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Eat Clean Experiences
Hi , I have heard the term ' EAT CLEAN' a lot on mfp , what is it and does it work for you ?
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Peanut butter and Cadbury Creme Egg toasted sandwich?
Just looking for yummy toasted sandwich ideas, after a great breakfast this morning of a peanut butter and Cadbury Creme Egg toasted sandwich. Old favourites of mine are: Peanut butter and dried apricot (smells bad, tastes good) Cream cheese, raisin and cinnamon (like a cheesecake) Smarties (like M&Ms, and the colour leaks…
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Men 6" and over -- need on the go lunch ideas
Hi! My ongoing fitness is finally rubbing off on the hubby!!! :happy: :bigsmile: So he finally started asking me questions about ideas for breakfast and such. Breakfast I have covered because I can help whip something up for him before I leave for work or teach him how to prepare something at home. For dinner, I cook and…
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Bloating!
Hi Guys!! I'm trying to get rid of my bloated stomach and I wondered if anyone had any suggestions (and if the ones I am about to mention actually work!) I currently drink between 1l and 2l of sparkling water a day (as I hate plain water) - is it better to have a squash or something instead and give up the fizzy's? I don't…
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The Master Cleanse- Lemon detox???
Ok I have been watching utube videos and reading articles online about this master cleanse based on a book written by Stanely Burroughs. People stop eating solid food completely for 10-14 days and drink minimum six to nine a day of the following. #1 (single serving): •2 Tablespoons of organic lemon Juice (about 1/2 a…
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Mastered the 1 handed egg yolk salad bar squeeze
Yes, they said it couldn't be done, but i now have the perfect technique to squeeze egg yolks out of my egg whites with the salad bar tongs. Who knows? Maybe somebody actually likes egg yolks. The hard boiled eggs must be cut in half. You use the metal tongs, and pick up the egg gently, and turn the yolk side down, give a…
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Are croutons naughty or nice? Lol
I was reading over the crouton labels are the grocery store just now & they seem pretty low calorie, low fat & low carb. I was thinking of getting a bag & throwing a few in with my afternoon salads. Are they ok in a low carb/low fat diet? Or should I avoid them?
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Low-carb breakfast ideas?
Anyone have good breakfast ideas that are pretty easy to do and don't include a ton of carbs? I don't prefer eating bread, cereal etc on a regular basis as it leaves me feeling groggy and tired. Fruit isn't filling enough and a plain egg is too boring.
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Gummy whole wheat pasta?
I hope someone else has had this experience and knows the solution. It seems that no matter what I do, my whole wheat pasta comes out gummy and flat tasting. I've boiled in salted (iodized or sea) water and plain, I use a timer, I test the noodles as I go so as to not overcook them. But I cannot seem to make them taste…
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What food is your weakness?
What food shouldn't you buy cos you can't have it in the house?If it even makes it home?I'm pretty bad with mine.I don't buy it cos when I start eating it I literally end up inhaling it! Chocolate,cake of any kind,especially cheesecake,nutella and milo.I don't buy doughnuts cos I go to town on those bad boys!!I All my…
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The truth about margarine.. uck.
(I hope this was the right forum) Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back. It was a white substance with no…
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Logging homemade goods? (i.e. jellies)
My boyfriend prepares and cans his own jellies/jams (among other things) because he is not big into processed food. I'm not quite sure how to log this into MFP (in terms of nutritional information)...any ideas?
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open menus
looking for open menus from woman 45-50 yrs. old with at least 50 lbs. to lose
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Lemonade master cleanse
Just wondering if anyone has tried this and if so how you found it? I have just started today and do not know how I will make it through the first day never mind the 10 days that the book recommends!
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Tricks to staying on track with clean eating?
Hey there, I"m trying to keep myself on track all week and stay away from any temptations. I've packed all lunches/snacks ahead of time so i wont be tempted to buy bad lunches, or snack on cookies. What other things could I do to keep myself from snacking on junk? Thanks! E
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Protein
Hello all, I am starting school today, 3rd semester, and have been trying to figure out how to make sure I eat enough protein while in school. Does anyone have any good ideas, what could I bring to school to eat during my lunch time? Something that I do not need forks and spoons to eat with, lol :D :D I am really trying to…
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Eating Clean Menu
For those of you who eat clean, can you give me an example of what your meals look like over the course of a day? Would love to get some new ideas for meal plans!
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Antioxidants a myth?
Over the past couple of months I've started drinking green tea regularly as I'd heard it's full of antioxidants. Having read the article below, it turns out antioxidants aren't as good for you as everyone suggests. Are there any health gains from antioxidants at all? Have I been sucked in by media hype? I've tried looking…
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Porridge & Egg Whites
Hi all, I added 2 egg whites to my porridge this morning for added protein and it was nice and so so filling! What else do you use egg whites for apart from the standard egg white omelette? Many Thanks,
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Food Complaints?
Anyone have complaints about food smells at work? Especially hard boiled eggs or tuna salad? How do you handle it? We even have a no popcorn rule because the smell is so over powering.
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Carb Loading When & How
Hi All. Signed up for a 62.5 walk over 30 hours in June. Currently doing a lot of treadmill work and walking in the hills at the weekends. Any advice on Carb loading would be good, what i should be eating and more to the point when. Thanks John
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Saying No to Grains, But Not Exactly Carbs?
What are your guys' thoughts on this?
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Eating Lots but Losing Too Fast
So, I'm about 6' tall and I weigh 340. I want to get down to 140 eventually. I know people say to lose 1-2 pounds per week, but I started a vegan diet last week and already lost 14 pounds. I realize it will slow, but is that ok to start out? I drank plenty of water and ate around 1300 calories. Is that dangerous or am I…
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Supplements---What do you take?
Right now I'm taking--- Double dose of multivitamins Fiber supplement ( not too keen on veggies or too many fruits that I would get a lot of fiber from) Spirulina (nutrients from veggies that I don't eat) L-carnitine B-complex Fastin XR (awesome appetite suppressant) What do you guys take and why? I'm trying to stay around…
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Is it normal to still be hungry all the time?
Hi, I'm currently on 1700kcal which is the number I got from subtracting 500kcal from my BMR. I eat 5 meals a day about every 2-4 hours and still, I am so hungry. In the past I've stuck with 1200kcal and would be so hungry to the point I'd want to faint but because I wanted to lose weight, I just dealt with it. As it…
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Eating on the go...
I was curious to how some of you make healthier choices on the go? How do you find the right foods to eat while traveling on vacation, taking a road trip, for work? Are there certain restaurants or food choices that are safe for you?
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Inexpensive Vegetarian Protein Suppliment / Shake (?)
Hi, I'm mostly vegetarian & eat pretty healthy (no processed carbs, artificial sweeteners, soda, or desserts) I get most of my vitamins & nutrients in through my food, but would like to amp it up a little more, and see how some additional protein will affect me. Could anyone recommend a specific protein + nutrient…
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Edamame In Aus
Does anyone know a website where I could order Edamame to be shipped to Vic, Aus please? I live in the country so I don't think I would be able to buy them locally.
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This Is How Sylvester Stallone Shapes His Body
http://www.sylvesterstallone.com/health-fitness/one/ Summary: For one of his very first movies, he ate 200 calories a day to get the POW look. For the filming of Rocky 3, he ate about 1k calories a day which consisted of 10 eggs and 1 burnt toast to get the Boxer look. His workout routine included a 2 mile jog, 18 rounds…
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Is there a way to add carb/prot/fat in Quick add Calories?
I was able to get the calories from a restaurant but I wanted to add the carb, protein, and fat. Is there a way to do it on the quick add calorie menu?