to the gym and exercise for at least 2 hours a day. So that will bring my Calorie intake up by 1700 Give or Take. I am a big dude and I burn lots of calories cause my heart rate stays well in the upper 160s. I also…
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tracking macros
i'm not overly concerned about most of the various macros we can track. i have the standard carbs, fat and protein and i am watching my sugar as i like to eat a lot of high sugar fruits. so that leaves me with 1 more. which would you consider more worthwhile to watch, fiber or sodium? i know both are kind of important from…
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Going to Thai Food in 20min! Help what should I order?
The only thing I've ever gotten from a thai place is "pad thai" How can I eat healthy for lunch? Under 500 cals?
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Emotional Eating
I have been eating healthy and losing weight for months now. I used to be a huge emotional eater and prided myself in the fact that I conquered my cravings and was able to say no very firmly. But recently, I have been in emotional turmoil and I am always upset. The things that used to make me happy no longer do. Im…
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How Would You Log?
I keep cut up fresh veggies in my fridge for snacking... if I eat say, two baby carrots, two slices of cucumber, two grape tomatoes, and two florets of broccoli for a snack (I like variety).. how would I log it? log each one individually? Make a recipe for it? Quick add an estimate? Or don't log it at all - just the hummus…
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Supplements?
Just wondering how many of you take supplements and if you do what kinds do you take? I am an avid watcher of Doctor Oz and it seems like everyday he has some new health/nutrition/diet professional giving advice and gushing about natural supplements to aid in fat loss in some form or another. I currently take Moringa…
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Birth Control Question
Recently I switched from Tri-Sprintec to Tri-Previfem. I did great on Tri-Sprintec, but my company uses a mail-order pharmacy now and they don't carry Tri-Sprintec. They say that they are essentially the same medication. However, I have been on the pill for one week now with a rather significant weight gain. About 5lbs.…
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What happens if you eat too much protein or carbs?
I am finding it hard to get 1200 calories in a day. Some days though I tend to go way over on carbs or my proteins, yet I am still under 1200 calories. What happens when you eat more carbs than your total daily intake yet you aren't hitting the full 1200 calories? I am used to doing WW so I never watched carb vs protein…
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Water
Does drinking unsweetened tea (no sweetener at all) equal drinking water?
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How many cals in a typical homemade chilli concarne?
Can't find a generic one on MFP and don't have the time to enter all the ingredients myslef, just wanted a rough idea?
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Healthy alternatives for cream in the UK
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for alternatives to cream in savoury recipes? I'm making a stroganoff tonight to use up some meat but it requires double cream, which is high in fat I know. I thought it might be useful to learn for the future LOL Thanks :smile: Di