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Really??? Eat more, weigh less???
So I have met with a personal trainer, a nutritionist and looked online and all of them are telling me that to lose my remaining last 10 lbs of fat and build muscle I should be eating closer to 1800 calories a day. I am 5'7, 135 and work out 6 hours a week mixing weights and cardio on average. I have always stuck to…
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sodium question
hi I was wondering if your sodium content can affect your weight-loss?
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Does anyone cook with amaranth?
Hi - I've been going through my cupboards, clearing out the random bags of grains and found some amaranth. I cooked some up then made it into a blueberry omelette for breakfast. It was good and I'll use it again as apparently it's a good source of protein. I was wondering how other people use it in their cooking as I've…
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Substitute for Whey Protein?
My trainer suggested I get whey protein this week but I'm on a no soy, dairy or gluten diet. Do I even need whey protein or is there an alternative? I eat a ton of protein every day as it is. Currently I'm doing weight training (to failure) twice a week (2x upper/ 2x lower alternating). Thoughts?
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Nutrition help
I know I could just search for it online but I think this would be beneficial for the app. I find it REALLY difficult to reach my nutrition goals. I'm particularly low on iron (I actually take prescribed supplements but I want to learn to eat the right foods rather than relay on artifical help. My issue is the app doesn't…
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Italian!
I'm going out to dinner tonight to an italian restaurant. It's a local place with really good food. I wanted to get some baked ziti. How can I best estimate what my calories would be for this?
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Help! Circumventing sodium until Grocery Day?
Salutations all. I've been on my journey on and off extensively for a long time. I fell off the wagon but I'm hopping back on. No use crying over spilt milk, so to speak. But I can't go grocery shopping until at least Monday, probably even Thursday due to so many appointments/plans/business. The problem is all I have in my…
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Transitioning from weight loss to weight maintenance
Hi everyone, So I've had quite a bit of success through MFP - I'm 1 pound from my goal weight! (WAHOO!) I've been dieting for about 2 years now, and I've become a much healthier eater and happier overall, so cheers to that. But I'm trying to plan ahead a little bit for when I hit maintenance -I don't want to gain back the…
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Good sources of protein?
I'm always under my protein level, so I want good sources of protein with not a lot of calories. Thanks
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Brown Rice- How to make it tasty?
Any tips on how to make brown rice not taste so bland?
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meal plan tips/ideas
I want to make a meal plan. I'm a VERY picky eater. Does anybody have any suggestions for coming up with a plan? I would really appreciate any help. Thanks!
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Lost 12 lbs in a month...is this too fast?
Hi everyone!
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** Omega 3 Fish Oil Question **
I know that it is recommended to take 2-3 pills a day (1000mg) but I was wondering if you guys take them all at once or throughout the day... I plan on doing it throughout the day but I don't know if it is necessarily... Thoughts?
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So what happens when what you've eaten for the day...
.... gets thrown up later? :( Do I just skip adding my food in today?
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Lunch Ideas - At Work! (Snacks too)
Just beginning week 2 and I'm already tired of the same lunches...usually a salad or chicken sandwich. I'd love to hear some fresh lunch ideas (and snacks too) to give me some variety so I don't hate this so much. Thanks in advance!
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Food thought for the day....
Hostess closing down: bad news for it's workers (I feel super bad for them!) :cry: But good news that we can't be tempted by their deliciousness anymore. But there are still knock-off brands and other awesomely tasty sweets out there, so BEWARE! And that completes my food thought for the day.
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Gotta love yoga!!
Oh man I was sooo sore yoga just really streches me in all the right places. My favorite pose is transition from cat to cow simple and great for the back. What about you :)
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Homemade Recovery Drink
Okay - don't blast me with your nutritional differences of opinion...if this isn't your thing, then don't worry about it. After a hard workout, research has shown that your muscles need a little protein and a little simple carbs to get it there speedy-like. There are a ton of different ones on the market, and they are a…
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SURVIVAL WHEN SKINT
Hiya I am doing a project that involves tip on how to survive the recession...what I need are tips for cheaper ways to shop and cook, and run a home....any money saving ideas, community based ideas for example:- sharing the school run between parents and making stock/soup out of your chicken carcass, stuff like that...any…
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Heathy Desserts a JOKE
I look at what they call healthy desserts online - YEAH RIGHT! Check it out at like 200-250 cals per serving! Probably a teeny piece for one thing and then counting in at 30-45grams of carbs! Whatever!!! Sounds healthy huh? Its like eat one little piece of dessert or 3-4 pieces of bread!?!?!?! Hmmmm. Might as well not even…
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net calories
Hi everyone. Well I just started up again and confused about the net calories. I'm below 1200 in net calories is that good or bad. Please view my diary and see if it good. Thanks!!!
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diet french fries
4 Medium/Large Russet potatoes cut potatoes in half then cut into wedges. Spray olive oil/canola oil based butter coating the exterior of the fries liberally bake at 425 degrees for 50 minutes-1 hour and salt fries after. outside of fries should be crispy and interior fluffy Dont be afraid to use a fair amount of butter…
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What protein powder do you use?
Hello, I want to know what protein powder you use to decide what protein powder to choose. There are so many on the market that I really get confused. One minute I decide on getting one, the next I decide on getting another. I need your reviews about the protein powder you use.
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Is too much beetroot bad for you?
I've been known sit and munch my way through a whole jar of beetroot in one sitting. I'm curious!
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How to make a filling dinner without carbs?
Okay before anyone jumps on me & says that carbs aren't bad, I know they are good for us to keep our energy up & I eat carbs during the day, but I don't want to include it in my last meal of the day. I normally eat either fish or chicken with a green vegetable for dinner, but I don't know what else I can include with that,…
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Hi :) Do you know this?
Hi :) Wanted to ask you people, that do you know, not only calorie counting, but nutrient tracking for your body helps better weight loss. For eg: If people with lactose intolerance eat under calorie goal, but, when they consume lactose, their body weight or say inches increases. Y? Coz their body is incapable of digesting…
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Fruits and Veggies
Talking to a friend who has been through some nutrition classes and such, and was told some fruits and veggies are negative calories and shouldn't be counted daily. Things like apples, carrots, celery, broccoli and some things like that that take more energy to digest than the calories your eating. So the days when I eat…
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concession stand
This is where I will be eating my dinner tonight. Hockey game!!.... Is it possible to track these foods?!...I dont know the serving sizes..and lets face it, my options are limited and not-so-healthy.... Any thoughts?
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low calorie/high protein diets, what do you think?
before anyone jumps on my back, this is not something that i'm currently doing or necessarily plan on doing in the future. i just want opinions, since everyone on here seems to think they're qualified nutritionist (no offense but some of you are really passionate about knowing what's best while not being certified doctors)…
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MIO flavors?
i saw a few people on here talking about using MIO, so i picked up a bottle to try it out a couple of days ago. i got the Sweet Tea flavor, and although i can tell that it does approximate the taste of sweet tea, it has a bit of a "chemical" aftertaste to me. i assume that's the artificial sweetener in it, which i'm not…