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Saved my calories for big dinner out, which is canceled
Dinner was canceled and I saved my calories all day for a nice dinner. Now what? So far today, I've had: Green tea 1 egg, 1 egg white 1/2 t. olive oil 1 slice multigrain toast apple 1 cup V8 a big plate of grilled asparagus 2 chicken dumplings I have 1400 calories left for the day! What do I eat now to stay relatively on…
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Crockpot Oatmeal
I'm interested in trying to make overnight oatmeal and I didn't find steel cut oats but I did find regular (not quick) oatmeal. Does anyone know if that will work? What do you put in your oatmeal? Thanks!
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shakeology users only PLEASE haters stay out !!!
Has anyone tried the newer chocolate flavor ? I know they changed it last summer but heard they've recently changed it again, heard the 1st change was really bad. I quit taking it last june but am going to start back again, something in it made a huge diffference in the aches I have when I first get out of bed-...not to…
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i love my cheese
I have been trying to cut back on cheese but its very hard for me. I've always loved cheese and I crave it alot. Does anyone know how I can curb this or if I can switch to a cheese that isnt so fattening? thanks
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Calories for Breakfast
How many calories do you eat for breakfast ?
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"wheat belly"
hi! so, people I know have recently become obsessed with the book Wheat Belly - I've never read it though. But I thought WHOLE GRAINS were good for you? Are they not? Canada's Food Guide recommends 6 servings a day - so I am very confused.
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Secret ingredient: Corn!
What would you do if you were given 30 minutes to make something with your secret ingredient. This ingredient is corn. What would you make? I would make garlicky creamed corn and spinach
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What are you opinions of Vitamin Water Zero?
So a little while back I gave up diet soda (with the exception of a treat ONCE in a while), and I've been drinking mainly water and tea sweetened with truvia. Recently, I tried a couple bottles of VWZ and I really liked it! I looked at the ingredients and there is no aspartame in it and it is sweetened with either truvia…
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Hard candies or gum to stop snacking?
Has anyone ever used gum or hard candies to stop snacking? What was your experience with it?
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Pork ribs: Wild variation?
I am attempting to estimate an accurate count for a full slab of ribs from my favorite rib joint. When searching for "full slab ribs" on the mobile app, i get wild variation in the amount of calories, anywhere from 1895 to 895. Does anyone know what variables increase the amount of calories in ribs? Is it mostly the sauce,…
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Wich proteinpowder should I buy?
Hi! I am going to buy protein powder. I want it to taste good (I am going to buy something like vanilla and chocolate/mocca) My goal is to LOOSE weight, so I am not using it to gain. What type should i buy? What is your experiences with it? :D
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Daily Menu Ideas
I'm currently on a 1410 calorie per day diet. However the carb intake (194) per day that this site has suggested seems a bit high. Can someone give me some of their daily menu samples so I can compare? Thanx, Todd
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The baby bullet
I know this has nothing to do with me losing weight. I want to start my 4 month old off right. I was researching baby food makers and came across The Baby Bullet I like everything about it but don't know if I can afford the machine. Has any mom ever used it? Did you like it/hate it? And is it worth $100? Is there something…
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Spirulina
Does anybody use it? I bought a bottle before I started eating meat again and only used it a few times. I'm trying to figure out if it is worth starting up again.
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Hungry Girl Salads
I just tried Hungry Girl's Steak Fajita Salad and it was REALLY good. I've never actually had a bad salad from her. So tasty!
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Cottage Cheese??
I'm looking for an alternative.. I've read in the past that yogurt can be used.. I'm wondering if anyone has any insights on this... IT comes up in many nutriton guides.. I cannot stomach it.. I can't even bring it to my lips..something about the texture just makes my stomach turn...
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Help me eat!
I used to suffer from an eating disorder and it's made my appetite small and metabolism slow. I try to eat healthy but I can't think of what to eat and now this app keeps telling me off for not eating enough calories. I eat under 1,000 calories a day at the moment and I can't help it. I'm due to go grocery shopping…
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Sunday dinner confessions
Soup - no problem Steak pie, roast potatoes, roast veg - slipping Cheesecake, ice cream - falling Tea and biscuits - failed Ah we'll it's Sunday after all. Did you do any better?
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Smoothie With greens
I love fruit smoothies, but have never tried adding spinach or kale... How does it taste? Any recipes?
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Baked fries
I wanna make real French fries.. Thin r thick I dnt really care lol.. I wanna bake them though .. I'm unsure of how to do this throw your recipes at me seriously I have a pantry full of herbs and a huge baking potatoe .. Come at me bro :)
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Determining calories when marinating...
So we are making this recipe for dinner: http://rainydaygal.com/2011/02/03/beef-with-broccoli/ My question is how do you determine calories when you marinate something? Like in step 3 you only use half the marinade and toss the rest away....So do you count only calories for half---since only half is used? Or do you have to…
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Wheat free diet do I need more protein in this?
I'm starting a wheat free diet from tomorrow. I'm cutting out bread , pasta , pizza etc. along with all junk food and processed food. Before my diet had way too much carbs. My goal is to lose weight . I thought of a basic plans like this but I don't know if I have enough protein most of it seems to be more fat not sure if…
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Eating more with 20lbs to lose
Hey everyone, I have been yo yo dieting for years. I took a little break from my fitness pal over the holidays and in the mean time really started to do my research on the calories I need to fuel my body while still losing weight. No more 1200 calories for me or netting under my BMR, all it's led to is binging. I have…
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Better Tasting Protein Powder?
I am currently drinking Jay Robb's Vanilla Whey Protein. I blend it with: 5 ice cubes, 1 tbl unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup decaf vanilla coffee, and 1/2 cup skim milk. Overall it tastes okay, but there is an extreme fake sugar aftertaste. Any suggestions on another powder?
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FREE SAMPLES :)
Hope this is allow, but here it goes.... I just got my free sample in the mail yesterday and I thought I would share it with all of my new dieting friends. It same with 3 Atkins bar and a coupon for a free frozen dinner. Yes it same with other stuff but nothing really all that cool- a work book, a carb counter book and…
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Juicing?!
I've been wanting to get a juicer so I can avoid purchasing the juices that they have at super markets seeing as half the ingredients I can't even pronounce. Does anyone have any good suggestion to an easily available and most of all AFFORDABLE Juicer? And second, any good and healthy recipes I could use when I get it?
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Get in Shape for Women
Can someone point me to a thread for discussion related to the franchise Get in Shape for Women?--either people currently working with GiSW or those who have done their program.
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Healthy Breads
I currently eat whole grain bunny bread. Calorie wise it's 110 for two pieces, however, the carbs are 300 just for those two pieces?? Is healthy life bread good and healthy or is there something better out there. Thanks in advance!!!
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Hunger and Emotional Pain
Its my third day of logging my meals, restricted calorie intake versus just eating anything and everything that occurs to me. Of course that is how I got in the shape I'm in, so intellectually I know that this is something I want to do. However... Its my day off, so I ate raisin bran with 2% milk...so far so good...then I…
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Getting enough veggies in...
I am having trouble getting enough vegetables in. I just don't like them!! My mother never made vegetables with our meals when I was a kid except for canned corn, creamed corn or peas. Now I'm trying so hard to get vegetables to be the main nutrition in my day and I just don't like the way they taste without cheese sauce…