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$30.00 A WEEK...
What would you buy for grocerys if you only had 30.00 a week. I am looking for all ideas. Would you live on ramen noodles for a week so the following week you could have 60.00 to spend on sales? I prefer fresh fruits and veggies for my vitamins, i know this might not be possible but i am hoping for the healthiest way to…
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Vegetarians/Vegans with high calorie goals--How?
I'm not one, but I have a few friends on my FL who are vegetarians and vegans who are struggling to meet their higher-than-typical calorie goals (2000+ a day) and could really use advice that involves alternatives to shoveling peanut butter into your mouth by the spoonful. Any suggestions? Everything they eat is naturally…
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Intermittent Fasting?
Has anyone ever done it? What was your experience?
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Juicer recipes...Help
Hi, I just got a juicer for Christmas and I am looking for some yummy juice recipes that are healthy and low in calories. Anyone have anything good?
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Snack Foods
So I'm looking for some alternatives for foods to snack on during the day, especially while at work (office work). I'm starting to get kind of bored with the typical banana/apple/baby carrot/etc snacks and have tried switching to dried fruit like raisins. My question is, do you guys have any neat and yummy snacks that you…
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for ladies - that time of the month
hey girls, any suggestions as to what to do when you crave all those sweets and rich foods around that time of the month? it just want to go for it!
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NuWave infrared oven...,
Anyone have one? Saw it on an informercial last nite. Supposed to make food healthier by cooking put more fats. Says you can put frozn chicken breasts on them, grill begs at the same time. I want one so bad! If you have one, do u use it often ?
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white meats list
I'm going to try my hardest to cut out red meats out of my diet. I just had a kidney test and it was high for the levels. Scares me like no other! I'm diabetic. Is venison a high red meat? My husband hunts so it's going to be hard to explain to him I can't have it anymore. other then chicken, fish and turkey is there…
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Protein Absorption
I've heard conflicting things about this, and I'm wondering if anyone can provide some clarity for me. I try to eat a relatively high-protein (about 150 grams a day), lower-carb (less than 100 grams a day) diet. As a result of this, I usually end up eating a lot of protein in one sitting (e.g. 7-8oz of chicken). I've heard…
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View my diary, help me improve what I eat
I've been on here for about 14 days and I've lost 7 lbs so far. My eating habits have drastically changed since I started and I exercise a lot more. I believe that my diary settings are public so please take a look and if you have any suggestions on how I can improve what I eat let me know I'm open.
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Recipe for Arctic Zero???
I love Arctic Zero Chocolate & Chocolate Peanut Butter....at 37 calories for 1/2 cup & 148 calories for the whole pint, it is a nice treat for those days when you need it.... Just wondering if anyone has a recipe for it? I have searched high & low for a recipe & have not found anything.... Thanks in advance :smile:
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Garden of Life Raw Protein
Have you tried this and what did you think? Thanks!
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Reall y got back on track and then... binge
Ugh I had about a 6 week period before about 10 days ago where I would exercise no more than 1-2 times a week and eat *kitten* for days. And I packed back like 4 lbs, and with the beginning of my winter break post-first semester, i really got back on track. However, the past 2 days I've gone back to horrible binging. I'll…
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Multivitamins and other supplements novice question
Hey all, Newbie here (at least to this specific forum). I have lost about 30 lbs in the last 3-4 months from just watching my diet and getting back into a relatively light workout regimine. Recently I have hit a plateau in my weight loss (I'm 6'0" and currently at around 235-240 lbs). While my body is changing in good ways…
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Best gluten-free semi-"all purpose" flour?
We are starting a semi-paleo diet. I'm finding that gluten is not good for my stomach and I get sick when I eat more than a small serving of beans. We are allowing dairy and rice since I seem to have absolutely no issues with either of them. I am wondering what kind of flour those who have gone mostly paleo or gluten free…
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Confused about nutrition/calories at Subway
This may be a dumb question and its over 20 calories. But I'm curious. If you go to subways website, look at the nutrition info for the veggie delite, it pops out a reasonable 230. I've been using this in my calculations. However, I went to the part of nutrition info where you can see everything broken apart. There, the…
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I have to up my calories!
I haven't been keeping up with calories! I burn a minimum of 1000 calories a day. I have A LOT to lose. I've tried so hard to get to 1200 calories minimum but most days I can't even get to 1000. I eat clean, VERY clean! I cut out bread, rice, potatoes, and pasta. I still have beans and grains, but as for the rest it's…
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Supplements for Weight Loss
myftnesspal has been of real help in my weight loss journey, mostly by helping me keep track of my daily calorie intake. One problem that comes up repeatedly, however, is losing the last 10 pounds. The second problem, maintaining the weight. Third, side effects of weight loss like hairfall and fatigue. (Some people may…
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B protin
Does anyone have any idea about B Protin drink ?......... is it good as a protein supplement..........? in 30gms it provides about 12gm protein and 16gm carbohydrate and 1 gm fat the protein is a mixture of whey , soya and milk protein......... would like advice since i am looking for weight loss
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Slightly High Blood glucose levels
I did a bio-metric test the other day and all my levels came back great except...my blood glucose came back at 105. For someone who was fasting, like I was overnight no breakfast but I did brush my teeth, 100 is considered pre-diabetic the nurse said she wouldn't really worry about it. So I read up on it and found that…
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Nutiva Coconut Flour Nutrition facts
I recently bought Nutiva brand coconut flour and I'm very confused about the nutrition facts. There is 45 calories per serving but there is 2 grams of fat, 11 carbs, and 4 protein. If fat is 9 cals and carbs and protein are 4 cals, should there be 78 cals per servong?? If it helps there is 8 grams of fiber
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Christmas Leftovers YUM!
I'm currently enjoying a huge salad made with a base of 50/50 spring mix and spruced up with Christmas leftovers. I added a small dab of potato salad, sliced up some turkey, half a deviled egg and used a lot of the left over fruit and veggy trays to make a great meal. Spray with a few squirts of salad spritzers and I could…
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Pressing fat out of ground beef
Hello all! As the title implies, I like my ground beef, and I get it from a local farmer, so the actual fat content (93/7, 85/15, etc.) is not something I know, but my guess is that it is in the 85/15 to 90/10 range. When I cook the ground beef, I let it brown, and then is set it on paper towels, take another bundle of PTs…
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Whole food tips
I am looking for some tips to add more whole foods into my diet. Over all I think I do decent but I know there is room for improvement in my diet. Am I going to get rid of every processed food in my diet, no. Could I use advice on incorporating more whole foods into my diet, yes. Please throw at me some small ideas for…
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Vitamins & suppliments
What kind do you take daily? Thank you for your input.
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Good Snacks for Mindless Grazing
I just discovered... pomegranate seeds. I can only eat a few before my sweet tooth is overwhelmed, but I can put them in a bowl and snack for an hour and not think anything about it. Sometimes it's fun to just graze :) What are your favorite snacks to mindlessly graze on without feeling guilty?
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What fools do you blame for making you fat?
who or what is to blame for getting you in the shape your in now?
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I Like to Eat All My Calories in the Evening?
Okay so for some reason I like to eat all my calories in the evening. I don't know I feel like if I save them all for like 5-10pm I can make sure I don't go over my calorie limit. Like I will eat breakfast at 6 and won't eat again until 6pm. I don't feel particularly hungry in this time span either. Am I weird for doing…
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Fermented Foods/Kombucha....making your own
I have been reading up on fermented foods and finding some pretty good benifits to them. I was wondering if anyone out there uses them currently and what you think. If you have noticed positive effects on your body or the way you feel. Also does anyone drink Kombucha? If so have you ever made your own? It can be pricey and…
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carbohydrate intolerance
what are signs that your body can't handle carbohydrates too well ? I ate some cookies and i feel dizzy and light headed soon as i ate some protein i felt better.