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Craving Junk
Auuuuuuuuugh. Both days that I exercised this week I have craved junk the rest of the day.......cookies, salty nacho chips, etc. And it's easier to 'give in' to those desires when you know you've 'earned the extra calories'.....what better day to cheat than one you've exercised???????
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Vegetables
I am searching for vegetable snack ideas. I just read one suggestion for cucumbers soaked in vinegar. Any thoughts on that? What else would be cool? I'm fighting with girl scout cookies this week.
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Irish Restaurant
I'm having lunch at an Irish restaurant with friends. This place is really good and I want to enjoy it. But, what the heck can I eat to get the most yummy bang for my caloric buck? I'm guessing Scotch Eggs are out! :devil:
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Supplemental shakes
Hello! I'm usually just a lurker on this board but was wondering if anyone could offer any information regarding supplemental shakes. Does anyone recommend this? I think it would be two shakes per day and then a regular meal for dinner. Is this very healthy? I guess my concern would be gaining the weight back once you…
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4 shocking secrets of fast food (founf this on Yahoo)
Before you mindlessly chew your way through another value meal, take these mini-mysteries (conveniently solved below) into account. Sometimes the truth is tough to swallow. 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…
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Salt Intake
Hello, Does anyone know who much salt intake you should have in one day? I am having a hard time in this area and have been getting very bloated because I think I am having to much salt. Anyone that could help I would be so greatful. Thank You, Angie:blushing:
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B Vitamins
So if I drink a sugar free red bull that has a lot of Niacin, Vitamin B-12, and B6 in it, should I skip taking my super b complex vitamin, and biotin? I don't drink these a lot so am curious if it would cause me to OD on these vitamins! :huh:
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Whey Protein
Who here uses this? If I am trying to lose weight should I be using this? I do lift regularly to tone my body but from what i've been told this helps with the muscle growing process.
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Red Robin?
I am not sure if many have heard of Red Robin...But it is a burger joint with super yummy (bad bad bad) Burgers and food! My WEAKNESS!!! Tommorrow We are going with a group of friends. I would like to be prepared when going....My question is where do I find a menu of calorie for this resturaunt? or what is the best thing…
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries - made easy!!
In the spirit of Valentines Day - I wanted to share w/you all how easy it is to make homemade chocolate covered strawberries from the heart. I made these for a friend's b-day and they came out awesome! Everyone loved them! Don't spend your money buying them already made - it gets expensive. Plus, doing it yourself adds a…
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fasting for lent
my men's covenant group will be fasting one day a week through the lenten season (the next 6 weeks). Anyone have any tips on how to approach this from a dietary/ nutritional standpoint. I realize that a spiritual fast should not be about weight loss, but i have noticed that on days where i eat minimal calories that my…
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Has anyone ever heard of this?
I heard on the radio yesterday that the carmel coloring in dark diet soda clings to fat cells and makes it hard to lose weight. Is there any credibility to this? I think it's baloney...
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Help.. Website that calculates cals in meal
I'm having a total brain fart.. What is the website that everyone suggests to put in all of your ingredients and calculates the amout of calories in the meal not the whole dish?? I can't think today.... Thanks!!
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Dessert that is fab for only 15 calories
just had to let everyone know. I found sugar free tropical pops in the freezer the other day. OMG. I hate sugar free stuff because of the aftertaste. but this had none. Tasted like it was made with juice and only 15 calories. Perfect end to the evening. Say this on Dr Oz about the sugar free pops but was thrilled to find…
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Fess Up!
OK, purge your hidden secret ... what is the worst thing you ate today? Come on, be honest. We all slip up sometimes, what was your slip up today? And what can you learn from it? Me? Mine was the numerous handfuls of animal crackers. ONE handful would have been ok, but I was a repeat offender, making it my worst thing for…
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PEANUT BUTTER
Hey everyone, just wanted to send a note about a lower calorie peanut butter I have found. I see a lot of people on here that love peanut butter but it is high in calories. Peter Pan Whipped creamy peanut butter is 150 calories for 2 tablespoons and 12 grams of fat , 2 grams of sugar. The lowest I have found before was…
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Diet Soda Cupcakes
Hello! I am making my first batch of Diet Soda cupcakes tomorrow - can't wait! Do you think I can use Diet Sprite with Strawberry cake mix? I don't want them to come out tasting funny. Thanks so much. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
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added sugars
Hi all! I am currently reading a book called "Eat Your Way to Happiness", and I am up to the chapter discussing added sugars. I hardly ever eat 'junk food' (candy, etc.), and thought I was doing great with my sugar intake. However, what I DO eat really adds up. The book says it is not natural sugars (fruit, etc.) that you…
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will 1 day/night hurt?
to be over in calories?? I am NEVER over my cal intake but i've inputted only half of what I am having for supper and I am now within 100 cals, but once i add everything else, it's going to put me WAAAAAY over the day and then i have to have a snack tonight...i just don't want to feel so guilty for being over my cals when…
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STONE GRILL...anyone?!
I have just got my fab stone grill and love the healthy easy way to cook but I am getting stuck for new ideas...anyone else got one? (It is a hot stone that you cook indoors meat and veges on at the table - great fun!.) I usually have a good steak in strips, chicken and BBQ sauce marinade, have tried fresh tuna, venison…
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Need suggestions
we're getting d'angelos for lunch today. what can i get that is a good choice? Low in cals
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japanese steakhouse
So it seems like all of my friends have birthdays around the same time haha... So tomorrow night we are going to a japanese steakhouse for dinner.. what would be the right choice to order?? any suggestions... Or should I just celebrate and get the big meal and just eat some to bring home leftovers??
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new favorite lowcal snacks
Kozy shack's single serve flan. 150 calories, all natural, no artificial sweeteners and OMG its good!!! and Quaker Blackberry Pomegranite mulitgrain fiber crisps with swiss laughing cow cheese. 13 crisps topped with 1 wedge of laughing cow is 145 calories and the process of spreading the cheese on each crisp makes me eat…
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When you cook with a tbsp of oil for an entire dish, how do
I want to make sure I am counting everything but am unsure 'how much' olive oil i actually ingested. I used 1tbsp approxx to sautee 2 small zucchini and a can of whole mushrooms at dinner time with some spices. I entered the mushrooms and zucchini and light feta topping in individually but am unsure about the oil. Thanks…
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Opinions on Protein shake?
I picked up a soy protein mix today.. Info on it is : for 2 scoops (1/4 cup) 137 cal; 14g protein, 1.6g fat; 17g carbs. Is that a decent mix? It also says that it's a meal replacement - mix with 1 cup 1% milk.. or add to favourite soy bevarage.. Would it work to mix with something like yogurt in the morning? I don't want…
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How do you make mock mashed potatoes
I heard it was with cauliflower Do you boil it or steam it, then mash it do you use milk and butter, is it actually good? sorry I love mashed potatoes and only like cauliflower, oddly my kids love cauliflower and only like mashed potatoes so if this turns out good it would be a great side a few times a week. thank you.
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Serving Size Question
If on a package of frozen vegetables the serving size is listed as 3 ounces, is that frozen weight or cooked weight?
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menu plan for 2/15-2/21
monday – minestrone soup with bacon buttery cheddar herb biscuits spinach salad with kiwi (in homemade raspberry vinegarette) tuesday – meatloaf mashed potatos cauliflower in cheese sauce apple ice cream with homemade hot fudge wednesday – garlic and herb cheese (laughing cow), spinach and crimini stuffed chicken mixed…
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No Knead Bread Recipe - easy easy easy
For those of you who aren't bakers like me, I LOVE this recipe. It is easy and works with many different kinds of flours such as sprouted wheat and amaranthe flour. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/081mrex.html and a video: http://www.5min.com/Video/No-Knead-Bread-by-the-Sullivan-Street-Bakery-60035526 How much…
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Sprouted Grain Bread???
What is this? Where to find? I live in Canada but dh works in US so either country's products r fine. Thoughts or advice?