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Talk to me about "eating clean".
So I'm about to start my mini marathon training next Saturday. I'm also on a weight loss mission. Got 16lbs to go! This will be my 6th mini, and so I know that losing weight during training can actually be a difficult thing. You need extra calories to replenish yourself after those especially long runs, and it can be…
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Cantaloupe
The nutrition database has cantaloupe, but does not count the Potassium within this fruit. 20 ounces has only 83 calories and has 1,480 mg of Potassium.
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passata sauce
Just wondering if anyone has used passata sauce in a curry dish before. I know its basically used in pasta dishes and that but was told it was nice when u add curry powder to it and was justg curious if any1 has made it this way and if itg was nice??
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so anemic and get such low sugar levels
iv always had anemia problems and take iron pills,red meat taste yuk to me,i eat greens and all the things i should but since cutting down on fatty foods and sugar iv been so weak and tird :/ i get the shakes from low sugar and iron levels and cant walk from weakness until i drink tablespoons of sugar witch takes so many…
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Advice for cutting/leaning out?
I was seeing a trainer who told me while I'm cutting in not allowed dairy, fruit, almond milk, anything sugar free, no nuts, no popcorn & only green vegtables. To me this seems extreme, I thought as long as you eat clean you can shed fat & lean out. But I could be totally wrong so I wanted to get some opinions from those…
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Protein/Carb/Fat percentage extension for Chrome
My husband made an extension for Google Chrome that adds Protein/Carbs/Fat percentages to any food diary page when you look at it. It's really helpful if you are trying to hit a certain ratio with each meal or overall for the day. Go here to install it (only for Google Chrome browser users):…
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Types of Fiber?
I notice on product nutritional tables that carbohydrates are split into Dietary Fiber, Soluble Fiber and Sugar. OK Sugar is straight forward, but how do the two forms of fiber differ and how do you account for them in your Net Carbs and Fiber intake? AH! Sorry- just did another search and found all info already on the…
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please tell me im not the only one
Who totally screwed up their diet by getting drunk tonight?
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I want my skin back!
Anyone have any suggestions to make my acne scars go away get my skin glowing again. My face looks awful anymore and I hate it. It just looks so dull. What foods can I eat, skincare products. Just looking for some suggestions. I really like to go the more natural route on stuff.
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400 calorie supper?
I have just over 400 calories left for supper... what should I eat? Just curious what people will come up with :P And.... GO! :)
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FOODS/MEALS THAT ARE FILLING & LOW-CAL
steamed cabbage, 1/2 a head of lettuce, any other ideas?
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Kitchen scale recommendations?
I want to buy a kitchen scale. Good recommendations? If I am bothering to buy one, I want to make sure it is a good one.
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Prawn (shrimp) farming horror
Recently on an episode of 'Food Unwrapped' I learnt something horrific and extremely disturbing about the way in which prawns (or shrimps for the US people) are farmed for food production. Prawns are farmed mainly in Thailand. Prawn anatomy is such that where there optic nerve connects to their brain is also where…
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Where can I get black bean chips
I was reading eat this not that and it recommends black bean chips but I've never noticed them in any store. Anyone know where I can find them?
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looking for clean sweet tooth recipes
I am a sugar addict, and I'm trying to cut out almost all processed foods. How do I do this with such a sweet tooth, I need HELP!! Anyone out there have the same problem and have figured out a way to satisfy thier sweet tooth with a clean low in calorie alternative to sweets????
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Too confusing to what to eat?
It may sound like a dumb question but.. Mind you, I have been trying several different diets(hate to call those diets) I'm looking for more healthy lifestyle changes. I hate red meat, eat turkey once a year(Thanksgiving), eat chicken once a week or so.. But eat lots of processed food. Gardening is out of options for me, no…
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around how many calories do you think are in this?
around how many calories are in a medium thin crust with peperoni, chicken, and jalepeno from pizza hut?
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Chia Seeds....
I keep hearing about all of the nutritional benefits of Chia Seeds (i.e. making you feel fuller faster, helping with hydration, helping reduce blood pressure, filled with Omega-3, etc.) Have you tried these? And do you find this to be fact or crap?
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Any vegetarians who added fish back in?
Hello all, I have been a vegetarian for six years and LOVE it. It has pretty much removed fast food from my diet, with the exception of the occasional taco bell run lol. I never want to eat a burger again, or bacon, or hot dogs or steak. I am content with substitutes and absolutely prefer some to the real thing, such as…
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portion control
one big thing i am awful at is portion control. whenever i go out to eat or say, make some pasta at home... it was always double or even triple what i have now learned is an actual portion size for a meal. so now, as a start this weight loss journey i am trying to figure out a way to control my portion sizes and teach…
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Food Psychologist
Has anyone used a food psychologist? Over the last 2 years I've been able to lose about 34 pounds but I'm finding myself slacking and at a plateau. My friend back home uses a trainer that is also a food psychologist. I guess she assigns homework, reviews your food diary, motivates you etc and this portion is available on…
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Midnight Snacks - How to avoid craving
I find that my biggest issue with portion control are they late night snacks when I can't sleep. Drinking more water seems to help, but still have this issue. Any serious suggestions that has worked for you?
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Starting engine 2 with hubby and need some help
Happy New Year's Eve :) to make this short I am fairly a healthy eater and exercise often. I am happy with my weight and not looking to lose anymore. I am gluten free also. My hubby on the other hand is not so healthy at all BUT he is willing to make some changes and try something new. He brought up the engine 2 diet and I…
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What do to?
A short background. I joined almost a year after I had my 1st son and lost 45lbs in 8mo by eating right and working out. I got pregnant again & went on the shot...bit mistake. When I was on the shot I couldn't lose weight even when I was trying hard to. I didn't gain weight, but I couldn't lose any either. After the…
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cant get back on track! :(
for the past 2 weeks i have been eating so unhealthy, eating mcdonalds alot too :( whatever junk food is around i feel i MUST eat it, i keep telling myself that "tomorrow will be a fresh start" i eat good all morning and a healthy lunch, and then after than it goes down hill from there i eat whatever i can find! anyone…
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Weight watchers 360
hi is anyone is doing weight watchers ? add me i have a group too called weight watchers 360.
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I need some help on choosing a mandoline slicer
I'm trying to add more veggies to my diet and a lot a recipes I find suggest using a mandoline slicer. What brand is a good one to get? Thanks for the help. :)
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Alcohol
Do you track your alcohol calories? Not that i am a alcoholic but enjoy a drink everyone in a while. I have read a studywhere calories from spirits dont cause weight gain
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Curry spice?
My friend recommended powdered curry spice. I bought some. What should I put it on.
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Another vegan question.
So, I'm just starting out. What are some things with going vegan that I should be aware of that beginners tend to miss? Like, are there foods that you wouldn't guess aren't vegan, products tested on animals, things like that, that are just good to know?