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Eye opener regarding Weighing on a scale vs. measuring with
I recently revisited this video for a blog post that I am working on. I shared it before on another webiste and it was a real eye opener. It is a good visual on the caloric differences of weighing food on a scale vs. using a measuring cup. You may be sabotaging your own weight loss efforts.…
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Help! I screwed up.
Ok, my kids were going to an event today so we went out to eat. I only ate a small amount so I figured it would be ok, but when i figured out the calories once we were home it was almost 1000!!!!! After seeing that I figured that I had screwed up the day already I ate more snacks and am so upset at myself! I know there is…
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Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Dip
Recipe: Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Dip From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Healthy Eating Recipes Web pageThis is a fun treat for kids and adults alike. You can also substitute other favorite fruits (especially seasonal ones) for the ones featured here. For skewers: 8 large strawberries, rinsed, stems…
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Does eaten a bigger brekkie and smaller dinner make a differ
So I've been doing this for 10 days now was originally aiming to eat 1000 cals a day but now upped it to 1200 cals as My Fitness Pal and people on here told me too I do a work out of about 200-250 at least a day making my net around 1000. Ive seen a lot of things online saying that if you have your biggest metal at…
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Here's a healthy pizza recipe that's YUMMY!!!
THIS IS A 381 CALORIE PIZZA, 45G PROTEIN, 32G CARB, 9GFAT, AND 3G SAT. FAT,78MG CHOLESTEROL, 3G FIBER, AND 861MG SODIUM.... INGREDIENTS: 1 WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR (8" DIAMETER) 2 TBSP BARBECUE SAUCE 1/2 CUP FINELY SHREDDED CABOT 75% LIGHT CHEDDAR CHEESE 2/3 CUP OF CHOPPED GRILLED CHICHEN BREAST 1/4 CUP SLIVERED RED ONION 1 1/2…
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Low Calories Foods
What are good food with low calories? What are good meals that have low calories?
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Tuna Fish
I have always made my tuna fish with mayo and mustard. Recently I've been making it with just mustard and eating it with crackers but seems like it's missing something. Any ideas on what I could sub for the mayo?
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Fat Free Cheeses
I stumbled upon fat free cheeses in the store a couple of weeks ago. They are a super food because they have a 5 to 1 calorie to protein ratio. They are an excellent way to add the volume of cheese without all the fat. Another option is to do half fat free and half non fat free.
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Rice Cakes...
Hi i bought some rice cakes in the supermarket the other day as they are low calorie, but what on earth do i serve on or with them?? any inspirations greatly received Thanks Nikki x
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Recording food
Is there any way to record your food in ounces or grams?
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Vitamin C tablets
I bought some vitamin C effervescent tablets. Should I could that towards my calorie goal?! Also theres no nutritional info on them except for vitamin C content =\
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Snack Foods!
Okay, So I am terribly picky with what I eat, not really a big fan of anything healthy in general -- huge problem I KNOW!! Trying to change that, so what are some good healthy snacks that you all eat that I can try?! Thanks!!!!!
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Simple Food Fixes
In an effort to get more protein and fiber I have been trying to eat more beans, but don't have time to make them from scratch. I have tried canned beans and thought they were so gross, but today I got an impulse and added a spoon full of salsa to a half cup of beans. What a difference! They tasted great, and it only added…
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I need sodium help (recipies, tips etc)
I've come to the decision that I would like to lower my daily salt intake. I leave it at 2500 mg but I'd like to be under as often as possible but I need help. I am looking for recipies for breakfast and lunch mainly that are low in sodium . I need tips on how I can "season" meat, salad, veggies, etc with something other…
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apple cider vinegar (cooking questions)
I bought a huge 4 litre jug of the stuff and I only know 2 recipies that call for this ingredient (pulled pork and sweet and sour lentils) What else can I use it for. I'd like to find ways to use it as a salad dressing or on meat of some sort. ANY SUGGESTIONS/RECIPIES ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
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Sugar and Fruit
There is sugar in Everything! How to cut down and still be able to eat fruits? ( a lot of fruits)
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Any good recipes with quinoa?
I've read about a grain called quinoa in a lot of different food and nutrition magazines, and I've seen it on TV on a list of healthy grains to eat. I wanted to know if anyone has any delicious, but nutritious recipes they've tried using quinoa? Thanks so much :)
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Shaved off 300+ calories from last nights dinner!
so my department often orders out from various takeout/delivery places. Last night was Jason's Deli...in which I normally get the Club Royale with Baked Chips. I looked on the website, and discovered that sandwich is 732, not counting the chips! EEK! So instead, got the Club Lite, which knocked it down to 475 calories, and…
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Belly Fat Cure
So, I am a big fan of the Flat Belly Diet. My friend recently bought the book Belly Fat Cure and has been doing it lately. It is similar to Flat Belly Diet, but just basically watching your sugar and carb intake. Anyone tried it? My friend (who is fit and doesn't need to lose much) said she definitely lost in the first…
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Grocery Shop for the week
I just got back from the grocery store and I thought I'd share what I bought for the coming week's meals! I'd love to hear what everybody else is planning on eating this week- especially considering it's just past NYE. kale granny smith apples broccoli lemons coconut milk chick peas kidney beans soy milk orange juice…
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Attention pizza and icecream lovers!
Soooo I was wandering around waitrose and saw that the pizza express range of pizza's are now doing low cal pizza ... One is a veggie one and one it a ham and mushroom one! And yea they still have cheese on! There around 450 cals for the whole pizza! It's not a huge pizza bur hey it's pizza!!!.Also skinny cow have brought…
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Soda
Diet or regualr?
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Breakfast
Hiya Folks :D Just needed a bit of advice on breakfast... Could someone perhaps look at my food diary and perhaps suggest anything else or perhaps alternatives ? (No dairy please, other than that , im open to suggestions...milk.yoghurt have always made me rather queasy in the morning)…
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Nutritional info wrong - how to correct??
I've just added a meal to my dinner tab by typing in the name of the food and finding it on the website. However the nutritional info the website provides is not the same info on the packaging. The website is adding calories, and the carbs,fat and protein are all different. Is it possible to amend the info on the website…
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When is the best time of the day to eat certain foods?
If I want o keep energy high through out the day when is the best time to eat proteins, carbs ect? I'm settling in on the amount of calories i'm consuming but I'm wondering about when is the best time to eat certain types of foods. Can anyone help?
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Water intake- What's your secret!
Hey everyone, just looking for other ways to get my water in! I dont have a problem getting 64 + ounces in a day, it's the fact that i think i am just drinking it so fast, makes me have to run to the ladies room about 100 times an afternoon at work! haha,today i am trying to pace myself and say, a bottle for every two…
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It's How Many Calories??????
So I'm going to Outback Steakhouse with some friends tonight and thought that I would just have a bowl of potato soup cause it's something I love and don't have it very often. Looked up the calories on MFP and it's over 772 calories for one bowl of soup!!!!! Guess I'll just have grilled chicken and steamed green beans.
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Why do we eat our exercise calories?
Why do we eat our exercise calories? Is it the same as if we do not exercise and simply eat the allotted 1200 cals? I don't understand the point to burn 500 calories at the gym then eat back the 500 calories! Please explain :(
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?? Genghis Grill ??
I ABSOLUTELY love this place..... What do yall think about it??
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Indian food recommendations??
I have to go out for a work function tonight at an indian restaurant. Tomorrow is my weekly weigh in day, so I'm looking for food ideas for relatively light, low sodium dishes. Any ideas???