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Calorie surplus
Does the body turn ALL caloric surplus to fat, or do we pass some of it through?
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Vegan Dinner
It's one of my best friend's birthday dinners tonight and we're going here... http://www.caravanofdreams.net/ She's a vegan. Now...I went vegetarian for lent and I found that the lack of meat made me eat more...probably more psychological than anything. I don't want to fall under the same trap for dinner, so...taking a…
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dumb and prob easy question.
Ok. I want to know like what my weekly calorie goal is, and my weekly calories burned are. Because i know most days I dont go over my calories but then there are the weekends when i go over. So i want to know my weekly goal so i can see if Im actually doing as badly as i think. So my calories goal is 1200 a day. So would I…
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Chinese calories
UGHH I can't find the calories of the food that makes a pupu platter!!
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A huge, free database for food.
I just want to share a recent database I recently discovered while looking for some nutritional values. It's the, "USDA National Nutrient Database." http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/ I'm sure most of you have located this extensive list of food nutrition. If so, excuse my repetition in posting this. Thank you.
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Quinoa anyone?
I just tried some tonite and it's pretty good. A little bland but very filling. Anyone else?
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Damn those sweets!
I recently stopped smoking because my lungs weren't capable of morning jogs :laugh: (and to be healthier). And since that I had the worst chocolate craves in my life! I`ve always liked chocolate,and i could even sometimes say no to it.But now i could easily eat chocolate 24/7 and not get sick of it. Has anybody got any…
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Fast food smelled weird
All, Just wanted to share this. On my way home, I ended up driving by two fast food restaurants. I had to take a different path home today because of the awful traffic, I'm sure some of you know how that is. Well, As I drove by the first one, nice day today so I had my windows down, I thought, wow, that smells so greasy…
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Before anyone goes Splenda crazy....
In trying to prove to my husband that plain table sugar is evil....I found out Splenda has 3.3.- 4 calories per packet... http://www.scientificpsychic.com/blogentries/splenda-sweetener-the-delusion-of-low-calories.html http://www.lowcarbfreedom.com/2005/06/an_update_to_th.html
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Green beans?! 390mg of sodium?? Wiggidy WHAT?
Okay so I started to heat up some canned french cut green beans last night and checked on here first and my food diary started flashing red lights and slapping me in the face.....390 mg of sodium in half a cup? Is that right?? I look up other types and it's virtually no sodium....I don't understand...do I need to make all…
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BJ's Brewery House
Hey guys, Tomorrow I'm going out with some people to BJ's. I'm not sure what is good to eat for not so much calories. I thought I would order the parmesan crusted chicken, but I found it has about 1k+ per plate :brokenheart: Here is the link to the menu: http://www.bjsbrewhouse.com/menu.aspx I wish they have nutritional…
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which is better?
Sometimes I exercise late at night because stuff is keeping me from doing it earlier. That gives me exercise calories to eat. After I eat, I can sometimes still have about 600-700 calories leftover. I don't really have time to digest and eat more and digest before going to bed so which is better, to eat more even though…
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Sweet Snacks
Hello Everyone, My weakness is sweets. Does anyone know any snack bars that are good to eat at least once a day
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L.A. Area MFPers: A GREAT reason to go over on your calories
This is some sad news. If you are near Chinatown in the future, stop by Homegirl Cafe to give them some much-needed support. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/05/homeboy-industries-lays-off-most-of-its-employees-as-financial-woes-worsen.html From the article: "Homeboy Industries, the venerable L.A. institution…
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How to log food when you cannot find the information?
Not sure this is the correct place for this so I apologize if it's not. I'm going to Rock-Ola with family this weekend and they are not listed in the database. I usually get a steak and fries (or sometimes veggies). I've tried contacting the company to obtain a calorie break down of their menu but haven't gotten any…
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Going to the UK
Leaving on an unplanned week trip to London on Saturday and am worried about how to continue with my food choices. I have never been there so I am not sure what to expect. How hard is it going to be to stay within my calories and to log in while there? I know that all the walking during site seeing will help with my…
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Need Veggie Help
I absolutely hate vegetables but know I really need to eat them.....any suggestions on making them more appealing? I do eat lettuce, tomatoes and spinach but thats about it. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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What to have at The Boathouse Restuarant???
So there is no nutritional information on their website - any suggestions on what to order??? Don't know how Im going to resist that yummy bread and garlic butter!
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Dr. Miller's Holy Tea
Anyone ever try this? My uncle turned me on to it. It's primarily marketed as a detox/weight loss/laxative tea. The only time I tried it, I found that I lost all of that bloated feeling. Anyone else ever try it?
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Your Diet Best Friends!
These make it so much easiar. Give it a try. I Can't Believe It's Not Butter SPRAY- 0 calories, 15 mg sodium per 5 sprays. Splenda- 0 Calories Weight Watcher Bagels- 150 Calories Reduced Calorie Bread- 2 Slices are 100 Calories WATER. Tofu, tofu, tofu. So good, if you cook it right and so low cal. Best of luck for all you…
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LACTOSE INTOLERANT
I JUST FOUND OUT THAT I AM LACTOSE INTOLERANT. Anyone else out there with this? what are thing that have milk it it that you wouldn't think would? i have some cilantro paste at home and looked at it this morning and it contains milk!
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Sugar Help
I just changed my food diary to display my sugar so I can try and watch it. I have gone WAY over the 24 grams allowed everyday! How is it possible to not go over??? Is 24 grams of sugar realistic??? I have 867 calories left still.. and already -7 in sugar! My sugar today has come from: banana - 14 grams white thinfuls - 3…
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Really Stupid question
Forgive my ignorance. I don't cook and know NOTHING about food. I am at the point where I need to repalce my lunch time slim fast for real food becasue I am not getting enough calories any more. I am lazy and, again don't cook, so I thought tuna might be a good idea. I was thinking about whipping up a batch and taking to…
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new pretzel m&ms....
i just tried a small bag (1.14oz) of the new pretzel m&ms and have to report that they are very good...i ended up sharing the bag with my boss and my coworker and probably only got like 6 pieces of candy out of the 15 or so in the bag but they were very very good and definitely a sweet/salty treat for the future....they…
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Fish Cravings
Every time I start to diet and eat healthly. I get these weird cravings for fish. I set and think about having a big serving of Salmon or opening a can of tuna. I spent hours thinking about my next meal with fish in it. Have you ever heard of any one craving fish and fish products when on a diet. Am I lacking some thing in…
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Hey! I'm back with the healthy eating questions...
Here's a question for all of you. I have my diary open to everyone I believe. Take a look if you need to. I could really use your help. I am eating Kashi Go Lean. One for breakfast and one for lunch. It is high in carbs, but gives me the other nutrients that I need daily. I love the stuff, but was wondering if the carbs in…
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Measuring rice?
Ok, there is probably a way to do this that I'm just not thinking of...and I'm sure I will feel insanely stupid once someone explains it to me...but here goes: I like to use Imperial Dragon Jasmine Rice as the rice accompaniment in chinese stir fry dishes I make for dinners sometimes...but the label only labels cals for…
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Feedback on Chicken & wild rice meal
Hello, I was wondering if I can get feedback on the following chicken meal, and ideas to improve the sodium level on it. I cut out the salt, soy sauce, and chicken bouillon, and sodium is now at under 300 mg per serving. The teaspoon of salt puts it at over 1k mg per serving, so that is gone for good. If I added the soy…
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Calorie question
Alright...I am not a person that is good with numbers so this may be the dumbest question ever! So I had Whole grain chocolate cheerios dry for a snack... 1 serving size is 3/4 cup which is 100 cal. Well I also had a banana with it so I decided to only have 1/4 cup of cheerios...how many calories is that? Sorry for being…
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Restaurant Help
Hi all! I am going to the restaurant that I have included a link below. Obviously it is an italian restaurant and has no nutritional facts on their website. Besides the salad, what are some of the best choices (as far as main dishes and pasta) off of the menu? Quick facts: I do not eat steak of any kind (including veal)…