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Top 5 Healthy Foods You're Probably Not Eating - But Should
Top 5 Healthy Foods You're Probably Not Eating - But Should Be Dried Plums This is one food that definitely suffers from an unglamorous reputation - especially when referred to by their more common name: prunes. But they have twice as much potassium as bananas and 38 percent more antioxidants than blueberries! Plus, they…
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Granola and Fish....
Not together though...:laugh: I am looking to buy some granola that I can mix in with yogurt. I usually shop at Aldi's or Wal*Mart and I can't seem to find any at either place. Where can I buy some granola like the kind that comes with a yogurt parfait at McDonald's? I am also looking to start incorporating more fish into…
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I NEED HELP PLEASE!!
I have been put on a 1800 calorie intake a day but I have been restricted to 130 carbs, 46g protein and 30 grams of fat. IS THIS POSSIBLE? I have everything that Im gonna eat in my food log and Im only at 1100 calories. HOW DO I DO THIS?
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Freezing fresh strawberries?
Okay, I've tried this once and got really mushy results. :ohwell: I bought a couple of big containers when they were on sale and thought, hey I'll just freeze some. Save some money, good idea right?! I've bought frozen strawberries before, by Dole, and I'm not sure if there were any additives or preservatives. So, I just…
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Please Help!! Calorie Counting Neophite...
I've been working out 6 days/week every week since February and I've seen no results!! Aaahhh!! :mad: And I eat very well, trust me I'm the epitome of healthy eating. So it's been really frustrating, especially since I only have 25 lbs to go!! I've seen people lose more in less time!! :sad: The only thing I could think of…
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Soyjoy Bars
So they were giving these out at my gym a while back and i tried one, not bad, then I saw they were on sale at the grocery store I work at at night. I picked up a few when on break and had one this morning on my way in, they are super good, i had the strawberry one, tastes kinda like a nutrigrain bar with a little crunch…
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i feel disgusting i feel horrible
I ate well all day, really low cal lunch, walking all around campus, i went running, then my mom brought home popeyes because there was nothing to cook. I had 2 small pieces of chicen, 1 biscuit and a handful of popcorn shrimp. I found out that each piece of popcorn shrimp has 280 calories, i ate about 10, so i ate 2800…
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Peanut butter
So I try to eat a really clean diet, mostly whole foods, lean protien, fruits, veggies etc. But I'm craving PB for some reason and I was looking for ideas for incorporating it into my breakfast tomorrow.
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My tum tum just cant take it anymore....
I went to the State Fair this weekend- I got a fried corn dog, after eating about 1/3 of it, my stomach hurt so bad I thought I was going to puke and die! :sad: :sick: Then my husband pointed out that I got that feeling after eating too much pizza one night and another time when i ate crap all weekend. Same pains, same…
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Making Whoopie
Makes 16 Lower Calorie Whoopie pies ACTIVE TIME: 45 minutes TOTAL TIME: 2 1/2 hours (including chilling time) EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy Cookies 1/3 cup canola oil 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking…
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I eat exercise calories! ;) And 1200 cals is not absolute! ;
And have lost 102 lbs so far. It's very simple logic. You are already eating at a caloric deficit to lose weight. Then, you add exercise....and burn MORE. It get's into dangerous/starvation territory. So, you eat some of those calories back to bring your calories consumed back to a safe level. No one is saying to go eat a…
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Pasta Serving size question
Maybe this is a stupid question.. When reading the label on a box of pasta the serving size is 2 oz. Is that dry or cooked? I measured 1 cup of cooked penne...so how large of a serving is that actually?
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controlling my eating
the past few days i've been trying to figure out when to eat my calories throughout the day and had been not eating much during the day, maybe 400-500 calories from the time i wake up till about six thirty when i get home, then i would eat a bunch between six thirty and seven when i start my other job, then eat again when…
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Mmmm!! Apple Pie!
I found a snack/treat to make that is low in calories and tastes delicious. I peeled and cut up an apple and then sprinked Splenda and Cinnamon on it and microwaved it a little. Mmmm! Tastes like apple pie without the crust--which is fine by me because I don't like the crust anyway!
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Sodium: How much is too much!
How much sodium per day should one consume?
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serious dark chocolate craving!!!
i'm at work, have 2 more hours to go, had lunch two hours ago, and am suffering from the WORSE dark chocolate craving. i love that bitter, semi-sweet organic stuff. i'm sipping on my green tea hoping the craving will miraculously dissapear. this must be an indication that i'm deficient in something?? ive been thinking…
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South Beach Dieters "Check-In"
Hi ALL My name is Kimmy and I just started this topic today. I am interested in knowing how many people here are doing the SBD. What brought you to south beach? How long have you been doing it? What do you like about the diet? What is difficult about the diet? Do you exercise? How much weight do you have to lose? Do you…
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lemon in water-does it help burn fat?
My health nut :tongue: friend squeezes a full lemon into each 16 oz glass of water. She said it helps to burn fat and rev up your metabolism. Anyone have pros or cons of this comment. Sounds good to me, but then lemons add calories also. I heard grapefruit/juice does the same thing. Really want opinions on this one.…
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Quick Nutritious Tasty Snacks??!!
Does anybody have any ideas for Quick Nutritious Tasty Snacks? I was doing fine with carrot/cucumber sticks, cottage cheese, Light Philly, Rice Cakes etc., but it's starting to get a bit repetitive and I find I'm craving junk. I'm looking for simple food that tastes good. Any ideas? :flowerforyou:
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good choices
I find it very difficult to make good choices when at a fast food joint. It has been my one habit In the last month I havent been able to break. We have went out like three times and I couldnt resist getting my regular menu item i am used to. Well tonight we went to jack in the box, and I had two regular beef tacos, which…
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The George Forman Mean Lean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine
Whew, what a mouthful! :laugh: :laugh: But I love this griller. We use it for lots of meals, even veggies. If you don't have one, you should invest in one. Gets rid of at least half the fat (if not more). You can even have a medium potato shredded for hash browns (110 calories) and a couple of slices of bacon (Kirkland…
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I think I found my new lunch
So I am a freshman at the local junior college. On monday and wednesday im basically at school all day with a 3 hour break. So Im starting to take a 10-15 min walk down to safeway, picking up one of their small salads( no dressing, and about 200 calories!!) for lunch along with an O organics calorie free vitamin water. The…
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451 to go
I worked out this morning and burned 713 calories. I've eaten 1652 so far today and have 451 calories to go. I just can't eat any more today. I treated myself to 2 servings (which is 10 squares) of Hershey's Symphony creamy milk chocolate almonds & toffee chips tonight to get in 400 of the calories. But, other than that, I…
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Banned foods
I was a baaaaaad girl this weekend. I have a hard time not binging on certain foods. I know the answer is just to not have them in the house. yeah. too easy. :laugh: so I had some coupons for skinny cow. I swear, I can't get the ice cream sandwiches and not eat the whole pack! as ashamed as I am to admit it, it's true.…
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Morning workout and food
Happy Monday fit and sexy people! I have a question. I get up five days a week at 5am to workout. I do weights M-W-F and cardio Tuesday and Saturday. I have been having a breakfast shake in the morning to give my body the energy it needs to workout, but the calories and the sugar are just too much. What should I eat before…
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Fast Food Meals under 400 calories
Saw this on AOL today when checking my email... http://www.aolhealth.com/diet/basics/low-calorie-orders?icid=100214839x1208060449x1200434865 yay!
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Shake
Does anyone have a good shake. Breakfast, taste good, fills you up?
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weight stuck at a set number
Help someone! I have been very careful and not one single day to cheat on my diet. My weight has stalled at the same number for just over 2 weeks. I want to confirm, by exercising daily, should I add the number of calories to what I am consuming or eat the regular amount? I am running daily, and am so hungry that the…
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Measuring ounces...
When measuring ounces, is it pre-cooked weight or cooked weight? My 8 oz. steak (raw) is only 5-6 oz. cooked. My 3 oz. uncooked speghetti weighs difference once cooked. What is the correct method of weighing food?
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Buttery taste on tongue.....?
I started really eating well just a couple of days ago, getting all the fruit and vege and grains and fish and such, and I noticed a funny thing last night. I had this "bread and butter" taste in my mouth. No matter how many times I brushed my teeth or washed out my mouth with water, my teeth feel like they're coated with…