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Dessert!
Hello! I am going to my annual "Lost" night on Tuesday. We always have a buffet of tasty treats that I enjoy in moderation. Any ideas for a low calorie but delicious dessert? I made Diet Sprite cupcakes last week that were a big hit. I want to make sure that everyone will like what I have to bring, even if they aren't…
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Claim Jumper
So my hubby's b-day is Tuesday, and he wants to go to Claim Jumper. Has anyone been there and been able to find away to eat something satisfying without eating 2000 calories?
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Alcoholic libations
I was hoping to solicit some advice on what adult beverages might be more caloricaly conscious... I for one have never really thought much about it, I know Guinness is surprisingly low in Calories and that there are 65 calorie beers now... But from a mixed drink perspective does anyone have any low calorie options. My…
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Help with protein
I have changed my calorie setting to 40/30/30 as this was recommended after taking a quiz about how I metabolize food. I am struggling though to get the balance right, it has only been a couple of days. I love pasta and bread etc but do not mind cutting down, just trying to figure out how to get protein into my snacks,…
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HELP THE BROWNIES ARE CALLING MY NAME
Hey everyone I am doing very well on my diet for the most part however I need recipes for desserts to get past my cravings for something sweet..my husband wanted choclate brownies with reeses in them, and seeing them sit on top of my counter is about to drive me up a wall lol..i wish he wasn't so damn skinny sometimes lol…
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Vitamins?
I have been told that you really cant take too many vitamins. And that your body will just use what it needs and the rest will just pass thru your system. Any thoughts on the truth to this?
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HCG Diet
Has anyone tried this diet? I have a friend who is doing it and have not seen the results yet but will keep you posted. The deal of the diet is taking in 500 calories per day and taking an injection of HCG (pregnancy hormone) every day for 30-40 days. I'm wondering first, how this can be safe and second, if it is effective…
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A different take on water consumption problems
Does anyone else have a problem with hyperhydration? Meaning drink significantly too much water. Instead of loging glasses of water consumed, I log L. or water consumed. I've pretty much got it under control. Ok not under control its one of those things that I know isn't 100% healthy but while at the moment isn't creating…
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Healthy sides my 2 year old will like
Hello All, Most nights we have a meat (generally chicken), one or two veggies and that's it. In an idea world I would love if my 2 year old would eat her plate with 1/4 meat and the rest veggies. In this world, she eats the meat and a few bites of veggies and asks for more meat. What other sides are good healthy sides but…
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Ideas anyone ?
Would like some quick and simple recepies that I and rest of my non dieting household can enjoy together
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Valentine Challenge
Ok, so i've been reading the posts here for the last few days and quite a few people are saying it's valentine's day..treat yourslef, go ahead, blow your day, it's only one meal, no biggie....hogwash to all of it. It's a healthy lifestyle decision we are making people and it includes special days. For those of you who may…
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Before A Weigh In...
I was just wondering what ya'll do before a weigh in. Do you exercise, no exercise, eat regularly, eat more or less of something? Do you cheat after you weigh in? I'm just curious as to how everyone does it. I find i psych myself out before weigh ins. I weigh in on monday to challenge myself on weekends to eat healthy but…
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Homemade Salsa FTW!
On a whim last night, I decided to make homemade pico de gallo, or "fresh salsa". I had never attempted this before, but I was feeling industrious. Also, I was tired of everything I buy being loaded with Sodium and other junk. So ...two hours and one trip to the store later, I was done. I used this recipe:…
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What's for Dinner?
I got about 400 cal set aside for dinner and I don't know what to make! I have shrimp, chicken, tofu and a bunch of veggies in the fridge and (I think) I am a pretty good cook. Any suggestions? What are you having for dinner? I need to be inspired! Thanks :drinker:
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Applebee's
So my daughter won her basketball game today and is in the champioship game tomorrow. On the way home my husband suggested we go out for lunch -- in quickly scanning the plethera of fast foods joints located within an arms reach of where we were standing I made the decision to go to Applebee's. I remembered their…
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Turning 21 :)
This next week is going to be my 21st B-Day! Finally!!! Can anyone give me some advise as to what drinks I should try that are low calorie and won't make me feel like a barrel the next day? We are big into jell-o shots, and I usually make those sugar free, but when we actually get to the bars, what would be some good…
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Bonefish grill
Does anyone have ww points for bonefish grill menu to share?
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PLEASE HELP ME!!!
So on a normal day I will either eat a Lean pocket or a smart ones either for lunch or dinner... I just didnt know if there is anyone else out there that eats these too ... Also are they as healthy for you as they say that they are or am I just falling into a scam to buy their products... If it is healthy and if any of you…
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i got drunk last night..
I ate almost 1000 calories over my limit. My belly's bulging out more. What can I do today to lessen the impact of yesterday?
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recovery nutrition tips from the Canadian military...
Hey! I picked up that brochure at base gym today, I taught I'd share a few things here! from "Top Fuel for Top Performance, a guide to recovery nutrition" "Timing is Everything! A critical period occurs right AFTER activity. Recovery nutrution prepares you for your NEXT physical challenge. It promotes muscle repair,…
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Ugh, chinese food?
My husband and I were invited to hi grandmother's house for dinner tonight, we're ordering CHinese food. I'm not a big fan, it always makes my tummy hurt afterwards, but I have to eat something! Can someone share with me which chinese food items are big nonos and which ones would be ok, calorie-wise?
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Want a burger Bad
I have been craving a hamburger ( bbq) mmmmmmmm, but my husband is not eating any red meat, he is craving the burger too lol any suggestions to get our burger fix!
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protein sources for breakfast??
Ok... I've noticed that if I eat a GOOD breakfast I am much happier until lunchtime and more likely to stick with whatever I've packed for lunch and less likely to raid the deli counter at the grocery store next to my office. :) However, I can only drink protein shakes every day for so long and I'm not crazy about eggs.…
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I need some advise.....
My husband is taking me out to dinner for Valentine's Day, cause all I asked for is a nice calorie packed dinner. I've been so good for 8 weeks on a 1200 calorie diet that all I'm asking for is ONE splurge meal for Valentine's Day. My question is should I starve all day to be able to take in all those calories for dinner…
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hungry all the time
Well I have been losing weight since october and for the first time in 4 months the last 3 days I have been so hungry!!!! I did go over my calories the last 3 days but not above 1500 calories. Today I seem fine and will get right back to it today. I guess I just needed to cheat a little? I hope today goes well. I have been…
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How do I keep track of fat grams?
I was keeping tracking of food items on a spreadsheet before I found this web site. How do i get a better gauge of fat grams? Before I was trying to stick to 25 grams or under.
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Whar does 300 calories really look like? From SparkPeople
http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=what_does_300_calories_look_like This was a really good visual. Thought I'd share.
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Help me balance my carbs please!
Ok, I need some help balancing my carbs/fat/protein. Here’s my dilemma: I’m a vegetarian (well, pescetarian actually, but I eat seafood so seldom we’re going to forget about that for now) so I’m having a hard time staying under my carbs everyday. All (well, almost all) of my carbs come from whole grain and/or whole wheat…
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eating to get big and lean??????
Whats up everyone im new to this thing and need some guidance. What I am trying to Accomplish is to just loose bodyfat and not muscle . I eat 4 to 5 times a day with 2-3 protien shakes. Do you think if i keep this up with the amount of wieghtlifing 60mins and cardio 20 mins that i can achieve a 5-8%bf reduction in 3…
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Not Getting Enough Calories
I used to only eat once a day--dinner, followed by snacks until bedtime. Lately I have been forcing myself to eat breakfast and lunch, a sensible dinner, and limited healthy snacks, but I'm finding is that by eating so many low calorie foods I'm finishing my days having eaten well under 1000 calories, not factoring in my…