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Quest Protein Bars
These things are like God's gift to protein bars...Here's the basic stats: 1 Bar (Apple Pie flavored--among many others) Cals: 170 Protein: 20g Fiber: 18g Gluten Free, sugar/sugar alcohol free, and only natural ingredients. They're expensive, but the best I've found so far!!
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What to eat each day
I really want to eat more healthy foods. Right now I don't eat many fruits or veggies. I am targeting for 1200 calories a day. How many servings should I try to have each day?
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Cooking Xmas dinner - how do I disguise healthy food ?
A main part of losing all my weight was learning to cook. In the last year I have completely taken over cooking and it seems the extended family thinks i'm some super cook. So everyone wants me to cook Christmas dinner. Trouble is I don't do unhealthy food. Any suggestions to what to serve on Xmas day or how to cook…
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best low cal beverage at starbucks?
I will be at a local barnes and noble all day wrapping gifts fir a fundraiser.. and theres a starbucks inside.. i never gothere.. so ijustneed some ideas
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Mio?
Does anyone use Mio? I use it pretty frequently, but I'm wondering if I'm still getting the same health benefits as drinking plain water, or if I'm counteracting it. Has anyone heard any studies on it, noticed results, etc.?
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Juicing
Does anybody have any great recipes for weightloss?
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Russo's Gluten Free pizza?
Hi out there, Does anyone know what the nutritional info. is for a Russo's NY Pizzeria gluten-free pizza? Thanks! Celina
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Best way to incorporate protein powder.
I've been having a hard time getting in enough protein. I'm looking for the best ways to use protein powder that you guys have discovered. p.s. I'm not a fan of smoothies.
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boiled rice?
Read ,surfing on the internet , that raw rice has got more calories than boiled rice. Is it true?
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Vegetarians- Soy products
I have been a vegetarian for most of my life. I eat Morningstar meatless products pretty often. I just took a health class in school and I read that you should not exceed 3 servings of soy a week. Is there an alternative that I can replace it with? I feel like that's my main source of protein, since I do not eat meat. I…
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USN 12 week challenge and the sort
Hi there myfitnesspal friends :) I was hoping to get some opinions! :) Every new year my resolution is to get into shape... Since january, I have managed to shed 7kgs. I am now keen to lose the last 5kgs and shape up (I am talking fitness model material!) I have seen plenty adverts on the USN 12 week challenge, for those…
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Out for a meal, help me choose please.
I'm off out for lunch with some work colleagues this afternoon and don't want to make bad choices. i know that this is going to get harder and harder over the next week or so but I'd like to start as I mean to go on. http://www.barsoba.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/soba-menu-new.pdf Any advice on a starter and main…
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Cabbage cooked w/ Ham Hocks
How do you accurately count calories, when you just use a meat/ or vegetable to cook(season) your food with? Like, when you cook cabbage with ham hocks or something. Thx.
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Green Tea help with the sodium issue?
I have heard mixed answer about this issues, some says it help because it is duretic some say it is not due to caffeine. So does it help the body when we had too much sodium or not?
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Calcium computation
I'm not sure is I putting this in wrong or what.. but, I usually splash a little bit of 2% milk in with my coffee in the mornings and it says that 3 tablespoons of milk with one container (2 cups of coffee 3 tablespoons) at 1.5 servings is 240% of my nutritional need for calcium. Now, 1.5 servings should equal 3 cups of…
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How are you surviving holiday treats and goodies?
Unfortunately for me, I work in family programing for a large church and let me tell you, us Methodist LOVE to eat! I've gotten pretzels, candies, bagels (provided to the entire staff by a loving lay member), Chex Mix of every variety, homemade fudge, chocolate covered nut thing-a-ma-jigies, and as of today, a tin filled…
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Favorite appetizers
We're hosting Christmas dinner on Tuesday and looking for some appetizers. Doesn't have to be completly clean either. Post your favorite. Thanks!
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Lunchbox ideas to take to work (have microwave)
Before MFP, I would take soup or baked beans to warm up in microwave and have for lunch (as well as sandwich, fruit, yoghurt, cereal bars) Anyone got some good ideas that I could take for my lunchbox?
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Egg brands that are low in fat?
Just wondering if anyone knew of egg brands that aren't so fatty...I have Egg Land's Best but there's just so much fat in them when you start to have more than one :/
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Pescatarian?
Before i begin, please please please, I am not looking for bashing becuase of what I am choosing to eat. I am just trying to make an informed decision. Thanks. I have been veg for about a month.I know it hasnt been a long time, but whatever. I became a veg because of the way that the animals are treated prior to death and…
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A trick around starvation mode?
Everyone threatens if you don't at least 1200 calories a day you'll put your body in starvation mode and not only stop losing weight, but probably gain weight. I read an article that said you could eat around 800 a day for two days in a row, then eat at least 1200 calories (more if you exercise) that next day and this…
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Iodine deficiency..
I just now read an article about iodine deficiency making a comeback. The article stated it is linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fatigue.. I thought I would share it in case someone has some interest in this... I am not recommending that anyone eat more salt.. It would be nice if this app could show how iodine we…
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Cheat day Ideas? :)
Hey everybody! Nice to see you guys. :happy: With my Cheat day fast approaching i was wondering what dessert ideas or meals you guys might recommend i try. I've been stuck on what to eat, so that brought me to ask what you guys like to indulge in? :smile:
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Are flourless black bean brownies "healthier"?
I understand for people with wheat allergies they are period, but what about weight-loss wise?
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What Seasonal Goodies Have You Had So far?
I have had a few mince pies and a couple of christmas themed muffins.
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Morning pick me up
10-16oz of Low sodium tomato juice (pref. organic) 1tsp or more of cayenne pepper Italian herbs or spices Can be consumed any time of time of the day...i'm drinking it right now and it's almost 2am. Super low in calories and very high in potassium 8oz = 50 calories, 980mg of potassium, 250mg of sodium
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Post-workout protein bars
Hi, I've been advised that taking a protein bar (min 20g protein) immediately after a workout will help with muscles and recovery and I wondered what type of bars people recommend (and typical cost). So far I've just had a Proto Pure bar. If it makes a difference, I'm in the UK.
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Unit of measurement
I'd like help on how to read those (from the food database): "Banana: Medium (7" to 7-7/8" long)" "Potato: 1 potato (2-1/2" dia)" What is the unit of measurement used? And does the quotation mark always refer to that particular unit when talking about length? And probably the stupidest question I'll ever ask here lol: how…
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Sorry if this was posted before
I was just wondering if their is any detox or cleanse or something of the sort you can use to jump start yourself. NOT to loose 10 pounds in a week,. Just would like to clean my self out and get a healthy jump start. Opinions-options?
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Paleo eating?
I'm thinking about giving this a try. Is it good for weight loss? I hate cooking so will this be tough for me? Thanks for any tips, meal ideas, experiences etc