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Neiman Marcus Dip
Does anyone know what the total calorie count is for a Neiman Marcus Dip? Neiman Marcus Dip ¼ cup roasted almonds, slivered 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 teaspoon green onions or chives, chopped ½ cup mayonnaise salt to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on cookie…
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Quinoa confusion! Help for the sake of my sanity!
Ok, so I decided to cook quinoa. I measured out 1 cup of dried quinoa, knowing that 1/3 cup dry is 160 calories (from Arrowhead Mills). I cooked it all up and gave myself a portion. The bag said that 1/3 cup dry swells to 1 cup cooked. So I poured myself a cup (it looked like there were two cups left over in the pot). Now,…
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bmr
my bmr is calculated at 1455. Why, in my food diary (food ) does it still say only 1230 as my base amount to consume? Thanks Edie
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What's cookin' for dinner?
I love to hear what everyone else is eating, gives me great ideas! Ah-huh, moments...like I "coulda had a V-8" but only with all your dinners.:wink:
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Has anyone had any success with this?
Hi there! I completely fell off the bandwagon of exercising :sad: and am trying to gert back on but with the snow and darn cold we have here I am afraid I am stuck in my winter "blahs". I recently read online about the Acai berry supplements and also the South Beach Acai Berry Diet and I was wondering if anyone tried it…
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Go-To Meals:
You open the fridge and panic sets in. The cupboards elicit a similar response. Same for the pantry. You have no time and have to come up with dinner – and fast. But what will satisfy your hunger without requiring an hour of prep time? * Peanut butter and jelly is an old favorite that’s even better when served on toasted…
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Slimfast Optima
OMG If you love chocolate milk (Guilty) Slimfast Optima shakes are a great replacement. I buy the powder and add it to fat free milk i think that mixing it myself is way better than the pre made shakes and if really holds me over, i look forward to waking up every morning just so I can have my shakes. Tip if you do try…
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Great snack!
Hey guys! I always get the munchies when I'm bored and that usually leads to something not so healthy. So I started making my own parfaits.. It is sooo good.. I get some Vanilla low fat yogurt and add some berry's and granola(sam's club has THE BEST granola, mixed w/ nuts). This snack is so yummy and satisfiying, you won't…
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drinking water
Luke warm water or cold water for drinking is good for weight loss? there are differnt opinion about it so i want to know claerly which is the best for weight loss?
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Need some healthy dinner options
So, Breakfast I've got sorted, Special K is a staple in my diet now and I usually have some yoghurt with fruit for lunch. I'm just struggling to find healthy options for dinner. My main issue is that I live with my boyfriend, a healthy bloke who can eat a horse for dinner, so how do I keep him happy without giving myself…
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What's for Breakfast 1 - 21- 2009?
Quaker Oatmeal - Maple and Brown Sugar - low sugar Rose Canadian bacon 1/2 serving Coffee w/ splenda
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Dang Alcohol..
Anyone else finding it hard to account for alcohol calories??? I used to own a bar...so I'm used to having my cocktails...I've broken down to vodka with crystal light....but stilll.. too many calories...now I know why I gained weight eating next to nothing :sad: :sad:
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Exercise calories?
I'm confused. I've always heard that one of the big reasons people don't lose weight is that they think that they can eat more calories because they exercised. But I keep reading on here that you have to eat your exercise calories in order to succeed. Which is right?
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Eating in the evening
I cant help but ask what your opinions are. I've asked before but I keep getting mixed input. Im sitting here with some calories to eat up and it's 10PM. Should I eat some rice cakes with PB or not??
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what to eat when you're sick?
When you're sick, like I am right now --can't swallow, infected throat glands/tonsilitis/laryngitis... how are you supposed to eat all you calories? Will your body go into starvation mode? What's the healthiest liquid stuff to have while you can't swallow anything really?
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do I have to eat my exercise calories?
I dont want to eat them, do I have to?
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I can't eat any more today
I helped a friend today everthing from washing walls to moving furniture in the process I have burned way to many calories. I still have 722 to go and I'm full will be being this short of replacing my calories burned effect my progress?
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100 calorie ice cream treat...can't remember the name...help
A few months ago, I bought a box of ice cream treats...they are sugar free (or reduced sugar) vanilla ice cream covered in chocolate on a popsicle stick, and the box was half toffee and half regular. I only had a few left, so my mom threw away the box that they came in and just put the individually wrapped ice cream bars…
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How do you measure chicken, or sliced turkey?
I was making lunch (turkey franks) and noticed we had 4 slices of thin & trim turkey left, so I ate them, lol. I have tons of calories left for the day because I am doing a spinning class later, so I wasn't concerned. But how do you measure out slices? I added t to my food diary as 2 servings, each serving is 2 oz. Think…
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Crystal Light adding pounds?
When I started I did no Crystal Light and just drank water. I swtiched to alot of CC and I swear I am gaining weight...Its not doing what water does..or is it in my head? I also noticed I have benn having alot more slip ups in food.
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Am I sabotaging my diet?
There are two things that I eat that I consider to be indulgences...a big bowl of Cheerios with skim milk for breakfast and an apple with reduced fat PB for a snack. I'm just wondering how far outside the definition of 'eating clean' these two things fall. FYI - I'm doing P90X and trying to eat high protein, middle carbs,…
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indian food?
my fiance has been wanting to go to this indian restaurant so we're eating dinner there tonight, any suggestions?:smile:
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Chocolate!!
I want chocolate and I know one of my employees has some in her desk. I told her to tell me she didn't have any if I asked....so when I asked , she said she didn't have any. But dammit I know she's lying!!!!!
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Espresso Coffee
I love espresso, just black, I like to drink between 2-10 shots a day, the caloric value is very low at 5 cals a shot and 75mg of caffeine each, I'm just wondering if anyone has an educated response to how this might effect weight loss. Anyways, I figure its better to indulge in coffee than greasy pizza, beer, or ice…
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Zig...Zag?
Has anyone ever tried the calorie count method known as Zig Zagging? If you have any info on it or personal experience with it, please post it. I'm kind of curious. Thanks!
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does tea count?
I was just wondering....can drinking unsweet tea count as part of your water intake. If so, what other drinks count? I drink mostly water, crystal light, unsweet tea, and occasionally I will have a coke zero. Also, if you have any ideas on helping increase water intake, please share. Thanks a bunch!
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What are you having for lunch 1/20
Just curious what everyone is having for lunch. I haven't decided yet, thought maybe I would get some ideas!! thanks:flowerforyou:
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New Discovery for breakfast
So... I've been having a satisfying breakfast of 1/4 cup Lucerne's (safeway brand) best of the egg {30 calories}, and two strips of turkey bacon, Oscar Mayer {35 x 2 = 70} grand total 100 calories for a real breakfast! (when i'm in a hurry I usually grab a Kellogg's Protein snack bar for 110 calores not as satisfying) BUT…
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question??
I am wanting Hormel Chili with crackers for lunch. I love this chili but I don 't eat the meat, just beans and soup. How can I record that? Cause I know it would be considerably less with out the beef. I've tried the vegetarian chili but it's just not as good.. I guess cause I am getting the flavor of the beef in there..…
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Organic Eggs
One of my husbands friends has started raising chickens. He is selling cage free organic eggs for $2 a dozen. I really didn't think I would notice a difference but wow! They are so fresh. He plans on using the money for his childrens college fund (or a divorce lawyer, his wife is a little unhappy about chickens running…