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Finding Recipes
Do you have any good websites or cookbooks with healthy, low-fat recipes?
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I'm having a "real" breakfast today
I have been eating either yogurt or fiber one bars for weeks now. But last night at the store, I got Eggo low-fat whole grain waffles, smuckers sugar free syrup, and I always have light butter. I'm excited!
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Advertisements
Just curious if anyone has tried any of the things advertised on this (and many other sites). Like the Pink Patch, Acai Berry craziness etc... ? anyone?
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Going Vegetarian?
I am considering going vegetarian and I was wondering if anyone has any tips concerning that step?
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How bad is pumpkin pie?
I made the pumpkin pie recipe on the back of a can of Libby's pumpkin and it happens to be my favorite. I was wondering if anyone knows how "bad" it is? I know the 3/4 cup sugar isn't great, that makes two pies though and I used nonfat evaporated milk. The pie crust for one serving is about 4 grams of fat and 80 calories.…
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breakfast ideas?
I HATE cereal! I'm so tired of eggs, egg sandwiches, omelets, and anything else that has egg in it! Pancakes are great...but not the most calorie friendly... so what else?
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What to Eat????
I am just getting started and want to get started right. I have cleaned out all of the junk food, need to go grocery shopping and don't really know HOW to eat right. What are good things for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks? What are must haves to keep on hand? I work about 60 hours a week and go to school full time, so I…
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Here are some 100 calories snack ideas from Ziploc:
In Ziploc's snack-sized bags: 1 small orange 13 animal crackers 3/4 oz cheddar cheese 1/2 cup dried apricot halves, unsweetened 45 small soy crisps 2 Tbsp mixed nuts 3/4 C bran cereal 28 grapes 5 dates, dried, pitted, whole 3 mini chocolate chip cookies 1 cup blue berries 17 dry roasted peanuts 25 Jelly beans 3 Tbsp…
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Turkey "Gobble em' up" Cupcakes
I am making these for Thanksgiving tomorrow, they are the cutest little things! I even bought a cupcake tree stand to display them on. Here's the recipe and directions if anybody wants to make them. Enjoy!:happy: Mix a can of dark pop, (coke or pepsi, ect.) with 1 box of any chocolate cake mix. After mixed, pour into a…
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Cranberries
From Real Age.com They calm your tissues. Compounds that are close to becoming household words (quercetin, proanthocyanidins, and resveratrol) help put the chill on chronic vascular inflammation -- and that may lead to younger arteries and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Here’s another food that helps clamp down on…
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Kraft Recipes
I have fallen in love with the kraft web site. I love fast and easy recipes, and they have thousands of them. The ingredients are very easy to find, and the meals are fast! I have stared to put in some of the recipes on this site too. If you register on the kraft web site (which is free) you will get a free cook book…
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WATER~!
Thirsty, flush it out....need WATER! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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20%fat-40% carbs-40% protein recipes????
Does anybody here follow a 20% fat, 40% carb, 40% protein diet? i need some recipe ideas (approx 400 calorie meals and 300 calorie snacks) with these macronutrient ratios....i am having a heck of a time finding anything online and definitely no luck in any recipe books. thanks!
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Snacking Strategies pre/post workout pick-me-ups
Snacking Strategies Four situations where eating between meals can work for you 1. If your energy levels are flagging... Solution: Consuming caffeine–in the form of coffee or tea–can help boost energy and alertness. Adding a bit of sugar and low-fat milk–if you prefer–only adds about 50 calories. Eating foods that blend…
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Greek food, thanksgiving and how am I going to know what cal
I bought a SELF Fitness magazine at the store this morning for reading material to flip through while lounging on the couch at the in laws. I feel pretty good today, yesterday was my over by god knows how many day. The GReek stuffing and spanikopita my husbands grandmother spent hours rolling out layer by buttery layer is…
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happy turkey day
just wanted to say Happy Thankgiving to all the mfp ers and Bring on the food :devil:
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Pizza Sllice Calories
Is 0.33 of a pizza considered one slice? I am referring to the california pizza kitchen pizzas and their serving values in the food database. How many grams in the one slice? Can someone help?
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bread and other carbs
Hi all, I have heard yesterday that the reason why many people dont lose weight is because their carbohydrate intake is very high and that carbohydrates are basically sugar. Speaking for myself, I do admit I eat alot of bread. 20 minutes ago I had 2 rolls for breakfast... :noway: I also like to eat alot of pasta and rice.…
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Why must we crave at that time of the month...???
Is it just me...or do you feel like a pig about a week before "Aunt Flow" shows up? All I want to do is stuff my face no matter how much water I drink!! :angry:
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Clean Eating Club - Wednesday 11/26
This "club" is for anyone who wants to eat five or six times per day and eat natural, healthy, "clean" foods. Let's support each other in the quest to eat well, feel satisfied all the time, eliminate cravings, and melt off body fat. Anyone is welcome to join, and anyone can start the thread each day. Just copy and paste…
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How the Hell!
Am I supossed to eat my calories? OK so my goal is to eat 1200 calories a day, but I work out and burn about 1100 ish calories a day, which means I need to consume about 2300 calories a day. On days like today, out the door at 6:20, drop off Husband at work, daughter at sitter, and in school by 8:30-10:20, then at the Gym…
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Chicken Chili
Does anyone have a good recipe for chicken chili? I found a few on the internet but would like some feedback from you guys. I hear its good plus a lot healthier eating the ground chicken rather than beef. Thanks!
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Carrots
So, I bought some baby carrots a while ago and the bag has just been sitting in my fridge. I'm not a huge carrot fan, but I figured it would give me something to munch on while I'm at work. I grabbed them out of the fridge right before I ran out the door this morning and I have some of them sitting on my desk in a cup.…
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Clean Eating Club for Tuesday 11/25
This "club" is for anyone who wants to eat five or six times per day and eat natural, healthy, "clean" foods. Let's support each other in the quest to eat well, feel satisfied all the time, eliminate cravings, and melt off body fat. Anyone is welcome to join, and anyone can start the thread each day. Just copy and paste…
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A Vegetarian Diet???
Can someone recommend a good vegetarian cookbook? I want to experiment with my diet to see how different foods make me feel. I also want a diet that keeps me both thin AND as healthy as possible. I'm interested in checking out a good vegetarian cookbook or "lifestyle" book that will teach me the basics, give me tasty and…
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Sodium intake
Does any one what is considered "normal" sodium intake. Just today I've had 1,410 mg of sodium and I'm not sure if this is high. Please help and thanks alot.
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peanut butter fudge bars
My mom made these and I just got home! Talk about TORTURE! I just needed to vent a little!
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Carb-Protein-Fat ratio?
Hello all! I've been hearing that MFP's ratios are a little weird. Could someone please tell me a good nutrition ratio? I'm an 18 year old female, 5'4", 152 pounds. I exercise virtually every day, with some form of strength-training and 30-45 minutes of cardio (usually in the form of spinning or elliptical). I just want…
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Detoxing the body
I really feel like I need to clear some trash out of my system...any suggestions as to what I can eat for about two weeks to do this?....would veggies, fruits and lean meats do it?
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A silly question...
I went just a tiny bit overboard at the office Thanksgiving luncheon today...I wasn't miserabley stuffed, but I know I had a bit too many calories. So now I'm drinking tons of water trying to flush some calories/speed metabolism. Will drinking tons of water help? Or am I just dreaming? I think I'm dreaming...If all you had…