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afternoon binging
Is there anyone else out there who fill their faces on an afternoon despite all their best efforts and determination in the morning. Not sure if I'm lacking something or maybe need more sleep (only get 5 hrs). Docs not worried about it, but have 58lbs to lose just to scrape into the healthy weight range. How can that be…
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I REALLY enjoy my whole milk...
A few years ago I had a nutritionist (who was literally all bones, and no muscle) who suggested that I could lose the weight faster if I just stuck to 1 or 2 percent milk. But, I just don't enjoy it. I know that whole milk isn't great on calories, but I don't drink or use it often so...yeah. Is Almond milk any good? Is it…
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Developed an allergy to meat protein....what to do??
I posted this to my friends, but also thought I would look for advice in this thread. My Doc just called and said that my blood work came back in and I definitely have developed a meat allergy. She took me off all meats for one week and made me go vegetarian (hated it) and all of my symptoms went away (rashes, asthma…
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Friends who Eat Clean
Hi! I'm hoping to add some friends who eat clean or try to anyway so I can creep your daily meals, share ideas and get inspired. Thanks
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BBQ Sauce
I used to use Kraft original but thought it was too plain. I like thick, tangy BBQ sauce, so I asked opinions on Facebook, and EVERYONE said Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. So this past Saturday, I decided to give it a whirl with the pulled pork slow-cooker recipe I made - and I LOOOOOVED it! The next day, while warming up…
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OMG fat free 15 calorie biscotti!! YUMMMM
I purchased the chocolate fudge chip so far, so freaking good with or without coffee! A perfect treat to have on hand! Referral Code for $10 off your 1st purchase! 5716326 http://www.dietdirect.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/74238/
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Good vegan snacks I can eat in the car?
My most vulnerable moment for hitting the drive thru or convenience store is after a long shift at work. I find even if I have a great lunch/dinner planned at home, the momentary hunger can wreck my plans. So! I am in need of some portable snacks I can eat while driving. I have access to a fridge, so I can store them while…
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Pickles vs Cucumbers
I have a question. My jar of pickles says they have no calories. I look them up on here and the database says 5 calories or something like that. I don't understand the discrepancy there. But my real question is: If pickles have 0 calories, then why do cucumbers have 16 or 32 or something like that? That is what I find in…
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Sodium Shock!
So, I've be diagnosed with high blood pressure and I check my BP everyday. I'm trying to lose weight and lower my sodium intake. I made a goal of 1500 mg of sodium per day and I've stopped adding any table salt or salt-containing spices to my food. On MFP, I just today added sodium as a nutrient to track in my food tracker…
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Peanut Butter Addiction
I eat very well usually, never missing a serving of fruits and vegetables. My calorie intake is around 1200-1500, and I am very active from serving tables and running at least 2 miles daily. I almost never eat dairy unless it's Greek yogurt or eggs, and I tend to favor sprouted breads, steelcut oats, and brown rice. I…
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Macronutrient Extension Greater than Total Calories?
Does anyone understand why macronutrient totals don't always extend to total calories. For example: Meijer select black beans dry have 70 calories per serving. But it also lists 23 carbs per serving and 9 protein per serving. 23 carbs x 4 calories/carb plus 9 protein x 4 calories/protein = 128 calories. Why would the label…
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always over on protein
I have been doing really well on my eatting and calorie intake . At the end of the day I am almost always over on protein is this ok.
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Thoughts on protein shakes
Hey everyone. I'm still kind of new to this world of actually exercising and am hearing a lot of hullabaloo about protein shakes. What are some goods brands and flavors and how do you all feel about them in general? Are they good? How do you make them good? When and how do you use them?
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How bad is it to go over on protein?
I am sorry I keep asking all these questions but I don't know who else to turn too.... I can't seem to stay under my protein level, I am always going over is that really important? And if it is does anyone have any advice on what I can do to stay where I am suppose to be at? Thanks in Advance....
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Meals for one?
Hello all, I've recently fallen off the bandwagon but I am determine to lose the weight that I've gained and develop some healthy habits. I currently live alone so I'm always tempted to grab some take out instead of cooking. It just seems like so much work when I'm cooking only for myself! I'd love any ideas you guys have…
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Being Lactose Intolerant stinks!
I have been Lactose Intolerant since I was an infant and still suffer with it today. I used to be able to handle butter but even that has brought on problems. Seems like I can't get away from the dairy products. It's in most everything. I'm just so tired of feeling the way I do when I don't realize something has dairy in…
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Calorie reduction and satiation
I wanted to explore the topic of low calorie foods that still lead to satiation. In layman's terms, what foods can you eat smaller portions of but still get not just the feeling a fullness but lasting sufficiently such that your low calorie lunch doesn't end up having you feeling hunger pangs at 2:30 PM. I just want to see…
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Advice and Thoughts Welcome...
(I XPosted this in Motivation and Support, since I wasn't getting much response. Not sure which is the correct area, so I will delete if need be...) Hi guys... it's been a rough week. Somehow I have completely flipped onto my husband's 3rd shift sleeping schedule, and adding that to work in the afternoon and show at night,…
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I can only eat 1200 calories because I am short
Hey guys! I wanted to show some of you that say "I can only eat 1200 calories because I am short" how wrong that can be! I am 20 years old and 5ft3. I do not work out for hours on end. I do physical training in the am, lift a few times a week, and walk when I can. I don't spend hours on the dreadmil or helliptical. I just…
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I found this 7 day diet on Pinterest
http://www.justinandashleyrefresh.com/2012/03/eat-your-heat-out-diet-aka-satan-diet.html Basically you eat fruit one day, veggies the next, then fruit and veg, then bananas and yogurt, then turkey/chicken and tomato, then turkey/chicken and vegetable, and finish with a veggie cabbage soup... I started today with the…
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PUMKIN RECIPES???
Do any of you have a healthy pumpkin recipe? I have been craving pumpkin pie, but don't want all the calories. Help!! Thanks in advance!
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Carbs: too much of a good thing?
Hey, so I know there are "good" carbs and "bad" carbs out there. The "good" ones (the complex carbs) come from things like whole wheat and fruits and vegetables. Well, because of my schedule, I am usually gone from my house from 8 am to 8 pm. So in an effort to snack healthy, I like to bring things like bananas, carrots,…
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WARNING!! MD 20/20 raspberry malt liquor !!
I decided to cheat and have a drink last night. So me and the girls got one of those MD 20/20 rasberry malt liquor. OMG!!! Dont drink those. I just looked at how many calories it has after the fact and it is 1536 calories per 1 oz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had half a bottle!!! Yes I checked other websites to make sure…
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Lemona and Lime Juice?
I read somewhere a while ago that lemon and lime juice added to your water will help you lose weight? Is this a myth?
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Do you count exercise calories?
I've been counting my exercise calories toward my total daily intake but not losing weight even though I keep within my 1.200 target when I do this. Am I missing the point, should I only coun food calories toward my daily total allowance? Should the calories burned during exercise not be added? What do others do?
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Elementary school food pyramid
How many people think they should still be teaching this? I was helping my nephew with health class homework and saw this in his textbook. I know kids have different nutritional needs than adults but it seems like this would have been more relevant when I was a kid some 15 years ago. When all my friends and I played in the…
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Need more protein
I'm getting a hang of the macros, but I find that I still need more protein. I eat mostly chicken for lunch and dinner. Eggs and turkey sausage for breakfast. I have 1/2 cup of cottage cheese for a snack. Does anyone have any ideas of where I can get more protein from? Not on a budget to buy protein shakes or supplements…
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2600 calories to go... suggestions?
I'm planning the attack the rest of my daily calorie goal in one meal xD I have around 2,600 left *out of 4,000) and It's 5pm now.. it can contain up to 385g carbs, 50g fat and I'll take care of the protein.
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Living in China
If any of you are in China and are still tracking calories, especially if you eat out, I would be VERY interested in how you are managing it. I am in Zhu Hai.
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Looking for a good Multi-Vitamin
Hey everyone, So I just joined this week and see what happens. I will post pics shortly, just to see what I am working with. But I believe I should start taking some sort of vitamins in the morning. I am 35 and I know my blood pressure and cholestrol is not the best so that is why I joined and started working out and…