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UGHhhHHHhhHH
I dont know what my problem is. I have no motivation. Like I'm going out to dinner with a friend tonight that i havent seen in a while so I know today is already going to be bad. So I just dont care. Im eating a blueberry muffin right now..prob going to get crap for lunch and then going out for dinner. ANDDD I had…
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Too much protein?
Hello! I've been working at eating healthier and exercising since late January and I think I'm doing pretty good. I'm losing weight steadily. I am concerned that I keep going over on my protein amounts as projected by MFP (even after exercise adds in more for the day!). I'm usually a little under on everything else (but…
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What is the best chocolate to eat?
I have been hearing alot lately that dark chocolate is the best chocolate to eat. So far I've stayed away from it but I think it would be better for me to find the best option (healthiest) and indulge in it once a week or so, plus I'd love to bring my wife a nice treat once and a while as she is also a chocolate lover. Can…
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Lap Top Lunch Box great for kids
After reading the great post and watching the video about teaching kids about food, I thought I would share Lap Top Lunch Box. Google it and check out their site. Lots of fabulous, healthy suggestions for kids lunches. The lunch box and storage containers are BPA free and they also cut down on waste and help our…
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Diet Pills???
Does anyone take a diet pill to help curb hunger and give you energy? If so what do you take and would you recommend it?
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Venison
How healthy is it really? I have about 60 lbs of ground venison in my freezer that we have been eating atleast twice a week. It is home made with 15% beef fat. Typically drain the fat before eating.
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Suggestions Needed: Must have Whole Foods Market Products
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for food from Whole Foods, I will be making a trip to the store in Toronto. I have never been and would like to know your fav products. Thanks in advance!
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Sorry - bit of a moan...
I've done it once or twice - I'm in a rush so just enter the calories for the item and created it on the database - without other info... but bit annoying when you search the database - an item comes up and when you add it to your diary - not all of the info is stated - i.e. protein content, sodim content etc.... This…
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LOL...the makers of PAM cooking spray are HILARIOUS!
On the nutrition facts of PAM olive oil spray, a serving size is 1/3 second spray...... Since when are we counting in FRACTIONS of a second????? Do I need to sit with a stopwatch and yell "GO!!!!" and have my husband try to spray my pan before cooking????? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will…
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Food in Schools - Must See
You have to see Jamie Oliver's acceptance speech of the 2010 TED Prize. Imagine how different American schools would be with the changes he proposes. I'm blown away. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwrV5e6fMY
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Prunes - good or bad???
I absolutely love prunes and we all know they are good for one thing in particular ;-) but the sugar content is quite high even when in natural juices..............................so are they best to avoid? Thank you xxxx
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Help with calorie count please?
I have no excuse, I just hate figuring it out..any help is much appreciated. In exchange I offer this recipe I put together tonight because it turned out really tasty: 1 Tbsp olive oil 4-6 chopped crimini mushrooms 1/3 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 package shirataki noodles, rinsed…
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Exchange List Blues
:angry: I am getting so confused on the diet plan I was given...where you can exchange this for that ect... I Know it may be simple once I get to doing it but for now I can't get the hang of.....Any suggestions you may have will be super! Thanks, Leeanne
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cooking oil
I'm at work entering the ingredients for my planned dinner this evening and am shocked by the calorie content of extra virgin olive oil. 120 cals per tblspn!!! Does anyone know if any other oil is better to cook with in terms of nutritional value? I always thought that extra virgin olive oil was supposed to be the best for…
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putting spinach on pizza
i'm making pizza tonight for dinner. I'm using 100 percent whole wheat flatout bread. I want to put fresh spinach on the pizza, should i saute it first or not.
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healthy beverages (besides water)
Hi all, I wanted to see what some of your non-water beverages of choice were (non-alcoholic :wink:). I am trying to drink only water but it is extremely difficult. I bought some lemons to make it more palatable, but this doesn't work if I am on the go. I used to drink a ton of diet V8 splash, and I also love diet Snapple.…
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HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!
I had indian tonight... just some aps, but i don't know what all i ate... I had some battered and friend spinach, i also had this breaded chicken thinger no idea what it was called. Please help so i can add it to my food diary.
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Famous Daves???
We are going out to Famous Daves tonight, anyone have a menu idea??? I have saved up for tonight and have about 800 calories to eat, what should I get without breaking the (calorie) bank???
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Any ideas? I need calories and no carbs
I am going to be 300 calories short after dinner tonnight but I went over on carbs. Whats something I can eat with no carbs to get the 300 cals?
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Bananas
When you log a banana do you measure it first to see if it is small, medium, or large? I generally just put medium as an average, but was wondering what others do.
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Fish Oil Calories
I have recently started adding my supplements to my food diary. Besides the fish oil, I take Evening Primrose Oil and Vitamin E. Three times a day each. Now with those added in, my fat calories exceed the goal. I do not eat fried, or fattty foods generally, but I like my avocado , nuts, and sunflower seeds, and some peanut…
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High protien low fat snack help needed
I'm looking for something high in protien but low in fat that I can just thow in my gym bag or grab for a quick snack. I can eat fish through out the day, but I guess I'm looking for a "quick" snack, not one I have to cook. Anything you've tried and want to let me know about, go for it :happy: I'm just looking to eat…
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Sautee/Fried Veggies
Some people call it sauteed & some call it fried... either way I used 2 tbsp of Bertolli Extra Light Olive oil to sautee almost a whole head of cabbage & I use the same amount to sautee 2-4 green bell peppers. For 2 tbsp of the olive oil it is 240 calories, 28g Fat, & 4g Sat Fat. I try to pat the cabbage with a paper towel…
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Whey protein powder suggestions anyone??? Need help!
Hi! I used to use beachbody's whey protein powder but I am out and need some today. So I plan on going to GNC to get some this afternoon. Just seeing if anyone favors a particular brand. Thanks in advance!
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Supplements
Can anyone suggest a good supplement or at the least, a good multi vitamin to take while on my weight loss journey?? I used to take a metabilism support multi but now it makes me want to throw up and taking the gummie ones just make me feel a little childish. Anyone have any ideas for me?:ohwell:
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Cool Recipe Website
I found this a while ago, but wanted to share. It has yummy, healthy recipes from the Mayo Clinic. It even has specific needs like heart healthy, diabetic, etc. www.mayoclinic.com
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High preservatives / Airplane food Dilemma
A few years ago I started a greta job as a flight attendant for a charter. Since then I have gained a bunch of weight and was recently told that the preservatives in the food could be the cause. I have noticed that other flight attendants that don't eat the air meals, are in better shape. Is this due to a rejection of the…
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The discovery/invention of saccharine
Yummy... http://science.discovery.com/brink/top-ten/accidental-inventions/inventions-10.html
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Tonalin
I just began taking Tonalin 3 times per day about 2 weeks ago and have noticed that the puffiness in my face and my stomach "pooch" have basically disappeared. Has anyone else taken Tonalin and experienced results? Please share! Thanks
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Eating for Life
Has anyone read the book "Eat for Life?" I bought it on Friday night & am loving it. So far I think I have dropped 5#...maybe, that was from 2 different scales, so later this week I will double check on the same scale.