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Has anyone tried the Special K Challenge or Grean Tea?
I have about 20-25lbs to lose. I go to the gym M-F and use the Elliptical Trainer for 30 minutes. Still I am having a hard time losing the weight. I love food but I rarely eat junk food and don't eat large portions. My downfall is never drinking water but drinking Mt Dew like a fish. So, I have upped the water and am…
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Low carbers..plain yogurt?
Anyone have recs on how to jazz up plain yogurt but keep it low carb I read u could add cinn (is that OK??) and low /no sugar jam? Thanks, kim
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Help me plan a menu for a party PLEASE!!!
HELP! My daughter is turning 10 this weekend and I have invited my family and friends over for dinner. Let me just tell you real quick what an awesome Bday this kid is going to have.... ***4 of her closest friends will arrive in the afternoon and we will all head to the salon. My daughter and her friends will get special…
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Balanced Diet
I just entered my first day of food for lunch and dinner, I am having a problem I hope someone can help me with. I am having such a low amount of Calories/Carbs/Fat in my breakfast and my lunch I have to many Calories/Carbs/Fat remaining for the day. I know I will not be able to eat 700 calories for my dinner. Can someone…
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Analyze my Food Log for the day? I'm starving!
Can someone please take a look at my food log for the day? I know I need to eat more "small" meals during the day.... It's 11;29 at night- and I still have 800 and some calories left for the day- and my stomach is now growling. lol. I know I messed up.. but I have a really hard time eating during the day- especially…
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Nutrition hits home for me
Its funny, especially with older people, that nutrition is a subject that some refuse to believe is an issue until the unthinkable happens, serious medical problems. My mother, last Thursday, was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. This was brought on by many things including asthma and of course advancing age. The…
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Im crazy over Peanutbutter...HELP!!!
Peanut butter is my ultimate favorite, but there is nothing i have seen with less than 180 for two tbsps, and even though its my favorite, i wont eat just that because it wont fill me up......Am i missing some magic peanut butter out there or what?
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Pedaling the Taco Bell diet? Really?
Seriously, I just saw a commercial with a lady bragging about how she lost over 50 lbs eating Taco Bell! This kind of advertising makes my head explode. AND, to top if off there is an advertisement to the right for the DriveThruDiet.com. Rant over.....
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Information on protein shakes
I have no idea about protein shakes and how they should be used. Do you use them to replace meals? Take them after exercise? NO CLUE I have 20-25 pounds to loose and i don't want to GAIN by drinking them. I do work out a lot, actually more than just moving types of excercise, i do 30 day shred, run, and spin .....etc.…
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Sugar - Pure White and Deadly
I'm watching an interesting documentary about sugar that I thought might be of interest to those of us trying to kick the habit. The Hidden Story of Big Sugar http://macrobiotics.co.uk/sugar.htm Knowledge is power.
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Ten Ways to Eat Healthier (sorry its long)
For many of us, learning to develop healthy eating habits takes a little more discipline than it does for others. But by making small changes with every meal, you can start developing healthier eating habits in no time. Here are a few small steps that can lead to giant leaps for you and your family's daily diet. The Power…
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Salad
I'm not a person that can't stand dipping my salad so what I have been doing (at home) is taking the lettuce, toppings and dressing and put it in a rubber maid container and put the lid on it. Shake it and just keep on shaking. All your salad will have dressing on it. :drinker:
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2 questions
Question 1 - Are you suppose to weigh your meat before or after you cook i?. (when it says 3oz.) Question 2 - Is there any sites for good low calorie recipes that give you the calories ?
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water
I gained some water weight over new years he he. and I have been drinking lots of water to hopefully not gain this week. I however am getting sick of water at this point. I think even before new years I was getting sick of water. I DON"T want to go back to tea or pop would it be so bad to have like crystal light an would…
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Which foods fill you up most?
Just curious what foods others like to eat to prevent overeating the high calorie/low nutrittion foods.
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Egg salad
I have 10 eggs using light mayo, mustard, and dill ralash my problem is how many servings should I put so I know the calorie amount. thanks for the help.
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Extra calories added to frozen veggies..watch out!
I cannot believe the marketing on frozen veggies...........it says healthy right on the package but if u look closely it is cover with sauce. It almost doubles the calories from fresh............. Food is sooo tricky and i think some people have no idea what they are eating. \ My gf said she was going to eat…
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Calories per dollar
Food For Thought - . Let's say you have a budget of $300 per month for food. Let's also say you have a calorie intake of 1500 calories per day for you fitness plan. How many calories per dollar do you need to make sure you stay under your money budget? $300/30 = $10 per day ... 1500/$10 = That is 150 Cal per dollar. I have…
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Calories from home made soup
I'm making Japanese onion soup and I was wondering if boiling my onions, mushrooms, carrots... ect will add calories to the soup because I'm removing all that and just adding some tofu to the broth it makes? If anyone knows please share your knowledge with me :wink: Thanks
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Toddler Nutrition in A Low Carb Home
Hey guys! So reading SHBoss's post on the lady at the supermarket feeding her kid crap got me thinking. I try to monitor my toddler's food choices pretty closely, and I look up the toddler food-pyramid regularly to make sure he's getting everything he needs but it is very very hard to cook meals for both of us. I'm insulin…
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Larabars
I saw on the biggest loser that Bob recommended Larabars for the contestants. I was wondering if they are just for post workouts or for a snack during the day. Has anyone tried these?
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Turkey Burgers
I thought about trying turkey burgers tonight for supper but wasn't sure if they were any good? Has anyone tried them?
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What keeps you from eating at night?
So- I track my calories all day...even at work. I'm constantly logging every morsel... But when I get home from work and make a nice well-balanced dinner...then have a glass or two of wine...then maybe a little desert....then snack a bit later while reading or watching tv...and realize the next day I never logged those…
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Play It Safe/Just Do It??
Okay... I'll be honest. I've eaten pretty much crap for the past few weeks. I mean, I haven't been eating ice cream and pizza every night (well... some nights, but I have done it in moderation). But in the past 5 hours, I've had spaghetti, fudge/brownie ice cream, and a red apple. My stomach is hurting like crazy right…
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Do you watch your sodium?
I am tracking it just to see how much I consume.. too much! I am 1,000 over for the daily amount today. And 500 of that is from one little container of dill pickles.. yikes! I thought they were good because they have no calories or carbs or anything.. but 500 mg of sodium is so not worth it!
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#33: The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth
By popular demand we're back again with 150 of the healthiest foods on earth. For those who are new I have attached at the bottom all previous posts. I will be posting a new food every day as time allows. All information is from the book by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth". Yesterdays post:…
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PLEASE HELP!!!
I am running out of ideas for meals. I need 1300-1400 cals a day. Would anybody be willing to share their food diary with me? I really need to get back on track after all the holiday madness and am tired of my usuals! Thanks!:flowerforyou:
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Grocery Shopping (need new ideas)
Whats on your list?
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free atkins bars
I am not whatsoever endorsing atkins, but I definitely do endorse free things :) . They will give you 3 free bars if you sign in to their website. So I figured I would share. http://community.atkins.com/security/register.jsp?rc=FreeBars&MCID=RedBox3Free
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cheap/healthy recipes for college students?
School starts soon and I have a low budget for food after paying bills and rent. Any yummy recipes that are quick, cheap, but still healthy that you could share with me? (oh and i don't eat meat)