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Protein
I have noticed no matter what I do my protein is always over at the end of the day. Is this something I should worry about?? Any suggestions on ho to keep it down?? Thx
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What food do you miss the most?
Definately for me it is grilled cheese sandwiches. I tried one today with whole wheat bread and low fat cheese and i couldnt eat the damn thing. Totally Gross!
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Celery
Some reason I can not find an answer. How many calories are in celery. I went to a website and it said 9 calories a stalk? Is that one long piece or the whole thing itself. All I know is that celery is very low in calories....... So basically how many calories are in a cup of celery?
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HOLY 5000 Calories BATMAN!!!!
FOR a nation seeking unity, a recipe has swept the Internet that seems to unite conservatives and liberals, gun owners and foodies, carnivores and ... well, not vegetarians and health fanatics. Certainly not the vegetarians and health fanatics. This recipe is the Bacon Explosion, modestly called by its inventors “the BBQ…
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Question about potato cakes!
Does anyone know if I'll be able to get crispy potato cakes with cooking spray, or do I have to use oil?
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Yummy salad
Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone had some recipes for really delicious salads...I apologize if there is a post on this already somewhere, but I looked back over a few pages and didn't see one...really didn't want to hunt through hundreds of topics!! Anyway, I feel I need a better way to eat vegetables and leafy…
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An Ode to Asian Pears
O round and tan Delicious and crisp Juicy white flesh I love to eat you. O Potassium! O Fiber! Welcome to my stomach. Thank you. I just thought I would give some praise to my new favorite fruit. You can look up the data in the nutrition database, but at just over 100 Calories, there are 10 grams of fiber per 9.5 oz fruit.
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a math question plz help
I need to know how to figure out the percentage of fat protein and carbs for each day. I'm no good at math but hopefully some one can help. Thanks!!!!!!!!
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Water
Hi guys, quick question I am not a great water drinker, but recently suffered a bout of migraines so have jumped onto the bandwagon and started drinking my 8 glasses a day (not as hard as i thought it would be!) however, am now really worried that i'm going to retain it all and balloon! does anyone else have this fear, or…
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exercise calories
Do you have to eat your exercise caories? What happens if you don't?
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The office
Is it me or do people at the work place discourage you. I eat ubber healthy during the week and eat whatever I want on the weekends. So everyday at lunch I get comments like o Nicole you eat rabit food and bla bla bla and if I eat like pasta its like ooo your eating real food today? It really makes me so mad. Why do people…
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Water intake
How does everyone count there water in take? I just had some McDonalds sweet tea and wondered if that counted toward my 64 oz of water, or should I just count "plain" water? :) Thanks!
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HOW MUCH?
I am going to have eggwhites and crystal light for breakfast..How much should i eat? my daily calories is 1200..how many would u eat? wanted to know so i dont use too many cals! thanks!! jessica
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My favorite book...
If you haven't already purchased it, I highly recommend - "Eat this, Not That - Hungry Girl". It has a ton of great recipes that you can use to replace those everyday foods you crave! It puts an emphasis on calories, so you can be sure you're eating great low-cal meals. A definite 5 star book :-)
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I have finally sussed out
how to drink 2 litres of water in a day! Don't laugh now cos it's hard!!! This is the target I set myself and I have stuck to it for a week and it's working. Drink 500mls of water (1 bottle) before I leave for the office in the morning! hard but, I have persevered. Great tip...drink it just after a shower seems to help!…
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If you don't eat the cookie....
Does the fortune still come true??????? GO GREEN!
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Countin' Calories
I am trying so hard to eat better, so I make good choices throughout the day, get to supper and have a ton of calories left. I am not sure how to pace it better, I am eating breakfast, lunch a snack and then supper. I am only drinking water now, so I am getting no calories from liquids. Any suggestions?????:ohwell: :ohwell:
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P90X Nutrition Plan?
What is it like? Is it a strict menu plan or does it give leeway for your own choices?
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meal plan
anyone following a specific meal plan where everything is laid out for you what to eat and when?
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I ate the Chinese Food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I am soooooooo happy.....so I went to Panda Express and before I went I did the calories here, I opted outa the orange chicken for the mushroom chicken and got the madarin chicken without sauce, in place of chow mein or fried rice I got moxed veggies.........I got home, and got out a plate rather then eating from the…
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brussel sprouts
I ate a whole bag of frozen brussel sprouts last night.......just a little salt and spray butter. There is nothing wrong with that.........is there?? :smile: I know they are good for you, and they are green!
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Help! need advice on my menu
So I'm trying to be more conscious not just about my calorie intake but getting the right protein, carb and fiber each day. it seems like I'm always going over on one or all three even if I'm within my calories. here is tomorrows final tally. the numbers are as follows: calories/carbs/fat/protein/fiber Total: 1,320 152 30…
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A Healthy Game Plan for Super Bowl Sunday
Having people over to watch the big game? Heading to a game-day bash? There's no need to forget all your healthy habits after kickoff. Follow these tips to avoid penalizing your healthy eating plan or taking a time out from good nutrition. Great tips here: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1268
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Weight Watchers Weign In
Is there anybody doing Weight Watchers on their own who would like to have a weekly weigh-in via MFP. I was thinking about a Friday morning weigh-in. It would be nice to have some support and accountability without paying to go to the meetings (if you have the points counter). I am a stay-at-home mom (work on the weekends…
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Can I have Panda Express?????
Ok, so I had a rough day and I don't wanna cook tonight, I did not eat as much as I should have today cause I couldn't bring food to clients with me, I did eat breakfast and had a snack when I got home at , but I FEEL HUNGRY NOW. I am wanting to go out to eat and thought hey why not chinese. I went through and picked out…
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Too much protein?
Does anyone know how much is too much protein?? All of the articles Ive found assume that if someone is eating high protein then they are also eating low carb which isnt the case with me. or the article is geared towards body builders. tomorrow I will be eating 130 grams of carbs and 173 grams of protein. ugh, I think I…
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Low sodium at fast food type places
My dad is on a low sodium diet, doctors orders. He loves fast food unfortunately. He is eating MUCH better now because he has to for the sake of his health. However he still gets a craving for fast food now and then. I did some poking around to try and find some low sodium options without any luck. Obviously no surprise…
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Has anyone tried SlimQuick?
I recently read a few good reviews about slimquick and decided to give it a try. I started it today. Has anyone tried this? I never thought I would resort to "diet pills" but I'm starting to get discouraged.
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Sweethearts Sweet Tarts
Every year after Christmas, I take a deep breathe and relax knowing that the temptation of holiday goodies is gone. No longer do I holiday confections make their way into my dreams in the form of ninjas who stalk me in the kitchen, at work, and in friend and families' homes. The decorations have come down. The cheery music…
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Low Cal Bread that Tastes Good?
Does anyone have any suggestions on low calorie wheat bread that will not crumble, is not too thin, and actually tastes good? I keep noticing the breads that I am eating have about 90-100 calories PER SLICE. So if I want a sandwich for lunch, that's 200 calories right there on lunch. While I could choose other lunch…