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Needing help finding the right foods to hit
.. my percentages for my diet. As of today, I will be starting a fat shredder diet. At 1600 calories with that being 50% protein, 30% carbs, 20% fat. I've plugged in my foods for the day, but I can't get the numbers to even out or come close to evening out the percentages. What is the trick here? I can't find the right…
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Eating Out Calculator
I'm sure that many of you already found this - but I just stumbled across a wonderful tool for those restaurant or fast food meals: http://www.nutritionix.com/ It doesn't have everywhere, but it does have over 300 major chains. You can customize everything to get the real count for your specific order. All I need now is an…
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Making up for burned calories?
Okay so I am a little confused. If my calorie deficit is set at 1400 calories a day, I understand that I should eat 1400 on a day I don't exercise. But today, for example, I burned about 450 calories during my workout and my daily goal on MFP went up higher. So let's say for instance I ate about 800 calories up until…
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Coconut water?
I use coconut water in my green smoothies, but I'm curious what people think about it. I know juice is essentially sugar water so I avoid it, but I think (hope) coconut water isn't just empty calories. Thoughts?
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What will you do when you reach your goal?
I'm going to eat a giant bacon cheeseburger. With hot sauce, grilled onions, mayo and pickles. Yes.
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Advice: which nutrients should I track?
Hello there, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to give me some advice on which nutrients I should be tracking. My diary is open. I'm thinking of dropping sodium because I'm not having any difficulty staying under. I was tracking sugar for a while and that could make me go in the red, but I'm really not concerned…
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Should I Increase PROTEIN?
I am set to take in 160 of protein a day - i am lucky if I hit 100! My overall rates are carbs - 48% or more/week Protein - 22%-25% per week Fat - 22%-25% per week I have been stuck at a plateau for about 3 months now and just wondering if increasing my protein would help with this? I have also increased my calories from…
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vegitarian???
so im curious about everyones opinions on the vegitarian/ vegan lifestyle... anyone gone from eating everything to eating a more strict vegitarian life??? if so... how has it help in weight loss and how does it make you feel (healthier etc.) im curious because i have recently done research on eating for our blood type and…
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What would you eat off this menu?
Going to a tapas place tonight with some friends. Just wondering what you would have off this menu: 1. If you were making the healthiest possible choice; 2. If you could have anything at all? http://themillonmorrison.com.au/menu/ There's some pretty healthy choices on there but I pressume we'll be sharing so I guess I'll…
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I'm going over in my fat macros... but...
I'm going over in my fat macros some days (ie week days when I'm at work I have a proper cooked breaky and have my home packed lunches etc so I keep to my routine) - however, going over by 7g of fat has helped me completely feel satisfied (full), not stuffed and it's also been keeping my total cals intake DOWN for the day.…
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What is a good fat/protein/carb ratio?
when you are doing strenuous workouts?
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Tesco Sardines in Sunflower oil DRAINED ??
Tesco Sardines in Sunflower oil DRAINED 84g, according to the tin is 95 calories but i have noticed that on this site they are ridiculously higher like 220 calories Which one do i go by
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What's your favorite red meat?
Mine is sirloin followed by fried deer meat. What's yours?
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Fiber calories from binge??
Hey everyone, So, calorie-wise, this weekend was a mess (4000 calories on saturday, 3200 on sunday). Lots of emotional eating went down but happily a lot of it was healthy food. That said, I racked up around 210 grams of dietary fiber! I usually eat about 20-40 grams per day and don't count it out of my calories of course,…
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A Sugar free life?
Hey folks! I get massive sweet tooth in the morning, some days I'm able to move on and be okay with it or have something small like a fiber one chocolate chip granola bar and there are those others where oops I just ate a whole pint of ice cream. Then I feel like I just ruined my whole day. But I don't log it because I'm…
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protein
Is it ok to go over in the daily alloted protien?
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dessert!
Do you guys know any healthy dessert thats easy to make?
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Advice for a newbie, am i eating the right foods?
Hey guys, I didnt realise there was a community behind myfitnesspal. Its lovely to see youre all helping each other out! I am just wondering if I am eating the right foods, my daily calorie intake is 1200 and i live in hospital accomodation and the kitchen is horrible so I really only have an access to a microwave. This is…
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food values for homemade beef stew please help
I really need help with food values for my homemade beef stew :( I want to put it on my MFP but how? It was standard Irish Beef stew...Beef, carrots, onions, potatoes and seasonings. I had 1/3 cup and need the info on how I add it or figure it out. I need to print up my MFP for my appointment Thursday.
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Not going to make target
So I slept in today-waaaay in. Which never happens and clearly was much needed. So I didn't eat until I was hungry, which was around lunch time. I had an egg salad sandwich (3 finger rolls) and a class of skim milk. Then a sugar free chocolate raspberry ice cream bar. I did groceries, I cleaned house, I did a little…
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Crock Pot Recipes....for mom on the go/@ a desk job
I was just reading a post about a mom who is having trouble finding time to "do it all"...and there were a ton of suggestions to love crock pots. I have one, and the 2 times I have used it have been...epic failures!! Anyone have any recipes they like? Places online that have good/healthy recipes?? Thanks in advance!
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Couch to 5k!
I am starting the couch to 5k tomorrow, and was wondering if anyone had any good advice to give me? I'm 300 lbs, and not in great shape (obviously!) but not in terrible shape either. I can run for about 2 minutes right now before I need a walking break. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Just increased water.. how long does this last??
So... I'm going to admit it... I'm late to the game. I just started drinking the "8 cups of water" (minimum) each day and I am constantly going to the bathroom. I'm urinating every 35-60 minutes. Should I have started slower? I'm sure my body will eventually get used to the increase, but when?
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Fat, fat, and more FAT!
Hey everyone!! Two questions here............... 1) What exactly is the difference between trans, saturated, monosaturated and polysaturated fat??? 2) In your opinions, what is a good amount of these to stay around, or stay under, or if any which one's should be avoided all together??
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vegetarian diet..and unfortunate side effects.
I was wondering if anyone.....not shameful to say..LOL, but have bloating and gas from being vegetarian. OMG...I remember why I quit over the summer. I recently started up again due to looking at my lab results back then and it is a very very healthy way to eat. But!!!! Everything I eat points to pain. Apples, green…
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What kind of bread do you buy?
I've tried buying bread from the deli but it goes bad too quickly, and I really don't care for freezing it. I've looked at labels at the store and still have a hard time deciding which bread is best. It'd be nice to find a loaf that doesn't have so many calories but has good nutrients. Any suggestions?
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Macros, Protein Shakes, and Omega 3's
While reading the book New Rules of Lifting for Women. I realized I needed to change my macros from 55/15/30 to 40/30/30. So I started that today, although I am sure it will take me some time to figure out what I need to eat to get there. I need recommendations on a good protein shake with whey protein. I have never in my…
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Weight gain ideas (suppport)
According to my height and age I'm suppose to be at the perfect weight but in my eyes I don't look it. I'm 46 and have no fat so to say..I'm not skinny but have lost the muscle weight I use to have. I just joined the site and would like to gain about 15 to 20 lbs and am looking for some food recommendations from you all.…
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1800 calories to lose?
Can i still lose if i eat 1700/1800 calories a day burnin 400/500 of them? I'm 17 tall 167 cm and 58 kilos
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Vegetarian options
The last 6 or so months I have been really turned off by meat, and I've been considering becoming a vegetarian. Unfortunately I don't care much for tofu, and I'm not really sure what other staples to incorporate into the lifestyle! Can someone enlighten me on what some of the other options are to satisfy protein and…