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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:
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not proud of this question but....
How does one cook a quesadilla? Do you put it in a frying pan? or microwave? I got all the stuff to make a healthy quesadilla dinner but don't know how ...
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*Healthy Recipes - Good For Your Body, Good For Your Bank Ba
*Healthy Recipes - Good For Your Body, Good For Your Bank Balance* Have you bitten off more than you can chew in the credit crunch? Everyone is trying to trim their expenses, and the good news is that you can trim your figure at the same time! After a busy day, it *is* tempting to blow the budget and go out to eat or flop…
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Part 2 The Way to Eat: Diet Tweaks That Make a Difference
Part 2 The Way to Eat: Diet Tweaks That Make a Difference By David L. Katz, MD And then there's lunch. To help demonstrate what an impact a ten-minute change can have on your midday meal, I asked six staff members at this magazine to track their cafeteria meals and snacks for a couple of days, and then to try bringing…
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The Way to Eat: Diet Tweaks That Make a Difference By David
The Way to Eat: Diet Tweaks That Make a Difference By David L. Katz, MD All it takes is 10 minutes here and there to make a dramatic change for the better in your diet. There are two ways to improve the quality of what you eat: You could study nutrition theory thoroughly, abandon most of what you've been doing until now,…
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sourdough bread
:explode: 120 calories per slice:explode: ughhhh
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eating your workout calories
i just joined a few days ago and i've read a few post that you are suppose to eat all the calories you burn off. why is it so important if your trying to loose weight i always thought that if you just burn what you eat and nothing more you will just maintain your weight so i am confused why i should eat every single…
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Poll: What's your favorite tea?
Hi! I recently started drinking tea and I've decided I really like it (it's yummy with a little honey, warm and makes me feel full! :love: ) but I'm having trouble choosing which flavor to drink! There are so many - black teas and green teas and white teas, lemon lift and earl grey and constant comment . . . how to choose?…
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I have no off button
I really never feel full. I heard that it is a common problem in people with Downs Syndrome. I dont have that but it got me thinking in the conversation. I seriously have no full switch. I mean I will feel disgusting after a HUGE binge(buffett :) )...But that is huge!!!. I also consume like 100-120 ounces of water daily…
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Too Much Sodium
Is there anyway to counter a high sodium meal or day? I was focused on the calories and now have a high sodium day already and dont want one...anyway to counter the sodium?
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pasta what the heck was i thinking
I just had a cup of speghetti and omg when I added up the calories I almost fell off my chair ..What !!! 400 calories plus the sauce another 40 :noway: ... ugh now im gonna have to bike extra to get ride of them ...They say live and learn ... Lets just say pasta is now officially on my worst enemy list .Not gonna make that…