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Do you think it's bad...
I was running late this morning and didn't have time to grab any lunch for work today, except for some left over veggies form last night. Is it bad that I've been snacking on Almonds ALLLL day? I feel like it's so much fat but I didn't really eat anything of substance for lunch either. I'm just still so hungry and can't…
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any tips on calculating food weight?
I'm a total newbie and need some advice on how to accurately measure food without carrying around a food scale everywhere I go. Any tips and tricks?
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Negative Calorie Foods
I have heard a lot about celery being a food that actually burns calories, because it has almost none in itself and it takes energy to digest. are there any other of these foods?
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going over your protein/fiber
is it bad to go over your recommended protein/fiber for the day?
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Best time to eat?
So :huh: I've been wondering, is it best to eat before I exercise, or after?
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Question for all you Tall Ladies...
Hello fellow amazons :smile: ... I have a question regarding your net daily calories and how much you allow yourself to eat everyday. I followed MFP's recommendation of 1200 a day (the 2 lb a week weight loss goal) and ate back my exercise calories for about a month, but I was inconsistent. I'd eat my 1200 (plus exercise)…
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Side dish the main dish
Make your healthy side dish the main dish, i find this really helps. It stops you from having double the main dish that you normally have. I am the girl who will want to refill on the chicken, or the fish, before the salad. But if you fill up your plate with the side dish, ie. the salad. It makes it that much healthier…
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nutrition data site
Hi........found a new site www.nutritiondata.com free to sign up Will allow you to enter your recipe ingredients and then break down nutrionally. re: cals, fat, carbs, protein, etc. :flowerforyou:
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So I went to the store today...
And I scored a BUNCH of stuff! In particular, I got stuff to make Campbell's cheesy chicken and rice casserole one night (frozen veggies too!), canned carrots/peas, pears, peaches, applesauce, raisins, vanilla yogurts, string beans, etc. etc. etc. I forgot apples though :sad: so there goes my snack...at least I got bananas…
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veggie burgers?
Whats the best burger substitute. I tried the grilled boca burger but is there different kinds? I heard someone talking about black bean burgers?
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My Problem: Chipotle Chicken Burrito
About 1400 calories the way I eat it, with extra extra rice!!!!! My Solution...... Chicken Burrito Bol, hold the rice!!!!!!!! A little lettuce, chicken, black beans, tomatoes, light on the cheese, no sour cream and quac. About 495 calories! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A question about fat
For the past few days, I keep going over on my stinking fat intake!! It's driving me nuts. Is it totally bad to go over in them? I have an allotment of 41 grams, which is 30% of my caloric intake. If I'm eating healthy fats, is it ever ok to be over, or should I make sure I stay under my allowance no matter what? I'm over…
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What to eat with an apple?
What can I eat with my apple to make it feel like more of a dessert/treat? Low in calories of course...
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Smoothies Recipes
Mango Surprise Smoothie Avocado lends this refreshing drink a silky smoothness. From the Flat Belly Diet Cookbook SERVINGS: 1 ¼ cup mango cubes ¼ cup mashed ripe avocado (MUFA) ½ cup mango juice ¼ cup fat-free vanilla yogurt 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice 1 Tbsp sugar 6 ice cubes Combine the mango, avocado, mango…
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Filling yet healthy
I need to know if there are good tasting, filling foods, that maintain the healthy life style. I love food, I manage a restaurant and therefore around good tasting food all the time. But I realize its not the healthiest food around. I tend to snack while at work to keep from eating the food, but i was wondering if there…
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Activia???
Does anyone currently eat Activia yogurt? Do they really help you be regular? How's the taste and how long before you notice any changes? Thanks in advance.
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Is it better to eat three meals a day?
Or to eat six small meals of about 200-250 calories, spaced evenly throughout the day? I've heard that eating smaller meals thru the day is better, but I want some other opinions before I alter my eating habits. I'm on a danged plateau and I'm ready to shake up my diet and exercise plan, because I want to see results!
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Filling Foods
Can anyone give me suggestions on what foods and snacks are good, low in calories, and keep you full? Also how does everyone resist those urges for the bad/unhealthy foods?!
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Sodium Soup
So I just changed my food diary settings to show sodium and had a shocking revelation! :noway: I eat these very healthy low calorie soups (whether canned or homemade) and can't understand why I weigh more the next day... :frown: I finally figured it out! While low in calories, I'm consuming a RIDICULOUS amount of sodium!…
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The How-to of Taking Body Measurements
So many of us wonder exactly where to measure so I looked it up for the correct method and thought I'd put it in a thread of it's own in case others have similiar questions along the way:flowerforyou: Hope it helps others:wink: :bigsmile: FC:heart: ********************************************************* Taking…
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Need another side dish, help me out!
Hey all, was going to grill up some lean steaks for dinner along with some steamed asparagus. I can't think of what else to make with it, maybe a salad? Nothing is sounding good to me right now, any suggestions?
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Nectar Protein Powder
So, a lady I work with told me about this protein powder called "Nectar" so I went to the nutritional store & bought some ($30!) and I'm not quite sure when & how often I should have some... yesterday I had some for breakfast (it's 90 calories per scoop) & also had a banana with it & I was starving by 10:30. Any…
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Ocharleys...too many calories
Got a club sandwich from ocharleys for sons birthday today. Plugged it in and it said 1194 calories. Granted I didnt have the honey mustard but how much less does that make it?! I am so pissed now!!!:mad: so much for today being good. AHHHHH!
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What to put in Stir Fry
What can I add into a stir fry along with green beans and broccoli? I made those last night with turkey but felt it needed a little more added to it--any ideas?
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Old Chicago Turkey Stromboli
I had the turkey Stromboli for lunch. I am having trouble finding the nutrition facts. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks
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Force Feeding?
I've been eating around 1100-1200 calories a day for about a year and now I'm trying to follow the MFP caloric guideline of 1800-1900. Problem is, I'm having a lot of trouble eating that much food. I know it will take a few weeks for my body to get used to eating again, yet I can't help but wonder if there is anyone who…
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What do you guys
eat for lunch? I have been having Lean Cuisine, and Healthy Choice meals for lunch because I don't want to cook just for me. I however, want to quit eating processed food and eat more clean and less expensive foods. Can you guys give me some examples of things that you eat for lunch? Thanks in advance.
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Being in the minority?
I'm about to move from an area where I have a LOT of support for healthy eating and fitness, and to an area where there is not anywhere near the type of support I currently have. Do you live in an environment where there is little emphasis on fitness and where foods are mostly (WONDERFUL but unhealthy) fried comfort foods?…
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Birthday Dinner Ideas?
Alright. This is where I lose my steam every single year. My Mom's birthday is June 2. Mine is June 5. And then we have vacation starting on June 8. We have 2-3 nights we're planning on eating out from June 8 - June 17 and my mother is picking her restaurant of choice on June 2. I have no desire to go out to eat for my own…
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annoyed with calorie count
I'm trying to enter my hubby's dinner for tonight, and for the life of me, I can't find any two entries that are even remotely close....ie: skinless boneless chicken breast..6 oz, one find says 312 calories, one says 458, one says 288, another yet says 199...how the heck do I pick?? It's a 6 oz chicken breast, no skin, no…