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To much water
Is it possible? I drank 13 glasses of water yesterday and it is only 10:20 in the morning here and I am already working on my 7th. I am just so thirsty though. Thing is that since I started drinking all this water I have actually put on 2 pounds!
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Check out these Calories
This link is not suppose to be a temptation but and education to see how bad some restaurant's food can be. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/kfcs-double-down-is-healthy-uh-compared-to-these-meals-1366841/ Back in the day I would have dove right into one of these meals and not even had a second thought.
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Day One....
Hi Everyone. Well Yesterday was day one of my journey to a new me. It was actually alot easier today than I thought. I have LOTS of weight to lose and decided to use Healthy Choice/Lean Cuisine meals to help me out. I am eating one for lunch one for supper with things in between like fruits veggies nuts yogurts. Yesterday…
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Question about Spinach
You know how when you cook spinach is wilts down a lot. Well, I am just wondering when I measure a cup of spinach can I still count it as a cup even though it has wilted, or is a cup of cooked spinach different than raw?
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daily sugar goal question
Hi, I am new to MFP, I have 25 consecutive days logged in and I have been exercising and losing since Jan. Up to 18 lbs so far!!! I am addicted to orange juice. I don't drink coffee or tea, but I have to have my orange juice in the morning. I used to have at least 2-3 glasses a day. I have cut it down to one serving, of 8…
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Sodium & Fibre
I have been using MFP for approx. 4 weeks now and the weightloss I have seen has been fantastic...a total of 12lbs! Yay! However, I'm a little concerned about my sodium intake..I can't seem to get it anywhere near the desired amount! I'm really low on sodium...is this a problem and detrimental to my health? I am also…
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$100 per month budget ideas?
Hi all, So, I'm a college student staying at her university over the summer to work there... I'm keeping myself to a strict budget of $100/month for food. I drink pretty much water only so buying drinks/soda isn't an issue. Does anyone have any ideas/tips for money saving food ideas? I'm a vegetarian, so that already…
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217 Big Macs can drive a car for 88 miles??
I have MFP update Facebook anytime I log my exercise. One of my friends tonight asked what a calorie is. Well, I know it's a unit of energy, and too much excess will make you gain weight and too little will make you lose weight. But other than that, what really is a calorie? I came across this link that explains is very…
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Thought I'd share
I tried the Jennie-O - All Natural Lean Turkey Burger tonight and it was sooooo good! Just thought I'd share!
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favorite thing at subway?
Please tell me your favorite/healthy thing that you get at Subway.
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Bread
I'm not exactly sure where to post this question, maybe here???? Anyway, many is the time when I really don't want such a thick slice of bread as is in the loaf you buy at the store. I wish I could cut it in half! (lengthwise, so I would have two full slices of bread) Does anyone have any idea how to go about doing this?
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Several foods with incorrect nutrition info
i can't help but notice that several foods have improper info. This is not surprising as many are entered by users and on the fly. As an example, mussels are listed with a caloric value only and no protein, carbs, etc. Other listings have two different serving sizes with the same nutrition info for both.
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Salad Dressing ?
I had the most delish salad today, but i need another option for salad dressing. all i had today was cal wise creamy cucumber - and its so high in sodium, so i need other options! my salad consisted of: cucumer, tomato, egg whites, spinach, iceburg lettuce, romain lettuce, and red lettuce. so what would be a good healthy…
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Healthiest bread?
I'm looking for the best whole grain bread. not necessarily vegan, organic or gluten free or anything. just the most bang for your calories. sprouted grain? Ezekiel? Thx
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A few new threads caused this mini-rant. HELP?
I have a problem with being an under-eater all week, then going way over (or i assume I am, because I dont log it) on weekends. I know I shouldnt be doing either of these things, but its a hard habit to break. The last time I tried to lose weight I ended up living off of caffeine and the occasional gas station bit of food…
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Kid approved fish sticks
Hi all, my kiddos love this recipe I thought I would share :smile: .8- 1lb Sole white fish ( you can use talipia if you want) 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs (Look for whole wheat, but regular is OK) 2 egg whites beaten frothy salt and pepper to taste dip fish in egg whites, then bread crumbs, place on a broiler pan and bake at…
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Which Protien Powder is the Best?
So I want to find a protien powder so I can make a meal replacement at home. I have always made fruit smoothies but want to get away from all those sugars. I made a fruit smoothie the other day and when I got to the gym I felt terrible..it was really hard to work-out. I crashed from the sugar! I'm asking for your advice…
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Wendy's nutrition tables on website
I am so happy that Wendy's has taken the time to break it all down for those of us that care!! I think it should be required of all fast food places to have a site like this. You can customize your order for more accurate nutritional info and it has allergy warnings. Outstanding! Way to go, Wendy's!!!
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Wendy's nutrition tables on website
I am so happy that Wendy's has taken the time to break it all down for those of us that care!! I think it should be required of all fast food places to have a site like this. You can customize your order for more accurate nutritional info and it has allergy warnings. Outstanding! Way to go, Wendy's!!!
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Homemade recipe??? Can't find cal's?
Just put your ingredients in this website && it calculates it for you! http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php It's pretty awesome!
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Can We Talk Chia Seeds?
I've been hearing about Chia Seeds a bit lately. I've gotten on the bandwagon with spaghetti squash and quinoa thanks to this site so I have to ask... What are Chia Seeds? Where can you get them? Are they a lot of calories? How do you prepare them to eat? Thanks in advance!
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Need help! Quick, healthy, low sodium food ideas
I've been trying to get my mom to join this website, or really just do anything to help her lose weight and eat healthier. She thinks she is doing alright becasue she doesn't over eat, but the stuff she eats is awful, her diet consists mainly chips & pop.:noway: I'm totally serious. And she has started eating the frozen…
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Calories or Sodium?
Good morning, I just wanted to know which is more important...watching calories or watching sodium content. I am always under my calorie goal but I find that my sodium is either at max or a little over. Its driving me crazy to check both items at all times with the million other things I have to do at work and then at home…
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not so sweet artificial sweeteners...
do artificial sweeteners make you bloated? i have started eating sugarfree pudding, and i love it because it is low cal and a little something sweet. i also am i big fan of crystal light....maybe about 2 single serving pouches a day. is this too much fake sweetener? i have tried taking digestive enzymes, but that does not…
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what to do for lunch?
ok people! I have 20 minutes before I go to my lunch break and I have no clue what to eat. I only have 30 minutes, there is a grocery store nearby, and I have access to a microwave and sink. WHAT SHOULD I HAVE FOR LUNCH TODAY? GO!!
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Confusion! -- Ground Turkey!!
I want to make spaghetti tonight... I know the calories in my sauce (Ragu-chucky-tomato, basil, garlic ='s 80) and I know the calories in 2oz of noodles (210) ...but when I factor in my ground turkey I am not sure how much to eat. It says that 4oz is 160 calories... how much is 4oz of ground turkey??
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lost 6lbs in a week with High Protein, Any advise?
Hello there. I lost 50lbs over the past year and a half but for understandable reasons when getting closer to my goal weight my body would not seem to drop the last 15 then 10 pounds no matter how high I worked. Soooo with my own understanding of nutrition I decided to eat a lot of protein to maintain my muscle (to burn…
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Great Recipes for Canadians!
I just bought 2 books published by the Dietitians of Canada - "Cook Great Food" and "Simply Great Food". They're great just like the titles say. :happy: So far I've tried making pumpkin muffins some risotto and a beef stir-fry and all were delicious. The best part is that each recipe has the serving size and nutritional…
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Multivitamin: Yes or No?
Do you take a multivitamin?
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This is so frustrating.
I'm eighteen and living at home with my parents, who have control of what food is bought and brought into the house for the most part. It's difficult to eat healthier when literally all they buy is stuff like Spam, Doritos, cookies, and pizza. Yeah that stuff is yummy, but it won't benefit me. >.< Anyone else have this…