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Article on food myths i thought was interesting
http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100215628
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1 st day of Slim Fast
Today i'm starting the slimfast optima eating plan. :drinker: I've been eating outta control the last few wks ( stress related) and needed a lil jump start. So i bought 2 cases ( buy one get one free sale!:smile: ) and brought a bunch of snacks and am armed w/my water bottle. Breakfast- 8:30am chocolate shake 11:00am…
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Potassium
What does potassium do for the body? and what is the recommended daily intake?
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Suggestions
Hey Everyone! i'm cooking dinner this weekend for all of my resident assistants. i'm making a lemon pasta with chicken, green bean casserole, salad, and rolls. What should I have for dessert??? Something really good and healthy???
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How do I cook Spaghetti Squash?
I want it to be stringy so I can put zuchini and sauce on it....
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HG's Fast Food Survival Guide: Wendy's
Don't let the pigtails fool you! This girl can get you into some serious trouble! Here's a lesson in everything Wendy's... **Simplified Salads and Standout Dressings Mandarin Grilled Chicken Salad without Crispy Noodles, No Dressing - 300 calories, 13g fat, 20g carbs, 5g fiber, 29g protein -- POINTS® value 6* We kept the…
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Here's the Zig-Zagging Link!
http://www.naturalphysiques.com/tools.php?itemid=64 Don't be intimidated by all the numbers and rows, look at it one spot at a time. I just wrote this to someone and figured I'd share since I received several great notes about this type of calorie consumption. Punch in your information and it will show you quickly what the…
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Hamburger Meat??
Ok, My hubby and I have just started to eat better BUT I have a freezer feel of hamburger meat!!! Anyone have any ideas on what to cook with it that wouldn't be as fattening??? Any suggestions/recipes would be great!!
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Water
Alright I just don't like drinking water. I know Im suppose to drink and I want to drink more. I have been adding like those sugar free crystal light things to the water but what I want to make sure that this is still good for me. I know plain water is the best but ick. :sick:
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bread
How much bread do you eat a day??
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Coconut Oil?
I took it 3 times a day a year or two ago while dieting & have recently began to research it again. For every positive thing you read about it, you can also find a negative. I did lose weight..but I don't know if the CO contributed or if it was just the change in my food choices. Have YOU taken Extra Virgin Coconut Oil? Do…
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General Tips & Strategies for Dining Out
General Tips & Strategies for Dining Out Take the Challenge Out of Dining We spend more money and waste more calories by dining out than ever before. The US Department of Agriculture estimates that we eat 29% of our meals away from home. And the National Restaurant Association says that these meals take up 44% of our food…
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Banana Split
Hey I just heard on the radio that it is national share a banana split day. Hmmmm, I'm all alone, guess I have to eat one all by myself.:bigsmile:
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Fiber One Bars
Has anyone had a problem with gas after eating these awesome treats?
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Chewing Gum
I chew gum throughout the day to keep myself from eating constantly. But I never thought about logging it in my food journal. Should I? Does anybody else? The calories are pretty insignificant but.....???
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HOLY SHNIKIES.....
OK. So I got a ceasr salad today at quiznos... thinking the dressing on the side and well we can omit the bread... but if you eat it as it comes... IT has are you ready...... 1000 CALORIES.... COME ON NOW. NO wonder people are skeptic about eating out.... healthy foods gone bad.... Just thought I would let you know.... I…
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Microwave Popcorn - I can't friggin' figure it out!
Being a Chemical Engineer and a Math Tutor, you think that I would be able to figure out how many friggin' calories are in a bag of Orville Redenbacher's 94% Fat Free popcorn but I don't understand why they make these labels so confusing. Why can't they just tell you the facts in the whole damn bag once its popped because…
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I think
If I just drink my cals and protein throughout the day and have a good dinner then I will get all my cals and protein for the day. Reason being is I'm just not very hungry during the day and my job is very crazy as far as time goes. I mean, when im on the road working I find it hard to eat so maybe just drink a protein…
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Pre race grub?
Can anyone give me a hint as what I should mange before I stand at that starting line? I know something light but not too light not to fatty etc. Any suggestions and please no eggs I am allergic.
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4oz=????
i eat alot of chicken and i cant figure out how many oz 1 chicken breast equals. most say 4oz = 1 serving so is that 1 chicken breast???
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Cappuccino
I love getting cappuccino from convenient stores...Yeah, no Starbucks for me! But it's so high in calories :( I was really craving one this morning, but resisted. What do you do when you need a cappuccino fix?? Any healthier options?
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Enchiladas
So, I made dinner for my parents tonight, but they are on a no grain cleanse for a little while. I decided to make enchiladas, but couldn't use the tortillas, because they have grain. So, instead I just used the stuff inside the enchilada and I put it on top of lettuce leaves. Oh my goodness! It was so good! I would…
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Too much of a good thing?
So far I've ended up only about 50-100 calories low every day, my fat is about 10 grams low, my carbs are about 10-30 grams low and so on, but my protein is about 15-25 grams OVER everyday. I eat one egg and some kashi golean or oatmeal with grapefruit juice for breakfast, a low carb natural peanut butter or other kind of…
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Which is worse?
Not eating all my calories or eating too much sodium? I always find that if I eat all of my calories I end up going way over my suggested sodium intake. I'm usually not over on anything else except for fiber. Today is a perfect example of what I'm going through. At this moment I have 771 calories remaining and only 108 mg…
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wired shut and starving
I recently had corrective jaw surgery and require to have my mouth wired shut for a total of 8 weeks. I was really sick and lost 12lbs in the first week but now that my appetite is back I'm starving. I've been living off of soup and very large chocolate milk shakes. In about a week I've gained back almost all the weight I…
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Great Article on the importance of water
Healthy Living Journal Getting enough water is the single most important thing you can do to live a healthier life. But are you getting enough? And are you drinking the right kinds, at the right times? It is estimated that over 99% of Americans do not get the proper amount of water their body needs. Did you know that water…
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Water ...
Does anyone else feel that drinking 8 cups of water is like a bad homework assignment? At first I was doing good- drinking two cups at breakfast, lunch, working out, and dinner. But I found that drinking that much at breakfast kills me at work. I teach for the first three periods of the day and I can't last (not even…
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Calorie Confusion
So heres the background, as part of my weight loss/getting healthier plan I have begun walking my dogs approx 2-3 hours a day 5 or 6 days a week, now since I walk at a fairly brisk pace I'm actually "burning" (so it says) about 820 to 1230 a day. My goal caloric intake with no exercise is about 1400 calories, and I hit but…
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Hamburger Helper with Turkey instead of Beef
I've looked through the Betty Crocker website and did a quick search online, but I can't find something that will give me the Nutritional Facts for Hamburger Helper if you use ground turkey instead of the ground beef. Anyone have any suggestions where I can find this? Thanks!
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Questions about calories and exercise! Please Help!
Okay so today i will be 75 cals short of my goal without exercise, should I still exercise? If I exercise I will be 354 cals short. I kinda don't want to eat more because I don't want to take in too much sugar. Can someone please give me some advice. Thank you!!!