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Flax seed oil??
ok guys whats the deal with this stuff?? I have read a lot of things but I don't feel like I have a clear understanding of what this stuff does for us weight wise and health wise. Help a girl out :P
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Breast Feeding???
I'm still breast feeding my 22 month old. How many extra calories should I be eating to not fall under a net of 1,200 cals?
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I eat fast food and wheats/grains every. Single. Day.
And I've lost almost 40 pounds since May (I use the gym machine three times a week and order the healthier things off the menu like a clever kitten). So I was just wondering... Am I a unicorn? Because some of the posts today are ridonc. And I'm starting to wonder.
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A silly victory
It's 9:37 AM and I've already consumed 8 glasses of water. :)
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Always hungry
IF someone has time could they overview my diary , i been logging for weeks now, but am finding that im Always hungry, I usually try to stay in my limits, and almost always do, and am short calorie intakes majority of the time, but I've heard being short is also a good thing so I never worried. Im always full afterI eat of…
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school teachers and proper hydration
I am a substitute teacher. When I am working, I don't drink enough water during the day. I only get water at lunch and don't drink a lot then, because I don't want to have to go to the bathroom and not be able to. I mean, you can't leave a whole classroom of kids to go. Then, if I go for a run after school, it's never easy…
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Traveling with Protein Powder
I will be traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago next week and was wondering if anyone knows if I will be allowed to bring, sealed, unopened, in original packaging individual size protein powder packets. I won't be checking any bags. Thanks.
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Is eating seafood very often ok?
I eat tilapia ALL the time, sometimes maybe 5 times a week. I also eat light chunk tuna 4 times a week. I eat the 2.6oz pouches. Is this ok? Should I be worried about mercury?
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Bagels?
Is it healthy to eat a bagel once in a while if it fits your macros? I really am in the mood for a thomas pumpkin spice bagel. It has 54 carbs and like 8 grams of sugar, but if I fit the rest of my day around this, do you think it is OK? I know people say 1 bagel is equal to 5 slices of bread... but I haven't had one in SO…
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restaurants
My husband and I go out to eat once a week. Anyone out there have suggestions on their favorite places to get full and not go too crazy with the calories?
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Thanksgiving-Strategies to Stay on Track!
Yes, it is true. I am already thinking about Thanksgiving. Okay, lets be honest – I have been thinking about those delicious casseroles and scrumptious desserts for months! I can’t help it, I LOVE Thanksgiving for the following reasons: 1) My family. Everyone gathers from all over the state and let’s just say – we have…
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Low Carb vs Low Fat?
So I have been doing a low carb/high protein diet and have gotten some pretty awesome results from it. Recently, I've had a lot of people mention that low fat is "healthier" due to the amount of fats in many meats... Thoughts?
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Recipe help
I'm trying to make a recipe of my chili but no clue how many servings it makes bc I never measure how much it makes or how much we put in the bowl. Is there a easy way to find serving sizes out without measuring the whole pot? And how do you determine what a serving size is on like chilis and soups?
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Anyone ever eat at ****'s Last Resort?
A friend is meeting some family here tonight and wants me to join. The online menu is ridiculously vague and what it does say is NOT 'telling' me healthy or even in that arena. Any suggestions?? I maybe just meet them for shopping and go home when they are ready to eat... use the 5mo old baby as my ticket to my own…
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What are TDEE and EM2LW?
I have seen these referred to -- can someone please explain them?
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Healthiest flour to cook with?
Making pancakes in the morning for the family, what's the best flour to use? TIA :happy:
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MY THOUGHTS ON CHEAT MEALS
This is a post from my blog I just started. I have a lot of people who pay attention to me and I wanted to create a way to answer questions and give my opinion on this weight loss journey. http://www.illustriousfitness.com I have very strong feelings about cheat meals. When Nick and I started our journey this was one of…
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Trying new foods
I make a point of trying new things when it comes to food. Sometimes I meet with success and a new favorite :bigsmile: and sometimes...well lets just say I don't try it prepared that way again :embarassed: Just a suggestion for those who are challenged in adding new veggies to your diet....try preparing them at least 3…
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Syn Free Cooking Videos
http://www.youtube.com/user/davidmichaeljennings?feature=mhee
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Wheat & Pasta bad- please explain
I joined 4 days ago and just learned pasta and wheat is fattening? Can someone please explain to me how whole wheat, and whole wheat pasta is bad for you? Or how much is too much? Since my children were born Ive been buyin whole wheat bread and feeding them pasta, ofcourse I indulge too. How bad is it?
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Bad food week: Can't seem to eat properly
What do you do when you know you're going to have a bad food week ? Everything I eat makes me want to vom or I just gag. (sorry tmi), spent the last two weeks on a crazy repetitive diet of porridge, rice and kidney beans and pasta and tomato (not my choice, just what you got given). Been back since thursday but food is…
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Microwave shopping
I'm in the market for a new microwave.. any suggestions?
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Need Food Ideas!
I work night shifts and i usually have not a lot of time for dinner, but i hate going to work knowing ive just drank a massive glass of chocolate milk to tide me over until my first break. NOT HEALTHY! and this happens frequently... any recipes or quick food ideas? maybe a not so quick food idea but something yummy that i…
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chicken calories
can som1 please tell me hw many caories r in 100g of oven baked, non marinated, skinless chicken breast...thnx
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Having Pork chops tonight....any good healthy ideas?
Hey Guys, So I am having pork chosp tonight and instead of just plain of BBQ sauce....any ideas on soup and pork chop recipes or anything else to go with them???? Any idea's I would love. Thanks
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How many calories do you use each "meal"
I am on 1200 a day and seem to find by the evening I am running out of calories. How do you divide up your calories for the day?
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Mexican
We are going to eat Mexican for dinner and trying to plan what to eat.
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Thoughts on my diary?
Hi everyone, I wonder if you all would be kind enough to look into my diary. Please ignore previous dates, as today is the actual day I have started and also stuck with whats on my diary. So basically I am 26, male, whos current weight is 197.4Ib so that's around 14.1 stones!! My height is 5ft7 My goal in weight is to be…
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Protein Pancakes of Joy
Hi just wondering if any fruit would work for making the Pancakes of Joy recipe - it call for 2 eggs, 1 medium banana and 1 scoop protein. Was hoping that berries or peaches or canteloupe would work in it. Anybody know? Thanks PS- Whoever posted the orginal recipe - THANK YOU! It was so good!
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Whats wrong with Subway?
I don't get it. What is wrong with a healthy sandwich from Subway? I don't mean the footlong sandwich with extra bacon and cheese grilled with no veggies and a side of 2 coookies and a regular coke. I don't understand why so many people hate on Subway here on MFP. I honestly think that my 6-inch on 9grain bread sub with…