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restaurants or food items that give false sense of health?
I travel frequently for business, in fact i was on the road about 80% of the weekdays for the past year. during that time, i continued to lower my body fat percentage, and put on muscle. I also ate out 3 meals a day, and became pretty good and ordering something healthy in most restaurants (though I did have to walk out of…
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Salt and Home-Cooking
As a treat my husband had lunch in his building's cafeteria today rather than the salad he normally has for lunch. He had a steak sandwich and some fries. He just emailed me to tell me that he could barely eat any of it because it all tasted so salty to him. For the past couple of months we've pretty much avoided all…
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25 Common Food & Nutrition Myths
Interesting reading. http://www.eiu.edu/dining/files/25 Common Food Myths.pdf
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Dont Eat Anyting Your Great-Grandmother...
Love this...
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Fat and the mystery behind the types
Ok, someone please help me understand this. My dietician told me to monitor my trans fat only as my choices will naturally carry lower overall fat measurements as I avoid trans fat. I view a lot of diaries and have never seen anyone tracking trans fat. So what gives? Why total fat vs Trans Fat? I know fat is good for the…
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Living on Process Foods - Has to end
I only recently have become an active logger on MFP and I'm running into a problem at home. I work three jobs and on my one day off a week I barely get the house cleaned, laundry done, and grocery shopping finished. I looked at my diary and realized that almost everything on it is processed foods. That isn't good so I went…
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Water intake - does it include tea and juice?
That's kind of silly question. I did the search but could not find an answer. :) Should I count all the liquids I drink or just water? I drink juices and lots of tea. In a morning I have one big cup of coffee with skim milk and splenta. Should I count it too? Thanks in advance! :)
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GNC Total Lean Shakes Seasonal Flavors!
Has anyone seen them and have you have tried them yet? I just bought the Pumpkin Spice and Mocha Peppermint yesterday :) Tried Pumpkin Spice and it's ok not the best, maybe next time will be better if I use milk instead of water. If you've tried Pumpkin Spice how do you like it and what do you mix yours with?
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30 day Shred
Hi everyone, Does anyone know how to calucated the 30 day shred dvd in the exercise tab? Thanks, Sabrina
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Overestimating Calories?
I sometimes overestimate calories in the foods I add to my diary. I reason that sometimes I’m not going to know the true calorie amount and will underestimate. Does anyone else do this? Will it lead to problems in the future?
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is this enough to eat for the day?
breakfast:; 2 weetabix with skimmed milk lunch: low fat philli with cucumber sandwich (2 small warburton wholemeal slices) followed by 0% fat greek yogurt snack: granny smith apple dinner: white fish with green beans and spinach
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Need help for GAINING weight. High calorie food ideas plz
Hey guys. I have used this site for a while for help losing weight, but right now I need help with my grandmother. She was diagnosed with cancer in June, had it removed, and is currently undergoing chemo, but she is drastically losing weight (down 20 pounds, now at 127) and she is trying to keep it from going down further.…
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Eating plan guide for 1200 calories
Hi, Ok, I going to give it a proper go and rid myself of this weight. I'm going to start off with a 1200 calorie intake, but I need some guidance as to how to break up the 1200 calories into meals and snacks. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Katrina.
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gentlemen
Have any of you tried BSN Evo Test or Animal Get Jacked stack? My fiance just got both to try and i was wondering if anyone had good results with either? or bad ones, actually. Thanks!
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Eating Clean - Anyone doing this?
I have started the Eat Clean Diet today...well, i wont consider it a diet...more of a lifestyle change. It will help me remove all the packaged foods and chemicals from my body and allow me to control what i put in my body, especially with all the allergies that i have. I wanted to know if there are any others out there…
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Winter Bad Habits
Everyone has to have at least one! Hot Chocolate is mine
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Getting it right
I've just had an illicit Biccy at work and was horrified to see that they were 440 calories according to this data base. So I contacted the manufacturer who were only to happy to tell me they were only 121 for two! Don't get me wrong i'm really grateful to this website but I have learned that Checking it our yourself is…
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Any ideas on the best going out drink?
Hi Guys, I am going out tonight for the first time since I started my diet and exercise (I really dont want to go as I like getting my early nights now but I have to try an be sociable again) and I was wondering if you have any ideas on what drink I should take when I am out. I am normally a vodka coke person but that will…
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advice please
So I'm feeling extra hungry today and I am craving french fries. It is within my cal limit and sodium limit ( as I am trying to limit this). Should I go ahead and have them or will it undue all this work I have done this far. Also how close to the cal count for exercise on here should I count. It seems high to me for what…
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Frozen meals
I know, I know. They are loaded with sodium, carbs and preservatives that aren't very good for me. But sometimes, they are just too convenient not to pass up as a take-to-work lunch option. So, with that in mind, I'm looking for opinions on the "healthiest" ones - the ones with a good amount of protein that aren't insanely…
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how to shake the "i need sweets" blues
What would you do? I'm having a major craving for something sweet. This has been ongoing for over an hour now. I haven't given in, yet. I've tried: Sipping on water Chewing on ice Watching tv Reading a book Looking in the mirror to see what I'm working for (I look fantastic today!) I don't know what to do! Help me! Ps, its…
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Coconut water
I've read that coconut water is full of vitamins and minerals and can help you lose weight. I've also read that this is just a hype and it's not as good for you as some claim it is. Anyone else know anything about the health benefits of coconut water?
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Anyone wanna help me with my "diet"?
So I'm still new to ALL of this; working out, "dieting," and support (while doing it). Basically I've been sharing with my family and friends about how I'm finally making some changes in my life as far as eating and working out. As soon as I say something it seems like everyone and their brother has the "perfect regimen".…
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Healthy Chicken Kiev Recipe?
I used to love chicken kiev but after realising how unhealthy it is with all the breadcrumbs and the frying and butter, i was wondering if anyone had any recipes to a healthier alternative?
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decisions decisions
After a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooonng day at work (I'm in kindergarten) do I have another half glass of red wine or do I be good, put the wine bottle away and save my calories for my after dinner fruit plate? ..or should I say 'stuff it tonight' and go for both? I've been SO good and have been losing a pound a…
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What to do with Lambs liver?
Hi guys, I have been meaning to try cooking some liver for a while, and it was on sale yesterday so I picked some up. I have *no* idea what to do with it! I'm not even sure me and the husband like it that much but it's supposed to be good for you and I'm sure I can make it yummy! I'm envisioning something with chorizo and…
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IF FRIENDS
Anyone else doing IF? i know there are some people here and also wanted to get a hold of the thread that is apparently around here? Thanks and feel free to add :)
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Nativa - 100% Natural Sweetener
I had a question about sweeteners. I know they're all bad but I heard this brand is much better and is actually good you you. It was on a few news progams a bit back. Was just wondering how other people found it? http://www.natvia.com.au/ Here's the site. I don't know whether it would put weight/fat back on me though. I…
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Anyone have coffee recipes?
I love starbucks, but it's hard on my wallet and my waistline! I love their white chocolate mocha and pumpkin spice latte. Does anyone have any coffee recipes that aren't too difficult?
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I need lunch ideas!
I pack my lunches and I don't have access to a microwave. All the lunches I pack, I feel they are healthy, but then I calculate it and it's always so many calories! I need some low-calorie, but yummy, lunch options. Any Ideas? :) P.S. I'm not a big fan of left-overs. Haha (: