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Question for Vegans......
I've been veggie for many years. I'm currently transitioning to a vegan diet. This morning I went to have my blood drawn for some food allergy testing. The allergist asked me the age old question.... "How do you get protien?" I really wasn't in the mood for this talk, so I answered bluntly.... non-animal protien sources.…
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I haven't had caffeine for 4 weeks!
I can't believe this but I have weened myself from diet coke and ice tea now for 4 weeks. I used to drink at least 2-3 cans of diet soda a day and about a half a gallon of tea ( sweetened with 1 cup of sugar/ gallon) I only drink water and crystal light. I find myself though falling asleep before bedtime. I think I am on…
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Database information?
I don't know if anybody else has noticed this, but I've found I've had to double check nutritional details of a lot of entries in the food database recently. I'm on a high protein diet and yesterday at some minced steak - I entered 100g of steak from a nutritional entry already posted by another user, but noticed it didn't…
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Bring it on Jillian!
So since starting myfitnesspal about 6 months ago, I will have weeks where I am very determined and will log in every day to make sure I am within my calorie goals. Then I will fall off for about a week because no progress is being made. All in all I lost 6 pounds in those 6 months, and while I am not complaining... Its…
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Yogurt for vegetarians??
YIKES-- Yoplait light and fit is a staple in my diet, and just the other day I actually READ the ingredients list to find that it has gelatin in it... :grumble: Does anyone know if this is the norm, or what? Do I have to give up yogurt? Thanks!
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Grits: Holy moly calories!
I had no idea! 550 for 1 cup and that doesnt include if you add cheese...Those will be going on the ban list.
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400 Calorie Breakfasts
PB&B Sandwich This peanut butter and banana sandwich is a healthier version of "The Elvis," since it was one of the King of Rock's favorite meals when topped with bacon. We left out the meat and added fresh blueberries on the side. 1. Spread each half of a toasted whole wheat English muffin with 1 Tbsp peanut butter 2. Top…
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Blew my calorie control today!
Wow, I am already 58 calories over what I am supposed to have and I haven't even ate dinner yet! Soon to be hubby does alot of our cooking, he enjoys it, and he is in the kitchen right now getting ready to start pork chops for dinner. Yikes!!! Tomorrow is another day right? I really don't feel well today and didn't do any…
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Water Intake
This tool recommends to drink 8 glasses of water a day. How many glasses correspond to 1.5litres of water ?
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"other carbohydrates"
Hello....when reading the cereal box label...some cereals have "other carbohydrates" on them...so do you add those to the total carbs or just look at the total carbs and thats it? i have always wondered this! thanks!
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How to Stop Sugar Cravings
How to Stop Sugar Cravings How to stop sugar cravings – - I do not know anyone who would not want to know how to do that. If you are familiar with How to Manage Sugar Cravings, you already know some of the tricks, which could help you prevent sugar cravings. How to stop sugar cravings is…wait, I will get back to this in a…
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The Weekends
Can someone help me understand why we can work so hard during the week on being true to our nutrition and workouts, then come the weekends and we feel the need to "blow it"? All that hard work for 2 days of naughty eating? I try and allow myself 1 day to cheat, so I can appreciate all my hard work, but I get so frustrated…
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Do you eat the same things over and over?
I've been thinking about how much easier my shopping and meal planning would be if I got into more of a routine. Apparently Dr. Oz goes so far as to recommend that people eat the same thing for breakfast and lunch every day and then just get variety at dinner. I'm trying to simplify this whole weight loss process as much…
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Save Wilted Salads!!
So I went out of town this week for Spring Break. I came home yesterday and haven't been to the grocery store. In my fridge from before I left, I had about half of a nag of Spring Mix and a small tomato. They hadn't gone bad, but the lettuce was a little wilted and the tomato wasn't quite firm. Still ok to eat, but missing…
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15 simple changes for long-term weight loss!!
Here are four really simple, fun and delicious changes in habit that will get you there easier. 15 simple tricks for lasting weight loss: lose 5-40 pounds this year by making just one of these easy changes - or more! 1. Beware the burger blast. Make your own burgers at home with a cut of beef called round or a round steak…
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By George I found the key to weight loss!
Can you imagine to my dismay, ITS EASY TO LOSE WEIGHT! I've tried any and every diet. I've done the adkins, I've done South Beach, I've done them all! I have even gone as far to have the lap-band procedure. I finally read a book on proper nutrition. It was called The Complete Idiots Guide to Weight Loss. You would be…
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What works for me
Well, I have been losing at least 2+ lbs per week doing the following. It takes some discipline, but if someone is starting out, you might try this and see how it works for you. Breakfast: Whole Grain Cheerios= 1.5 cups with 3/4 cup 2% milk and one 6" banana (along with a potassium pill and vitamin pill) Lunch: Spinach…
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Eating Clean and STUCK!
Help! I started South Beach Diet, because I was a total carb addict, January 9. I never intended to make it my long term plan, more like carb rehab. I lost 12 lb pretty quickly and easily. Then in February, hubby found out he was headed to Afghanistan and we both threw healthy eating to the side and enjoyed his last few…
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Whats for breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ????????
I am combinding the 3 threads so they will be together. You can post each meal or post all 3 if you know what you are eating. This should make it easier to find the thread Calie
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Vitamins....for women
Can anyone suggest what pills women should take on an everyday basis? Like vitamin B? or a One-A-Day?
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Settings
Hi. I realize that the setting for protein are much lower on this site. When I met with the Physical Trainer today he told me to up my protein to 120. What do you all have your settings at? What percentage should I go with. I weigh 258. My calories are at 1560. This all confuses me so much. I welcome any imput
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Protein Supplement question
Hello everyone! I have a quick question about Protein...I do crossfit in the mornings and drink a protein shake as soon as I'm done and that's the only time of the day that I drink the shake. I also teach Spinning classes once a week, though, and sometimes do other cardio-related stuff in the evenings (crazy work…
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New at this-Having chinese tonight.Any suggestions?
Iv been taking a look at the database and Chinese food is so so high! I just do not know what I can have:bigsmile:
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seeking chocolate(y) recipes
Hi everyone, I'm doing quite well so far but I find I NEED to have some chocolate every day. I stay under my calories so I'm still losing weight but I'd really like to cut it out and cut back my sugar and fat intake along with it. I'm trying to avoid processed foods as much as I can so I'm looking for chocolatey recipes…
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Is This a Good Breakfast Shake?
Would this make a good breakfast shake? Please, feel free to throw out suggestions. But I go 6 hours from breakfast to lunch, and I don't have a break to eat a snack in between. Therefore, I need to have something that's lasting. That's why I emphasize on the protein, and I will try to get some fiber. Anyways, protein…
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Weeks worth of Meal Ideas
MONDAY Breakfast: Banana Split Oatmeal Cook 1/2 c dry old-fashioned 1-minute oats with water (to desired consistency) and top with 1/4 c microwaved frozen strawberries, 1/4 c sliced banana, 1 Tbsp semisweet chocolate chips, and 2 Tbsp almonds. Total Calories = 359 Lunch: Mediterranean Sandwich Spread 2 slices…
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Eating everything in sight after a workout!
Does anyone else do this? I eat really well throughout the workday and go to the gym right after. The second I walk in the door, I start preparing dinner. I start snacking on triscuits or popcorn or fruit while it's cooking. It's like a food rampage! Granted, I always stay within my calorie goal (usually within 100…
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Normal daily soduim
Does anyone know what the normal intake of soduim per-day is? I am trying to keep on a low soduim diet and I know I do pretty well already.
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Roasted Veggies!
I am not a huge fan of vegetables. I have been trying to get my 5 servings of fruts and veggies in per day and needed to try some new things to achieve that............now I am not a big fan of broccoli but I am sharing this recipe because it was DELICOUS! cut up broccoli cut up cauliflower 1 T olive oil 1T parm cheese sea…
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What’s in a Chicken McNugget?
Here's some cheery news I just read online: :grumble: :noway: What’s in a Chicken McNugget? You’d think that a breaded lump of chicken would be pretty simple. Mostly, it would contain bread and chicken. But the McNugget and its peers at other fast-food restaurants are much more complicated creatures than that. The “meat”…