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I'm not perfect and pasta is NOT the enemy!
I wanted to post on here that I'm soooo not perfect...and then got sidetracked by a forum topic I saw while creating a new topic so I figured I'd kill 2 birds with one stone (just a touch of ADD lol). 1. Pasta isn't the enemy. Excessive consumption of white pasta is. Not whole grain or whole wheat pasta eaten in…
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'treat yourself - it's christmas' - sabotage in the season
the amount of people trying to sabotage you around christmas is mental. It's literally the 2nd, and people are already telling me to 'treat myself, it's christmas'. No. I don't want to go to that all you can eat buffet with you, i don't see why my social interactions have to focus on food. People's reactions? not…
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How to determine Serving Size
I make a big pot of chili or soup every week in the winter months. I put it in in these freezer bowls and warm them up all week for lunch and or dinner depending if my wife is working second shift or not. I create the recipe in MFP and it asks for servings. ????? How do I know?
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Net Cal/Day
I've only been on here consistently for the past 2 weeks... Does your net cal/day adjust as you lose weight, or do you have to (for lack of a better term) "reset" it as you go down?
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Way below calorie Req, but not hungry, what gives?
I just don't understand it. Apparently I am eating way below my calorie requirements. I just don't feel hungry. I eat 2-3 times a day. I read about the starvation mode thing and all but wouldnt my body indicate it is hungry and in need of food if that were the case? When I do get a little hunger thing I just eat an orange…
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Restaurant w/o nutr. Info.. Which is better?
Meeting my mom for Lunch. Googles the cafe, it doesn't have nutritional info. I'm not freaking out or anything. It's a meal with my mom. But there is a lot of events with lots of food this time of year, plus my birthday is next week, and we are gong on a road trip/vacation to Miami Florida for two weeks, , so I just wanna…
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So, how about that coffee...
What is everyones thoughts about coffee & dieting? You hear so many "Oh, it's bad for you, so much caffine" then, "Oh, it's not that bad, it helps your metabolism". DUde- I get up at 5:15 bevery morning- coffee keeps me alive through the day Lol So how do you drink YOUR coffee and diet at the same time?
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5:2 intermittent fasting diet
I saw this in a recent Horizon documentary and was fascinated by the results (you can see the doc here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfna7nV7WaM) . Anyone do this, how does it work for you? I'm going to give it a go, starting today and have my fasting days on monday & wednesday.
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binging on rest days
ugh. for some reason, i ALWAYS end up binging on rest days. i don't know how it happens...all of a sudden I find myself having the urge to eat massive amounts of food for absolutely no reason. does anyone else have this problem? if so, what do you do to try and prevent this?i know exercise helps curve cravings, but i know…
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I only like fatty foods how can I still lose weight?
Ok so I'm fairly new to this. Although I've been on the site for almost two years I just gained friends about 20 days ago. Anyway I love love love potatoes!!! I love fried foods and fattening foods. After looking at my diary I realize that although I am for the most part staying within my 1200 cal/day limit, most of the…
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Calories in a 16" deep pan four cheese pizza
Anyone care to take a guestimate? I had initially agreed to the 'eat an entire family pizza' challenge on the presumption it was a thin and crispy base - approximate calories maybe 3500. Not unreasonable for me to burn 5000+ calories over a day (my thought was to cycle to the climbing wall an hour and a half away, climb…
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Cream Cheese?
Hey guys, I have almost a full package of fat free cream cheese that's been sitting in my fridge for a while. It's going to go bad soon but I don't know what to make with it! :C Any ideas?
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Vitamins make me sick
Hello, I have been having a problem with multivitamins. I have tried a few different brands, eating a full meal, on an empty stomach, with a glass of milk, but it always ends up with me curled in the fetal position, trying my hardest not to throw up. I know that taking them is healthy for you, and boosts your health, but I…
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Flavored Water??
I know im probably being paranoid and thinking too much into the subject, but anyone else thinks its almost impossible for it to have no actual calories/sugars?? I wouldnt have trouble believing it, if the taste wasnt so sweet and sugary like <8(
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Top 5 in your workout playlist?
I'm always on the lookout for new music to keep me going on my runs. Top 5 to workout to would be: 1.) Rihanna-we found love 2.) Bingo players-cry just a little 3.) Jimmy eat world-sweetness 4.) p.y.t.-we're dancing 5.) Nero-promises for now thats the top that keeps me going, what's yours?
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Dairy vs. Heartburn/Acid Reflux
Okay so, here's something I've been mulling over for a while-- do dairy products actually make heartburn/acid reflux worse? See here's the thing-- if I've got sour stomach, I'll eat a greek yogurt or have a glass of milk and it'll settle. However, if I eat anything involving processed cheese (macaroni and cheese out of a…
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Your super foods
Just wondering what everyone's personal superfoods are? Mine are Bernard Matthew's turkey breast chunks (22g of protein and only 1g fat per 100g), finn crisps and bananas
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Vegan Recipes Please!
Please don't respond if you want to cast judgement. I have been a vegetarian for over a year. I've recently transitioned to a vegan diet. I have two young children and refuse to make them take on my lifestyle (I hate buying meat but it's up to them) They know how I feel. It is extremely hard to think of (vegan) meals that…
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Anxiety over homemade meals?
I am just starting my weight loss journey, and am doing well so far. This is my first week, and I think I have lost 6 pounds, which I realize is primarily water weight. I am finding that I am really nervous about making homemade meals, due to the potential caloric intake this might involve. Everything I have eaten has been…
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Sweet Potato Recipes
I have a newfound love for sweet potatoes. Not only am I am mesmerized by their burnt orange color and their sweet taste, I am getting bored with traditional "baked sweet potato" type side dishes (ie fries, oven baked potato) and even mashed. I am in the only one in my family that will eat them. Anyone have any good…
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Sugars?
Do you all count your sugars.. Good or Bad.
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I've been hungry 24/7, HELP!
I'm on my 10th day of Insanity and ever since I started, I've been hungry all the time! I just ate dinner earlier than usual an 1.5 hours ago, but I'm hungry again! I'm not used to being hungry all the time.. My calorie intake 1490 per day, which is more than I used to eat before I started exercising. I'm 5' 5.5", 144 lbs…
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Sugars
I have a green smoothie everyday which usually consists of 200-300 calories, and 15-30 grams of sugar (depending on the fruit I use). I am only allotted 1200-1400 cals a day, so this usually takes the place of a meal. My only question is should I be concerned about the amount of sugar I am intaking? This is usually my only…
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nopalina flax seed plus?
anyone using this? and does it do any good
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Serving Sizes of Homemade Meals?
I'm making pancakes & I intend to use a 1/4 cup to pour the batter. How do I know what's a serving size? Secondly, what would be the best way to log it? I imagine that logging individually how much blueberries, nuts, & cinnamon in your pancake can be a bit tedious. Thanks for the help!
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Slim and high cholesterol, frustrating!
I suffer of high cholesterol, I weight 125 pounds and work out regularly. My problem is that I love cheese, cookies, ice cream, and bread, LOVE THEM. Can anybody suggest me alternative food in order to eat better but still feel happy with the flavor and the feeling of "I'm full" (hate being hungry). I always have very good…
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VitaMix.... Is it worth the cost?
I am just about ready to take the plunge, and purchase a Vitamix. I haven't gotten 'real' feedback from 'real' people. Just read reviews about the product. I've checked out the Blend Tek, VitaMix, HealthMaster and the Nija. From the reviews that I have read, the Blend Teck and the Vitimix are the 'best' choices. I'm…
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kale chips .. thoughts??
i've heard ton of raves about kale , im thinking about making kale chips .. any thoughts ?? love / hate them? r they like potato chips ? what do they taste like? thnks !
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Chinese food question
hopeing someone may be able to help me out.....I have a ton of weight to loose, and my husband and some friends want to go out to a chinese buffett tomorrow afternoon....on my weight loss journey i eat what i want but just mind how much i eat of it, and so far that has gotten me from 236, to 210.8......my question is no…
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Chia Seeds
Has anyone used them for cooking or in there diet. I have some that I have been using in smoothies and really like the fact that they help make you full. I have tried them a few times in cooking but would like to use them more. They have a very interesting history.