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help with fried chicken!!!
Hey guys! i just wanted to know about frying chicken! I'm frying 4 oz patties of chicekn in 6 cups of grease (with my fry daddy) how do i know how much grease i'm getting to put down for my calorie consumption. Or.. My to find my best guess???
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whats for lunch????
i had... 1 can of tuna plain.. 1 large banana... 2 mini pitas (which i shoved my tuna into :smile: ) 1/2 cup cottage cheese.... 421 cal
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Is anyone else concerned????
So, watching the news last night and find out that the FDA has approved using RADIATION zapping on our produce, lettuce, spinach, tomatos, etc. I am not so sure about this. It is supposed to be killing bacterica, but what is it doing if we are ingesting any of the residue (for lack of a better time). It is supposed to be…
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12 foods that will turn you on
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-relationships/food-aphrodisiacs?cm_mmc=Newsletter-_-2008_Aug_20-_-Sex-_-Will.That.Turn.Me.On.Top.1
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Do you print your daily logs?
I feel like iam on the computer all day,jumping back and forth because i forget what meals i have plan for the day? So,how do you guys do it? Do you log the day before,print it, then refer to it through out the day or do you write down what you eat all day on a seperate food journal so its easier to get too. Before coming…
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Serving sizes
Does anyone have a rough estimate of what two tablespoons actually looks like, i like to have a peanut butter sandwich for a snack, sometimes i'll have a couple and thats all i eat all day, but i don't put alot of peanut butter on it so i don't know if i should put down one serving and just know that i've had a little less…
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TACO BELL!!!!!
We all have our FAVORITE fast food places that we loved from children to adults and mine are Taco Bell, KFC, and McDonald's. So one day more recently, I got dragged to taco bell, and ate I the taco fresco. I mostly ate it because it was advertised as healthy (healthier anyhow - me the skeptic) and it was delicious. I…
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Free Health Expo (Pittsburgh)
Hi Everyone, Just found out that there is going to be a free health expo - everything is free from admissions to parking (even a free bus ride into town) in the Pittsburgh area this Saturday August 23rd from 9-5. Here's a link for more info: http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sponsors/17036980/detail.html. I realize we…
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something i saw on CNN
Just thought this was interesting http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2008/08/21/fortin.calories.from.beverages.cnn
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Tea ?
All the posts about tea lately have gotten me drinking more than before, it's really helping to fill me up and gives me something when i feel like i want to eat. i was wondering though since its made with just water does it count as water intake for the day? just curious
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low fat cheese??
I am having a hard time finding a good low/reduced fat cheese that is not loaded with sodium. Any suggestions??? Oh, and they are sooooo expensive!!!! :noway: I am looking for sliced cheese for my husband and son for their sandwiches. Also cheese sticks, cheddar cheese for myself. I don't eat cheese everyday but I like it…
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Net Calories Vs. Calories
Which is better to go by Net Calories or Calories???
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OT - Chocolate
The maker of Snickers bars and M&Ms candies says it is raising prices on various items to offset the higher costs of raw materials, packaging and energy. The statement issued this week by Mars follows a similar announcement by its larger rival, The Hershey Co. The privately held Mars did not say which products will go up…
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Too much water?!?!
Quick help! I drink 64 oz. of water at work...but i still crave water! most of my calories come from food but even with just tea and juice it spikes the calories (even though i buy them light)....if i want water, is it okay to go over the 64 oz. a day? stats: weight: 147 height: 5'2" work out: 5 days a week, cardio and…
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How Often Should You Eat?
I always hear that you shouldn't eat unless you are hungry but then my gym partner tells me that I need to be eating at least 5 meals a day to keep my metabolism up. Which one is it?
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how do you stay within your cals
Anyone have any advice for me. I am having a very hard time staying within my cals. I try to make healthy choices. I just need some ideas. Thanks MK
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Better to try and burn off yesterday's excess calories...
...or just start the day anew? I PURPOSEFULLY went over my calories yesterday by 400, without regret. :) 400 extra calories for this really flippin' good pesto pizza. However I have it set to lose 2 lbs a week, which means that my calorie goal is 1000 less than the number to maintain. What I'm wondering is whether it'd be…
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I had no idea
That steak was sooooooo many calories :noway: We went out to a family dinner tonight and I passed on the caeser salad and had plain romaine with a light dressing, I also skipped mashed potatoes and cake and only ate HALF a steak. I thought I did so well but it still put me over my 1200cal by 800 :grumble: Thank god…
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Butternut Squash Ravioli Lean Cuisine
If ya like squash, try it, it's so yummy, and one of the only lean cuisines that seems to fill me up.It's 350 calories, not sure on the fat and stuff, I don't have the package in front of me. It's got tons of veggies too mixed in a creamy sauce. Try it! It's tasty...mmmmmmmmm :)
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Fantastic Frozen Dinners
Go from Diet Disaster to Diet-Friendly! -- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian Frozen TV dinners weren’t served often when I was growing up in the 60’s. However, on rare, extra-busy nights, I remember eating my meal out of that small, compartmentalized aluminum tray. They were always heated in the oven (since…
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Fiber Calories US vs CANADA
I get the HG emails every day and this was an interesting tidbit from it. Basically it states how calories are calculated differently in the US and Canada based on the fiber content. I think us Canadian's are getting the raw end of the deal lol! "While fiber is considered a carb (so it counts as a carb on labels), our…
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Hmmm I wonder
I am the condiment queen! If there is a sauce or dip..I am a happy girl!(as some of you know from my constant talk about Sweet Baby Rays Honey Chipotle BBQ sauce!! MMMM!! DROOL!) SO, my son seems to be following in my footsteps! Last night, he was being picky with his dinner. Bow-ties with some veggies in it with just a…
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Spaghetti Squash--Alien vegi??
Ok--so today I stepped out boldly where no one has gone before (at least no one in my house!) and bought a spaghetti squash. Threw it in the micro and just freaked out when I ran a fork through it and it shredded just like spaghetti! TOOOOOOO WEIRD! Then, I threw it in a fry pan with some garlic and onions I had sauteed…
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Brunt out one water *_*
Ok so for the last week I’ve been drinking less and less water. I’m not drinking anything else , I just think I’ve gotten sick of it.:sad: I need a little mix in my drinking ways, but I hate diet coke and when I go to buy juice it seems that there’s too much sugar even in the diet juice. So what are your favorite drinks…
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Too Much Fiber?
It seems each day this week (this is my third day here) I've been over on my fiber. I'm tracking fiber because the doctor I saw last week with pain from IBS (irritable bowel) suggested I make sure I'm getting enough fiber in my diet. I wasn't sure what the "normal" recommended amount was so I did a search today and have…
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Protein
IS IT BAD TO GO OVER YOUR PROTEIN AMOUNT? I'M ALWAYS OVER:flowerforyou:
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Little Over Yesterday, But Little Under Today - That OK?
So I've been using MFP for a whole three days now (I know, THREE whole days, I'm an expert!!) and I have a few nutritional related questions I'm trying to figure out. I've noticed that on Monday, one of my workout days where I do 30 minutes of intense cardio, I was 300 calories short of reaching my target calorie goal at…
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How often do you go out to eat?
i cant resist going to del taco. i go like twice a week.
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Need help figuring calories in this recipe!
Can anyone help me with this? I made chicken salad last night and I'm trying to figure the calories per cup. Ingredients: 1 rotisserie chicken from Wal-Mart, used all light and dark meat with minimal fat approx. 2 cups light mayo 1 medium granny smith apple, chopped 1/2 cup chopped walnuts :flowerforyou: Thanks, y'all.
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Need Help calculating Rice quantity...
I have been eating in quarter size plates for dinner, not big plates, just for portion control. I had basmati indian rice today but only ate half of my quarter plate of rice. I am wondering how many calories that would be? Any idea? Also, how much would it be in grams?