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Does any one have issues with meat?
I'm wondering does any one have issues with meat? Mostly red meat. I have severe acid reflux, and I'm talking like I'm on the ground hunched over in pain... I also have IBS. I've always eaten meat and I've never had issues until I had my daughter 18 months ago. I don't get the acid reflux often because I've changed my diet…
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That evil Thanksgiving dish...
As much as some of us are dreading Thanksgiving dinner because of all the yummy dishes that will be shoved in your face and as much as most of us are committed to controlling our portions tomorrow and staying away from certain dishes.... What is that one dish that you just KNOW you CAN NOT and WILL NOT stay away from?? I…
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4,881 cals!!!!!
Thats how many i ate today between the two dinners i had today! Tell me about that!
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My turkey cake...
Some of you may remember that I made a really cool pumpkin shaped cake for Halloween. Well, that inspired me, and I decided to make a turkey cake. :bigsmile: Here it is: (one is with the flash, and one is without- I don't really like either- wish there was a setting somewhere in between! :laugh: )
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South Beach Diet help!
Hi Everyone, I've been reading quite abit about the south beach diet, and I just wondered if you could share your experience on it, and if you gained all the weight back when you stopped doing it? Do you think it's better than Atkins?? Did it upset your tummy when you starting eating carbs again? Also, what are some…
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Thanksgiving Day Quiz
This is a lil' 3 question Thanksgiving Day Quiz I took. I got 3 out of 3. See what you can do! http://www.fitsugar.com/802564 Happy Thanksgiving! :drinker:
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Humm Interesting news about cupcake :)
OK maybe some of you know this but I baked cupcakes this morning (well I did not mean you all knew that I baked cupcakes this morning) So I looked at the package after they were done. Then I saw the info one calories per serving size EctEct. So I broke it down because I had made 20 cupcake. Much to my suprise they only…
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iced coffee
MY EVIL FRIEND I never new that iced coffee from mcdonalds was so bad!!!!! 11g fat in the 32 oz thing of coffee!! That's alot of fat for a drink! No more for me lol!:drinker:
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WATER
A BIT OF INFO I WANTED TO SHARE ABOUT WATER #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population) #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger. #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%. #4. One glass of water will…
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I hate steel cut oatmeal.
Not really. I hate that I can't eat regular oatmeal, and especially not quick oatmeal, without thinking "Man, this has the texture of sludge." Anyone else have the same problem?
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Cleveland Beer - Yum
Not sure whos from the Cleveland OH area on MFP...but once a year a local (best brewery ever), Great Lakes puts out a beer Not sure who’s from the Cleveland OH area on MFP...but once a year a local (best brewery ever), Great Lakes puts out a beer called Christmas Ale...it is like candy and very high alcohol content (so of…
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popcorn calorie confusion
Nutrition facts for Orville Reddenbacher movie theatre butter popcorn says 170 calories for 2 tablespoons unpopped or 35 calories for 1 cup popped. Why in the heck is it more calories for 2 tablespoons unpopped vs. one cup popped? Not only that...who eats POPcorn unpopped??? Does anyone know? It's just bugging me to know…
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Portion Control
Well, I've helped myself alot by cooking at home and eating out less. But so far I'm either maintaining or even gaining a little weight. I think maybe my portions are off. Anyone have tips on how to measure my portions better? Also, I have trouble with getting the right amount of nutrients. I always seem to go way over on…
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Sodium Lowering Tips
Hi There everyone! I have been noticing that I eat a lot more sodium than I thought I did. For example, I may have a sandwich with mustard, lean sliced turkey and bread, and while low fat and calorie it has lots of soidium. Does anyone have any sodium lowering tips or substitutions? What can I put on bread for a sandwich…
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Calories in fried egg whites?
I LOVE fried egg whites... and use pam spray instead of butter to reduce calories. The fried egg whites in the database I've always used says theres about 40 calories in 2 fried eggs. I was browsing through a calorie counting book, and it said there was about 90 in ONE fried egg white? Anyone have an answer for this!? I'm…
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snacks before a workout
What do you snack on before a workout to give you energy? I usually go for a banana but looking for some different alternatives that will give me a boost during my workout.
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Oops.
I have met with my personal trainer twice and have dropped 2 pounds (granted it's water weight, but hey, it counts!). Then today I was running around all day and just stressed. So when I got home I just rushed to the kitchen and made crap for dinner, scarfed it down and had a snack right after. Between being hungry from a…
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WATER
A BIT OF INFO I WANTED TO SHARE ABOUT WATER #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population) #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger. #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%. #4. One glass of water will…
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WATER
A BIT OF INFO I WANTED TO SHARE ABOUT WATER #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population) #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger. #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%. #4. One glass of water will…
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Does Sugar Make it Hard to Lose Weight?
A friend of mine is losing weight like crazy since she cut out sugar. She says she feels great too. I have a sweet tooth and I can't imagine cutting sugar out- especially this time of the year! Just wondering if anyone has done this, and how they went about it...cold turkey, or step by step?
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Too Much Protein??
Is it bad to go over the suggested amount of protein? I almost double it every day, but do not go over on my calories and am always under on my fat count. I am hypoglycemic and have always been taught the more protein the better... but just curious.
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Snacks
In the mornings I usually eat one bowl of Kashi go lean crunch, for lunch a tuna sandwich, egg salad, tuna salad etc.. and for dinner it's usually Fish, or Chicken, sometimes beef with a little bit of spices, and some pepper, a veggie of some type and either rice or potatoes. I'm okay for those meals, but I don't ever know…
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Protein: Before or After workout, that is the question :)
So I have heard that it is better to drink your protein either before or after your workout but I can not remember which. And don't know that it is really true. Anyone heard this or know more?
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Um, whats the calorie equlivent...
... to licking the spoon after making frozen chocolate peanut butter pie? Thanksgiving is going to ruin my diet this week.
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How true
Came across this, hope you like it.
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Low Sodium Meal
So I only have 190 sodium left for one of my meals tomorrow. It's either breakfast or lunch. I also have 600 calories I need to fill. Does anyone have any meal suggestions that would meet these requirements?
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Yes. Soya or no soya, yet again!
For those of us interested in the Soya or no Soya see this link. Those on thyroid medication may especially find it of interest. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=732 It ends in that magic word again, Moderation. What does that mean, at your own risk??
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giving up soda
Anyone else doing this? I recently decided that 3 pepsi a day wasn't going to help me lose weight, so I've been trying to give it up but its so hard. I went down to two a day then one a day, now its none a day. Its only been two days and I'm going crazy.
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Salt -- is it really a problem?
Okie. I had read "French Women Dont Get Fat" (LOVE that book) and they had a two-day cleanse consisting of leek soup. See link below. http://frenchwomendontgetfat.com/content/leek-soup-kick-weekend Anyways. I strained my broth and sipped it and was not impressed. I ate a leek, which i've never had before, and was blown…
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coffee????
Ok, so the coffee at our house is just empty calories. i don't even enjoy it, but i want something warm in the morning. what do you all drink, and what do you put in it? i've realized the creamer is just a bunch of wasted calories, but still enjoy the taste