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Share their protein shake brands
Well today I broke down as I have hit a plateau I think this week and haven't budged more then a half pound each way. Pretty sure it's cause I am so high on sodium. To alleviate the problem I bit the bullet and bought some protein powder to supplement in place of my egg whites. I went with Optimum Nutrition Natural Whey…
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Recovery Drink
Does anyone on here take the P90X recovery drink? I am currently taken it, and have no problems with it taste good, and seems to do what they clam. Just wondering if there are other options out there, that are better, or less expensive. I do take protein supplements when I run short on time, or protein leaves for a day.…
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Meal replacement shakes???
Hi everyone! Just wondering what your suggestions would be for meal replacement shakes? I have been drinking one slimfast shake every morning for breakfast due to needing to eat something but hating to eat actual food, it makes me sick. I really like just drinking a shake and being good until lunch. What are your takes on…
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alcohol
Is it ok to have a drink every now and then and if so what is most acceptable
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Skip snacks?
Does anyone skip snacks and just eat meals?
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Low Calorie granola?
Is there such a beast? I LOVE granola, but it is so darn high in calorie for such a small portion. Does anyone know of a "lite" or low cal granola?
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Hungry at 1270 Calories
When I started MFP, it had me eating 1200 cals a day. Generally, my days are spent completely sedentary. I work at a desk, sitting, typing, answering phones, etc. So that number worked. Some days it was even hard to reach 1200. But now that I'm more active, I keep getting hungry. I'm doing C25K three days a week and…
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Have you eaten the calories required to maintain your weight
Has anyone tried to eat their calories to "maintain" and check to see if they actually maintained? I have tried so many calorie/exercise combinations and I haven't found my "sweet spot" yet. I want to try this and see if I am actually at the calorie amount I should be, but I'm also scared that it might cause me to gain.…
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Is stevia ACTUALLY a healthy sugar substitute?
I know splenda and sweet and low aren't so great because they're all chemicals... And I've read a lot of you say that Stevia is good because it's from plants... But I am curious - has anyone done the research on whether the process of converting the stevia from plant form to sugar granules (say, to make Truvia) involves…
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hypogylcemic/diabetic
Hey everyone,how are you?I was just wondering if anyone else here has hypocylcemia/or diabetic too.It comes with very dangerous challenges for me when trying to loose weight.Hope to hear from someone,Rose
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carb counting
i am super suprised that there are 31 carbs in bananas! wow
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Boo to sodium!
I just started this journey the first of November. I must say that MFP has been one of the biggest reasons I have had success so far, combined with a lot of determination! And the food diary has been one of my biggesst helps. I am no expert, I know, but I'm asking you all to please, please add sodium to your diaries to be…
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Finding Nutrition Facts?
I am making homemade macaroni and cheese tonight. The problem is that it is homemade so how am I supposed to know how many calories, fat, carbs, sodium, etc. are in it?? I see that some people added their homemade recipes to the database. How did you all find out the nutrition facts of your meal?
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Healthy meal ideas for picky eaters?
I'm trying hard to use less processed foods in my home, but my kids are just not eating. They are 16 months and almost 4, by the way. I am looking for some ideas on less-processed foods that they will eat. They will eat fruit loops, chicken nuggets, mac & cheese and hot dogs all day, but I hate giving them those things all…
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Nutrition Guidelines: Getting Started
Nutrition Guidelines: Getting Started With so many diets and quick weight-loss promises on the market today, it's hard to remember what a healthy diet really looks like. Start over again with the basics of good nutrition. By Diana Rodriguez Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH Print Email Diet pills, fad diets, foods…
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if you love chocolate AND want to enjoy fulfilling cravings.
....try Butterfly Bakery Double Chocolate Chip Muffins. They are spectacular. 1 muffin is: Butterfly Bakery - Double Chocolate Chip Muffin (Suger Free), 1 muffin (51.375g) 150cal 22carb 7fat 2protein 180sodium 30cholesterol
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Am I Missing Something?
MFP suggests around 1400 calories for me daily. When I work out, I notice it says "you've earned XXX calories today for working out". Am I supposed to eat those calories? I am shooting for weight loss so I have just been eating the MFP calories and no more regardless of how much I work out. However, within the last few…
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calories and nutrition
My calories stay under but everything else (fat, carbs, etc) is at the daily limit. Is that a good thing or bad thing?
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going over carbs and fat
So I was wondering how bad it is if you go over your carbs and fats? I didn't pay attention to my breakfast carbs and now I will be over. I can't change dinner menu because we are limited of food and cant go the store til tomorrow on pay day. So now I need to eat more calories but afraid of going over the carbs and fats.…
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What did you have/will you have for lunch?
I had this: Wheat Thin Flat Bread Crackers 3 = 90 Cal Laughing Cow Garlic and Herb Wedge = 35 Cal 1 Cup Fresh Pineapple = 55 cal 1 Sugar Free Choc. Pudding Cup = 60 cal Equals 240 cals, and I'm very satisfied. Will most likely have a gala apple around 3! :) Tell me, What did you have?
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What keeps you motivated?
I have tried numerous diet attempts and always fail, I either am too hungry (sometimes starving) or very stressed out. Please share your thoughts and help me make this a successful run.
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Protein Deficiency
Hello there! This is really hard for me to talk about and I don't bring it up on MFP very often because its extremely personal. However I'm desperate to know if any of you have any ideas as to the answer of my question. I have several medical diagnoses and most recently I have had some issues that have lead to nutritional…
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Snacking
Hey guys....im a little confused!! I know we should all try and eat 5 fruit and veg a day...no I usually snack twice a day on fruit then try and get 3 veg from my evening meal...however, if im not hungry so dont snack, is that ok?? Or should I make myslef eat the fruit to get my 5 a day!?!? x
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MFP - Uncovered Bad Choices
I might be preaching to the choir here, but I have been using MFP for only a few weeks. What I like the most is that some of the things I used to eat all the time thinking that they were "pretty healthy" have turned out to be loaded with calories. Chicken sandwiches at fast food, for example. The other day, I looked up the…
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pumpkin pie recipe question
I just made the pumpkin pie recipe from the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. It calls for "3/4 c. half & half, light cream, or milk" and lists the calories per slice at 255. My question is; if I used 2% milk did I save any of the 255 calories?
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MSG Intolerance
I've got a random question. My husband has an msg intolerance. At least, that's what it's called. The last time he accidentally ate something that contained msg I thought he was having a heart attack!! I swear it's got to be an allergy, he reacts so badly. Does anyone else have this issue? It drives me crazy that foods are…
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How many fruits and Veggies a Day
Hi there all of you, Can someone clear up for me what is a good amount of fruit and veggies to eat in a day if I am wanting to loose weight. I have a couple biggest loser books and they say at least 4 servings daily of fruits and vegetables.... So does that mean I can say eat an apple and a banana and then 2 different…
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Low fat diet for gallbladder surgery
I've been diagnosed with gallbladder disease. I'm due to have it removed next week. I was told low fat diet. I've tried some low fat things and some do irritate me, some don't. I would like to know from others who have gone through this what foods you've tried. I'm ok with fish and chicken so far. As long as it is fixed…
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Getting ENOUGH calories??
Boy oh boy, did I not think this was going to be my problem when I started to diet. I keep saying I'm going to stick close to, not far under, 1200 calories and I end up around 600-750. Today I said I was going to go for 1600 because my body was screaming for food, so I did what felt like eating everything in sight, all…
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fruit???
I hear mixed things about it. I know we are supposed to eat it, but I was watching biggest loser and they said the other night to steer clear of fruit why would that be? Im so confused. I know it is high in carbs but it is good for us, can anyone help me please?!?!