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under calories/ over fat
Can anyone give me ideas on how to boost my calories but not fat? Everyday since I joined,1 week ago, I have been over my fat goal but 200 to 600 calories short. I dont eat junk food or love breads and pasta, but I do crave meats, eggs and cheese. And I love veggies. I dont want to starve myself but I dont know what to eat…
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Slim Fast
Has anyone tried Slimfast?! Not for replacing meals but the snacks... http://www.superdrug.com/slimfast+reg-buy-1-get-1-free-on-selected-items-easy-and-delicious-way-to-lose-weight/page/slimfast/
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Science-Based Medicine figures out what's for dinner
Dr. Harriet Hall wrote this awesome article: http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=207 Lemme know what you think! Some notable quotations: "Nutrition science is notoriously fallible: it’s impossible to do an accurate controlled long-term study comparing two diets because you can’t trust people to accurately report what…
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Is stove popped popcorn ok?
I feel so naive asking this but is stove popped popcorn an ok occasional snack? I did a search and looked through months worth of posts but most talked about seasoning and calories. I guess what I really want to know is if there is any reason to not have some in moderation. Does it not digest well? Will it cause me to…
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HELP! Sodium limit
I am needing help. I have a limit of 2500mg of sodium per day. I am finding it hard to find food that will getme to my calorie limit and fill me that is under my sodium limit. Is there any suggestions on how to get filled up in my calorie limit of 1730 and be under my sodium limit?
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Carnation Instant Breakfast?
Is Carnation Instant Breakfast a good choice?
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Protein
I am always going way over my protein for the day, is that really a bad thing?
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Temperature.
What temp. is normal for just an average everyday degree?
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Help! What can I eat tonight??
Help! I only have 379 calories left, 10 carbs and I'm already 15 over on my fat for the day. What the heck can I eat for dinner tonight without having to go to the store. I wanted to pick something up, but is this possible? Are there any healthy fast food options? I have low-carb tortillas at home. What can I stuff in it???
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over on sugars?!
i don't know what i should do.. no matter how well i think i eat, i'm always WAY over on my sugar limit. i know this will inhibit weight loss, so i want to know what i should do. some days i go over by 50 grams! i'm eating salads everyday for lunch with light dressings, a yogurt or whole grain cereal for breakfast, and a…
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How many calories needed to maintain?
How many calories do I need to be eating in order to maintain the same body weight?
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Weight Loss After 40: Why It's So Hard -- and What Works
Weight Loss After 40: Why It's So Hard -- and What Works By Melanie Haiken, Caring.com Tue, Jan 04, 2011 Explore and compare medications Every year, it seems, the needle on the scale is a little harder to budge. You cut back on portion size; you say, "No, thank you," to dessert; you sign up for an aerobics class -- and…
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sugarfree
I am eliminating processed sugars and artificial sweeteners, except stevia. Has anyone else here done this and if so did you lose weight? Or did you have any good health benefits?
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Awesome Low Calorie Dessert
I have found a new favorite. Dole fruit crisps are located in the canned fruit aisle at the grocery store. I bought the apple crisp flavor and it honestly tastes like homemade apple crisp. Yumm.......The best part is that its only 160 calories per cup.
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How many of you have..?
How many of you people have tried carb cycling? My dietitian at my university has started me on a program to build back all the muscle I have lost and lose the rest of this fat!
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Help me choose!
I'm trying to be good and plan ahead for a girls lunch on Saturday and am calling on my fellow MFPers to help me make the best choice. So please tell me wise ones, which of these sounds like the less caloric/ and or healthier option? Option 1: Caprese Pesto Panini fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes,…
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What do you think about this snack?
I discovered today that you can eat a huge amount of pirate's booty for one serving (1oz). I used a scale I just got today and found that out. Does anyone else eat that for a snack?
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Andrew Lessman Secure Complete Meal Replacement -
has anyone used this replacement shake? only 74 calories! I just got in the mail, not sure what to except.
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Cheese
What cheese is considered healthiest?? We are making home made pizza's tomorrow and I want to get a healthier cheese for my pizza. My guess is feta or ricotta??
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Wildflower Bread Company Feta and Veggie Frittata?
Ok I am going crazy trying to find the calorie count for this! Does anyone know it? I'm thinking it cant be much, I did not eat the toast or potatoes that went with it...it does have Feta cheese on top... Thanks for any help!
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No sancks!!! Help at a lost
Well tommorow I'm going to the grocery store and I'm stuck on what kinda of things to put on my list for snacks. Keep in mind I have to get stuff for kids and I pack their lunches. I just want to be sure I'm not puting stuff in the house to tempt me. And, well not sure other than maybe some fruit or nuts what kinda of…
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Breakfast Ideas
Hi All, Does anyone have ideas for quick and easy weekday breakfasts that isn't toast, cereal or yogurt? Thanks =)
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Spaghetti O's
My brother and I was discussing his friend whom is on a spaghetti o diet. As weird as that sounds.. I once knew someone who simply ate just tomato soup... but after thinking about it, I cut out spaghetti o's from my diet -- but was wondering what your input is on them? Are they THAT bad for you? Of course the sodium being…
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LOVING Almond Milk!
I have never been a fan of milk and only use it in cooking. I had never thought of trying a milk substitute because I just assumed I would not like it. I bought a container of Vanilla flavored Almond Milk so I could try this almond smoothie recipe and I loved the almond milk!!! I know there are a lot of options out there…
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THE Killer Cake
Ok... Was at restaurant for this meeting on my lunch. Since I'm starting with counting calories, I'm not yet used to how much this or this should be in terms of calories... So I ate this chocolate cake which was... Argh! 830 calories. Even more than the meal I had. So now, I'm seeking advice. I mean, I guess I'm not…
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Need Breakfast Suggestions
I need to change up my choices for breaskfast foods, so I'm looking for some ideas and recipes. I was not sure when to post this at. But I'm going to start juicing, with my vitamix blender, the mother of all blenders. Thanks
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Recipe tips!
Im trying to do atkins, allwoing myself 75 carbs ar most per day and not going over 1400 calories per day. If anyone has recipies they could share that would be awesome! as well as helathy snack ideas!
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Help!, Im tired of eating the same foods.
Help!!! I need to add variety to my menu. I'm getting tired of eating the same foods. Any suggestions on easy to make receipes like chicken wraps, etc. Please keep in mind that I am challenged in the cooking department, lol
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Should we be drinking cow's milk?
Just want to hear people's thoughts on the subject of cow's milk. I was recently told that no one should be drinking it. Im confused???
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Optimal Carbs/Protein/Fat Percentages?
I am a very active 34 year old male that works out all the time. My question: What do you think is the optimal percentages of carbs, fat and protein for maintaining/having a lean, muscular body? I used to be inhaling a ton of protein, probably in the 60%+ range at leas. After discovering I was taking in over 400 grams of…