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Monster ProTEAn Perfect For Post-Ops
Those of you who are also post WLS know that drinking an ordinary Monster Energy would be complete derailment from our post-op diet, I, however, came across this little number yesterday at the AmPm, and I am very excited to see I can drink something other than a protein shake and get a good source of protein without the…
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Tumbleweed nutrition guide AWOL?
Hey folks. I went to TW last night and before we got there, I tried to do my homework so I would know which meal wouldn't torpedo my day. Try as I might, I looked all over the web for a nutritional guide for TW and couldn't find one. I saw various posts about how many calories a particular item might be but nothing like…
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Turkey recipes
Do you have any good turkey recipes you can share? I would also appreciate the form in which you have bought turkey...ie.........patties, slices, whole............
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Not sure what my BMR is...
What are some good sites where i can calculate it the most accurately? Different sites say different things for me. My goals are to build muscle, lose fat and inches and get lean. I am: 22 years old Try to workout 2 - 3 times a week, mostly strength, walk sometimes during the week around the block I'm 5'2 1/2" tall Around…
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Macros and Getting in the Protien Please Help
I've been doing MFP since November 1st. I did fairly well at first, but gained weight back over Christmas, and lost a little bit and then hit a big plateau for all of January even though my diet has been right on track calorie wise. I am thinking of trying to do the 40C/30P/30F macros, but today is the first day and I am…
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Diet Drinks to Crystal Light/Water
Is this a beneficial move or are the Crystal Light packets in bottles of water also bad? I have reached a bit of a plateau and I know that my 50 ounces of diet soda a day are a problem. Should I just bite the bullet and go 100% pure water? Thanks!
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Max weight that can be lost in 30 days
Hi there, Just curious what peoples' opinions are on how much weight someone could lose in a 30 day period? Hoping to lose some weight, quickly, within 30 days (going on a vacation - using this as motivation!), and then continue at a not-so-extreme level once vacation is over... ideas, thoughts, concerns? I have curbed my…
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My Protein Sale
Hi guys just to let everyone know 'my protein' has a sale on at the moment....lots of 1/2 price stuff...just got soy protein 2.5kg for £13 (usually £26) got variety of stuff on offer martyxx http://www.myprotein.com/home.dept
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Low calories
Me and my friend are both on a diet. I eat about 1200 - 1400 a day but she only eats about 600 - 900. But we both burn 1000 a day which is 2lbs a week but because she's consuming less will she loose more than me? I'm worried I should eat less too
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Kale Chips --- The health food they warn you about
THEY ARE FREAKING AMAZING! i saw a quick easy recipe for them in a healthy eating handout at the Giant grocery store. Dried out the kale (it was pre-washed), sprinkled on salt, and added about 2 1/2 tbsps olive oil. Stuck it in the oven for 12 minutes. THEYRE LIKE THE HEALTHY PRINGLES: Once you pop, you can't stop! I just…
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Diet Soda
What is everyone's thoughts on diet soda? I drank tons of "regular" Mt Dew in high school (and ate horrible). Switched to diet and eating lots of lean protein and lost 30 lbs. Skip a head 10 years and two kids later. Still 15 lbs down from my high weight in high school but wondering, is diet soda the reason I can't lose…
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Help: Tips on not skipping breakfast or meals in the day
Hello there, I am looking for some (although obvious to some degree) advice on 'developing' some sort of appetite in the morning and reducing it during the evening. I currently have a lie-in, have my first small meal midday, go to work not long after that, come back in the evening 7pm and EAT loads (I sleep/wake up late).…
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What are your strategies for balancing nutrition/calories?
I am starting to take notice of more than just the number of calories in my diary. I am consistently over in fiber due to Fiber One. I think I’m OK with that since doc said I need to amp my fiber for health reasons. As I take a look at today’s snapshot I see I am quite a bit over in the Carbs department. Looking at today I…
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The proper way to acquire organic meat for clean eating...
That's some true dedication to meeting their macros... http://youtu.be/pNeNTMmltyc I'll bet their workout looks awesome too.
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Strangest Diet
What is the strangest diet you have tried. Was it successful? My strangest is the bodybyvi. And it did not work, the shakes were very unsatisfying.
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protein shakes for weight loss?
Hi everyone, I am just curious on your thoughts about protein powder shakes for weight loss? I am not getting enough protein in my diet, and I worry that it can be detrimental to my progress. But question.... Doen't those usually have a ton of calories too? Suggestions, advice? Thanks :)
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Low sugar, low carb snacks....... ideas anyone?
Hiya, I need some ideas for low carb low sugar snacks that i can have when i have excess calories to eat but im usually over in the sugar department and sometime the carbs. Ideas would be much appreciated :)
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What is the best way to add protein to a veg diet?
I have 35% goal of protein and I have find myself missing it. Any suggestions on quick protein adds. I already have a protein bar (10g) added to my daily snack. I am not sure if I should go to the 20 g bar. One it makes me feel very full. Second most of these cars ar 300 calories + with lots of sugar. Any other ideas?
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Need a vitamin...any suggestions?
I need a good vitamin. Any suggestions? I am always fatigued. No matter how many hours of sleep I get. I need a good vitamin!! I have not taken vitamins since the Flinstones kids and I'm totally out of the loop.
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Anyone tried carb cycling?
Has anyone got any experience with a carb cycling eating plan? I'm talking alternate days of low-no carbs / normal-high consumption of carbs. I've been doing it for the last couple of weeks but would like to know if anyone's had any significant successes following this method?
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What are you giving up for the 40 days before Easter?
Every year I give up sugar and carbs and successfully get through the 40 days of Lent but this year I wanted to give up sugar and possibly junk food for Lent as well as long term. I need suggestions on what I can replace the junk food and sugar with healthy food wise. I don't want to feel like I have limited choices with…
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Protein powder
I like to have a protein drink after I work out. I usually blend it with frozen fruitand coconut milk. Coming to the end of my Spiru-Tein and was wondering if there are better ones out there, before I buy more. Which ones are most liked? They have to be gluten free tho... Thanks!
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Tablespoon of raw honey (Question)
How do you log in one teaspoon of honey from one tablespoon? What number do I log it as? Example: 0.1 servings of one tablespoon?
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17 Day Diet?
anyone else following this way of eating?
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Eating exercise cals the next day okay or no?
This isn't a question about whether or not I should eat exercise calories back... After using MFP for 3-4 weeks, I've tweaked the system for myself in a way that works for me (1350 calories a day, eating back exercise calories, usually exercising 300-900 cals off a day, am down 8+ pounds and 3% body fat) based on my…
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Snacks for Disney
I am heading to Disney on Sunday. I am doing a week there with my family. I"m very excited about it but also slightly nervous since my eating schedule will be out of my control. So i'm looking for suggestions on snacks that I can take with me for when my family decided to go 8+hours without eating! Thanks.
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Coffee for coffee's sake? Or for the creamer?
I went to grab a cup of coffee today. In fact, I brewed it fresh, but when I went to get the creamer, there wasn't any, and I had no desire to drink coffee without it..... so that just tells me that I can live w/o coffee just fine.... How about you?
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Vegetarian living in South Korea
I am seriously struggling living here and being vegetarian!!!! There is just meat everywhere!!! I need some good recipes which also need to be relatively quick to cook due to my work schedule - I finish at 8pm and I'm always really hungry. I feel limited ingredients wise here. I live in a smallish place and the main…
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Confused about the starvation mode theory
Hi all I am a bit confused about the whole starvation mode. That if you eat too little carlories your body will go into starvation mode and uses muscle instead of fat for fuel. Now if you have a high body fat (which I do) then it doesn't make sense that the body will keep the fat and burn the muscle. It goes against the…
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Looking for a recipe...
Anyone have a recipe for home made mac n cheese with bacon bits stuffed jalapeno meatloaf wrapped in apple cider cured bacon? Anyone?