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Why do I find it so hard to drink 8 glasses of water a day?
I honestly can't remember the last time I drank 8 glasses of water a day. I allow myself a glass of juice a day at breakfast, and even after exercise I can't gulp down water like some people do - I drink really slowly by taking tiny sips. Any suggestions on how to increase my water consumption without making me feel…
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Sugar sugar sugar!
Hello everyone! I was wondering how bad it is to go over on your sugar intake (according to the MFP macros). I have been consistently over on my sugar intake every single day for the past two weeks (almost) and was wondering whether this might be sabotaging me with respect to weight loss? I know that protein intake can go…
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Meal Ideas!
Does anyone have any low calorie, low fat meal ideas to share? Much appreciated! :happy:
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Upping calories to prevent a cold?
I am seriously considering going totally off plan today to avoid getting the cold that is present in my household. As the mom in the house I am probably the single person who cannot afford to get sick, no sick pay for me, and no breaks or days off EVER...right! So anyways, I've been very hungry for the last few days but…
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Fresh and Easy lunch options??
I am an unemployed wife, so I spend a lot of time at home. My husband always takes last nights leftovers to work. I find breakfast easy to make and have ideas, but lunch is always a mystery for me. I don't want to defrost meat and make a full blown meal like I do for dinner, so I always end up eating sandwiches or salads.…
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only had 739 calories , what can I eat ?
ate comfortably and still I'm low on calories , find it so hard . just had dinner , what shall I eat ? ideas?
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Gestational Diabetes (or just Diabetes)
This past week I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and am having to check my blood sugar 4 times a day. I'm having difficulty finding some meal ideas. Anyone dealing with diabetes that has some input and meal ideas? Thanks!
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Balancing calories, carbs, fat & sugar intake
How does everyone do it? I have over 100 lbs to lose and I am Diabetic (type 2). I used to only count carbs and sugars, but now that I have started really exercising and working out, I am obsessed with my calorie intake. I've noticed that I am going a little bit overboard with the fat content. How does everyone do it? I…
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BIG HELP when your feeling hungry!!!
http://www.geekfill.com/2012/01/30/subside-the-cravings/
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Healthy Life Meets Night Life
So I'm curious... I love to live a healthy lifestyle, but I also love to go out on the weekends. I'm always mindful though of alcohol's empty calories, so I try to pick things that aren't saturated with mixers and sugar. When it comes to drinking, how do YOU make healthy decisions with alcohol? Light beer, wine, diet soda…
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Chia seeds as an egg substitute?
Has anyone used chia seeds that have been soaked in water as a successful egg substitute in baking? Did it change the flavor or texture of the item? Did you need to adjust the baking time at all? I've used applesauce instead of eggs before in some recipes with good results, but have not yet tried the chia seeds. Maybe it's…
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Always Over My Sugar Intake!
I follow FMP religioulsy!!! I eat healthy, and have placed myself in a strict 1200 calorie diet. I do not eat junk food, so my sugar comes from fruit and and veggies, some from prepared sauces I choose to use. I also do a strenuous 40 minute workout on the elliptical, followed by weights. My question is will going over my…
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Moms/juices
Moms, has anyone on here found a great juice that u feel comfortable givin to your kids? how do u all feel about caprisun?
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Protein Powder
Well there's so many to choose from. For starters I just want to give out that I'm on a ketogenic diet *newbie* (Goal: fat loss) and I need to get my protein in with very little sugar and carbs and preferably sodium as possible. Also I need something that has potassium in it. So far what I've looked up, I've ended up…
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Will cutting grains and sugar help me to lose weight?
I have fluctuated about 15-20 pounds in the last couple of years, and I have lately been at the higher end of that range. I have tried lots of exercise, have been eating healthier (I am not a fan of calorie counting, because I used to have an eating disorder, but I am doing it now to get some accountability back into my…
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Can you have a healthy diet on Slim Fast Milk Shake Powder?
Just curious as I prefer fluids to meals and if its possible. I want to subitute two of my meals for a Slim Fast milkshake and then a proper meal for dinner!
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Crab Feed - how many calories?
I am going to a crab feed tomorrow that features hot garlic crab with clarified butter, pasta, bread and already dressed salad. Does anyone know how many calories does one person consume at a typical crab feed? I heard they allot 3 lbs of crab per person. I want to enjoy myself without overdoing it. Plus I want to make…
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800 Calorie Diet Recommended by Doctor
I recently had a not-so-pleasant experience with a doctor who I saw because I'm having some symptoms that seem thyroid related. Turns out I'm in the low end of normal for thyroid activity - so borderline hypothyroid. I'm 43, short and have gained weight after having 3 children. I probably need to lose about 30 pounds. The…
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Little Debbie...The Evil(fill in the blank)
Okay, I need help finding and alternative to my Little Debbie addiction. When I'm stressed I could devour an entire box. Today, so far, I have eaten two banana twins. I need to be in Little Debbie Anonymous. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! :sad:
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Leeann Chin Asia Fit Menu
So tonight the man and I will be out and about running errands and are grabbing some dinner on the fly. I know Leeann Chin has a new Asia Fit menu, and was going to get something off of that. On their website you can create a combo and it gives you the calorie count...but it seems too low for me (granted, for combos…
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how much sodium is ok ?
I'm cooking tea and just logged it and my total for sodium is 1,125 ... is that ok ?
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Nutritionist: Helpful or not?
Has anyone ever seen a nutritionist? Does their advise help with weightloss? I have an appointment with one in February. I just don't want to waist my time.
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Sugar!!
So, trying hard to pay attention to macros...been stuck on plateau for long time... My sugar seems to be an issue? Like today...goal 28 ...i am at 27...at 11 am... ..with pretty healthy start to the day... I dont want to give up fruit. Any thoughts out there?
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Going over in Sugar and Protein columns
Hello, I have a question regarding Sugar. Little bit about my nutrition goals. I am on 1,470 daily calories and allowed to have the following: Day Week Total carbs (g): 202 1625 Sugar (g): 29 233 I never exceeding the daily calories or total carbs allotment, but most of the time I do exceed sugar and protein allotment. I…
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ATTENTION ALL CHEAT DAYers!!
Just saw this website and found it very insightful. I'm not allowing ANY cheat days currently, but when I have in the past, that cheat day was a FREE FOR ALL!!! lol This quote stuck out to me.... "Don't overeat just because it's your cheat day (or cheat meal) For example… If you're supposed to eat 1,500 calories a day to…
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Super Bowl, on plan, or planned day off?
Will you stay on plan all day, or are you planning for a day to eat more than usual? Or will just just play it by ear? I'll be honest.... I'll eat WHATEVER I want that day, but try to keep my portion sizes down. We have a party at my house every year and it's a blast. Nobody really watches the game after the 1st quarter.
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How to tell an avacado is ready to eat?
Interesting
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Can you change the target calorie on you profile?
I'm going in to have my resting metabolic rate tested in the morning so that I can structure my dietary and exercise goals around a known variable instead of a guesstimate. Once I know what my target number needs to be, is there any way to update MFP so that it reflects my goals? Thanks!
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Calories in homemade almond milk yogurt?
So I tried numerous times to do my own non-dairy yogurt (vegan, so dairy is a no-no). It failed each freaking time. I tried numerous recipes (always using store-bought soy yogurt as live culture) and bought a yogurt maker. The problem with store-bought dry starting culture are from dairy sources and I think that my…
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20 Healthy No Calorie Foods
Just pulled this up on Google. Don't shun me if it's not accurate. I haven't even looked at the list. I'm going to look at it after I post this. Just thought I'd share with everyone. http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/20-healthy-zero-calorie-foods