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Can you freeze milk?
I have some chocolate milk that I'm not going to drink by the time it expires. Can I freeze it? Have you ever frozen milk? Does it thaw okay?
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P90X - my carbs aren't "adding up" on MFP per portion contro
Good evening! I've started the P90X phase 1 level 1 "fat shredder" where I am allowed 1 carb serving for the day. When I follow the portion control amount (ex: 1 whole wheat pita) and log it into MFP with my carbs set to 30%, by the end of the day I'm still low - despite all my other foods and their contribution to to the…
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gettin your sweet fix after dinner
Im always ready for something sweet after dinner and would like to know what everybody does to get their sweet fix after dinner that is not high in calories. I love the Lindt dark chocolate with sea salt (1 square is only 45 cal) It usually does the trick...the other thing I eat is 2Tbsp. of marshmallow creme...only 40…
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Getting sick from eating tuna
Why is it that everytime i eat tuna fish i get terribly sick, i feel a burning pain in my abdomen that doesn't go away until i vomit , the pain is so bad i want to cry , i get a fever and also cold chills , i mean i miss eating tuna but if it gets me this sick i will have to stop eating it , anybody have any idea why i get…
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Not eating enough calories
Not me.... my husband. I do his diary for him, he is so busy with his own business. He is not eating enough calories through the day, and although I tell him so, he doesn't eat more. What are some things you guys eat/do to boost your calorie intake apart from the obvious of eating more. At the end of the day he is quite…
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Calories in huge baked potato?
About to go eat at a BBQ restaurant, and I usually order this baked potato without butter and cheese. It comes with chicken on top (and I normally add BBQ sauce to it). So, pretty much, huge baked potato with BBQ sauce and chicken. It's a lot better than it sounds. Anyways, I need to know how many calories in a potato…
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Fresh vs Canned Mushrooms
I love mushrooms... and while I do prefer fresh, sometimes my eyes are bigger than my stomach or fridge and the fresh ones go bad before I can use them up. I occasionally, but now more so often, have used the canned mushrooms, a whole can (2 servings) is 40 calories, but 780 grams of sodium!!! I seem to very sensitive to…
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PB2
I just tried my first jar of this peanut butter. I haven' mixed it with water yet. I tried a recipe on the Bell Plantation site. 1/2 cup yogurt, 2 T PB2 and a sliced apple. Not bad for 165 calories! It's pricey, but saves calries and I like peanut butter.
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Burger on the Grill..Calories????
How many calories in a 1 lb burger on the grill? Just the patty? In 80/20 meat??
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Can somebody explain the throught process being eating snack
I've seen a lot of people here advocate eating small snack-like meals every 2-3 hours instead of eating meals. Why? I don't see the difference in eating three healthy, well balanced meals and eating 5-6 mini-meals. Can someone just explain the logic behind it?
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To EAT or NOT to EAT ?
Should i be eating my exercise calories if i want to continue to lose weight?
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Feeling of Satisfaction when eating (FoS)
My own term, lol... FoS. I've noticed over the past four months that when I eat food that satisfies I stay fuller longer. It isn't really about quantity or quality. It is all mental. Yesterday morning I had a smoothie with protein powder, banana, milk and ice and stayed full until 11am when I ate lunch. I love my smoothies…
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HEALTHY SNACKS TO TRY IF YOU'RE CRAVINGs
HEALTHY SNACKS TO TRY IF YOU'RE CRAVING SWEET •1 HOSTESS 100 CALORIE PACK CUPCAKES Lemon (100 calories, 2.5 g fat) •3/4 CUP MANGO tossed with lime juice and red pepper flakes (86 calories, 0.5 g fat) •1 SHEET (4 SMALL) GRAHAM CRACKERS spread with 1 teaspoon each part-skim ricotta and jam (86 calories, 2 g fat) •1/2 CUP…
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Afternoon sugar cravings?
Do you have a low-calorie sugary snack or just try to overcome the cravings and eat something healthier? Do these cravings let up?
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Bringing food to baseball game
Here are the rules for the stadium: "All food items must be contained in single serving bags within a soft-sided container or cooler, that does not exceed 16" x 16" x 8". Metal, plastic or glass containers of any kind (except for factory-sealed, plastic water bottles, no larger than 1 liter and juice boxes) are prohibited…
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Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast is my weakness! I'm looking for some healthy options for breakfast that are quick and easy! I am in the habit of grabbing breakfast from our work cafeteria, so it's either hashbrowns and sausage or an omelet! I need to tell myself that breakfast doesn't have to be a HOT meal:) So what are your favorite…
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gaining weight when eating suggested number of calories
Hi Whenever I eat the suggested number of calories by MFP I gain weight, it's only a few pounds but I confused as to why. If I eat under my goal by a hundred or so calories then I do tend to lose weight again. Anyone else got this problem? edit: sorry I have just realised this post has been put in the wrong section of the…
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Headache after Protein Shake
I've been doing protein shakes for a while. I was consistently using GNC Amp Vanilla and blending with strawberries/ bananas for breakfast, but after I ran out of that I moved on to the other one I bought which is GNC regular whey protein in chocolate carmel. After a few days of drinking this (just mixing with water and…
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Low-cal frozen dinners-help!
I need some help guys! I'm a creature of habit and eat the same stuff all the time! I'm trying to shake up my diet a little bit but without having to cook more! I normally cook two separate meals for myself and my hubby, so cooking something else specifically for lunch just isn't going to happen! I'll take leftovers or…
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Pita pockets
Is it just me or does anyone else have difficulty stuffing a pita pocket. :huh: I planned on having shrimp stuffed into the pocket with spinach, onions, and tomato. First I couldn't open the pita, then I warmed it up so I could open it. Nope! So I just spread my hummus on the top and added my vegetables. When I got to work…
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Meat-less Monday!
I wanted to share some information with everyone. I recently have been reading about how alot of cities and companies have been proclaiming Mondays to be Meat-less. What they are doing is encouraging restaurants to offer healthy alternatives to carnivorous dishes one day a week. The movement is said to help general health…
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Vita Tops
Two questions, have you tried them and do you like them? Ok another question, I've heard Meijers has them, but I always get lost in Meijers. Can anyone direct me to where they are, like the cookie aisle or something? I've got a lot of errands to run tonight and any short cuts will be a big help!
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"Magic" Food
I just read the post on someone losing more weight when she eats strawberries, as I was contemplating how frustrated I've been the past week or so because I haven't budged a pound, after losing a solid lb a week for 6 weeks, and it got me thinking about my diet, and I realized one thing I haven't eaten this past week that…
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Not enough calories
The last couple of days when I finish my food diary it tells me that I need to eat more calories. I eat when I am hungry so I am not starving myself. Does anyone else have this problem??
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Roasted Chicken leftover recipes?
So there are whole chickens on sale right now at the grocery store (like .97 cents a lb) so I bough a bunch of 4 lbs chickens. I am freezing some and of course have roasted some. But I want to cook some and use the meat to make meals which I can then freeze. So does anyone have any good recipes to make using whole chicken?…
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Water Mix-ins.
When you mix a crystal light or flavoring into your water do you count that in your water intake??
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Strawberries
I've noticed a trend... when I add strawberries to my diet I lose weight rapidly. Does anyone know something about strawberries that I don't know or is it just a coincidence?
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7 habits of highly successful snackers
I thought this was interesting and I wanted to share it with everyone. posted on CNN.com 7 habits of highly successful snackers (RealSimple.com) -- Hint: None of these habits include chips from the vending machine. Learn the rules for getting through the afternoon satisfied and junk-free. 1. Fix your own food Even if you…
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New Vegan Cooking Blog!
I just started this tonight! Check it out! http://makeshiftvegankitchen.wordpress.com/
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calcium advice?
All, As a female, I've noticed that I'm not getting enough calcium. I should be taking in 100 g per day according to MFP. any suggestions on how I can get more calcium. Of course, I don't want to eat food that will make me gain. also, in case you're wondering I am not lactose intolerant and can handle dairy well, I've just…