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Too much protein? Fiber??
Every day, I've gone over my protein and fiber goals. Do you suppose that's a bad thing?? I just can't figure it out...I have some type of lean meat in my lunches and dinners, and occasionally, a light string cheese as a snack, but I can't figure out what I can cut! Suggestions?
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need help finding a previous post!
There was a post not to long ago about making home made tortilla chips that were 25 "chips" for 50 calories and they where made out of some sort of wrap and i was going to try to find it at the store today but now i cant remember what it was called and i cant find the thread anywhere!!! anyone know what im talking about?…
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Which Is Better: Steamed or Raw? Veggie Talk
Which Is Better: Steamed or Raw? http://www.realage.com/ct/tips/8119 Nothing could be healthier for your heart than a plateful of raw veggies, right? Actually, a little steam treatment could be even better. New research suggests that steaming might improve the cholesterol-lowering capabilities of certain produce. Lost in…
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Any Vegetarians on the site?
I'm a vegetarian and just wanted to see how many of us were using myfitnesspal.
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Girl Scout Season
....is killing me. Everywhere I look there are Somoa's staring me down and Tagalongs following me!!! I can't find the sugary goodness anymore. Mmmmm, they are so good. But 2 cookies are 150 calories! Yikes, looks like I'll be working out extra long and hard today to make up for my passion of Girl Scout cookies
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vegan + newly hypothyroid = HELP!
Okay, so I'm in an interestingly tragic situation. I've been vegetarian for 9 years now, vegan for 1. As a vegan I'm an expert at getting all my protein, vitamins, etc. However, less than a month ago I discovered that I am hypothyroid (at my annual gyno appointment, of all places! just another reminder, ladies, these are…
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THE CookBook that you want and was discussed last night by e
It can be confusing with more cookbooks than cooks and what to eat and why you shouldn't eat that or this.... I found this book because of the title...it appealed to me Nourishing Traditions : The Cookbook That Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats by Sally Fallon, Mary G. Enig My fnew friend…
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Do Chili Peppers Boost Metabolism
I love to use chili peppers and Jalopeno peppers in my cooking. I have heard that they can help boost metabolism. Does anyone know if this is actually true?:tongue:
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It wasn't worth it
I just had one my favorite saturday mornings. I caught an early girly flick at the local movie theatre...I like to go early so I still have my whole day ahead of me when I get out. I decided I'd have a pretzel & diet soda as part of my treat, knowing full well it would be a lot of a calories. I could figure them into my…
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Rhodiola Rosea
I used to take rhodiola for increased focus and energy throughout the day a while ago. This morning, I found I still had some in a blister pack. It said on the back to take 1-2 pills before physical activities. I'd never taken it before working out, but my boyfriend has, so I thought I'd try it. 1 hour, 20 minutes and 1069…
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Slim-Fast Shakes
Is anyone using slim-fast shakes to help them with their weight loss? If so please let me know what positives and negetives you have experienced from using them. I am new to this lifestyle change and am - for a lack of better words - very lazy - which is why I gained most of the weight. I was hoping to use the shakes as a…
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How accurate do you need to be?
I don't like estimating anything, so I've been trying to be as accurate as possible in counting my calories. For the first few weeks this was fine because this was all new and interesting. Now, I'm starting to lose interest in spending time getting everything accurate. For example, tonight for dinner we're having…
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low calorie snacks
anyone out there have any ideas for low calorie and nutrional snacks that you can bring to the office without a lot of hassel! Today, I brought a mini babybel gouda and 3 crackers which added up to 150 calories.... it was filling - BUT - not a lot for that many calories ?????
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Wierd foods you can't stop eating...
I LOVE cereal...any kind really...the light sweetness of the cereal and cold milk...YUMMY!!! I know it's a wierd thing to crave and love (i'd have cereal over desert any day)!!! Anyone else crave strange foods?
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Heartburn - What foods prevent this?
i have really bad heartburn several times per week. i also find if i drink alot of water i get bad heartburn (weird, i know). i heard about low acid food, but have any of you tried this? also what types of foods do you eat to prevent this?
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china lily soy sauce?
I am getting mad I'm tring to find the nutritional info for China Lily Soy Sauce anyone have a bottle with the info on it? mine has none:grumble: :grumble:
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Sticking to the grocery list.
As we all know, times are hard, especially with jobs and money. My family and I have now come to a solid plan. It took me a while to get there but my husband had to help me out a little. We stick to our list. Generally nothing more or less. All week, I prepare a list of items we need and saturday morning we head to our…
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30 grams of cheese?
what does that look like size wise I don't have a scale?
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low iron
Does anyone suffer from having low iron? I am trying to decide if that is what's going on with me. Here are my symptoms" lack of energy restless sleep curved nails love to eat ice headaches in front If anyone can help me with this that would be great. Thanks:flowerforyou:
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Help me - what to do about tonight?!?!
I am going to a Wine Festival (my friend got tickets months ago) and I really don't want to overdo it. I am regretting saying I would go now, but tomorrow is my birthday so one one hand I am thinking it will be nice to go and have fun! How many calories should I try and save up for something like this?
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Natural Sodium?
I know with sugar its a little better to have natural sugars from fruit. Is there such a thing for natural sodium?:ohwell:
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how much sodium is too much?
i'm making a soup since i have some lamb shanks is the freezer that i need to use, after calculating all of the ingredients, the sodium level would be 604.8mg is that alot, the whole pot would be around 6 servings it may be more i wont know until i actually make the dish so i just estimated, the cals were great 237 per…
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POTASSIUM
So, I have been trying to find a lot of my vitamins through food because I can't seem to tolerate multivitamins other than the gummy type, which aren't jammed packed with other than the essentials. My biggest problem was potassium, which my muscles really need or they cramp up. I'm supposed to have like over 3,000 and…
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help
its that lovely time again when all you ladies will appreciate that i will be craving nuts and chocolate! what can i do any ideas for substituting those things?
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PMS, hunger and addiction
Hi guys! I have two quick questions for you, hoping I'll find some answers! 1- Is is normal to be really really hungry when you're in PMS? But I mean even by eating more than your daily intake of calories? 2- Do you have a trick when it comes to addiction to sugar, especially chocolate? When I try not to eat some, I can…
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Most filling...
What are your most filling/satisfying foods that are small in the calorie department?
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NEVER THOUGHT I COULD DO IT!
I just finished drinking my 8th glass of water and it's 2:30 p.m. WOOHOO!!! When I first starting drinking water I couldn't even drink the plain water. I used to get the flavored water. Even then I couldn't drink a total of 8 glasses. Now I'm actually drinking regular water and this is the second time I've managed to drink…
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Gonna be good today...
Kinda.. I am going to lunch with a friend. I am going to get only a cali roll and edamame.... that is going to be really hard because for the same price I can get a cali roll, shrimp and vege tempura, a salad, rice, and miso... :cry: But I am going to be good..I never realized how many cals were in sushi!
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Costco's Trip Today...Need Assistance Plz...
Good morning everyone, I'm making a trip this afternoon to Costco, it's been a long time since I've been there and wanted to know what "healthy food items" you guys get. I wanted some ideas from you all so it will make my trip a bit easier. TIA Smiles, Brandi
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speical K protien water
Does this really help fill you up and does it taste good? I want to try it, but it's pretty expensive. Okay, if it works, but don't want to waste my money if it doesn't. TIA!