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New recipes?
Where do you go to find healthier recipes? I mean how many times can a person eat grilled chicken, rice and vegetables for dinner before throwing in the towel on their lifestyle change? Where do you go to find these healthier meals that are for the common person on a budget?
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Protien! >:-[
Is is bad that I ALWAYS go over on my protein?! Don't bother looking at my diary :blushing: I've not logged in weeks. But today I'm starting fresh & have been wondering for a while if it was bad for me to continue to go over on protein - I know its bad to go over on my sugar/sodium/fat on a regular basis but what about Mr.…
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Carb/Fat/Protein ratios
Hadn't really given it much thought, but decided to look at the last 3 days (which I did well- didn't go over, and all in all were 3 "typical" days for me as far as eating and exercising goes). For the 3 days, the percentage of what I ate are in the following range: Carbs: range from 62% to 70% Fat: 8% to 9% Protein: 21%…
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Iron filled foods/meals?
So I've had an iron defficiency since I can remember but I'd rather find the foods I need than take a vitamin. I know pastas, breads, potatoes and such have lots of iron, but does anyone have any favs other than these? Or perhaps full meals that are packed full? I'm sick of looking like I'm beat up all the time, I bruise…
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Can I live off frozen meals?
Ok, I am the only one in my family on a diet. I fix them their meals and I eat frozen Lean meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I usually add something to them like veggies, yogurt or fruit. Can I live off them without doing more harm than good? It is just so much easier and faster and I am not tempted to go off track with…
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Coffee!
I got this from Wired.com ...I love geeks. What's Inside a Cup of Coffee? by Patrick di Justo Caffeine This is why the world produces more than 16 billion pounds of coffee beans per year. It's actually an alkaloid plant toxin (like nicotine and cocaine), a bug killer that stimulates us by blocking neuroreceptors for the…
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Alternative to salad dressing
Can anyone give me ideas about what dressing to put on my salad that are low in calories. I hate dry salads. Thanks
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Belly Fat Cure
The 12 week Belly Fat Cure Challenge starts tomorrow, 10/5/09, and I am stoked. I have no sugar recipe books and have been looking up the sugar/carb values of food for the last 3 weeks to be perpared for tomorrow. I hope to keep you all updated on my progress and connect with others on this challenge. This is NOT a…
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Water problem/question
i've never been much of a water drinker, i just didn't like the "taste", and would prefer to drink something like pop, juice, chocolate milk ect. i've been getting better at drinking my water though and can actually drink it without gagging. my problem is: i pee about every 1-1.5 hours days i don't drink anything. days i…
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NEW FOODS YOU LIKE!
I am currently am loving Ocean Spray Cran-Apple Sugar Free drink mix (just add to water) I put like one packet into my 32oz bottle....YUM! Blue Diamond Salt and Vinegar Almonds Quaker Peanut Butter Mini Delights Winter squash Pumpkin puree Silk soy beverages (Pumpkin & Eggnog!) What are some of your current favorites/new…
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Hungry Girl 200 under 200 looks awesome
Hi everyone! This weekend i bought the Hugnry Girl 200 under 200 Recipe Book! Just looking at all the great food/recipes in it gets me so excited to try them all!! This morning i made the first recipe in the book(fab-five banana pancake minis)...and i must say..not bad...not bad at all. So i was wondering what some of your…
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Question about logging in food
Sometimes I get discouraged from logging my food in since some of the things I eat I don't know how to log. For example, we have potlucks once a month at work. Everyone will bring in a dish. How can I log that if I want to sample a few things. My issue is logging in homemade foods. Or going to a family members house for…
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Bought the wrong Tea!
I went to the store yesterday to get more green tea, and was in such a rush I didn't realize till I got home that I bought the Decaffinated version! I like the benefits of fully caffinated green tea- especially with weight loss. Do you think I will still get some weight loss benefits with the decaf version, or should i go…
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Is anyone having a hard time adjusting to 1200 calories per
I try so had every day but I am always hungry. I plan my meals every morning and then when it comes time to eat something else either sounds good or looks good. I think that I just need more inner strength and will power. Any low calorie suggestion that might fill me up and help with cravings? :indifferent:
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Payday mix nooooooo
So I go to visit my Memaw this weekend because I haven't seen her in about a month. When I get there, she has a bag of peanuts and candy corn mix (aka payday mix) for me, all ready to go. How can I resist? It's sooooo ggggoooooddddddd :bigsmile: Maybe I'll take it to class and put some of this "burden" off on them! :laugh:…
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Venison Chilli recipe
Can anyone tell me what's in the "Julie's venison chilli" recipe? Or give me the nutritional values . . .
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Sugar free snacks
Does anyone know of any sugar free pre made sweets that do not contain Aspertame??? I can taste even the smallest amounts. I have found one type of Jello that doesn't have it, but other than that no luck. Any suggestions?
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Six fake foods you have in your kitchen
http://www.cracked.com/article/113_6-fake-foods-you-will-wish-you-didnt-have-in-your-kitchen/ This article made me :sick:
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What's for dinner tonight?
I'm looking for ideas! Happy Saturday!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:
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Picky Eater
I'm a super picky eater and unfortunately the foods I love are all high in calories. I've been trying to expand my taste pallet, but so far I still don't like most things that are good for me. I've been living on yogurt and lean cuisines. Does anyone have any recipe ideas for me? I'm not big on fruit, raw vegetables and…
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No More Soda... Whose With Me?
Anyone giving up soda for good? Tomorrow is day number 1 for me!
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Looking for new dessert ideas
Hi everyone! I'm looking for new ideas for dessert around 100 calories. I'd like something sweet, but something that's not total junk, and I'm trying to stay away from ice cream, cookies, candy, etc. even if I can "get away with them" as far as calories go due to some blood sugar issues:grumble: . Often I have yogurt or…
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Help please..a little confused :(
Right, ok..I'm a little confused with the nutrition side of this. I have 1200 calories a day & i'm pretty good with this & hardly ever go over. But was just looking at my sugar, carbs etc & some days it says i go over on these, would this affect my weight loss? I'm pretty new to all this & would like some advice pleaseeee…
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Calcium and weight loss?
I know there's been a lot of hype over the last few years about calcium and weight loss. Over the past couple of weeks I've been taking calcium twice/ day, and I've lost 8 pounds in the last 2 weeks with NO other real changes to my diet or lifestyle. I noticed last time I weighed myself that I seemed to lose a couple more…
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Colliflower
Is there a food on a list I can select for Raw or Steamed Colliflower? That is what I ate but there is no listing for it. There are frozen brands eg.Birds eye.
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V8
is it good for you? I read somewhere that if you drink a glass before each meal it fills you up so you eat less. anyone else heard this? tried it? I'm thinking about picking some up at the grocery store tomorrow....any input is welcome
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P90X Phase 2 - What are you eating?
Eating healthy can be so hard! I'm on Phase 2 of P90X... eating 1950 calories a day. I'm trying to make my meals a bit bigger and eat less snacks. It's turning into 4 meals and two snacks. I drink a protein shake every day and sometimes a protein bar. IDK, I get so nervous tasting all the chocolate to be honest. When you…
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calories in margarine
Hi, Have been totting up my calories for next week but just realised I've not included margarine. Does anyone know roughly how many calories there are in one spread of margarine ie the amount for one piece of toast? I don't think I could live without toast in the morning but worried about cals. in the margarine.....…
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herbal weight loss supplements
Today I went to a crunchy health-food store and checked out several supposedly all-natural weight loss supplements. I was really dazed by all the choices. I don't want "diet pills" -- I'd like to take something natural that will just give me a little metabolic boost. Can anyone recommend an all-natural supplement that…
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So, what'd you eat today?
I'm feeling nosey. So far I've had: 1 cup Fiber 1 Honey Clusters 1/4 cup 2% milk 1/2 banana 30 grams Armstrong cheddar