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Chewing gum
This might sound like a silly question, but I've found that chewing gum makes me snack less and keep me away from the chocolate cabinet... But does anyone count the calories in the chewing gum? You don't swallow it (at least I don't), so are the calories actually taken in? Or only partly? Or is my question absolutely…
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Has anyone successfully given up coffee?
I would like to try weaning myself off coffee but I'm worried that I will be really tired and eat more in attempt to energize myself. Can anyone recommend some survival strategies?
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1/4 cup dry beans =...
How much does beans cook up? Im cooking a 16oz bag of beans in the crock pot and the bag said a serving size is 1/4 DRY. the hubby already took the trash to the curb and now im left wondering (so i can enter it into my recipes) about how many cups this will make after its cooked
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egg yolks
I found a good use for all the egg yellows that some people aren't eating. Instead of throwing them out mix them with olive oil and or mayo and or vinegar and put the mixter in you hair with a shower cap for a few hours. Your hair will be really soft and smooth after you wash it out, and you have put the yellows to good…
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what is a good gf bread?
i'm not sure where to start!! i've checked out different brands of bread and they all have no nutrition and all carbs.. i want a brand w/ a good amount of protein and fiber in it (and maybe lighter in cals)
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Juicer
I don't like to eat fruit so I was thinking of getting a juicer. Does any body have/use one? are they worth the money? I am assuming that it is just as good as eating fruit.
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Is hitting calories or macros more important?
I aim to eat around 1,800 net calories a day (although I don't count anymore...I try to estimate it) to lose body fat since I lift heavy 3x a week and do intense cardio 2x a week, and I want to make sure that I'm fueling my body enough to keep me going. Some days it's hard for me to eat that much though, especially living…
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Fat Free/Sugar Free-- Good or Bad?
I have read that fat free and sugar free is the way to go. It cuts calories and also eliminates fat and sugar from the food. However, I've also read that things labeled fat free and sugar free are a "chemical **** storm". I was just wondering which was right and if I it's alright to eat these things or to steer clear.…
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Any food which helps speed up weight loss??
Hi i am new here but not new to dieting gosh its been a long time yo-yo dieting. I was wondering if there are any foods which help speed up weight loss and have hardly any calories so you can can snack on throughout the day. I love walking now and dancing makes me feel so much fitter but im just stuck on what to eat. Dont…
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Healthy Travel Snacks
I'm getting ready to go on a 9 hour trip with two other people and im two weeks in on my current diet. The other two people will probably want to stop for fast food for lunch at least and im not eating fast food right now. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to take to snack and eat while traveling?
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Sugar
Hi MFP family, It would be great to hear your thoughts on the natural sugars that occurs in fruit and milk. It's only been in the last couple of days that I have been taking a bit more of an interest in my macro nutrients and I wasn't surprised to see that my sugar intake is very high...from my diary it looks like my…
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Smoothies!!
So. I need to eat more fruits and veggies....I am looking into smoothies, and some of the recipes I am finding sound so yummy! Although I am curious-how do you track a smoothie? Do you enter in everything seperately in order to get the correct numbers?...I will probably grab the ingredients this weekend when I do…
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Why Why Why!!
Does plain raw celery have so much sodium? It is a root veggie is it not? So how does it contain sodium? Any one have the answer?
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orange hostess cupcakes
the packaging says 370 for the two cakes, but if I just ate the icing off the tops and filling? lol
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100-200 Calorie Snacks
I was hoping I could get some more ideas for some snacks I can pack with me to work. I am trying to stay away from granola bars and I'm getting a little bored of apples. I usually have a boiled egg and whole grain toast for breakfast and a salad with a protein for lunch... just to give an idea of what I'm already eating.…
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PB2 vs. Regular Peanut Butter
Debating on trying out PB2 because I heard its much better for you than reg pb..any opinions?
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Preggo Mamas- sodium intake?
I've been experiencing dizziness when I first get out of bed, tip my head back to look up, etc… and I've noticed something interesting. On the days where my sodium intake is maxed out or over, that day, as well as the next, I don't get dizzy. However, if I'm considerably under, I get lightheaded a lot. My original intent…
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Organic Sweetner, Only 15 Calories per Teaspoon
Sucrose is 100% derived from plant sources, so it's vegan friendly, clean and healthy. It's free of chemicals, like all of the cancer-causing sweeteners. The best part is, it's low calorie and tastes great!
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GETTING MIXED REVIEWS ON QUITE A FEW THINGS HELP!
1. IS IT BETTER TO EAT 3 MEALS A DAY WITH NO SNACKS or MANY VERY SMALL MEALS A DAY/SMALL MEALS WITH HEALTHY SNACKS IN BETWEEN? 2. IS RUNNING BETTER FOR YOU THAN WALKING? I WAS TOLD RUNNING IS ACTUALLY NOT THAT GOOD FOR YOU BECAUSE IT STRESSES THE KNEES AND JOINTS AND THAT WALKING IS BETTER...TRUE OR FALSE? 3. IS WORKING…
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Foods you still enjoy in moderation
Sort of the flip side of foods you eliminated. So, what are high calorie foods you enjoy in moderation? Cheeseburgers (single, no mayo, lots of lettuce and tomato) Fast food buritto places (no giant tortilla, no sour cream, lots of salsa, grilled chicken) pizza (cheese or vegetable toppings, no meat) Beer (one or two a…
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How to beat my sugar addiction. Help!
Ok. So I am a lover of sugary foods. Weekends seems to be the worst time for me and I seem to binge on a tonne of sugary food and ruin a great week of healthy diet and exercise. I don't understand my mindset but I do believe that sugar is an addiction much like caffeine or nicotine and honestly, I need help in how to stop…
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Popcorn
Ok, I need math help: 1/4 cup of unpopped popcorn 1 tbs olive oil 2 tbs nutritional yeast 500 calories??? Really?
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Male Pattern Baldness Help!!!
I have a "friend" (or several) that are looking for any dietary/voodoo tips to help reverse/prevent Male Pattern Baldness . Apparently there are some things for which lifting heavy doesn't help. Whatcha got? Bring it. You can call he-who-shalt-not-be-named Voldemort. :laugh:
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Nutrition Books
Alongside my physical goals that I have in place, I also set goals to read a few books about nutrition and a few books about weight lifting and exercise. I have ordered "Running Anatomy" and "New Rules of Lifting: Supercharged" to start, and already have a book by Barry Sears called "Mastering the Zone" but I was wondering…
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What foods have you cut out?
Hiya, I not for sure if this question has been asked before but I was wondering what foods and/or liquids did you have to cut out while on this lifestyle change. When you took away this food did you notice an immediate change? Just wanted to post this and thought it would help some of the people just getting started. I…
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Leangains/IF what is the advantage??
Hey all, I've been trying to do the leangains program for about a week. I've read through their "myths" here is my question. There info seems to say that there is nothing wrong with have 2-3 large meals a day instead of 6 small meals spread out... fine.. But is there an advantage to eating few small meals and not eating…
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How do you eat your vegetables?
I love the fact that you can eat SOOOOOO many vegetables and have still so many calories left, even when your belly is stuffed to the max. Everybody eats their vegetables different and while many of us enjoy our vegetables fresh and raw, others cook them or buy them already pre-cooked in cans. Also, what type of things do…
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Peanut Butter Flour the same as PB2
Is Peanut Butter flour and PB2 the same thing?
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Dirty Tricks
For a long while, I've known that food companies often add things to otherwise healthy food that negate their value. They try and tell you it’s healthy while conveniently leaving out the various reasons why it is not. Among the biggest culprits I've found is cereal and varies nut mixes. What are the things you look out for…
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Afraid my daughter will follow in my footsteps. :(
Hello all! So I have a daughter who is 4 years old and for the last few months I've been noticing that she always seems to be hungry. She has always been very small for her age and even as an infant, her pediatrician told me that I had to offer her food often throughout the day so that she can gain weight. They even told…