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Good way to log olive oil?
Everything I cook is with olive oil, and it's so hard to log because even if I measure it out there will always be some that sticks to the pan, evaporates, doesn't get eaten, etc. Normally that doesn't matter but olive oil is so calorie dense that every teaspoon counts. Does anyone have an accurate way of keeping track of…
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Whey Protein and Low Blood Pressure
Okay. I feel I should share this info just in case someone else finds themselves in a similar situtuation. Today, I took a scoop of my whey protein shake in a cup to have on my break at work because I knew it would be several hours between my lunch and when I got home. I usually have the protein shake with a banana,…
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Iron goal
Is anyone else's Iron goal 100? I thought iron goal was more like 15-20 per day... How can I change? TIA!
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Sunflower Seeds
I didnt know sunflower seeds were so high in calories. Im addicted to them and dont know if I could give them up : (
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Cytosport Muscle Milk. Any users?
I picked this up today after much research and thinking. I was looking into just making an all natural homemade protein calorie booster shakes on my own. If I went with a ready made powder, I wanted somethingt that was well developed and well reviewed and not too expensive. I went with the Cytosport muscle milk. It is low…
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What's for dinner tonight?
It's Monday morning and I'm about a week late getting on the New Year's band wagon. I know planning helps me a lot. I am wondering...what's for dinner? photos, recipes, etc would be awesome, if you have them. Doesn't have to be tonight's meal, can just be a favorite too. Have a great day!
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It's almost 8 pm - do I eat my extra calories?
So, I put in my calories for dinner and lunch just a few minutes ago, and I have 300 calories left for the day. I had been careful about my portion size for dinner because I had made a rather high-calorie meal. Question is - do I try to eat ( or drink) 300 calories this late in the day? Or is it better to forget it? I…
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Gravy Substitute or Making Own Gravy for Shepherd's Pie
Hi y'all. I'm making an adapted version of hungry girl's squash-tastic shepherd's pie. I'm a vegetarian and usually I just use mushroom gravy, but I have none here. Does anyone have any suggestions for a substitute for gravy in Shepherd's Pie or an EASY way to make my own gravy? I saw a recipe that said basically melt…
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Trying to understand sugar in yogurt
Sometimes I have a Chobani blueberry non fat Greek yogurt and I've been reading that it has high sugar content of 20g. One of the ingredients is cane juice. They add sugar as if the blueberries are not sweet enough. So I'm trying to find something healthier. Would 2% plain greek yogurt be better for you? I found Fage total…
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Best sources of protein?
(besides meat) what are some good sources of protein? I know of some but I want to add different things to my diet and make sure I am getting a good amount of protein.
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egg whites/yolks
I've heard so many conflicting things about eggs! Some people say only eat the whites. Some people say a lot of the nutrition is in the yolks so whole eggs are better! What's the truth?
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Working overnights! Help!
So, I am just starting a new job as a nurse in an overnight position (1030 pm-7 am). I am working a total of 8 shifts/2 weeks. Here's my concerns. I am doing Beachbody videos at home as my main exercise (so yes, this can be done at any time). I am not sure how this is going to play into my eating habits when I am sleeping…
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Denny's?
I'm going out with some of my friends in a couple nights to go eat at Denny's (the restaurant), does anyone have any ideas on how to keep my meal healthy/what to eat?
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No breakfast
For the last few days I haven't been hungry in the morning so I end up skipping breakfast. This is new as I usually have breakfast every day. What do you all do when or if you have this problem? Do you make yourself eat or try to make back the couple hundred calories later in the afternoon or just skip it all together.
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Hard to eat *enough*?
Am I the only one who struggles to reach even a 1280 kCal net goal? I cut down to a very veg heavy, moderate meat, minimal processed food diet. I workout to the tune of about 300 extra calories a day, cardio MWF, weights TThSa, rest on Sunday. I am otherwise sedentary during the week (desk job). I have two light lunches a…
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1200 Calorie Meal plan
I am on a 1200 calorie meal plan and am not sure how to cut down to so few calories. This is my first day and so far all I have had is a 4 pack of cheddar crackers with peanut butter-130 calories. What do you eat during the day to stay around 1200 calories? How many meals? I've heard a lot of people say to eat 6 meals a…
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post workout food
what do you eat after your workout? suggestions needed. :-)
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Sugar Tracking
I just started My fitness pal, do others feel like the sugar tracking could be better? I only had a small bowl of honey chex mix, milk and a banana, and Im already in the red for sugar! That doesnt make much sense to me, I understand Honey Chex has sugar but banana is putting you over? Maybe they should try natural sugar…
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do u go?
do you go lower in calories the more you loose your weight or do you eat the same amount of calories while you loose the weight? b/c when I was on weightwatchers you went down on your points each 20 pounds, do you go down on your calories everytime you loose 20 pounds or no? would you stay at one weight for a long time if…
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High calorie protein shake
Hi, I am looking for a higher calorie protein shake as my current one only has 105 calories. I am having trouble hitting the 2800 calories I need for the day and was figuring this would be a decent way to get some more in. Any help would be appreciated. :)
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Do you eat "clean" on your cheat day?
I finally allowed myself to indulge on my "cheat day" and had a small greasy breakfast from my favorite diner. I didn't over eat at all, i had THREE plates ( frreid eggs, a slice of yummy ham, and a big plate of french toast and corned beef hash) I ate a LITTLE of everything. No syrup. I naormalkly get ill after eating…
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Biotin?
Recently started taking biotin pills everyday has anyone taken biotin daily and seen any positive changes? Hair/nails etc
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Trouble eating healthy
I notice with most people that are on the journey of losing weight, most turn to eating healthy, most to an extreme. It's understandable that you cannot go through life eating cheeseburgers and fried foods and expect to be healthy. However, what do you do when you have never eaten vegetables, never liked them, and the…
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Extra Strength 5 Hour Energy
I love it. Who else? Add me if you do.
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Juicing
I am new to this and am ready to make some big changes in my life. My husband and I have decided to do a juice detox program. Anyone else have advice/knowledge of this program? I did a juice detox for 4 days and lost 6 pounds immediately. I am now juicing twice a day and eating raw vegetables/fruits when possible. I have…
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Best healthy crackers
I LOVE crackers with various toppings. It is a way to snack while constantly changing things up. I was wondering, what is your favorite brand/type of healthy crackers?
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Anorexia, Bulimia and all other eds!!!
I dont wanna offend anyone here but what is with all the girls on here with anorexia or bulimia. Its not something to be proud of and I worry about it. Your risking so much more than "gaining a few pounds" I'm only saying this because I've been there and have realised what I was doing to myself.. I didn't become some…
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Whoever came up with this idea kuddos!!
Mashed Cauliflower! :bigsmile: Turned out amazing! Even my 11 and 13 year olds ate it. Not a single complaint. I used one head of cauliflower, 1/4 cup of parmesean cheese, 1 tablespoon of light cream cheese, garlic, pepper, and a salt.
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Sugar in fruits
I continue to go over my sugar intake everyday. The only time I'm getting sugar in (95% of the time..) is from fruits! And we benefit from most fruit! So is it ok to go over?? I am usually at about 40/30grams. I don't want to cut out fruits! Thoughts???
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Todays food diary - 500cals under?!
I am new to protein shakes and had my first one today after going to the gym. I have a broken foot so am only able to do strength training at the moment and light bike work so the cals for exercise might seem pretty low. It is nearly 8:30pm and I am 500 cals under my food limit for the day which worries me. If anyone has…