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Protein and exercise
Is high-protein a negative if I'm not exercising? I don't have time to exersice over the weekend and my protein's gone over quite a bit both days. Not sure if I should change what I'm eating or not. I'm just starting to diet again after a long time of eating whatever I felt like eating, and I want to know I'm focusing on…
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Beans from scratch...rinse after cooking?
So, I'm cooking black beans...first time I've cooked beans...ever. I don't eat beans so I don't know when they're done cooking, etc, so I've been going back and forth to my husband to make sure it's all a-okay. One thing we both don't know....do I rinse the beans AFTER I'm done cooking?
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Day 33 of Insanity... but still not hungry?!
Hi, all! I just finished Day 33 of Insanity, and I'm SUPER thrilled with my results thus far and love how hard I have been able to push my body! But, for some odd reason, I have not noticed any change in my appetite?! I have heard that you must take enough calories in to adequately fuel your body for workouts and lose…
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Old topic of undereating
I know people have talked about this before but the past post I seen was 5 months ago. Quick history- I am 5'6 and currently 217 which is a very new high from 212 which I had maintained up until I started trying to eat more. Since I can remember I ate unhealthy food but I would eat about three times a day. Frozen burgers…
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PCOS and Sugar
Hello everyone, Quick question - I use sugar in my coffee in the mornings. Not much though. Is it better to use the sugar than sugar subs? Ive heard so much negative things about the sugar subs and PCOS. Any information and tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Protein Powder
Hello all! I've recently just started to take weightloss a little more seriously (i know, right before thanksgiving too haha) and I've noticed that a lot of people mention protein powder in their meals. What are the benefits of protein powder and why do you guys use it? Is it only used when losing "x" amount of weight or…
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28 day sugar detox challenge, are you up for it??
Yes straight through Halloween, I'm tired of fighting my cravings and losing. So this us the best time to do it when you eat it you want more. So if we or I can do this and break the habit and make new healthier ones its all worth it! When you eat sugar, it stimulates the release of dopamine into the nucleus accumbens,…
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How should I stop eating junk?
I'm recovering from anorexia and I want to gain about 10 pounds and I've been taking 'advantage' by eating a lot of junk like for example today I had: Breakfast: Toast with light cheese and a poached egg Snack: Some pistachios and a fat free yogurt Lunch: Two apples and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter And this is where the…
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Dashing Dish Meal Plan
I was wondering if anyone has tried the Dashing Dish meal plan? Or any other meal plans that you like?
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Teas!
Hey guys, So my entire life I have always said that I hated tea, which is weird because where I'm from (Newfoundland, Canada) Orange Pekoe tea is pretty much the beverage of choice. Anyways, I was at David's Tea today and they offered me a sample which I warily accepted, and found myself liking it a lot! It was an apple…
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Vegetable patties
Hi, im looking for a 'tried and true' recipe for vegetable patties... preferabley as 'clean' as possible, and ok to freeze. My Vegetarian 11 year old hates almost all of the processed ones i have purchased in the supermarkets... She's the only one in the family vegetarian and i need something that is quick and easy to…
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Sugar in fruits
Is it bad that I eat too much sugar when 90% of the sugar is from fruits?
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Favorite Protein Shake Flavor
Personally I like the Optimum Whey Protein Chocolate Mint. I was wondering if anyone had any other favorite flavors that I might want to try?
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South Beach Diet Legume Servings
I was on South Beach and lost weight and I am wanting to go back on it. However, now instead of eating all the protein I can, I want to incorporate more of a plant based lifestyle approach, not solely vegetarian, but more vegetables. One piece of information I can't find is the bean servings per day per meal for a…
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Time to re-think that bear claw
This is from Black Bear Diner:
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How Low is Low Carb?
Just wanted to hear everyone's thoughts/opinions on keeping carbs low and how many grams consumed do you think qualifies as low?
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Food Diary Question....
Which is more important to track: FIber, Sugar, or Sodium? And why? The problem is MFP only allows you to track 5 things. I'm already tracking protein, carbs, and fat and have room for 2 more! Help!
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changing my protein needs?
im trying to gain muscle by eating about 1 g of protein per pound of body weight. how do i change my needs to 40% carbs, 30% protein, 20% fats on my daily needs?
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How do I reach 20g of protein per meal?
Hi protein eaters! I want to have an intake of at least 20g of protein per meal; but the nutritionist told me to have only 1 prot shake per day and I don't like peanut butter! Any good (and yummy) recommendations? (besides chicken breasts!)
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How do YOU satisfy your sweet tooth!
What keeps you from reaching into that bag of m&m's or skittles! I love banana's squashed in unsweetened soy milk and some cinnamon - freeze that overnight and voila!
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Sugar-free chocolates and desserts!
I don't want to consume too many sugars because when I do I feel gross. I tried Russel Stovers sugar-free chocolates and they were all delicious! I also love sugar-free ice creams and pastries. Now, Im worried that this isn't good for me. What are the affects of artificial sweeteners and should I be consuming them daily?…
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Dinner...
What is everyone having for dinner? I've had a good day so far and don't want to go over...have 485 calories left?? Jen
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stop resetting my goals, MFP! :noway:
I do not want the "standard" high-carb diet. Why won't MFP just leave my settings alone, and let me get on with what has been WORKING FOR ME since April?!? Half the time I don't even notice that MFP has unilaterally reset my goals, and my diet goes totally askew until I feel sick from the insane carb load . Shame on you…
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Does it matter where your calories come from?
One of my MFP friends with whom I have shared a mutual supportive MFP friendship got a bit irritated with me today, and I feel bad because I only wanted to be a supportive friend by making a suggestion. If I am wrong, I will fess up and ask for forgiveness, so please let me know what you think.... Upon reviewing her diary,…
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Nutrition for Ecto-Mesomorph
After starting and stopping with diet and exercise my whole life, my wife and I decided to really integrate it in our lives. It is a high priority for us now but as we can accustomed to the lifestyle, we want it to become more of who we are instead of something you have to do. Healthy and strong is something we want to be…
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Recording breast feeding
Was wondering if anyone else has difficulties with recording breast feeding. On the website I add it to my food log and it takes the calories out of my intake.but when I add it with my app, it shows up but the calories don't adjust. Anyone else have this problem? Ami doing something wrong?
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Dieting for Stroke Prevention - PLEASE HELP
Hi everyone, My Dad has had a series of mini-strokes recently, and the doctors have told him that losing weight would dramatically reduce his risk of stroke. Does anyone out there have any information on ways to diet for stroke prevention? I have been doing research online, but I was wondering if anyone here is personally…
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Help to understand how many calories I should eat...
I keep hearing different opinions about the calories I should eat daily. I try my best to eat healthy and I dont count my calories stricktly but when i say to my husband "that has too many calories", he gets mad and say calories doesnt matter, you have to be careful with fat, carbs, etc... MFP suggest I should eat about…
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overweight and pregnant
.I know your suppose to eat about 300 extra calories a day while pregnant. Does anyone have any tips. Also what were some good exercises to do while pregnant.
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Thanksgiving.
Seeing as it is Thanksgiving this week, how are y'all going to prevent from over eating on Thursday, are you going to allow yourself a cheat day, or sticking to your diet. Also looking for more "foodie" friends, who are on this journey as well.