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Dinner Ideas?
Does anyone have any budget friendly healthy dinner ideas? I am getting sick of mine! What are you guys doing for your dinners??
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So now I'm wondering.....
After just finding out on another thread that I was measuring my pasta incorrectly(therefor greatly underestmating my calorie intake) I'm wondering if there is anythign else I'm screwing up on and taht's why my loss has slowed down so much?? Just makes me nervous, I was eating about 100 calories less then I was supposed to…
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fruit question... need advice
every morning for breakfast i've got into the habit of having chopped banana with about 10-15 raspberries and an activia yogurt all mixed together and i really like it but i've just adjusted my profile to show how much sugar i'm having and since logging this breakfast i'm already over on my sugar count! but i reeeally love…
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Need ideas for easily taveled food
In about 2 weeks I will be starting back school, and it will require me to be away from home for both lunch and dinner. I can carry around a lunch box with an icepack but the food would have to keep all day. I won't always be able to get to a microwave. The restaurants close by aren't that great health wise and I can't…
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Pom juice
Thoughts?
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"Miracle" juice?
I just bought a litre of goji berry juice after doing some reading and hearing about all of the great properties and antioxidants it has. Has anyone else tried drinking this stuff or eating the berries? Have you had any good experiences or noticed a change (good or bad) to your body/energy levels/feelings, etc? There is…
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Spagetti Squash
Okay, so I can get past almost any taste. What kills me on a food is the texture. I've been interested in trying spaghetti squash but haven't quite worked up the nerve yet because I'm afraid of it having a weird texture. I've heard that its 'crunchier' than regular pasta. Does crunchy mean like al dente? I love al dente…
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Publix black bean chipotle dip- yummy
Attn all Publix shoppers, this dip is AMAZING!!! they are only having it for a limited time but I bought some tonight and had a serving with some PIta chips, delicious!!! 2 tablespoons are 40 calories and 0.5 grams of fat with very little carbs.
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Raw Food Diets
Hey Groups..... I'm back after being away for quite some time. I am considering going on a raw foods diet for a month or so. When I looked up discussions on here there was quite a bit of information. I'm just wondering if anyone can share how it went with them, if they felt it was worth the effort, if it gave them the…
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3 days without protein. Will I lose muscle?
Even tho I still do weight lifting and eat 1 gram of protein per body weight on the 4th day? and how much muscle mass will I lose? I'm fasting on veg,fruit for religious reason. I don't want to take protein powder unless I have to.
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"winning Fried chicken" in Biggest Loser recipe book - FAB
Just had to share I made the above recipe tonight and it was so delicious. I didn't use the breadcrumbs either - to make it even better. Anyone else have some recipes they've tried from that book they like?
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Girlie Issues
Sorry if this is too much information, but I have cramps and pms bad. I am in so much pain during my girlie time that I can't seem to make it through the day let alone do any exercising. I was hoping some ladies could give suggestions to make the cramps or cravings less?? I know, I know, drink lots of water, and exercise…
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Here's a great idea!
I just started using this website last week and I absolutely love how easy it is to use and how simple it makes tracking everything! I don't know if anyone else has thought of doing this but I just changed my meal settings to Food Groups! Now I can make sure I'm getting a balanced diet as well as sticking to my other…
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Dreamfields pasta confusion
Okay, I have here a box of pasta elbows by Dreamfields, and I'm not sure what to make of this. On the back it says: "Dreamfields' patent pending formula and unique manufacturing process creates a matrix within the pasta, protecting 31 grams of carbohydrates from being digested." Then it lists: Total carbs: 41 Fiber: -5…
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tuna pasta bake.... good or bad??
i'm in the middle of making a tuna pasta bake for my family n im jus worried tht its more of a treat than a meal that'll help to lose that extra bit of weight... anyone have any ideas? :heart: Emma
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Confused about Low Fat/No Sugar VS Regular
I have heard/read alot of people say that Low Fat, Sugar Free, Fat Free is not good for weightloss. They say that even though the Fat and Sugar is not in the products, they are substituted with other stuff. Therefore they say to eat the regular product, just in moderation. Then I read people that are all for the Low Fat,…
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yummo new favorite lunch 368 calories
Lunch Best Foods - Light Mayo, 0.5 tbsp Flat Out - Flat Bread Healthy Grain W/ Flax, 1 wrap Trader Joe's - Snow Peas, 1 cup Trader Joes - Sesame-Soy Ginger Vinaigrette, 2 tbsp Chicken - Breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, 80 g Pineapple - Raw, all varieties, 100 g Filling and oh so good!
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Suggestions
I went over in some of my nutrition categories today and under in some. I was wondering how bad this was here are the amounts. Carbs:Over by 36 Fat: Under by 10 Protein: Over by 12 Sodium:Under by 1,178 Fiber: Over by 20 Sugar: Over by 34 I know that it is not too great to be over on sugar by this much, and I have a good…
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Sodium.... I had no idea!!!
I know this topic has been discussed before, because I've searched and read through the posts. However, I think it is worth bringing up again. I had no idea how much sodium is packed into foods that otherwise appear to be good for you. Has anyone else been watching their sodium? Any great suggestions on keeping it low? I'm…
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Peanut Butter and Jelly...
Hey everyone! I need some opinions here!! I often make Peanut butter and Jelly Sandwich's a couple times a week for either dinner or Lunch. I ALWAYS use whole wheat bread, and ALWAYS use all natural peanut butter. However, my issue lies withing the jelly or Jam. My favorite flavor is Raspberry. Is there one brand, or Jelly…
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Subway?
I'm going to lunch with a friend, and I told her subway is probably best. The problem is I had bread (toast) with breakfast, so I would rather not have bread for lunch. I wanted a wrap, but doesn't it have nearly as much carbs as the wheat bread? I can't seem to find the info on it. So, what is everyone's favorite subway…
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How many mg of Calcium in 100% RDA
I am 58 years old and have been told I should have 1500 mgs of calcium. Everything is stated in terms of percentage of RDA. For example, my yoghurt says 200% for calcium. How many mgs is that? Sugaraddict
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Cinnabon Classic
I knew I was indulging but 730 calories in a cinnabon, who new? That's even more calories than a Big Mac or Whopper!
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Balance out going over on sodium??
:grumble: I love my chinese food but the sodium is killer!! How can I "balance" the sodium I'm eating today? I don't want the dreaded water-weight. Should I just up the water intake & hope for the best?? And how much water would I need to balance out the 755 :grumble: Mg I went over? Will I sweat out a good portion of it…
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frustrated!!
night eating is driving me crazy!! i have not been sleeping well for the past few days which results in a snack around 11pm. i am not sure what has changed to cause this sudden change in sleep patterns...what do you do to fall asleep and stay alseep at night? any ideas to help with night eating?
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Snack Ideas Please
I work 5 days a week. I need to bring my afternoon snack with me so that I wont be starving by the time I get home. I am just tired of the same thing everyday. Please share your favorite snacks. I don't have a fridge at work:ohwell:
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Water logged
Boy did I do something really dumb!!!:grumble: I made this new goal to drink more water. I was reading in a book about weight loss and thyroids that you should drink 8 glasses of water a day plus 1 more glass for every 10 pounds you want to lose. For me that would be 12 glasses. So stupid me thought that a gallon (because…
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Question
This may sound like a weird question..BUT can a person eat too many tomatoes???? hmm? Im eating like 4-5 a day..they're home grown......yummmmmmm :love:
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No fat, protein, or carbs?
I wonder why some foods I add in my food intake show no carbs, fat or proteins? I had a wendy's bacon cheese burger this afternoon and when I added it to my fitness pal it showed 310 cals but no fat, protein or carbs. My special k snack bars show no carbs as well. Can anyone explain?:noway:
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Fish
I would like a healthy recipe for fish. I live in Minnesota so we are talking like bass, sunnies and northerens I don't know if you can make them all the same but the only way I was ever thought how to make them is in oil and I would like a new fresh and healthy way to make it. Thank you