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9 Surprising Facts About Your Stomach
When it comes to the tummy, experts say myths abound. How much do you really know about your stomach? By Colette Bouchez WebMD FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MDFrom those burning, churning feelings that erupt whenever we eat our favorite foods, to the bloating that keeps us from zipping up our jeans, to the gas that can…
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They should come with a warning!
I finally bought Fiber One Bars this weekend. Ate one this morning and went on an all day drive. WHEW not a good idea. If someone had just WARNED be about the windy side effects I would have been more selective in my choice of eating time!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: The good news is it filled me and was delicious!
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Uh oh!
I've been crazy busy with teaching today and haven't eaten enough AND I still have to work out! I am looking at OVER 1000 calories to eat tonight!?!? 911! I HATE stuffing myself just to hit my numbers....and my meals are pretty set already. Do you think it would matter much if I carried a few over to tomorrow? I won't be…
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Okay...this is a tempting thread...
I am curious about what ONE food was a holiday favorite in former years (or an indulgence this year)... and what HEALTHY options you are doing THIS year for the holidays? Mine: Indulgence - Homemade rolls, my mother makes them and slathers them in butter.....sooooo good. Healthy Alternative - Silk beverages (Pumpkin and…
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Jimmy johns
Today is take out night (yay take out night) and I am getting the tukey tom sandwhich from Jimmy Johns. They use that really yummy (but oh so fatty) hellmans mayo but without it the sandwhich is only 300 some calories which is great. I actually do have enough calories for the whole thing, but getting it with the mayo would…
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odd food question
Does anyone buy/eat the pureed fruits from the baby food aisle?
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SHORERIDER???
Hey girl-what foods do you use to fill up the calorie void after you ride? I ran 13 mi yesterday and I was still coming up with a 1000 calorie deficit. I was just getting tired of eating. And since I know you watch your carbs, I thought you might have some good advice.
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Rotation Diet
I know how most everyone on here feels about starvation mode, but I was digging through a health book last night from 1988 and it had something in it called the rotation diet, where women eat 600cals for 3 days then 900 cals for 4 days, then 1200 cals for 7 days and then repeat once then take a mini vacation and eat…
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Hydroxycut...yes or no?
So, I bought some Hydroxycut but I'm not sure about taking the stuff. It's caffiene-free, which seems good but I have no idea how/if it works. I am working out at least 3x a week and keeping right at my calorie in-take levels. I'm loosing weight, but I could use a boost. Has anyone taken this stuff? If so, what were your…
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Halloween candy...
...is EVIL! Wish people would keep it out of the office! I had one piece of chocolate and then all of a sudden 5 and my day is shot. Ok..done venting. Have a great day!
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This sucks!!!
I'm on this mealplan since 2 weeks, I'm very strict with it. Since I also exercise every day, I have to add calories. This really sucks, if I do this it will increase the carbs and sugar and I'm not loosing any weight. I've gained 1.5 pounds. So, adding calories is not a good idea, I will delete this webpage, I don't…
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Body Cleansing?
I have been feeling so sluggish lately, I know this sounds gross but I'm also constipated, bloated and just plain sick to my stomach. I gone off dairy, drinking lots of water and eating lots of fruits. Anything really with high fiber. I've heard of the "Lemon Diet " which consists of lemon juice, cayanne pepper, maple…
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Pad Thai
Is my absolute favorite food lately... problem is that I have NO idea how many calories it is. I get a pretty standard version from the local thai food place. Any one ever guessed at it? I would really appreciate it. :drinker:
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Hot Chocolate
I LOVE hot chocolate and I can't seem to find a sugar free kind. Does anyone know where to find this or does anyone have a really good reciepe?? :drinker:
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quaker quakes
Are evil- I bought them for a snack at work and I had my serving of 7 but then it just kept going they are so good and addicting-- Yummy but those 60 calorie servings add up really quick..
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Allergy Sufferers
Last week we were at our library and found this most amazing magazine. I just had to share. Called "Living Without" written specifically for gluten, egg, and dairy free recipes and sufferers. The recipes are really good. They also have a website. http://www.livingwithout.com/articles.html Enjoy:bigsmile:
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Special K Bar
My word those things are delicious!! I'm eating a blueberry one for morning snack and it is sooooooooooo good! And only90 calories. Kinda small though but really good. :happy:
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I need a Yummy Enchilada Recipe!
Hello Everyone! So I was looking online last night for a really yummy enchilada recipe, needless to say I didn’t find one that looked that healthy. Does anyone have an enchilada recipe they would like to share? I love Mexican food and just can’t give it up so I’m looking to find a fairly healthy (and good tasting) recipe.…
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Need help with carbs!!
Well my body is freaking out. When I first went to my doctor and had a metabolic test done my body burned 2600 calories at rest. I started gaining weight the last 3 weeks (just 3 pounds) and he retested me. It now burns 1200 calories at rest. What the crap is that all about. I am working my butt off but none of my butt is…
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Nutritional information for Matlow's Drumstick lolly? :(
Hey! So after lunch, I had one of those Matlow mini-Drumstick thingies, went to log it into MFP, but I can't find the nutritional information ANYWHERE! All it says is that it's high in calories. :grumble: :grumble: Any help would be loved. :flowerforyou:
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Weigh meat before or after cooking?
I'm making a recipe with 4 oz of chicken. Do I weigh it before or after cooking? (Someone once told me that a 1" steak was about 4 oz for a piece the size of a credit card - don't know if that works for chicken). PS - recipe is yummy and easy - marinate 1 hour (in fridge) with sesame oil, balsmic vinegar, ginger and soy…
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Cake... Sort of OT though
So... the just turned 14 year old is having his birthday on Halloween. Two weeks ago, I told him I needed to know what he wanted for his cake before he left for his Mom's this past weekend. Then, last week, his dad told him at least once, and I reminded him twice (the last time being Thursday night) that I needed to know…
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Dutch Brothers Small Non fat chai
Does anyone know how many calories etc. a small non-fat chai @ Dutch Brothers is? Or if they use Tazo or Oregon Chai? I've contacted them but their response was nothing but fluff.
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Question about coffee
I drink a half a cup of coffee every morning with some non-dairy creamer in it. I figured out how to add the calories, etc for the creamer to my food intake every day, but I cant find any nutritional information for my coffee?? I drink the classic roast (Beaumont brand from Aldi) and even on the coffee can itself there is…
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Potassium question.
I'm not supposed to have Vitamin K for several weeks (because it would work against a blood thinner I'm taking). I have one mamma of a foot cramp and want to take a potassium supplement to help that. Does anyone know if Vitamin K is the same thing as Potassium?
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Protein...
When I add in my foods in my food journal, I am almost always in the negatives with my protein. Is this really bad for me?
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Confession: I don't eat fruit!!!
Yuip. I said it and it's the truth. I just don't like fruit. I think its a texture thing. It is really the only thing I am picky about but I won't eat a single kind of fruit. Am I going to die at a young age (half kidding)? Anyone else on the same boat? I eat veggies. Not salad but veggies. I'm weird! Buuuut I lost a lot…
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What a rip-off!!
Oh, my gosh-- my daughter just tried to give me a "fun-size" 3 Musketeers bar from her candy bag-- ( I successfully resisted, my "no sweets buddies-- ") I can't believe how stinkin' small these candy bars are!!!!! Man, we had it good as kids, ladies and gentlemen-- these companies nowadays are cheap-- more expensive candy,…
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Easiest way to drink water
Through a straw! So simple but makes it so much easier for me. I can drink a whole glass without even realizing it or tasting it.
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Halloween Survival Guide!
Hungry "Ghoul" is here with a few tricks to keep you from eating all the treats this Halloween... Three Quick Tips! 1. DO NOT stock up on your favorite candies. Too late to take that advice? Here's what to do. After the last wave of trick-or-treaters has come through, PUT THE CANDY AWAY! "Out of sight, out of mind" is a…