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Tea making
Hello, This is mainly for Brits because we have strong feelings about tea, but other people can join in too if they have a view! OK, when making tea (as in a cup of normal tea) MILK first or WATER first?? and WHY?? I know this can be a very devisive issue!!
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Tortillas
Okay, I want to make a healthy version of Black Bean and Rice Burritos- but am not sure what the best tortillas would be- any suggestions?
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frankie and bennys?
off out tonight for family diner any suggestions on what i can get without breaking my calorie goal (800 left for the day) im usually a bacon cheeseburger with fries and onion rings type but i dont think thats going to fit in with the 'new me' thanks
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protein question.....
I am honestly scared to ask this but I want to know before I go downstairs to eat my lunch... I know how calories work and I'm within my calorie range but I'm eating way more protein than I need too today.. its showing a -92 (go look I have already plugged in my day's food) and I'm just wondering if i should scale it back?…
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Perfect Meal
1 Gorton's filet (Tilapia or Pollock, garlic & butter or grilled)* 80 cals 2/3 cup of Roasted Redskin potatoes with sea salt & cracked pepper: 110 cals 1 cup of steamed broccoli: 30 cals Total 220 cals; 31 carbs; 8 fat; 21 protein Leaving plenty of room for a drink or seconds or something else. It is delicious and filling!…
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What defines healthy????
So many conflicting views out there as to what is healthy. I guess this is more of a vent. I am just tired of people making comment like..oh I thought you were trying to be healthy..you are eating that?> Umm...yes I am...and it is fully incorporated in my food choices for the day...and if I want to have a slab of…
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What is everyone's healthy break time snacks?
I am looking for new simple snack ideas for break time at my job! What is everyone's favorite quick and easy low cal snack?
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Controlling my sweet tooth - I think I've got it!
My biggest struggle while losing/maintaining weight my whole life has ALWAYS been with sweets. When I was younger I used to frequently sit down with whole boxes of vanilla cream cookies and down the entire thing (dunked in milk of course) in one sitting. And I still struggle with it now. Every time I fall off the wagon or…
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How much Sodium should I have?
How much sodium should a 28 year old female have in a day? - trying to set my daily goal and have no idea.
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Eating workout calories lost.....?
Hello all, I have been working out enough to burn about 1000 calories every other day (I am 291 pounds currently), so this number seems accurate for an hour of vigorous effort. I have checked other sites as well, and they all say the same thing. I have my calorie intake at 1500 per doctors suggestion. So that puts me at…
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healthy breakfast ideas?
Each week at our school, two or three teachers sign up to bring in food for the office and staff in our Learning Community (about 50 people). I'm up again on January 25th. I usually try to bring something quick and easy - like coffee cake, fruit tray, etc....stuff I can buy at the store. This time, I'd like to bring…
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i hate the taste of veggies
I really need to break this addiction to CRAP. I LOVE processed foods. I would really like to start eating clean. But how do i get there? I know this isnt going to be the most simple process. Has anyone one else gone from eating REALLY bad food to eating really good food? Clean eating? Im ready to feel better. Could…
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Fruit
I don't like fruit. I keep trying different ones, but the only fruit I truly like are bananas... and only if they are perfectly ripe. And that makes it hard to buy a bunch of bananas, because they overripen so quickly! I can make myself eat apples, grapes, pears, and raisins, but I don't enjoy them. I do like baked apple…
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Creamer Substiture
60 calories in creamer this morning. I love flavored creamer. Any suggestions for substitutions? I'm already having creamer withdrawals, I spelled 'substitute' wrong in topic. Sorry.
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Help with dunkin donuts coffee!
So I typically get an extra large french vanilla coffee in the morning from Dunkin donuts. I ask for one cream and 4 splendas. The coffee looks pretty light all the time. Does anyone know what I should log? I wanna log one cream but its seems like they don't use individual packets because it always looks lighter. Maybe…
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Quaker Quakes Mini Rice Cakes
Discovered them this week and they are so yummy. Helps with my craving of sweet or salty. 130 calories for about 17 cakes. I enjoy the bbq and kettle corn.. here are other flavors bbq cheddar chocolate apple cinn. carmel corn I hope you enjoy: :)
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Does anyone use the Big Boss Oil Less Fryer?
My Mom received one for Christmas and seems to like it. Has anyone else used it? What is your review? I just watched a You Tube video and think I want one now.
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What kind of scale do you use?
I'm in the market for a new scale - I noticed my old one is ridiculously off after I put a pair of 5lb weights on it and got different readings each time. Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable and accurate bathroom scale?
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Women's Supplements: Whats best for us?
It can be so confusing hearing about what all we should be taking. But what it necessary when wanting to be healthy? Does the type of work out you do determine which supplements/vitamins to take? :noway: (p.s. no reason for putting this smiley. I just like it. lol)
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Green Tea
I'm being encouraged to drink Green Tea by my work colleagues who know how keen I am to improve my health and lose weight......I just don't know WHY they are so obsessed with serving me this bitter brew, and why adding sugar would negate the benefits of drinking this - can anyone enlighten me or point me towards a good…
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fish oil supplement
i'm currently taking fish oil gel caps, which give me pretty bad bubble guts and fish burps. does anyone have any recommendations for a fish oil or omega-3 supplement that doesn't have those side effects?
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Butter Spray!!!! WHAT WHAT!
The best invention ever! Great for putting on popcorn, breads, etc, and I can go crazy with it and no calories. :bigsmile: Anyone else like butter spray? I know I am not the only one! My first one I used was I Cant Believe Its Not Butter with Olive Oil. But right now I am using the Parkay brand. ...if only there were a…
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anyone remember?
Remember that celebrity cleanse/diet/whatever they called it drink where it was a drink with something like lemon juice and maple syrup and water and they would drink that a billion times each day until they were "thin." Do people actually use that? It sounds nasty and unhealthy.
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No Cheese Pizza
So im going to pizza hut at the weekend and its 435calories for 1/2 a veggie pizza however because im vegan i shall be having this without cheese how many calories do you think it'll become?
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Dairy Question
Does dairy cause mucous, or is that an old wives tale?
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TDEE?
Hi wondering if this is right. After i caluculated my stats it says my tdee should be 907.63. to lose Isnt that a bit low.. here my info.. age 43 weight 140 height 5ft activity 3-4 days cardio I am looking to lose 20 lbs, I appreciate all the help i can get thanks!!! :)
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Online food quiz: what's your score?
The UK Department of Health has a website called Change4Life. It has lots of interesting things but the quiz caught my eye. See the quiz at: http://www.foodiqchange4life.co.uk/
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What is wrong with people??!!??!?!?!
A SHOCKING new weight-loss solution promises to help dieters shed pounds - by pumping food out of their stomach before it is digested. The AspireAssist Aspiration Therapy System works by surgically inserting a tube which runs from the patient's stomach to the surface of the skin. This tube is then fitted with a Skin-Port,…
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Processed Foods >:-[
So, there are so many people here that decry processed foods. You realinze the moment you take a knofe to food for prep, you are processing the food. Homemade salsa is a processed food. Stew is a processed food, beef roast is a processed food. Why all the hate on processed food? There are a lot of processed food available…
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Victorious over the breakfast blues today!
I usually eat breakfast at my desk, but have been getting a bit tired of oatmeal and just greek yogurt. I also usually have a bunch of nuts and fresh fruit snacks at my desk, so today I got creative and came up with a new recipe - its high in calcium and protein, and super delicious!! 1 cup fat free greek yogurt. 1 tbsp…