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Binging
I went shopping yesterday, and for once I didn't run to the sweets. I spent a lot of time shopping for veggies and fruits (and enjoyed it). Unfortunately the sweets were right next to produce section, and my husband picked out blueberry loaf cake and potato chips. When we came home yesterday, after sticking to my diet, I…
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spaghetti bolognase receipes
How do you make your spag bol? Looking for different ideas. I have onion, garlic, celery, carrot and peas with my mince. If i have enough leftover calories i add cheese.
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Scheduled 'cheat / treat' days - what are your rules?
So I have come to the realisation that Saturdays are my "treat" day - but this is with a caveat. Saturdays seem to be the day when I allow myself to make 'the less healthy of the healthy options' choice. Convoluted, I know. Basically, as long as I'm staying within my MFP allowances, and whatever I'm eating has *some*…
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Cutting out carbs ....
I recently cut out carbs such as breads and pastas, and have been eating a lean protein, non-fat dairy, and veggie/fruits diet. I have felt great after switching over to this, which has been about two and half weeks, but recently I decided to allow myself a cheat day, so today I had some alfredo primavera (only 1/2 cup) at…
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I don't understand 1200
So you're supposed to kinda try keep under your calorie goal, or at least not go over it, but then we mustn't go over our calorie goal... I don't understand this! What to do on days when you're not exercising? Should we go over or under? Also, I have swollen glands. Until I get it sorted out (possible mumps, but unlikely),…
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Has anyone tried the Nutri bullet blender?
I just ordered me the Nutri Bullet blender. It is supposed to extract break down your food so that you get all of the vitimins and nutrients in your food you eat. It liquifies your food. That will be good for me since i have had so many teeth pulled, i only have half mouth full of teeth and large fillings in some of them,…
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Question for cheese experts
Not sure if this goes better in the Recipes forum... Today I was making a stir fry and put shredded pepper jack cheese in it. The cheese melted into shapeshifting solid chunks. I remember mozzarella (both fresh and low-moisture varieties) doing the same thing from past experience. But the other day, I made the same dish…
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Fat and calories.........
Most days I need more calories (according to MFP), but it seems I get close or go over my fat grams. Does anyone have any tips or foods that would help me solve this issue?
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Having A Hard Time With Calorie Limit..
I can stay under my calorie limit as long as I've exercised - but I know that's not really the idea. The idea is to eat the calorie limit they've suggested and burn more calories by exercise... Isn't it? Am I doing this wrong? If I "earn" calories by exercise, I want to eat them too, but on the days I don't exercise (like…
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Detox / WEight loss tea
Hi MFPers! I have my sister's wedding in a week and I deperately want to feel and look good for it! I don't need to lose a heap of weight (thank God - a week isn't really enough time!) - but if I could drop 1.5 or so kg that would be great. I usually lose weight pretty easily if I'm strict. The problem is be saying no to…
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Supplements
Do any of you add your supplements such as flax seed oil and calcium to your food diary?
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Does a banana a day keep weight loss away?
A few months ago I swapped my usual breakfast of oats and milk for a green smoothie - my only fruit intake for the day. The smoothie usually contains banana (greenish not overly ripe), spinach, flaxseed, fruit such as apple, berries or kiwi fruit and water. My weight loss has been quite slow but in the past few weeks I've…
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Nutritionist?
I was thinking about going to go see a nutritionist, but im not sure if its even worth it. I would have to pay for every visit out of pocket case my insurance doesnt see it as a medical need. Has anyone seen one and found it benificial?
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Question about the LCHF
Hi, I posted this on the keto group but soooo far no replies.. So I thought I'd try my luck here. 1. Do you prepare the same LCHF meals for the entire family. A baby? 2. I get diarrhea easy when i eat fast foods and such, do you think I will have the same results with eating a higher natural fat? ( dont know if it matters…
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Healthy Chocolate Chip cookies that are DELISH!
I just had to post this. My boyfriend keeps asking for something sweet after dinner, and I don't keep anything sweet in the house (sweets are my kryptonite. Once, my boyfriend's mom baked a blueberry pie for him, and my fridge was bigger, so he asked if he could keep it at my house. In the middle of the night I heard the…
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Safe to eat? Hefty Roasting Pans!
This is more of a general food question that fitness related. I was cooking a roast in one of those Hefty Roasting Pans and I just pulled it out (it's done) and I noticed juices on the outside of the pan. Along the base, it's separated and there's like a 1inch long opening along it. There's also a slight discoloration of…
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Calgary, AB, Canada - Cottage cheese
Hello Forum Friends! I'm in Calgary and I loooovvvveee cottage cheese but the sodium content is REDICULAS! I was hoping one of you lovely people could tell me where I could purchase low sodium cottage cheese? I stressed Calgary in this thread because obviously I won't be traveling to Ontario for cottage cheese, haha! If…
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Calcium for women in 40's and 50's
I'm a 43 and would like to know if the recommended calcium intake is higher for women in this age range because of osteoporosis. I'm just now going to track my daily calcium. I take a multivitamin in the morning and then have some calcium in my food throughout the day, usually. Thanks in advance for info....
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Nutrition information for Irish Coffee Chocolate Bar
Can any tell me how to read the nutrition values for Karen Kearney's Irish Coffee Chocolate Bar?. I got these as a gift and I'm eating them, but I can't figure out how to read the nutrition value. Nutrition value -- g/100g (is this portion size?) Energy -- 2257kj/541 kcal (is this calories per 100g?) Protein -- 6.4…
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Healthier school lunches are a bad thing?
My cousin’s son’s school changed their lunch menu to eliminate fried and fattening foods like French fries, cheese nacho’s and chicken nuggets and replace them with hummus, grilled chicken, steamed veggies and yogurt to name a few. My cousin is PO’d stating her son will not eat these foods because his diet is ONLY pork…
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ACV.....does anybody do this daily???
Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone takes acv (apple cider vinegar) daily??? If so, how much and what health benefits have you seen from doing this??? thanks!!!
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Best type of Green Tea?
I've heard that green tea is a good way to boost your metabolism. I've had Lipton's Diet Green Tea before and liked it, but a friend told me that it isn't a "normal" type of green tea. Is Lipton's Diet Green Tea still a good thing to drink? Its nutritional value only lists sodium and vitamin C, but I'm a little wary of…
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Protein filled snacks
New here and looking for high in protein, not too high in fat snacks. Thanks in advance.
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Fast food still apart of my routine
Anyone else out there still eating at fast food places and losing? I just can't mentally bring myself to bring my lunch to work. I am so used to going out to lunch. I also have a long developed habit of Mcdonalds drive through in the morning. I still do Mcdonalds a few mornings a week. I used to order what ever I wanted…
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MFP's Macro Auto Settings
I was shocked to see that MFP automatically sets macros at 55% C/15% P/30% F - doesn't that seem unbalanced? I noticed that almost all my friends are over on protein every single day. Isn't lean protein a key part of losing weight? Why does MFP set protein so darn low and carbs way high?? Do you follow these guidelines or…
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silk not-milk
So, I tried that Silk stuff instead of milk, and it's really not half bad. Pretend milk isn't as bad as pretend sugar or pretend butter is it? ;) I'm not going to die by tonight or develop cancer by tomorrow or break down into a pile of fractures or anything am I?
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Weighing fruit
Do you weigh peeled or unpeeled?
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Kid Cuisine Frozen Meals
I crave comfort food sometimes...I do try to get my protein and veggies in, but I like to have comfort food without considering it a cheat day. I just wanted to share what I think is a nice way to satisfy the craving and eat something that isn't labeled as a diet food at all but actually doesn' t have too many…
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Food for burning body fat percentage
Hey guys, So after being off the diet wagon for way too long, I've decided enough is enough and I need to get my act back. My goals are the same, but there's so many diets now a days it's hard to figure out what my body needs! About 6 months ago I consulted a doctor and a personal trainer, and my goal is to reach a 18-19%…
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Chinese food help
Hey all, When you all go out for Chinese or order in what do you all usually order? How do you find out the calorie count and how do you measure it? Thanks for all of your help, any advice is helpful and appreciated. Leslie