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I had THREE hot dogs for dinner and stayed in my calories
I haven't had a hot dog since I started MFP because I thought they were all terrible for you...but tonight for dinner I had three 40 calorie hot dogs (my mom found them at Wal-Mart for me...Oscar Mayer 98% fat free turkey dogs) with sauerkraut, low sodium ketchup, and onions on one bun (I rolled it out with a rolling pin…
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so I have 300 some calories left...
And I'm really not hungry. Am I screwing myself over not to eat them? I walked for 2 hours with my son tonight (he's only 3 and a half, so it wasn't that brisk).
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breakfast shake
Looking for a recipe for a breakfast shake. High in protien and low in sugar and carbs...any ideas?
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Whole Foods Market...
...is my favorite place. For you folks that have access to one, they are packaging hummus and sliced veges and it's really good and filing and low cal. And just $3.50. I had it with black bean soup today for lunch and feel awesome. Lots of fiber and lots of nutrients and low cal!
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snacking
So I am one of those people who loves to snack while watching a movie or reading posts here. I would normally consume meal like amounts of food, but now that I am an mfper, things have changed. :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: I have been posting and reading here for about 35 mins. I have a…
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flaxseed?
What is this flaxseed that I keep hearing, or well reading about? What is it and what does it do for you?
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I am caving....
Alright, I am starving..... I've had my breakfast and a snack.... I WANTED to try the new Sonic Fried Ice Cream shake (I KNOW!!!! Horrible!) It's like 630 cals or somethin for 14 oz!!!!! That was gonna be my lunch (I KNOW!!!). I just love fried ice cream! ANYWAY.... I have nothing for lunch now and although I still want to…
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Sugar ??
I have a question about the sugar intake, many fruits have alot of natural sugar in them, same with nonfat milk. I am already over my sugar for the day and it is 9:30am.... is this right? it tells me that I am only suppose to intake 25, should I not be eating as much fruit, or is natural sugar diffrent then the 25 it's…
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Protein Bars
Do protein bars actually help athletes bulk up with good nutrition or are they just an expensive source of protein?
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Dinner for 6 your table is ready?!
OK so I have 4 kids...under 5 ....yeah I know I was busy:blushing: I have started putting everything I eat in here and it is GREAT! untill dinner...I am having problems tryiing to figure out the nutritional info on food I am cooking. Example: Spagetti...or meatloaf...there are alot of different things that go into making…
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Any reward tips?
Hi everyone, I don't usually post things, but I think I really need help here. Sometimes, I am an extremely disciplined person and I can keep up with not going over my calories and then the weight comes off pretty easily. But sometimes, I just totally lose control. When I'm going out to eat for a birthday or something. I…
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Protein too high
I've only just noticed (duh!) that while my overall calories are fine and my fat intake is also fine, my protein intake is way up. Can anyone tell me what are the consequences of this? cheers, Kali13.
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YUM - New 100 cal snack
I just tried the Fudge Shoppe Grasshopper 100 calorie Right Bites pouch. . . .just one word: YUM.:love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
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splenda- good or bad?
I have heard that artifical sweeteners can inhibit weight loss. I use a lot of splenda. Anyone know or have advice? Thanks, MK
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If I cut out suger from my deit will it help loose
more lbs? I heard this from a friend. It dose make sense but maybe she could be wrong. Oops typos my bad:yawn: I know this is a stupid question.
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delicious veggi buritos!!
I know I had to have spelt that wrong but oh well. First you take your pick of an either regular flour tortilla, or any variation if you want to make it healthier. Sprinkle your choice of cheese on it and put into the microwave so that a layer of cheese is melted. Place avacado, olives, tomato, salsa if you want, and any…
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Mcdonald's Vanilla Ice Cream cone..
Anyone ever use these as a "healthy" indulgence? I'm thinking about grabbing one before I hit the books! 150 cals, 3.5 g fat...not too bad right? :smile:
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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…