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Are Morningstar, Boca, etc quality foods or junk
I'm not asking about taste, but if you want to give your opinion on that that is fine. What I'm asking is, what are these foods made of? Are they processed, are they considered clean foods, are they junk or a little of all if the above? I've always just blindly eaten them without really paying attention to what they're…
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What do you think of froze diet foods?
Like Lean cuisine, weight watchers and the others don't come to mind at the moment. Do you use them? Do you think they help you lose weight with your menus food choices. Are you worried about the sodium count in them. Just wondering. Also if you do use them which ones taste good! No seafood tho..have allergies.
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Insanity workout questions
Hi, I've started the insanity workout and calculated that for a "very active" workout i'll require 3070. Now I want to do the workouts to build the mucles and generally go for defined look, at the moment I dont have much fatty areas of the body only the tummy and sides, Should I be setting my calorie intake lower in order…
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Already over on sugar and not even finished logging!
Hi all, I have recently restarted this (been logging properly for about a week) but I just wondered if anyone could give me a bit of advice or feedback on my food diary. I am 5ft 4 and weight 129pounds, I would like to get down to about 121 minimum but would be happy a little above. I also work as a school teacher. One…
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Best time to eat?
I like working out at lunchtime on days that I have gym work. When is it best to eat, before or after the workout?
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calories in vs. out // Insulin
I have a question that's been in my head for a couple of weeks, and since the food section here is down and I can't log currently, I thought I'd give it a go. Give me your thoughts, this is purely out of nerdy curiousity... statement 1: You need to eat an excess of 3500 calories above your calorie needs to gain 1 lbs of…
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BCAAs during IF?
Ive started IF and on my second day today. I fast for 16hours then workout and break my fast usually between 11am and 3pm with my post workout meal with an 8 hour window. I have my calories set around maintenance? Should I worry about BCAAs or be will my protein intake be sufficient enough? Im 5"1 and about 100/110 lbs and…
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Trouble eating over 2000 calories
MFP has me at 2250 a day to lose 1 pound a week. It is difficult to eat 2200+ calories of clean food a day. Ever since working out at the gym I seem to just not even be hungry. I'm eating things like avocados, almonds, hummus, etc. and I seem to be bloated by 1700-1800! I'm concerned because I'm barely NETTING 1200 on work…
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Juicing Advice?
So, my husband and I decided to start juicing. We're planning on having a veggie juice every morning for breakfast as a way to make sure we get in our fruits and veggies. I'm planning on using the fruit pulp to put in homemade yogurt, and making soup with the veggie pulp. But that's all the ideas I have. So, do any…
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Pre Workout
Anyone with good knowledge on supplements and effective doses - can you have a look at this and see if doses are effective amounts please? Thanks http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/complete-pre-workout.html
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I'm confused about calories
How many should I be having too lose 2 PDs a week? T
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Kilo Off
Anyone else tried Kilo Off sachets? Its a natural weight loss aid. I had my first one today and they taste vile! Wonder if anyone has tried and found they help or not?
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Protein Shakes on rest days
I never used to take my protein shake on my rest days from training but I've been thinking about taking them 7 days a week, whats everyones thoughts? Steve
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thai buffets
Hi - im going to a Thai all you can eat buffet tonight (a good friends leaving do so have to go) - what are the least calorific foods and what should i steer well clear of? any tips gratefully received!! thanks
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Eating at a Mexican restaurant.. help!
I'm all for eating in moderation and I'm not having a freakout about it, BUT it'd be nice to have some help choosing the healthiest option. Here's the menu: http://www.casablancaalabama.com/menu.php 'Tis greatly appreciated!
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overseas trip!
Hi, i was wondering has anyone been to thailand? i need tips on how to eat healthy! i leave on tuesday. im going away with my dad, and he HATES that i eat healthy, he thinks that i want to be skinny (i was a little underweight a while back) and he thinks i wanna be like that now, i dont! and he just doesnt understand that…
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Diet Drinks
Morning, Just a quick question on diet coke etc. I know there arent any calories in a can of diet coke but its obviopusly not the best thing to be drinking! I drink 2lt of water each day but I bought a can of diet coke a few days ago because I needed change of €20. I am feeling really great, no bloating as Im not eating…
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Intermittent Fasting
I've been researching the benefits and downsides of IF and I've been thinking about trying it. I was just wondering if anyone has had success on this lifestyle? By success, I don't just mean weight loss or fat loss. I'm also wondering how it affected your mood, energy, exercise regiment, etc. Also, if you are on this…
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i need a bigger variety...help?
Living in a five person household where eating healthy is frowned upon makes it hard on me to cook meals & buy food when I get the "only you eat it only you buy it" speech Lately I have just been eating spinach Carrot Apples (not a big fan) Frozen Weight Watchers creamy rigatoni w/ broccoli & chicken Jimmy Dean Turkey…
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MFP and Fiber
Anyone know if MFP will add the option to track fiber? (And/or other nutrients too - maybe a drop down menu?)
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Recipes help Please!
Im new to this site, so need help please. There are currently no recipes under the recipe tab? I thought that would be where I go looking for great recipes with all the calculations already worked out??? Am I doing something wrong? I wouldn't have a clue how to work it all out for a family meal.
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Simplest Way To Make An Omelette?
Never made one (yes, honestly), and the one attempt I made, turned out a scrambled mess. So can someone tell me the easiest way to make one ?
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Benefits of Green Tea
I've recently decided to switch from coffee to tea, green tea. Has anyone tried this before? Have you noticed changes in your overall health since drinking tea? I've read a lot of great things on the health benefits from drinking green tea.. I'm excited to see what it will do for me!
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Chia seeds??
I have no experience with these. I'm reading up online, but wondered what kind of experience people have had with them. Advantages? Disadvantages? Best way to use/eat them? TIA!! :smooched:
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Red Wine and the Heart
To those of you who like to read studies published in reputable Medical Journals, what are your thoughts on the following? This study along with a few more studies about resveratrol are what caused me to start drinking red wine in moderation a few months ago (I had never been a drinker outside of social situations, and…
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PB2: Plain or Chocolate?
Looking for something to add to my chocolate Isopure shake. I don't want a lot of calories and thought maybe PB2 would make the Isopure taste better. Which flavor is better? What place or which website has the best price? Thanks!
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Is DAIRY bad for your waistline/weight?
So everyone tells you something different, but I'd like opinions anyways. I'm trying to change up my diet some, and I have added in a protein mix. I prefer the taste of it with milk instead of water, but if I'm really trying to go easy on the calories for the day, I will chug it with water. (Yuck!) My question is this...I…
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have any one tried Nutri-System?
wanted to know if anyone on here have tried Nutri-system and if so would you recommend it to others???
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Iron Supplements?
I eat a mainly plant based diet and I was wondering if here is truth to the iron supplement myth. My lovely mother has told me it keeps you from pooping. Haha. Is that true? I bought a multi v with iron...is it safe?
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cyclic Ketogenic carb consumption
For those who have done or are doing a cyclic ketogenic eating program, what carbs do you typically eat on your load day? Looking for ideas since next Saturday is my carb day.