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Eating out
Ok so my family wants to go to dinner tonight it doesn't matter where just somewhere. They are getting sick of my diet cooking lol. Can anyone tell me a place that won't be so bad and what to get. Thank you , Jennifer
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SO WHAT HAPPENS?
What happens if you eat something bad and you dont go over your calories?
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Veggie-savvy peeps, help me pick a meal from this menu!
Some friends and I are going to this vegetarian place tomorrow for dinner. The menu is here: http://fieldofgreenscuisine.com/menu.html I know, it's veggie stuff, but I'm not that well versed in vegetarian cuisine. Like, what on God's green earth is "basil crusted bean curd?" I'd like to get either a burger or a favorite.…
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diet on a budget?
Ok,,please dont get me wrong.Im not complaining/whining etc BUT It does seem to be that it does cost more to eat healthy. I am on a lean budget as far as cash goes,,,and Ive noticed mmy grocery bill is HIGHER than it used to be and Im buying less food Im glad in a way I didnt have the money for WW,Jenny Craig,,etc because…
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calories per day-not eatting enuff?
I am set at 1200 calories to lose my weight, however I only have been consuming about 900....Do i need to up my calorie intake, or will i just lose more with the 900? I am not hungry and I think I am eatting a balanced diet. Will this hurt me in the long run? say weeks down the road, will my body adjust to the 900 and i…
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high salt in diet
I'm not too privy on a number of nutritional issues but know that too much salt can be a bad thing. Is this true only if you have high blood pressure. I've always eaten a lot of salt and now that I've started this diet and taken out all the yummy flavorings such as sesame oil, butter and such I really relish the taste of…
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What did you have for Lunch ??
Large salad = 2 cups lettuce 1 cup brocoli & cauliflower chopped 2 slices of tomato 1/4 cup shredded co-jack cheese 2 slices turkey breast 2 TBL fat free dijion ranch 1 cup grapes 1 cup milk :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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brown bag lunch?
Hi does anyone have ideas/recipes,,,etc for lunch on the go?Most days I am at work or in need of something quick and easy..not TOO much prep time(SOmething that could be done ahead of time would work) I think i need maybe"lunchbox" ideas.Thanks
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Holy Hot Chocolate Batman!!!!
I never ever knew that Swiss Miss Hot chocolate has 120 calories per one pack! I drink 2 packs at a time. 240 calories. WOW.. I'm going to have to work out today to keep from going over calories. I haven't even had lunch yet!
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6 meals a day
I switched over to eating timed meals. I became aware that i was eating a lot from 2 or so on and then ending with too many calories at night. so I start at 7:30/8:00 and eat every 2.5-3.5 hours. for those of you doing this. is it normal that I seem to feel more hungry when you first take this on? it seems so odd to me. I…
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Is a bologna sandwich a day a genuine health risk
I love my 6-cups of coffee and my bologna sandwich most every day at work (it's delicious and cheap). I know bologna is very processed and is high in nitrates. I've read so many different opinions but most seem extreme to me. What is the REAL long-term health risk associated with nitrates in processed meats. Regarding…
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whats for breakfast and lunch
heres my Breakfast Egg - Grade A Large - Egg White Only, 20 Egg White(s) 340 0 0 80 remove Onions - Raw, 2 tbsp chopped 8 2 0 0 remove Tomatoes - Roma Tomato, 2 Tomato 70 14 2 2 remove Fresh Produce - Bell Peppers (Green), 0.5 Cup Raw 15 4 0 1 remove Add Food Remember Meal 433 20 2 83 and for Lunch Pilgrim's Pride - 100%…
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Planning meals and Snacks
I think I'm going to have to start planning out my meals and snacks - otherwise I just eat whatever is in my path when I come home from work. Has anyone found that they have better luck when they plan out their meals and snacks or does it become to rigid and hard to stick to? If so, how do you do it? I'm never sure what to…
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SECRET SPICE
Cinnamon This old-world spice usually reaches most men's stomachs only when it's mixed with sugar and stuck to a roll. Why It's Healthy: Cinnamon helps control your blood sugar, which influences your risk of heart disease. In fact, USDA researchers found that people with type-2 diabetes who consumed 1 g of cinnamon a day…
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Coffee
how do you guys log in coffe in the food category? I go to 7-11 for my coffee but i cant find it on here
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crockpot/slow cooker cooking
I've seen several great recipes (and tryed a couple) since here at MFP. Wanted to throw a plug out for Reynolds Slow Cooker liners. But the bag in the cooker, put the ingredients in, cook, fix your plate, put the leftovers in a container for the fridge, throw the bag away. No hard mess to clean out of the pot. And they…
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How Does This Affect Calorie Intake?
I donate plasma twice a week and I was wondering how it might have an effect on my calorie count. The plasma itself is mostly water but it's also a good amount of proteins. Has anyone had anything similar to this? Does it just not count?
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Cleansing teas or herbs
Hey - does anyone use any herbal remedy type things like cleansing teas or herb combinatons to accompany their weight loss? I ask because I have heard that a lot of :angry: yuck:angry: is stored in our fat, and that (aside from water) it is a good thing to use some sort of cleansers to make sure this stuff doesn't make us…
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new natural sweetner -- Truvia
has anyone seen the commercials about this new natural sweetener, "Truvia?" it's seems like it's lacking aspartame, after looking at the ingredients here's the link to their website www.truvia.com ...thoughts?
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WHAT IS FOR LUNCH?
What are you all having/had for lunch today? Me: 2 Whole wheat burritos with chicken breast, onions, bell peppers, bean sprouts and black olives, mmmmmmmm, very tasty! :wink:
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Salt/Sodium; How much is too much?
Being that I have heart disease in my family history and high blood pressure (now controlled by meds) I've known to try and stay away from high salt's. So I would rarely eat canned soups and most frozen dinners and such. Now that I've joined MFP and have been monitoring my daily intakes I'm wondering how much is too much.…
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Sugar
I have trouble staying within my sugar every day. I am given 24 grams of sugar a day, but 1 cup of grapes has 25 grams! I don't understand how it's possible to eat your fruits and vegetables and stay under 24 grams of sugar.
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NEED HELP FAST!!
ive had 5 small meals and still only have 1065 calories, now, I can drink an atkins advantage shake that has 160 cals in it but its 10pm at night here should I drink it? or go to bed? HURRRRRRRRRY!!
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Can't live without it!!!!!
So, I decided to fork over a few bucks and have a nutrition expert make some suggestions for me. She started right in on sugars, fats, etc, and had me cutting out foods here and there, gradually. But when she got to cheese... no way, Jose! I pushed back so hard that she just gave me limits but didn't make me cut it out all…
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Lunch Ideas
does anyone have any lunch ideas for lunches that are healthy. i get so bored easily with eating... anyone tell me whats good and nutritious?
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OK...I need the scoop on "Eating my exercise calories?"
So, I'm a neophyte in this whole dieting, calories, exercise thing (just being transparent here). I saw this quote, leaving me wanting to get an explanation from the MFP crew as to why this is a good thing? "I try to eat my exercise calories so my body doesn't think it's starving itself." Please advise why this is a good…
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Special K diet??? Help
I was thinking about starting the Special K diet. Eating cereal for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also eating the snack bars for snacks? Has anybody tried this?? I know if i try it, it will save me $$ and i won't have to go out and buy food for lunch! And its healthy isnt it??? Its the middle of the month already in the…
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Breakfast Ideas
Rise-and-Shine Grains 1. Whole-Grain Waffles With Yogurt and Strawberries: Toast 2 commercial whole-grain waffles. Top with 1/2 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt and 1/2 cup sliced strawberries. Nutrition Score: 373 calories, 11 g fat. 2. Tomato and Cheese English Muffin: Top a whole-grain English muffin with 2 ounces lowfat…
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Cocktails Anyone???
Do you think it's bad to save some calories for a drink? What about 2 or 3? Just curious......:smokin:
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Worst foods
If you must cheat on your diet, stay far, far away from these foods!!!! :noway: Worst "Healthy" Sandwich Blimpie Veggie Supreme (12") 1,106 calories 56 g fat (33 g saturated fat) 2,831 mg sodium 96 g carbohydrates Sure, a Veggie Supreme sandwich sounds healthy, but this foot-long comes with three different kinds of cheese,…