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Becoming Vegetarian...Maybe
So, I'm thinking about going veg. Am I crazy? I like meat but it's like bleh :/ and I feel like I could cut so much fat from my diet without it. Anyone else done it/doing it? Any tips? I semi-tried before but I just saw meat :love: and forgot completely about my new initiative. I'm also trying to get into jogging, which I…
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carbohydrates
I'm very new to this and am finding it very useful. I notice that although apart from last night's night shift lapse, I keep to the net calories target reasonably easily. however, it is clear that i LOVE carbohydrates as I am always over the total. Has anyone else on here had to fight this? Carbs are the things that make…
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Sushi - Please help :/
My son came home with 4 Salmon and Avocado rolls, and said "Try this for Dinner. Super healthy" . Being the super health nut he is, i didn't question anything and nom nom them down. Then came time to add them to my diary :/ I didn't weigh them, i don't even know if what i had were classed as 3 pieces or 12 or 16. Ive never…
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Evening Snack
Do you have a snack before (or near) bedtime? What time do you stop eating for the day? I've found that I eat mindlessly at night and I am considering cutting my eating off at 7pm.
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Protein
Is having too much protein good or bad for you?
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must... resist... pizza...
i have a meeting tomorrow and pizza is being ordered. and oh good gracious i know im going to want some. any suggestions for what to bring that is exciting enough i'll be able to say no to the pizza. (im pretty sure if i just bring my regular salad and yogurt i'll end up eating that AND pizza!) Help!
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vending machines -_- suggestions - in case of severe hunger
My beautiful work place said they would take suggestions on what to put in the 'DRY' vending machine........ as of right now, we have a wide array of doritos, cheetos, candy bars, licorice, animal crackers, ramen noodles, mac and cheese singles, carbs carbs carbs and more carbs. Since I'm stuck here late (and unprepared…
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Bored with food - lunch/snack suggestions?
I am sooo bored with my usual lunches and snacks, and have found myself allowing more "treats" in my diet because I am not loving what I am fueling my body with. Does anyone want to share some snack and lunch ideas with me? Currently I eat lots of fresh fruit, and lunch is usually half a pita pocket with turkey and a bit…
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Tummy always growln
I'm not sure what to do! I am active I work out cardio 4 days a week. I also work in a wear house where I lift and speed walk miles everyday. I am always hungry really hungry I'm not sure where my activity level should be set the excersize I get credit for and what should my cal goal be to still lose? Any advice?
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Multi-Vitamins
I am pretty sure this topic has been covered, but I truthfully do not feel like scrolling through 60 pages of topics to try and find it. I have been thinking that I should start taking a multi-vitamin to help supplement and nutritional defects that may occur in my diet. Is this a good idea? does anybody know if the one a…
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Weight Watchers anyone??
Hey all!!! I was very unsuccessful with Nutrisystem last year. The name alone makes me gag lol. I started weight watchers this week and would like to meet new members and successful ones to help motivate and share our goals.
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Keto / low carbers...........
Just wondering if anyone who has done keto or low carb for an extended amount of time has had blood work done to see how it affects your blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. I am doing this and feel really guilty that I eat so much fat every day! lol I know that my body is burning it in the place of carbs and most people's…
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Tracking Veg?
Hi all, Just an observation that I notice very few people track veg intake. This could purely be because I only have access to a certain amount of diaries but what gives? Am I doing the wrong thing by tracking and weighing everything or is there some free passes I'm not aware of?
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My Husband is Allergic to Almost Everything...Help?
I've been getting healthy and losing weight, and my husband has expressed interest in jumping on the bandwagon. He works at a very active job, so his main need is a healthier diet. Frozen pizzas, sub sandwiches, macaroni, crackers, and Monsters are basically what he lives on -- some days he eats a lot, and sometimes he'll…
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What happens if I go over on my sodium?
What happens if I go over on my sodium?
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5+ a Day Challenge!
I have always really struggled with eating fruits and veggies..and have found out I RARELY get 5 a day. If you wanna track your fruit and veggie intake daily and try to hit your goal (set one of five or more), list them here! I'm sure there are others who will benefit from hearing how you get your fruits and veggies:) If…
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Usually under my calorir goal, but not hungry
OK, so I'm on a low Carb, gluten and dairy free diet. Been on it since Dec. 1 and feel better than I ever have. I'm eating well and not depriving myself of food, but most days I still don't meet my calorie goal. It is set for 1200. I'm eating a lot of protein and red meats as well as a pretty good variety of fruits and…
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Trade Protein for Carbs
I am two weeks into MFP and noticed that I'm consistently over in my protein for the day and significantly under on the carbs side. I know I can get carbs in but they are high calorie carbs. Does anyone have some suggestions for high quality carbs that won't blow the daily calorie budget?
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weight watcher vs MFP
I know the basic difference counting calories vs calculating points but what i dont understand is why on weight watchers is an apple free points but on here its 80 calories.... any input would be appreciated :)
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HUNGRY!!!! Feels like all the time!!!! HELP!!!!
I feel like I'm hungry ALL the time. I can eat a meal and within an hour or less I'm hungry again. I work very hard to make sure I am eating well balanced food. Get my water in. I eat around 1500 calories a day. I eat healthy snacks in between meal but level of hunger at times is crazy. I try to just ignore it especially…
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Well, my dogs just got a nice home cooked meal...
Today I attempted to whip up a really great sounding recipe. I'm gonna say who posted it because I don't want her I mean that "person" knowing I just crucified her "that persons" recipe, lol... I doubled up on the ingredients so I could freeze some for later and rushed one part cause I was getting hungry. Yep the dogs are…
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HCG Diet??
Thoughts? Anyone? Go!
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Stick Butter substitute?
Do you know of a "better" butter brand out there, in particular for baking or recipes?
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900 calories left and going out to eat
At a Mexican restaurant , what would you eat? It's my second week.
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Rethinking Quinoa
I was excited when I came across this grain and I've seen a lot of people on MFP advocate its versatility as a replacement starch in their diets. As a vegetarian, I was easily convinced by its high protein content and low GI. Today I came across this article in The Guardian about how Western demand for quinoa has driven…
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Too much sugar
I am alarmed by the amount of sugar in the celebrity slim shakes. I love the shakes and i am losing some weight on them but the sugar has got to be bad right?
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HELP! I love Carbs!!
I am trying to cut down on the carbs I eat.. I love bread, pasta and rice! Anyone have any ideas what to replace my favorite carbs with?? I can't live off of just veggies, eggs, fish, meat and nuts!
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SNACKS... How many calories is too many?
I think I may be eating too many calories in snacks. I'm usually pretty active so I don't like to consume big meals as that can lead to stomach cramps during exercise. However, I find myself grazing throughout the day and usually end up eating 500-700 calories in snacks alone. Is this too much? Should I just eat one or two…
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Vegan Anyone?
I've watched Forks Over Knives and FoodMatters. It's quite interesting and because of the information given, I would like to add 2 days of vegan to my week. What do y'all think?
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TIME TO EAT????
I AM LOOKING FOR OPINIONS OR WHATS THE BEST TIME TO EAT. DO YOU EAT YOUR BIGGEST MEAL WITH THE MOST CALORIES FOR BREAKFAST AND YOUR SMALLER MEALS THROUGHTOUT THE DAY, OR DO YOU EAT SUPPER AS YOUR BIGGEST MEAL?