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How long do squash last?
Just curious... yesterday I was cleaning the kitchen and I noticed a butternut squash, and a spaghetti squash had been stowed in a little cleft behind a cabinet. I'm guessing they're from squash season (between october/november). They still feel ok, they're not wrinkled and rotted or anything. They look just like normal…
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? about the food I eat
Okay so I was just wondering something, Does it matter if you eat the same food everyday. Mainly for lunch and breakfast I eat the same things breakfast is 2 egg whites and slice whole wheat bread lunch is side salad with lettuce tomato and cucumber with light rasberry vin and cup of nonfat yogurt with strawberries or…
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for popcorn lovers!
http://www.amazon.com/Back-Basics-PC17591-Microwave-Popcorn/dp/B000ZZJGUK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1233002183&sr=8-2 I got this bowl at target a couple weeks ago, and it was changed my life! All you have to do is put the kernels in it, put it in the microwave, and instantly you have airpopped popcorn…
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Free Quaker Rice Snacks!
Sign up to get a free sample of Quakers Chocolatey Criizle or Cheddar Cheese Mini Delights 90 Calorie Snack Pack. http://www.startsampling.com/sm/100545/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100545&source=
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Getting all your calories in...
Ok, I don't get it. Everyone on here is saying how important it is to get your exercise calories in, but don't you want to burn more calories than you eat??? Are you not going to lose if you don't eat those calories??? Someone please help this struggling blonde to understand :bigsmile:
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What do you spend on groceries?
Prices went up so much last year and regardless of the price of fuels coming back down they seem to have remained UP. I went grocery shopping today - for 3 people, me, my boyfriend and my 11 yr old daughter. I spent almost 170$ :noway: Seems like not long ago I could feed 5 of us (Us 3, plus my 2 other daughters who were…
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Vegan Diet - How can I get more Fat & Protein?
For the last 2 weeks, my wife and I have been basically eating a Vegan diet - no meats & dairy (milk/cheese). We've also stopped eating grains (bread, crackers, chips, rice, pasta), sugar, and drinking any form of soda. We are basically only eating raw and cooked vegetable, fresh fruit and 100% fruit juice (for a total of…
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A bit of rant about REAL food and general nutrition
Once and a while someone hears about how healthy I am eating and the first comment about it is, "Oh god, it must be tough to eat like that how ridiculous when he could be enjoying himself with real food instead of diet food". First of all, I do not eat "diet" food. I eat REAL food. Secondly, I am intrinsically enjoying my…
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Triggers
I get these in e-mails from Jillian and thought I would share Let Go of the Trigger Okay, go get your journal or log in to your online Fitness Diary. As promised, I'm going to start showing you how to break the cycle of emotional eating. Below are two questions. For a week, before you eat anything, whether it's dinner or a…
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The worst food in america
1. The Worst Food in America Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing 2,900 calories 182 g fat 240 g carbs This weapon of mass construction is the caloric equivalent of eating 14 Krispy Kreme doughnuts, before your dinner arrives. Even if you split this "starter" with 3 friends, you'll have downed a…
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Oh no..double calories for a day!
Yes, you read it right! I've today eaten TWICE the amount of calories that I should have. Since it was Australia Day, we were going to my parents' house for dinner and I knew I'd probably creep over a bit..and I've just put everything I ate into my counter for the day..and twice what I should have eaten! :( Logically, I…
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hydroxycut
Not sure I spelled it right, but anyways. What do you think about this product? Is it safe? Has anyone used it? My brother in law told me to take it and it would help me lose weight, but I don't want to take anything that is harmful to my body. Just curious to wall of you think.:flowerforyou:
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Snack/Food Alternatives
I'm sure something like this has been posted before, but I decided to start a new one. What are some of your favorite snack or food alternatives? My new alternative that actually works for me.... I love bagels and cream cheese or chips and dip. I found that one Laughing Cow cheese with 17 Special K crackers is a great…
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Chinese Food?
It was my sister's birthday a few days ago, and we are having a get-together tomorrow to celebrate. She wants to go to this chinese restaurant, but I'm afraid I have no idea what types of food I should get that won't put me over my limit. If anyone has some suggestions on what I should fill my plate with, or what foods I…
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Spotted on Shelves...
Quaker Tortillaz, Zesty Guacamole Flavor - Love guac? And triangular snacks? These brand-new rice 'n corn crisps are light, crispy, and uniquely delicious. A 1-oz. serving (about 15 crisps) has 130 calories, 4g fat, 21g carbs, 1g fiber, and 2g protein (POINTS® value 3*). Also available in Cheesy Nacho. Watch out, Doritos!…
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What is a cup?
Everything seems to be measured in cups... what size cup? I have big cups and little cups :happy: Or am i being unbelievably dense.....?
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What's your breakfast? under 300 calories?
I am looking for some breakfast ideas under 300 calories. Any suggestions? Today I did 2 egg whites and 1 large egg and kellogs protein water. I may have a banana later for a snack.
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kashi
if you haven't tried kashi products yet, i would highly recommend them. they're a bit pricier but totally worth it. the heart to heart cereal is only 170 calories (the to-go container) with 6g protein and 6g fiber. the TLC dark chocolate cherry is 20 calories less than the fiber one chocolate and oats plus with 5g protein…
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Eating Abroad / While Traveling
I am traveling way more than I expected this year. Some of the places I've been going (Mexico, South Africa, Philippines, Argentina) require a lot of research before I can eat. One thing I've been doing is purposely eating 1/2 of what is brought to me, if I haven't had a chance to check the calories... if I'm under, can…
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SUGAR in fruit and milk
Guys, this has probably been asked before .. many times. However I did a search and couldnt find the exact topic. The only thing where I am always over in my food diary is the sodding SUGAR. :grumble: When I add all my meals up and deduct the sugar I eat in milk and fruit, however, I would not be over my sugar allowance.…
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NEW FAVORITE THING
Hey guys! I so I've been reading and hearing so much about flax seed that I finally bought some ground flax seed mill yesterday. I wasn't sure how to incorporate it, but I made a salad for lunch today with a homemade dressing concoction: 1 tbs zesty italian 2 tbs pace picante 1 squeezed lemon wedge Pinches of cilantro,…
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I need fat free snacks!!!
I so easily go over on my fat, but I run so I'm trying to get more carbs and protein. What are some good snacks with no or little fat but more carbs and protein (and of course still low cal)???
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IF YOU USE SPLENDA
If you use Splenda sugar substitute how much daily? any concerns with it?
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Goodness of Peanut Butter
Food: Peanut butter Misconception: This creamy spread is an indulgence best enjoyed occasionally because it's high in fat and calories. Why It's Good For You: Major studies confirm that eating peanuts can lower risk for coronary heart disease. Eating peanut butter or peanuts has been associated with lower total…
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UNDEREATING
i used to have a problem with undereating. i would nearly starve myself, working out hard - running many miles and eating only 1200 or fewer calories, and i'd lose weight quickly but gain it right back... now when i eat all my calories i seem to stay the same, or even worse, gain weight. i found i eat less and healthier…
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apple cider vinegar
I was talking to one of my co-workers about my water retention. she suggested that I Drink a tablespoon of Apple cider Vinegar in a glass of water. well I never heard of it! so I looked it up on the web and it says its a very natural way to aid in weight loss as well as help with water retention and other stuff. Has any…
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Darnit, under calories AGAIN
Ok, so here I am under again. I just can't seem to keep up with eating all these calories and then excercise calories. I have eatin alot today, I getting ready to eat dinner and after dinner I have 400 calories left...including my desert. Now what? I can probably squeeze in another snack tonight a couple hours before…
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How do I acuratly calorie count what I make
When I cook i tend to make everything from scratch, like tonight - I made a homemade bolognaise. any ideas of how i actually calorie count this or do i have to do what I did this evening and literally break it down into its individual ingredients and then guess what i ate. So far only 2 days in im not getting the hang of…
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Too much sugar! OMG!
Played around with my settings yesterday and added two columns to my food diary. In addition to Carbs, Protein and Fat I figured I should watch how much Sugar and Saturated Fat I am consuming as well. Well... I just about fell over when I looked through all the days this month (since I started) and saw how much sugar I am…
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Ballpark - White Turkey Dogs - yum
:love: I bought these today and had with half an Arnold Sandwich Thin - yumo! 50 cal for the 1/2 sandwich thin and 45 cal for the turkey dog:happy: