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What's with the Sodium? :(
I have to take my boys to the dentist tonight and we'll have to eat out instead of at home. I figured we would hit McDonald's or Wendy's since I know the boys will want to go to one of those places. I decided to be proactive about it and go check out the nutrition guidelines and choose something within my calories. Well, I…
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Cosmopolitan / cocktails
This is so silly, but how many ounces is in your average cosmopolitan or cocktail? Just trying to figure it into my calories! Thanks!
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Too much protein?
What happens if you are eating too much protein? How does this effect your weight loss? The last couple of weeks there have been prob 3-4 days where I have gone over my protein points, anywhere from 5pts to 20. Help!
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How much volume does an ounce of dry pasta have?
I buy spelt rigate in bulk, because its super cheap =) Unfortunately, I don't have a scale, and can't use the old divide the package trick like usual, so I was hoping someone with a scale could kindly weigh out 2oz of penne or rigate or some other medium sized tube/spiral noodle and tell me how much it is in cups? I would…
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Whey Protein -- where to buy?
What is the best online resource for purchasing whey protein? I'm looking for cheap.... Thanks!
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Trying to Get My 10 Year Old Boy Fit too.
So my son is slightly over weight, and its totally my fault. I need to do better with portion control for him, because he has an appetite like a full grown man. He also is a bugger eating fruit and veggies, always has been. Its a complete war to get him to eat anything other than broccoli and apples. Today we started…
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Any lunch ideas? How about side dish ideas?
I am stuck on what else to do for lunch and what to make for side when preparing dinner. I have side salads coming out of my ears and would like to try something new. I want to stay away from refined sugar as much as possible. Does anyone have any ideas for me? Thank you all!! Dottie:smile:
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What brand of protein powder to you prefer and why?
I have never had a protein shake in my life , and I started Chalene Extreme....I can tell I will need them :bigsmile: No Shakeology, though....SO EXPENSIVE :huh: ! Sorry, Beachbody coaches lol Any imput would be lovely :flowerforyou:
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Sugar
So I just finished breakfast and put everything in the system.... I am already over my sugar for the day. I have things set at 40% carbs,30% protein and 30% fat since I am trying to increase my protein. Should I increase the amount of sugar it gives for the day? What is an ok amount to be having?
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MFP sodium levels
Does anyone know why MFP suggests 2500 mg of sodium? I just came from a nutrition lecture where they basically said no one should be above 2300 and that for many if not most people trying to lose weight (especially those with blood pressure concerns or kidney disease) it should be significantly less. Just curious if anyone…
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Question about portion sizes...
Okay, so I was eating some Hormel Turkey Chili. According to the label, a serving size is 247 grams. Servings per container: 2. So I weigh out my 247 grams...and decide, "Ah, I'll just have the whole can." I go to weigh out the second serving (because I'm anal like that), and heeeeey, that second serving isn't the same…
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portabella mushroom
Afternoon everyone, I'm going to have a grilled portabella mushroom tonight, and I just can't think of anything to have with it. I normally have a salad, but am just not feeling it. Any suggestions as to what might be good with it? My diary's public if you wanna check it out... :) Thanks! Pip
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Has anyone tried the
Bumble bee packaged southwest seasoning chicken breast? Is it any good?
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Ensure vs Slimfast
What is better for you, Ensure or Slimfast? I've heard Ensure gives you calories you DON'T want, because that's what, and please forgive me for saying this, old people drink because they can't eat. Any opinions on this?
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Yay! I'm not allergic to nuts after all~!
I have recently gone vegetarian and I was diagnosed with a possible nut allergy in December. Because my asthma was out of control, I couldn't do the allergy testing (due to the risk of an antiphilactic reaction during the test). I just had my test yesterday and I have NO food allergies!!! I will be treating myself to a…
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Teach Every Child About Food
Watch this video it's really good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwrV5e6fMY I'll chalk this up as probably one of the most important things I've ever posted in these forums. Discuss...
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Question: Do you wash your pre-washed greens?
I'm wondering how many people do?? - I recently read that salad greens are 95% more likely to carry e.coli. I normally bu pre-washed greens, but now I'm thinking an extra washing/soaking will save me, errrrmmmm... some bathroom time!
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Healthy Shake Recipes
Hey guys, don't know if you have seen this, but here is a cool list of tons of delicious shake recipes. Everything from meal replacements to post-workout shakes, just change the option on the blender, and you'll see all the different recipes, with nutrition info! Just thought this was cool, and wanted to share.…
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r drinking sugar-free nonfat lattes bad?
If I get a sugar free nonfat latte daily is this bad to do? Will it be an obstacle on my weightloss goals?
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What do you put jam/jelly/preserves on?
So raspberry preserves really satisfies my craving for something sweet but I'm looking for some ideas of things I might be able to enjoy it on besides breads as the breads are more cals/carbs than I'd like for a light snack. Am I out of luck or does anyone have suggestions?
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cook this not that
This is the best book ever!!! I bought it on a whim thinking I might find something in it. I cooked a spinach salad with shrimp and bacon (220 cal) and grilled cheese with apples and bacon (330 cal) for dinner. I thought I would never get bacon again...but tonight I had it twice. I probably won't double up again because of…
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Breakfast muffins
Hi MFP friends, I need your help once again. I'm getting sick of my whole wheat bagels in the morning, but need something that is just as quick and easy and something I can eat in the car on the way to work. I want to make some breakfast muffins that are low in fat, high in fiber and tast really good (not like cardboard).…
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I love Chinese food!
I really love Chinese food, but the places I order from do not have nutritional information available. I used to order 4 lunch specials, split each dinner into two and refrigerate and freeze the food. This way I had 8 dinners for only around $30. But now that I started this diet and keeping my food log I am not sure if I…
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How much Fish Oil???
How much fish oil should you take a day? I bought some 1200mg capsules, and I'm not sure how many to take a day the bottle says take 1-2 two times a day with food... each capsule has 25 cals...(should I count these in my dairy as well) Thanks in advance for your replies....
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GRRRR...I've got a rant....
First let me start by stating my situation so nobody thinks I'm flying off about something I know nothing about. I'm a single-mom. No child support, no welfare, no boyfriend paying my bills for me. Just me alone. At the moment I'm a full-time student and getting unemployment compensation. I'm considered at more 100% below…
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Too much Fiber. Good or Bad?
I eat a lot of fruit/veggies and have noticed that I get over my daily Fiber allowance and do not get enough of other groups, like Protein. Is having too much Fiber a bad thing?
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Need help cooking Chinese with low sodium
Ok, so most of what I cook is Chinese style or inspired food. I use a lot of soy, temari, shoyu, oyster sauce, black bean sauce, hoy sin sauce, msg (don't freak out) and other stuff. One thing that's really obvious when I enter this into MFP is the sodium content - especially from black bean sauce (>1000mg from 1tbs!!!). I…
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Shamrock Shake
The McDonald's across the street is taunting me from my office. Does it have to be St Patty's Shamrock Shake time?
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Breakfast
I ussually dont feel hungry in the morning and since iam out from 8-5 i dont eat until dinner. However, i read that people who dont eat breakfast are more likely to be overweight. Reasearch it! i just started eating breakfast and i actually feel better, i have alot more energy, which means i dont fall asleep during class…
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NutraSweet Allergy
I am allergic to Aspartame or the commercial name, Nutra Sweet. First, my face and mouth go numb, then I loose my equilibrium and the room spins around and I stumble around like I'm drunk...which is very entertaining for others but not much fun for me. Does anyone else have any adverse reactions to NutraSweet? Have you…