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Kombucha
Any drink it or brew it? Have you noticed any changes since you started drinking it? I love it, I usually drink .5 to 1 bottle a day. I feel energized from it and just overall WELL.
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Fruit, Vegetables, and Fish diet?
So, I'm gearing up to enlist in the navy. Exercising 4 or more times a week, a mixture of cardio and strength training - and I'm seeing very little weight come off. I can see a physical difference for sure, but the scale has not been kind. I've been working out for 2 months as of now, and as a little extra push before I go…
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Low Carb foods
HELP! I am having trouble with carbs...they are NOT my friends. I am mostly vegan, but I don't eat a ton of bread products... What are some low carb vegan/vegetarian things that are filling and healthy? Thanks!(: Emma
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Severe food restrictions - ideas on what to eat please!
Ok, I am on a low fat, low carb, low protein, low potassium diet...and I must follow this diet at all costs because I am now in renal failure. Does ANYONE have kidney failure, and if so WHAT do you eat? I don't have a nutritionist..only a doctor who told me that because of the medications I take, and the condition I…
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Uh oh!
I just read the warnings on my herbal tea... it said "Do not use if you have loose stools." Well, I guess we'll find out what that means because I don't have a gallbladder. I'm drinking Everyday Detox by Traditional Medicinal.
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CLEANSING
I wanna do a 2 to 3 day cleanse .. Bout that time to reset my body n get myself back on point with my diet n mindset .... Ive done water fasting before for short periods of time and it worked wonders ! Anyone willing to join me for 2 or 3 days ? :)
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Has anyone else noticed your calorie Intake go down?
Hey MFP Fam, Recently I viewed someone's diary and they were monitoring their cholesterol. I thought, "Wow, I guess I should do that too. I want a nice healthy heart and I have high blood pressure, might as well." So I started monitoring it. Trying to keep that number below 300 and my sodium below the recommended has been…
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calories not used...
:flowerforyou: Is it okay to not use all of your calories? I work out once or twice a day but don't need to use the extra calories. Does this help the weight come off faster?
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Regimented weed day diet
week day...not weed day :) typo This is my diet during the week. It takes discipline but it really works. use it if you want to 8 am - Instand Oatmeal w/ 2% milk (i like the chocolate chip) 10 am - Pineapple Chobani 12 pm - Deli turkey or chicken w/ a dole fruit cup 3 pm - apple Dinner - lean meat w/ green veggie This is…
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Halloween- any Healthy alternatives??
Well- going Tailgating/and huge Halloween weekend- Parties on Friday/Saturday and Tailgating allllll day Saturday. Was wondering what are some alternatives to Tailgating food- making Skinnytaste Buffalo Chicken Dip, but what are some better drinks for the day, and other healthy snacks.... Thanks!! :)
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What is your Go To Snack
Do you have a favorite go to snack? Love new Ideas right now my favorite is the Greek Lite & Fit Yogurt with almond slivers.. YUM!
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MFP says I'll weigh X amoun in 5 weeks......
Each day that I close down my diary it says I will weigh X amount in 5 weeks, yet 5 weeks goes by and the scale doesn't move. Workouts are consistent as have "Always" been, I am religious about my diary and I don't lose 1 pound. Any ideas?
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Marinara Sauce
I've always made my own marinara sauce but right now my freezer can't hold one more jar of anything! So I've been trying different store bought brands and have yet to find any that really excites me - except the high calorie ones. Anyone have a favorite brand?
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Kraft pasta salad
Ok so I have made my own pasta salad a few times with yogurt and a few tablespoons of mayo. My problem is the recipe I have doesn't say what seasonings to use other than salt and pepper. I used to like the Kraft pasta salad and I'm seriously debating buying a box and just using the pouch to add to my pasta salad, but I'd…
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platoeing :( inspiration needed!!
Although tomorrow is the official weigh-in I checked today and it's the same as last week. As of now, I haven't taken any measurements yet, but it doesn't feel like I've lost somewhere. Feel really demotivated by that, since I felt I did real good last week. Stayed in my calories and didn't eat all the exercise calories…
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Question for the Nutritionists
If I were to dump some protein powder into a cup of coffee, would this negate the effects of the protein? What does heat or caffeine do to the whey protein powder? What about a cold coffee? Is there any kind of chemical breakdown that happens? I've read that vitamin C can't be absorbed if it's exposed to heat, so no…
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Should I eat before a first thing workout?
I wake up at 4:30 am, put on my workout clothes and run out the door to either go to the gym for my kettlebell class or running for 30+ minutes. I have heard from multiple sources that you should not work out on a empty stomach and should eat something 30-45 mins before. So, I can't really get up any earlier and typically…
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Anyone try Joos Cleanse?
Joos is doing a sale on groupon today. Has anyone tried this brand? Any reviews?
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Anyone eat only the lean meats?
I decided that cutting red meats as well as pork out of my diet is best for cutting down, I only eat chicken,turkey,and fish. What about you guys/gals?
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Cravings
Serious craving!! Big juicy new york!! What do you crave? And what do these cravings tell us?
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Help With Counting Calories
Hello, I am looking to lose weight and would like to start watching my calories, but I have no clue how to do so. Does anyone know of an article or personal experience to help me do this? Also what if someone else cooks? How do you count them then?
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Another Thirsty Thursday Challenge :)
Today's challenge is drink more water than you did yesterday. So if you normally drink 62 ounces of water.. TRY drinking 96 ounces! Happy DRINKING and PEEING! I always drink a gallon of water a day because my body needs that much water. I sweat a lot, so therefor I need more water to replace the water I lost. Here is what…
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Low Sugar, Low Carb Options
Hello MFP community- Over the past few months I have noticed that my mood, body, and energy significantly drop when I eat sugar- more specifically breads and chocoalte. Which too begin with are rare for me; so it should be esy to cut out; right? Well, I am hoping for some advice on low sugar breakfast/lunch/dinner, snack…
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Food shopping
You should all really check out this video. I think it sends a great message. http://youtu.be/nXy2UZPncrk It's only 30 seconds. Let me know what you guys think...
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Is junk food always going to be tempting?
I've been on the wagon for 103 days now. I'd say overall it's only about 20% easier today than it was when I first started. For those of you that have gained control of your lives...HOW DID YOU DO IT?! Seriously this has been over 3 months of hell but I'm still VERY MUCH going to regain my overall health. Everyone says it…
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Protein powders
Well crap... Optimum Nutrition protein powders are no longer available through Amazon's subscribe & save... we need a new powder... or pay more for non-sub&save powder. New choices are: CytoSport Complete Whey Protein or Warrior Whey by TapouT Opinions? Don't like overly sweet... at all.
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Fruit days....
anybody ever had just a solid fruit day? watermelon, strawberries, grapes, apples, oranges, ect...... I'm test running it today to see if it benefits at all
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Healthy Lunches under 400 Calories
Found this on Pinterest today. I LOVE all these options. Some are homemade, some are from the frozen food isle and some are from fast food restaurants!!! Going to print these slides out and make a book! http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/nutrition/the-you-can-do-it-diet-lunch-choices/?page=16
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Innocent Veg Pots
I love these things, but they are so incredibly expensive! I buy them when they are on offer, but I was thinking of attempting to make similar things at home. Has anyone tried re-creating them? Any recipes you'd like to share? I'm ideally looking for something thats really tasty and filling, mostly made from veg, and under…
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Meal planning for going out to eat - help?
Okay, so this isn't a "how can I keep this meal light" question - I am driving up to Wisconsin to see my best friend, who I haven't physically seen in 3 years. She is seeing my daughter for the first time in 3 years and I am meeting her 2 year old son for the first time EVER. I'm taking her out to lunch and I am going to…