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What is your best diet tip?!?!
What is your best diet tip you could give someone that is just starting out?!?!? Amanda :smile:
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I finally bought one! Any advice??
I bought a food scale finally! yea! any advice?
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My New Favorite Food!!
YUMMY IN MY TUMMY! I love this new sandwich I made today!! It's just a twist on an old favorite but I still love it. It is: Peanut Butter, Banana Slices, Strawberry Slices, and a very lite drizzle of Honey, all on warm toast so the peanut butter gets all melt-y. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. :bigsmile: :love: SO YUMMY! just thought…
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Suppliments for Joints
Does anyone know a good vitamin or suppliment to help joints and ligaments?
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Chef Salad and calories
I went out for lunch with hubby and we go to this little home town resturaunt and I ordered a Chef Salad. It was HUGE! I bet it was probably 3 1/2 cups worth- the closest calorie count I could come up with is around 280 not counting the dressing. I added my own dressing and didn't use the whole thing. Does this sound right?
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GREAT chocolate fix
I just have to say...I just discovered Stoneyfield Farms' Organic Fat Free Chocolate Underground yogurt...it is SO delicious! I LOVE chocolate, and this is a great way to feed the craving while still being healthy. I recommend it to anyone who likes a little chocolate in their lives. :smile:
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overeating
I tend to overeat. I work out a lot and I think that it will make up for what I eat. I'm starting to notice some bigger areas, that I never used to have. I'm starting P90X on Monday after my race this weekend and I think that will be some motivation. Any other suggestions??
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Protein???
Is it bad to go over your protein for the day?:huh:
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Question about calories and carbs
I was just wondering, how do you know how many calories are in a piece of fruit like apples and bananas, oranges etc? Also when I am keeping track of my carb intake, how much is too much in one serving of food (if that makes any sense, it's hard to word my question) and how do I know how much carbs are in fruit and veggies…
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BeachBody's 8 Misleading Fitness Facts
Being a user of BeachBody products I signed up for their mailing list. They tend to have really informative and interesting articles that I get in my inbox once a week or so. Here are 8 misleading fitness facts (lots of this will be common sense to most!) 8 Misleading Fitness "Facts" By Steve Edwards When it comes to our…
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Bread and carbs...question!
I always thought bread was high in carbs...but MFP says it's not, and lists homemade bread with zero carbs. This can't be right, can it? I know, I know, white bread is not the type to eat...but just asking! I haven't had ANY bread for three weeks, and am always coming in too low on my daily 1200 calorie limit...can I eat…
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I didn't realize!
How many calories chili was!!! :noway: Looks like I'm hitting the gym longer tonight than I thought :sick:
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BeachBody's 10 Urban Food Myths
Being a user of BeachBody products I signed up for their mailing list. They tend to have really informative and interesting articles that I get in my inbox once a week or so. Here are 10 urban food myths: 10 Urban Food Myths By Joe Wilkes There have always been rumors spread about food. Remember the one about the Kentucky…
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Bottled Water Has Contaminants Too, Study Finds
I read this on Yahoo this morning and thought I'd share. It's a shame we fork out so much money when all we are really buying most of the time is bottled tap water. By JEFF DONN, AP National Writer Wed Oct 15, 12:17 AM ET Tests on leading brands of bottled water turned up a variety of contaminants often found in tap water,…
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Portion Control
Take a look at this neat way to control your portion size. www.MealMeasure.com
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drinking plenty of water, does it really aid in weight loss?
I am also another person that has a hard time drinking down plain old water. This is probably a stupid question, but is drinking lots of water highly effective for weight loss? I get so confused by hearing about water retention, water weight, etc that I want to know the facts. My weight loss has slowed down and I think I…
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baked lays
low in calories and fat but also low in protein and fiber. yay or nay?
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anouther stupid calorie question!
Mfp is saying I am at a 1000 calories deficit to lose 2 pounds a week. I typically go over the calories recomended by mfp( 1320) by a hundred or so. making my total that I eat is Around 1500 daily -- and I am gaining weight! I have put on two pounds over the last week or so - but acording to mfp I am still under my…
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Grilled Laughing Cow
Has anyone made a grilled cheese using laughing cow? I was going to do it w/ a slice of cheese cut in half on each side of my bread then the laughing cow in the center....but I refuse to eat fat free cheese slices so the cheese will add another 70 calories. I like my grilled cheese CHEESEY! Trust me, 1 slice for me is a…
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oolong anyone?
Hi all, Just wondering if any of you are using oolong tea with your programs. I have been drinking oolong for about 6 weeks two times a day, I really like the tea, but am wondering if there is anything to the claims of it's "magic' weightloss powers. I'd love to hear if anyone else drinks it and if they feel like is is…
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My New Best Friend
:heart: Nature's Healthy Gourmet - Tsaziki Sauce where have you been my whole life:love: ???? 2 tlbs 30 cals:bigsmile: It is made with plain yogurt, cucumbers, dill, mint, artichoke. I use it as a dip for my veggies.:happy: WOW! It is so yummy! :huh: and for fitness chick...:yawn:
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Home-made calorie calculation?
So I am needing a little advice...or guidance. I made some home made stiry fry tonight frozen cauliflower, a lil bit of broccoli, onions and beef with some kinkoman sauce or something like that. How do I calculate the calories in a cup size serving? Do I just pick a random stiry fry out of the data base or is there an…
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Quick and Easy?
Hey All! I met with my trainer yesterday and it went really well! I didn't gain as much weight as I thought I did from my 10 days on continuous binging, plus I learned a lot of things...Such as my sodium intake is THROUGH THE ROOF! Geez...Over 2000 mg...Yikes! So, the SmartOnes that I pack for lunch every day obviously…
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Question for Song
Or anyone who can help me! I was just sick for about a week and a half with some sort of stomach bug. The first few days were terrible, I couldn't keep any food in and couldn't leave bed except to get to the bathroom in a big rush! I haven't exercised at all in the last two weeks as I was too weak. For the last few days…
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Accuracy of Calorie Counts?
So, I am just curious as to how accurate everyone thinks these calorie estimates are that we are given each day. Are people finding that the amount of suggested calories consumed are reasonable? I.E. are you seeing results based on the recommendations vs what/how many calories you actually eat in a day?
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Favorite soup recipes?
Oops! Posted in wrong spot. See question here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/27846-favorite-soup-recipes
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HG's All-New Starbucks Survival Guide!
OMG, it's an all-new guide to all things Starbucks. There's LOTS of new stuff at The 'Bucks, so make this a must-read... The DOs and DON'Ts of Drinks at The 'Bucks! A few helpful guidelines... DO be picky and specify "nonfat" milk. DON'T order the special fancy seasonal coffee drink, just 'cuz it's only available for a…
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Separate food habits than your significant other
My husband is in the military and deployed at the moment. I've noticed when he's here I gain a few pounds. Well I think it's because I eat different than him. When he's here we eat the same meals together. When he's gone I eat alot of veggies, fish, chicken, healthy snacks, etc.... When he's here we tend to eat a lot more…
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temptations
If you could have one treat (no matter what the calories) what would it be???
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IBS
So I have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and I am always trying to eat around it to avoid getting sick. I was just wondering if anyone else has it and how it effects their diet. I find it has actually been a blessing in disguise at times. I can't eat fried food, pizza, ice cream, most italian foods, anything spicy, or…