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ROOKIE MISTAKE - DRY vs COOKED Calories??
ROOKIE MISTAKE - DRY vs COOKED Calories?? I cooked about 1/2 of a pkg (approx. 1 1/4 Cup DRY) of "Trader Joe's Harvest Grains Blend" (couscous, orzo, baby garbanzo beans, & red quinoa) in water. After it was cooked, I measured out 1/2 Cup (cooked) and ate it. Then, I realized the calories were dry vs cooked. Pkg info:…
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Favorite Skinnytaste Recipes
This has probably been discussed already, but I'm too lazy to search the forums (DONT KILL ME). Tbh, I'm trying to figure out what to have for dinner so I have enough cals for wine tonight (again, DON'T KILL ME), and I'm looking through Gina's skinnytaste website and EVERYTHING looks yummy. So, what are your favorite…
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I just ate some fries
How much weight do you think I'll gain from this?
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Who has the Black Bean Brownie recipe?
....could you post it, please?
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** Benefits of Fiber Question and Feedback**
It is well documented, fiber is a key component to a healthy fat burning diet... I was curious, how much fiber do you guys try to take in per day? Is there a such thing as too much fiber? What success stories do you have in regards to adding or deleting fiber amounts from your diets? etc... I have my own thoughts and…
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Compesating for Alcohol
If you know that you are going to be out drinking on a certain night, do you lower your calorie intake for that day to make up for it, or do you just enjoy yourself? Ive found that i have the habit of lowering my calories, (from my ususal 1000 down to about 700 cal) not only to compensate for the alcohol, but also quite a…
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Help me eat more
Looking for some tips on meeting my calorie goal more consistently. Without exercise my goal is 1950, that I can meet no problem, but I walk/jog for an hour every morning, and on days I work it adds another hour of walking to and from work. I aim to eat at least half of my exercise calories because my deficit is already…
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Trying to cut back on the coffee/sugar
I hate coffee without sugar, but am disgusted by the way the carbs add up and want to cut this aspect of caloric intake out completely. What are other GOOD yet low caloric ways to gain energy that coffee would provide. I am that B**** in the morning until I have first cup of coffee....
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100 calorie snacks
How many 100 calorie treats (granola bars, cookie bites, pretzel thingies) should you limit yourself to in a day? I remember hearing one time that relying on too many of them is counter-productive to weight loss.
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Healthy Carbs?
So, here's the deal...I don't like carbs or the starchy feel they have. I love protein, eating lots and lots of meat, dairy, and veggies. I do like fruit, but I can't eat too much before going waaaay over my sugar allotment. The problem is I play some really active sports, and a lot of times, when I'm way under my carb…
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Looking for a cheap yet tasty protein powder....
I want to invest in a decent protein powder that tastes nice as well. Sounds simple enough, right? My budget isn't big though - I can spare about £30. And I prefer flavours like vanilla, cookie dough/creme, etc. Nothing chocolatey or fruity! I want to drink one after my workouts - and I would rather it wasn't high in fat…
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Stuck in a breakfast rut!
Hi everyone I was never really great at having breakfast on weekdays and normally it would mean 11am snacking or a big lunch. I'm making an effort to have breakfast every day as I know how important it is (and it has made a huge difference to my appetite). I'm just stuck in a bit of a rut. I like cereal, its easy, I can…
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What are your indulgences?
Since having revamped my diet, my wife and I rarely venture out for a dinner unless it's a special occasion or just something that we can't prepare ourselves. I'm sitting here, counting down the clock on a Friday because tonight is one of our indulgences: Sushi. We're heading out for sushi. I'm so excited about sashimi…
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What are people planning to do over the holidays?
I know its probably too early to ask, and I'm not looking for an out :) Just wondered - are people planning to take a day off and not count? Count as normal? Extra exercise? Or just take a break? Just askin' :wink:
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Just Have No Idea What To Eat Anymore?
I've been doing this a while now and haven't lose any weight in at least 6 months and actually creeping up, can't even remember the last day I stayed under my cals or even logged everything I ate. What are foods I can eat?! I'll do a food shop and think to myself "I'll buy some good foods so I don't go eating all the junk…
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vegetarian in need of thanksgiving ideas!
Hey everyone! I've been veggie for a few years now and most of the time I don't miss meat. But Thanksgiving is different. I DO miss the turkey and I miss even more the turkey sammies the next day! Last year, I tried a Tofurkey and it was.....in a word....AWFUL! Does anyone know of any good substitutes for a turkey day…
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Changed Mind Set
I just started MyFitness Pal. I have been on diets all my life. How do I deal if I go over my alotted 1200 calories. I have dieted "perfectly" till I would get to my goal and then struggle to keep it off. I really want this to work for me. I am so inspired by all the stories. What helps to change my mindset that this isnt…
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Over junk food.. now I have a new problem!
Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods Hi guys, So I've been losing weight about four months now and I've lost close to 30 lbs. I've cleaned up my diet A LOT I don't really crave any junk foods anymore, really. I eat tons of fruit, veggies everyday and get virtually all my protein from lean meats/fish,…
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Had a coke yesterday and...
I think it made me really hungry? Is that what soda does? I haven't been drinking pop at all. But yesterday, I was just really craving one, had plenty of room for it in my calorie budget and decided to go for it. Problem was, after I had it, I was raving hungry for the rest of the day? I've never had to fight to stay under…
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Biggest Loser Protein shakes...advice
I just purchased some Biggest Loser Protein shake powder to use as a substitute for breakfast. I chose it because it's low in calorie and relatively cheap. I am questioning the cheap part though since I have a feeling I need to add more powder, therefore only giving me 8 servings per container. (a 10 oz container is about…
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Sick food
Woke up this morning feeling sick to my stomach and terribly hungry... The problem is I am craving my go-to "sick foods" of chicken strips and mac&cheese. That's what I always eat when I don't feel good and it makes me feel better. Trying to resist this temptataion (especially since I will not be going to the gym today),…
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Death by Starvation.
What do you all do when you're dieing on the inside physically rumbling but you know you can't eat yet or you've already met your daily caloric needs?
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Vitamins?
23 year old female. What do you recommend for a Vitamin? I keep wanting to start but haven't found something since I stopped taking a prenatal. Want one that's going to be a good option for me. Thanks
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Eating back your exercise calories
What does that mean?
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How much protein is TOO MUCH protein?
Guys...how much protein is too much protein? I've been reading articles of people saying that high protein diets are dangerous for the body and dehydrating! I have about average 120g-130g a day? Is that alright? I'm 5"1, 44.5kgs!
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Chicken Jerky
Has anyone ever made and/or had Chicken Jerky? I have a dehydrator that I've made venison jerky in and turkey jerky in. I would love to make chicken jerky just because it's even lower calorie then both venison and turkey. However, I'm a bit hesitant because I've never had it or even seen it for that matter. I don't want to…
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Gluten is the Devil
About once a week, the media upchucks something new that's "bad for you." Fat, carbs, tigers, bears, wtf-ever... Thus, when the Mrs. (who's a nutty-crunchy-semi-vegitarian-whole-food-doctor) approached me with yet another thing that was going to kill me by next Wednesday, I was less than impressed. In fact, my initial…
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Protein Shake vs. Real Food
So the question is pretty simple... What do you personally think is better. If you have some science (real science and i mean that i will go on a legit lit review on every source) to back up your thoughts then please do so by all means. I have struggled for this one for a while. I have a martial arts mentor(about 3 years…
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SALT, SALT EVERYWHERE!!!
Is anyone else have an issue with too much sodium in their diets? I am making healthy choices and doing very well with exericise and daily calories, per MFP, but I seem to be getting about twice the amount of sodium each day that is recommended by MFP. Just wonder how terribly bad this really is. Just for example, my…
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No more soda?
A doc from MGH, aka Man's Greatest Hospital, aka Massachusetts General Hospital just announced on TV that a study showed that as few as 2 cans of soda per week increases you risk of pancreatic cancer by 87%. Yet another reason to cut soda out of the diet. *pours self a cup of unsweetened almond milk*