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sugar, sugar, sugar, SUGAR!!!
Want to actually SEE how much sugar is in all the garbage we shouldn't be eating and drinking, and in some of the good stuff we should? Check out the new sugar stacker website. It's www.sugarstacks.com. This takes it to a whole new level. It's one thing to read it on a label but to see the cubes of sugar stacked next to…
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Okay, I really need help.
Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Breakfast Meijer - Sugar Free Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal, 1 packet 100 18 2 0 140 3 Strawberries - Raw, 1 cup, sliced 53 13 0 1 2 3 Add Food Remember Meal 153 31 2 1 142 6 Lunch Lettuce - Red leaf, raw, 1.5 cup shredded 7 1 0 1 11 0 Spinach (I hadn't added yet) Mushrooms - Raw,…
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Coffee Question
I have a questions and wanted to see if anyone else should shed a little light on it. Since coffee has no calories would you count it in your water intake for the day or would the caffeine pretty much push it out of that category? I jut wanted to be sure I was counting it correctly. Thanks
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Is it normal to GAIN weight when you start eating healthy?
I've been counting calories and exercising her at MFP since Mid-February. I have stopped eating sweets, carbonated beverages and fried foods and have finally lost enough weight that my husband has decided maybe this eating healthy thing is working, so he's been trying to do better. Before he had a major root beer, ice…
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calories consumed after barfing....
I know, weird topic..... :tongue: This is the third time in the last two weeks that I've vomited after a meal. I don't know why, but I'm working on it with my doc........ :grumble: My question is: Should I delete what I ate from my journal? Or do you think any cals were absorbed in the 1/2 hour between meal and barfing,…
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100 diet tips
1. Add just one fruit or veggie serving daily. Get comfortable with that, then add an extra serving until you reach 8 to 10 a day. 2. Eat at least two servings of a fruit or veggie at every meal. 3. Resolve never to supersize your food portions—unless you want to supersize your clothes. 4. Make eating purposeful, not…
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good lime chicken fajitas:)
I was playing with the food processor last night... chicken marinade (4-5 hours): chopped limes very small peels and all orange juice chopped tomato red onion mint leaves cilanto hint of cumin grill slowly with the chunks from the marinade on top THEN: i put baby spinach on a whole wheat fajita and microwaved for 30…
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Best drive thru breakfast
Has anyone tried the Dunkin Donuts Turkey Sausage Eggwhite Flatbread? It is one of the yummiest things I've ever eaten. And it's only 280 calories and is full of protein too. It's delicious! No more bagels for me!
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wonder how much sugar is in that?
Here's a pretty cool website, that shows the sugar content of lots of things visually. (everything is broken down into sugar cubes) copy/paste: http://www.sugarstacks.com/beverages.htm There are drinks, treats and snacks.
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Eating a lot...but not getting full
Okay so, I need some FILLING foods. I eat all the time and i stay full for about 30 minutes...I feel like a freak cuz im constantly thinking about food! Today Ive eaten Oatmeal and Toast 16oz Crystal Light Ice Tea Fruit salad, turkey wrap, and Kettle Corn Fat Free Frozen Yogurt already up to 750 calories...but not satisfied
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Snacks????
Do you eat snacks in-between meals? If so, what kinds of things are you all eatting??? Thanks! I need suggestions! :smile:
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Can someone share their menu?
I just want to get an idea of what is good for me to eat...I'm about 5'6 and I weigh 158. I'd like to get down to about 134, which I feel would be a healthy weight. Any ideas or suggestions would be great! Oh, and I power walk at least 40 minutes a day, 6 days a week.
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Diet Suppressant?
I have been craving food, any kind, all kinds, I cant resist anything!:explode: I know Im not pregnant! I really need some kind of appetite suppresant that works wonders! Any suggestions!
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Anyone use Epicurious?
I've found some AWESOME recipes on there. http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/healthy Anyone wanna befriend me on there and share some recipes?
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kfc grilled chicken
Ok i know this has been talked about but, YUMMY! I had a grilled chicken breast, greean beans and mashed potatoes w/o gravy for dinner.. And all for only 305 calories!!! omg i was in heavan...lol:smile:
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Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Recipe
If anyone is interested, here is a recipe for a lower carb chicken enchilada recipe, I tweaked it a bit from a regular recipe........ http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/leanlioness/Low Carb Recipe Pics/LowCarbTortilla1.jpg
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Freezing eggs
I made a Western Omlette Casserole in my crockpot & brought to work for a potluck breakfast we had. It was perfect, I turned the crockpot on low before I went to bed & woke up to a delicious breakfast. I want to make this same breakfast for my family & for it to last a couple of days. Can you portion it out freeze it &…
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The Sonoma or Mediterranean Diet
This diet was recommended to me by my doctor for lowering my cholesterol. Anyone else follow it? Stories?
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Vitatops= Amazing!!
Okay, so I was really skeptical about Vitatops because they seemed too good to be true! But finally my curiosity got the best of me and I ordered a pack of chocolate ones and they came in the mail today... OMG DELICIOUS!!! :love: :love: :love: Seriously after I tried one I felt like I had eaten something WAY more than 100…
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Decided on Dark Chocolate instead of Ice Cream!
Its been a never ending bad day for the last 2 months at work and today was no different.:explode: Im so proud of myself because I wanted McDonalds with a milkshake or icecream but I just decided to eat my whole wheat spaghetti with lean ground beef meatballs and dark chocolate.(85%):happy: I do have a ginger ale but my…
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what do you know about the eating clean theory...
I think its very simple and can be done and I know people who have done the "eating clean" thing and I want to do it, but I will say honestly..I dont want to buy the book. I want to try it out with just a few ideas. I tried to go online and get info but really it just gives you a little. I mainly want to know what I need…
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Green tea advice
I have bought some decaf green tea. Can this be counted towards your water allowance for the day? Pamela :flowerforyou:
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Slim Fast
I have been using Slim Fast lately...but I don't seem to stay full. I do ok as long as I am only drinking Slim Fast shakes adn drinking my water...the first thing I put in my mouth to eat, it's over...I want ot just continue to snack. I try to keep healty snacks, but to many healthy snacks is still not good. Any…
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Making Monkey Munch for the Kids Movie Night was NOT a good
I've had my hand in the bag all night and now this morning. Found a trigger food! Its just so good! Next movie night will definetly have to include different snacks!! :laugh: Monkey Munch is Puppy Chow if anyone was confused!
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Any one who's gone off Metformin . . .
how long does it stay in your system?? I know it takes 2 - 3 weeks to kick in when you start taking it, how long does it take to completely leave your system when you stop? Due to my increase in exercise and lowering of carbs I have stopped taking it (2nd day) but feel that kind of weird lowish, head spinny thing. Last…
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Healthy stir fry sauce?
Ok I hate cooking whew now that I have that out of my system I can continue... I usually do a beef and broccilli stir fry with one of the pre packaged sauces I know not very creative but I was hoping someone out there has a healthier way. If I'm going to ever learn I may as well start with the healthy way:bigsmile:
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Fruit weighing question--bananas, peaches, oranges
I am curious. So, if I weigh a fruit such as a banana or an orange, will the weight I get correspond with MFP's 100 g count for the fruit's unpeeled weight or peeled weight? For example, if I unpeel an orange and weigh it, will the weight I log be legit and correct for calories? Or does MFP's weight include the peel? The…
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Lifestyle change lesson-pancakes
I thought I'd share something that probably is obvious to you all but not done out of habit...like me. Lesson learned today... ask for a saucer, cup or small bowl and put maple syrup in that and dip fork into it; instead of pouring maple syrup directly on pancakes... it absorbing and still seeming dry... then keep adding…
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I made salads in tupperware for the week-will they survive?
I bought a container of romaine, added some spinach and then cut up veggies to go on top (cucumbers/mushrooms/celery/red onion/orange pepper) I was happy because I got four salads out of it so Im good for the week but now I am worried-will they last that long? Should I eat them up as soon as I can? Thanks!!
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Hellmann's Low Fat Mayo
Just wanted to spread the good news!! Hellmann's (also known as Best Foods) has remade their reduced fat mayo it is now called Low Fat Mayo For those on W.W. 1 TBSP is 0 PTs 2 TBSP is 1 PT and it tastes real good Enjoy!!!!:happy: :happy: