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water consumption/what counts???
when ithe daily calorie counterasks the amount of water consumed during the day, is this pure water right from the faucet or pure drinking water or can anything not caffeineated be considered in this quantity?? thanks, martha
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Not eating enough calories?
So far, I've been tracking 3-4 days of my food and everyday I have been under on my calories, It's not like I'm starving myself, I just am full. Do I have to eat all the calories it says for me? I really just am not hungry lol. Sorry if this is a silly question:blushing: Just wasn't sure if I should be eating more calories…
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help on snack foods?
Do you guys know of any high protein/low carb snacks that I could take to work with me? Something not messy. Something easy. I'm a server so I only have literally a minute to gobble down something in between tables. I looked at random snack bars but they're high in carbs :ohwell: I eat carbs, don't get me wrong. I would…
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E-Mealz Serving Size Calorie Counter
I can not remember who said they use E-Mealz to get their recipes from, but first and for most Thank You for introducing me. I am very excited to get this started, but one question I have is do you know what the serving size is for each and how do you figure the calories? Any info would be much appreciated! Thanks again.
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Fullbar?
Just wondering if anyone has tried these? Any comments? Good or Bad?? Thanks
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Varying calories
Been on MFP since May 1, and down 11 lbs. And I've been eating my exercise calories. Some days I eat all, some days not quite, but I also don't believe in not eating if you're not hungry, as long as the minimum amounts have been met. I've been advised by a few that once I begin to plateau, it would be a good move to vary…
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i have been wondering about this for a bit
After say 5-6 drinks of alcoholic beverages how many pounds you are bound to hike on your scale and how long does it take the get the bloat off of your system. should I drink a lot of water? cheers
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Bachelorette Party (damage control)
Hello all!, I was just wondering if anyone knows how I can do "damage control" after the bachelorette party. Many of my bridesmaids are coming from out of town, so the bachelorette party will be the night before the rehearsal dinner. Needless to say being bloated for the next few days is not an option. I already plan to…
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Brisket...ouch!
Just went to a lunch-inn for work...tried to be as good as I could! I ate the brisket since they had no chicken..I looked it up and its loaded with fat and sodium! Ugg!!!!
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Dessert Social
I have to go to one at my daughter's school...how can I get through it without ruining all the hard work I've done this week? Since Monday I've stuck to my calories strictly, drank all my water, and I've exercised every day this week. How can I do this and not blow it?
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Protein Mix(Body Fortress)
Hello Mfp, Have any of you tried any protein mix? Are their any good , I just bought some today at walmart and mix mine with water, not bad. Does it really help when its time to workout. I read this article on this one site that a diet high in protein, help you loose weight as well. What do you guys think about that? I…
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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!…