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Baby Food!
I've been snacking on the Gerber Graduates puffs. They aren't the best tasting treat, but they aren't horrible. They are only 25 calories a serving which is 72 peices. Theres no grams of fat and lots of vitimins since they are made for babies. There are some really good baby snacks that are really good for you and would be…
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Eating Right...
I try to stick to Special K for breakfast, some sort of snack like blueberries, then eggs or salad for lunch, but then mid-afternoon rolls around and I am STARVING! What can I eat that is healthy/low-cal but filling??? Anyone have any ideas? I just feel like I can't stick to the diet...but I feel like I can stick with the…
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Dash of salt?
Is there any particular measurement other than a small amount? Where does the first dash end and the second begin? just wondering
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nettles
i just cooked me this corn&nettles soup and it had a big bag of nettles in it but i can't find nettles in the database at all. i've checked nutritiondata.com and the other popular nutrition sites from google but can't find it anywhere. am i the only one who eats nettles? :huh: i know for sure it's full of iron, which is…
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Beer and the scale
Hi all, I have read several of the posts on alcohol but I am still wondering, why when I have one beer (120 calories) and stay within my calories for the day, I am heavier on the scale the next day? How can I gain 0.2 pounds in a day while staying below my calories for the day? I ran 3.1 miles and had approximately 1500…
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Fruit and veggies....how are you doing it?
I have such a hard time getting in all of my servings of fruit and vegetables. I really think it's an impossible task! I can only seem to squeeze in a V8 and then veggies for dinner. If i'm lucky I have a fruit during the day but that's it! That's only 3 servings!! What are you doing to get all of your servings in? Please…
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I'm an addict!
I have a recently developed addiction to Sugar Free Red Bull! Every afternoon during work I walk up to the gas station closest to our office and buy a red bull and I get anxious when I get to busy to go for my walk for the Red Bull. The best part... its only 10 calories!! Its like my own little can of heaven :bigsmile:…
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Shocked!!
I just had a small (it was smaller then the palm of my hand ) Avacodo and it's saying it was 322 calories and 29 grams of fat!!! i didn't realize that even a Avacodo can take up so many calories and fat!! Wow i guess i really do have to watch what i put in my mouth!!!
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I want to eat at night!!
I've been waking up at about 2am looking for junk food!! I'm so out of it that I can't even reason with myself to stop!LOL Am I the only one that does this? Any advise?:yawn:
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Easy on the go meals
I have doing really good staying within my calorie range (1200) but i am starting an externship an hour away. I will be working 8 hour there so by the time I am done driving it will be around a 10 hour day. I will be on my feet and constantly moving the whole time. I only have access to a fridge and can not leave for…
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protein powder...biggest loser
Can anyone tell me the name of the protein powder that Bob on the biggest loser promotes, i've been googling this for a good 15 minutes, and i'm getting nothing! :sad:
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reg. vs. lite yogurt
I'm new to this board (and myfitnesspal.com) as of today, but I love what I've been reading so far! So, here is my question... I'm in my 3rd month of eating healthier and exercising more routinely, and I'm really enjoying it! I've always tried to stay away from "fake" food. I figure foods that contain more natural…
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Today is My 21st Birthday!
AT LAST! I know I'll be splurging with calories today(i woke up to the smell of brownies my roommate baked me) and friday(when I actually go out to celebrate) so does anyone have any good suggestions of drinks that won't totally destroy my progress?
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sugar wafers!
Holy Calories.. I just had sugar wafers at work to get past my sugar craving and they where 400 calories!! I woulda been better off with candy.. Advice to everyone.. Log before eating!!
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Six Meals a Day
I have been in a slump for months and just recently got started on here. What I am trying is six small meals a day. I went into the settings and actually changed it to read morning, mid-morning, lunch, mid-afternoon, and so forth, including an evening snack. Knowing myself the way I do, I have to have a small snack after…
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Fish Help
Hey Can anyone help me. I have been to other calorie websites and i can't find any help. I have eaten whole jack pieces (whiting fish) BUT THEY ARE NOT FILLETS!!!!! I assumed that 1 fillet would equal one jack but when i do 2 servings on MFP it gives me outlandish calories and I don't think they are correct. so does anyone…
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Protein Shakes??
Hey, I am trying to decided if I need to start drinking Protein Shakes. I am just trying to trim up and get in shape for bathing suit season. I run 3 miles a day and do a moderate work out during the week. I am a big calorie counter, so I’m just not sure if protein shakes would benefit me. Help! If so….what kind would you…
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Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee
Does anyone really know how many calories in a medium iced coffee wih cream and splenda? Everything says 15 but I feel like that absolutely has to be wrong. Just half and half has 40 calories in a serving. Would you say it is closer to 50-70 calories?
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READY FOR A NEW CHALLEGE… JOIN “THE 14 DAY START PLAN”
Has your weight reached a plateau? Is the diet plan you are doing right now not getting you to your real weight goal? Want to join a new challenge? We will be doing “The Rapid Start” which is stage 1 from DR. Phil McGraw book “THE ULTIMATE WEIGHT FOOD GUIDE” :love: Go to http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/472 to learn…
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one of those days
Ever have one of those days when you eat something bad that you didn't intend to and it totally ruins your calorie count? Then, rather than accepting that you messed up and don't eat anymore, you figure you've already done damage, why not continue? It started with a cupcake. I took some yummy st. pattys day cupcakes into…
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Not Losing Weight Because
I wasn't logging my food and exercise information correctly nor on the correct day. I work nights so it's difficult some times keeping track of everything on the correct day. I just couldn't figure out why I wasn't lossing weight until tonight when the time change. I was getting ready to log my dinner and realize it was…
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The 5 Key Rules for a Better Body
The 5 Key Rules for a Better Body By Dr. John M. Berardi, PhD, CSCS What is good nutrition? Do you know, specifically, what types of things you have to do to look better, feel better and live healthy? And do you know what types of things you have to avoid? What do you think it means to “eat well” or “eat healthy” – that…
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The 90% Rule of Fueling our Bodies
The 90% Rule By Dr. John M. Berardi, PhD, CSCS Follow the rules 90% of the time. The other 10%? Eat anything you want. I actively encourage people to eat any food they like, because the reality is that good food can be one of the great joys of life. But being overweight, unhealthy and lethargic are not. And certain foods…
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jennie-o turkey tenderloin
I have never fixed a turkey tenderloin before, I bought the applewood flavored one and was wondering how do you guys bake them in the oven. the package just says bake at 350 for 45-60 minute, do you just follow that or do I need to wrap it in foil first? I hope it is good, thanks!!
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how much in ground beef
Does anyone know how many calories are in one pound of ground beef? I usually use ground sirloin. I like tomake low fat casseroles, but now that I am counting calories, I'm a little stumped on this one. Any advice would be great. Also what is the best butter to use(low calories)? Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Calorie…
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Mayonnaise...
I'm really not a mayo person, but when it comes to tuna sandwiches, it has to be made with regular mayo. The reduced fat mayo's are just disgusting! :sick: BUT My boyfriend recently bought Hellmann's Mayonnaise Dressing with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It tasted just like regular mayo and it has 50 cals and 5 grams of fat. Reg…
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cereal
What is the best cereal when considering a combination of both taste and nutrition.
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Plain water really necessary?
OK, my question: Is 8 glasses of straight water per day really necessary? I'm of the thought that most any liquid (excluding carbonation, caffeine, alcohol, etc) is really just water with something else in it, and thus gives you your hydration. In fact, I know that the original study done over 50 years ago that originally…
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Vitalicious???
I just got Hungry Girl's email, and they advertised Vitalicious - chocolately muffins for 100 calories - no shipping. Anyone tried these?
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Final Weigh in Friday 13th
You guys got any words of wisdom for the next three days of my journey? I am at 14.2 % and the person who is next in line is 12.4% as of last Friday OMG I am getting stressed out and have to figure out how to maintain my lead any ideas i am trying to do the right thing I am in this lose weight thing til i see my goal…