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Kale Chips!
Feeling like a crunchy snacks and don't want to reach for the potato chips? Why not make Kale Chips to satisfy that craving to crunch? I've posted a section on my blog on how to make them if anyone is interested. http://leanyourbean.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/kale-chips-the-healthier-chip/ Kale has great benefits, including…
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Lofthouse Delicious Cookies
OMG I am addicted to them. Their name does not lie! They are new and have been appearing in every major supermarket (Lucky, Safeway, FoodMaxx, even Walmart). They are moist sugar cookies with creamy frosting and sprinkles on top. OMG they are so good and so affordable (about $3 for 10) :love:. However, they have…
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Not eating at night?
Alright, so, it's no secret that eating at night is bad for you. I've been trying to avoid this lately, because all I wanna eat is total junk at night. However, well, is there ever a point where it's unhealthy? Yesterday, I had plenty to eat during the day and then I had a big supper before work -- that was at about 5:00…
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Nutri-System/Jenny Craig question
I was wondering something...I keep seeing all the commercials for Jenny Craig and Nutri-system, where they send you the food all pre-packaged and ready for you. You lose the weight because your food is so regulated, I assume. But does that really teach you how to eat in real life? I mean, they even send you dessert! What…
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Starvation Mode, Help!
I believe I could have a problem. I have been eating roughly 1100 calories a day for the past 8-9 months and have been working out 5-6 days a week for about 45-60 mins a day (this also includes a 90-100 day stretch where I was doing P90X). Btw, I'm 22, male, 5'7''. The food that I am eating is healthy, plenty of protein,…
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Don't eat that!
How do you stay away from your danger food? I LOVE peanut butter! MMMMM!!!! I'd eat the whole darn jar! GRR! So what I did was put a post it on it saying, you'll love me more if you don't eat me!
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How to spice up boneless-skinless chicken breast and plain b
What spices do you all use to make your chicken and brown rice taste a little bit more interesting? I've been eating both plain. I'm just wondering if any of you have found a certain combination of spices that make it taste oh so much more flavorful. (no added calories if you can avoid it please :) ) Thanks
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Pre Gym snack
I joined the gym last night and did my first workout this morning before work. I got to the gym at 6:15 and knew I needed a snack before working out but it was too early for breakfast for me. I stopped and got a NutriGrain bar on the way but the sugar and calories in those are too high for the amount eaten I think. Does…
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5 Foods That Sabotage Your Sleep
If you're having trouble sleeping, what about a midnight snack? Think twice—here are five foods that can prevent you from getting a good night's rest: Preserved and Smoked Meats Slap your hand away when it reaches to make a ham sandwich as an evening snack. Ham, bacon, sausages, and smoked meats contain high levels of the…
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Distribution of calories
I usually try to aim for around 400 cals per meal with 300 left over for snacks/dessert. Now I'm wondering if it would make more sense to start breakfast higher and decline the goal with each meal, since I tend not to be very active after dinner. Like 500 cals breakfast, 400 lunch, 300 dinner, and keep the 300 for…
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Soda/diet soda
Here's an article on soda/diet soda for those of us still struggling to give it up.... http://health.yahoo.com/experts/drmao/20270/what-soft-drinks-are-doing-to-your-body/
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Need Advice for Making Homemade Frozen Lunches
Hi-- Does anyone make homemade pasta and then freeze in tupperware for lunches? I usually buy Smart Ones Frozen meals but they're $3 each on average. Thinking I'd save a lot by making my own, but I've never frozen a pasta meal and reheated in microwave. Is there something specific that needs to be done or just toss it in…
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I need help with my work lunch
Hey guys, As the title suggests I need help with my lunch. I am not the most organised nor am I the most adventurous when it comes to food but I need healthy EASY options for food that I could bring into work each day. Any ideas? :flowerforyou:
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mucinex (sp?)
I've had this nasty cold, and took this, and now I feel crazy, jittery and light headed, is it just me or has anyone else taken this with the same symptoms?
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It's the Holidays again...
Hi everyone. :) I'm new to MFP and have to say that I'm extremely MORE motivated than I've ever been working out and dieting. In my background "welcome" post, I mentioned that I have Fibromyalgia, which has made it hard for me to make good decisions in regards to a work out routine. Combine that with a weaker willpower…
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snack swapper
Choose the foods you crave and this tells you either how to make it healthier or a better option. http://www.neversaydiet.com/tools/snack-swapper
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How to measure pasta
I am unsure how to measure pasta. When it says 2oz, is that 2oz cooked?
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Question for those trying to lose in college.
My school has a bunch of cafeterias, but they're all buffet style. Right now, I'm doing an internship and I get to buy my own food and portion it out which is great, but when I go back to school I don't think they'll have the healthy foods that I choose to eat now. For those of you on here who are still in college, how are…
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Now For Something Really Delicious!!!
This is gonna be weird but really fun.
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Almond Milk - who knew?
I have just discovered the yumminess of almond milk. I'd been trying to stay away from most dairy and have been using soy milk in cereal for quite some time. The other day I thought I'd buy the almond milk for a change and give it a try. Soy milk I enjoyed with cereal but could never imagine sipping it on it's own - yuk. I…
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My Halloween Strategy for this Saturday
Every year I tend to overdo it on sneaking chocolates whenever I get a chance. This year I want to do better. I've recently been thinking it might be easier to manage my day's calories by aiming for 400 cals per meal and 300 for snack/dessert cals. Strategy for this Saturday is to use my 300 for chocolate! That's about 6…
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Did anyone else blow it today?
Okay so I cant help it I am a suger-olic! I blew my cals by 231 today and why? because I cant keep my fingers out of my kids holloween bag! Can I make it up tomarrow by working out? Or should I forget this day and start fresh tomarrow. Saturday and Sunday is normally my day off from working out. Is anyone else facing this…
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DAILY CHALLENGE - Water and Veggies....
I will drink 80 oz of water today and have 3 servings of veggies - who's with me.... set your own goal....if fruits is what you lack change it to that....whatever challenges you today
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Picture of my Halloween cake?
Can someone tell me how to post a picture of the Halloween cake I'm making right now? It's certainly not healthy, but if it comes out how I'm hoping, I'd just like to share the picture. I'm making a cake that looks like the pumpkin on the front of the Family Circle magazine that you always see while you're standing in line…
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The chips smell soooooo goooood!
My kids just walked in with hot chips from the corner shop, :grumble: I can smell them and the tomato sauce and they smell sooooo goood!:explode: I want some!:mad: But I think I will go get my water bottle :drinker: and type this rant instead and hopefully by the time I have finished they will have gobbled them all…
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I cannot believe how many calories are in those fun sizes
So I just dashed out to get some last minute halloween candy. Ate one of those reese's peanut butter cups (110 cals and 6 gms fat) and mini M&M's 70 cals and appx 4 gms fat) That was basically my exercise for the day gone for just a couple of bites of candy. I never really took the time to see how much damage those little…
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It's true. Sugar makes you crave sugar
Amazing. I have never been a big sugar person. I have desert only when I dine with a friend who wants to share it. Then I only take a few bites. I started removing hidden sugar a few months ago, and really did not miss it. On Monday my boss made her homemade cupcakes, and I ate one. Now I can't STOP!!:laugh: :laugh:…
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PUMPKIN SEEDS!!! whoa.
1 cup equals 1285 calories???????????????????????????????? That is insane. It is from a vegetable! I ate that the other night and didnt think twice about it!!!!!!!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRR. no wonder I went up this week!
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anyone else forget...
does anyone else forget to drink water throughout the day? i know im not drinking nearly enough. any tips on how to drink more water? or how you remember to drink more?
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Who's ever tried Naked?
the bottled drink, the Banana smoothie is awesome.