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Guys - i need your advice...
So, i pack my hubs' lunch & now i'm tracking for him on here. I have him set @ 2000 & a 40c/45p/15f ratio - moreso curious on the calorie goals you guys use when you are cutting. He lifts lifts 4 or 5 x a wk & will be adding 2 days of cardio in (heavy bag) we will be adjusting as we go - depending upon how his energy level…
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going way over fat content with healthy foods
hello, I am going way over my fat content daily while eating healthy foods. Not sure what to do. Here is what i pretty much eat daily. 1 cage free egg from wholefoods - 40 grams fat 1 egg white 1/4 cup unsalted whole almonds - 15 grams fat 3 dates 1 avocado - 29 grams fat 2 tbsp of raw cocoa powder - 4 grams fat My goal is…
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Coffee drink discrepencies
Maybe I'm being an idiot and someone can explain this to me, but when I go to a coffee shop's nutritional information (such as Starbucks), I am told a 12oz soy skinny mocha with no whip is 130 calories. However, if I instead just input all the ingredients into my diary (12 oz plain soy milk, 2 shots of espresso and 2 tbl…
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Getting Kale In
I finally found the courage to add kale to my breakfast smoothie this morning. It was the tiniest bit noticeable in the first couple of sips and then not at all. I'm going to add it everyday now. I am trying to eat kale everyday, and the more times raw the better. If anyone has any great kale recipes to share, I would love…
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Artificial Sweeteners & the Mind
I am a 59 year old, happily married man who has consumed a lot of Artificial Sweeteners in his life ... diet cokes, pinks, blues, etc.. I have been blessed to have lost a lot of weight ( 100 pounds + by God's Grace ), and therefore have been taken off most of my medications. This was one of my goals, as I really am…
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Too much protein?
Do you manage to stick to your calorie/carbs/fat/protein count? I'm ALWAYS over on the protein but under on everything else. Today by 13g - should I be worried????
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Personal foods in public database
The public database contains a lot of personal foods like 'My smoothie'. Is there a way to do a search that avoids personal foods?
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Spicy Food Ideas/Recipes
I'm looking for some new ideas as far as recipes go. I absolutely LOVE Mexican dishes & spicy foods!!!! The hotter, the better! Does anybody have any good recipes that they would like to share with me that aren't real high in calories, fat, & sodium? I would be much obliged! :)
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Detox-need help-have pics in a few days!
Okay friends! Besides chugging a **** ton of water (It's hard to go to the bathroom as many times as I need to because being so busy at the new job!) but I need to do some type of detox thing tomorrow. And not necessarily like a detox drink or something but what food/foods should I eat tomorrow and for a few days to help…
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Anyone else have trouble 'cheating'?
I only call it cheating because it's eating things I don't normally eat on a regular basis. I try to incorporate everything into my eating so I never feel the need to 'cheat.' BUT...I have been pretty far under my calories as of recent and this weekend I went out to eat and planned on ordering anything I want and making up…
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Carbs (again sorry)
Ok so I used to be a low carb'er but I am trying to do this realistically and wish to change my lifestyle all together. Naturally I am still very wary of carbs (silly I know) but can someone who is losing weight through good diet and exercise please advise me on what would be too much. Ideally I am keeping my carb intake…
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Amt of carbs/protein per meal
I'm new to eating healthy and I'm having a hard time finding sources of protein since I don't like meat. When I put my meals into MFP with beans and rice, carbs are 80 and the protein is only 18. Is this okay for my lunch since it's early or should I not have such a drastic difference in carbs and protein per meal? Thanks…
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Look at my dairy for 10/22/12....
I just started ALLL over today on my eating and I just wanted to make sure that I'm somewhat headed in the right direction. If you do decide to look backwards in my dairy it's bad lol. I had a lot of slip ups and I got everything out of the way and ready to go.
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newbie has 2 questions
Just started using MFP to count carbs and I have 2 questions. 1. I scan an item and add it to my meal for the day. The package says "5 grams net carbs". The actual carb count is 14 with 9 grams of fiber. When I scan the UPC code,14 grams of carbs is added. How do I get that 5 grams of carbs listed instead of the 14? 2. The…
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Getting your Iron on!
Heya guys, Just wondering about other alternatives to getting your daily iron. I'm a uni student, so I don't always have the money to buy steak.
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Post-workout Recovery Shake Question
I've been doing my best to follow the Paleo Zone diet that was recommended by my original CrossFit trainers. The only discrepancy I adjusted for was reducing my intake of foods. Too many calories from 3 meals and 2 snacks (in my mind) does not add up to weight loss. Anyhow, the question I have is regarding the Post-workout…
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Turkey Bacon- I just can't do it.
I bought some turkey bacon. Just the thought of it grosses me out (as does ground turkey meat). I keep hoping that the part of me that hates to waste money and wants to get healthy, will overpower the part of me that is completely grossed out by it. The expiration date on the bacon is quickly approaching. I just don't…
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spaghetti squash
Can you freeze it once it is cooked??? I got 3 of them since they were an awesome price but I know I will not use it all right away. Can I freeze it once cooked?
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Meal plans on myfitnesspal?
Earlier this year I had used CalorieKing for my weight loss journey until I heard of myfitnesspal. CalorieKing provides meal plans according to your calorie goal, and a range of meals you can pick for each meal of the day. I think it would be great if myfitnesspal had that as well, opinions?
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So just tried Greek yogurt for the first time...
...and it is delicious!! Granted, it's strawberry Chobani which is probably a far cry from the authentic stuff but I thought I'd try a tamer version first. I tasted it before mixing in the strawberries and it's really good just plain too. It tasted like a combination of ice cream and cream cheese! Yum. I want to get more…
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MFP 8 week cutting challenge
Me and a few buddies are a bit special, and have been bulking all summer, sad lonely creatures that we are, and with Winter coming, its obviously time to cut. Who fancies joining our MFP 8 week cutting challenge? You might be a beginner, just starting their weightloss journey, you might be 50, or 100lbs in, you might be in…
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Green Smoothies - your opinion
Hello Guys ! Who amongst us drink green smoothies. Have you seen any real benefits on your health ? on your weight loss ? what is your best (and) tasty green smoothie recipe ? Thanks for your feedback
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Should I feel guilty?
Okay so I started MFP at the end of March 2011. I didn't have to deal with losing weight in winter because I got pregnant. In summer I like salads and raw vegies, in winter I like casseroles and soup, still healthy foods but more calories. I have made a decision.. During the winter/cold months I'm switch to "Lose 1lb a…
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Convince me (or not) that Paleo makes sense
Hi All, I have never really understood the 'paleo' basics. Besides the fact that semantically the diet makes little sense I want the reason why things like legumes, peanut butter, potatoes, dairy are off limits. I can go with the idea that gains aren't the purest form of what we should be eating (even if I don't adhere and…
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Low Carb-ers Missing Noodles?
http://www.wildwoodfoods.com/products/pasta-alternatives/pasta-slim/long-noodles/spaghetti-0 OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! SO I've been doing lower carb and been trying to find 'noodle' replacements, been using spaghetti squash, but these THESE are AMAZING ! and they taste good!!!!... Had them last night so amazing and check out the…
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Gaining Muscles and # of Calories to Eat
I am trying to figure out what I am doing wrong with calories. I still have about 10 lbs to lose before my goal, but I'm trying to just worry about gaining muscle to replace that fat. To gain muscle do I need to up my calorie intake and not have it as losing a lb or .5 lb but to gain .5 lb or 1 lb? Does this make sense. I…
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deer steak
is deer meat a good source of protein for muscle building, and does it has creatine in it?
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Worst part of your day?
Mine is when I have to get my daily dose of cottage cheese: one cup. FML.
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Cereals
Why do most cereals make me want to eat more of them? The only one I can eat without wanting more is weet bix. I do love weet bix but I like a change. I bought some sultana bran and simply love it but it is so moreish. Does anyone else have this problem with cereal? Does anyone know of any cereal that doesn't make you want…
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MEDICINE HAS CALORIES?!
I have a cold/flu type thing. Just for ****s and giggles I scanned the barcode on the medicine. Came up with the exact product I was taking and it came out to 210 calories FOR THE 4 HOUR DOSE. I have been taking it every 4 hours! There is no nutritional value in the nutrient breakdown, but yet it contains 210 calories. I'm…