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On measuring foods...
A friend of mine sent this to me. I thought I'd share it because I wasn't even aware of this: http://avidityfitness.net/fat-loss-tips/ ~Gael~
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High Fructose Corn Syrup
so, i've been trying to eliminate the nasty stuff (HFCS) from my diet because, well... it's just bad for you. I have been going on the "all natural" or organic products lately if I have to eat processed foods. Well, today I ran all out of my all natural peanut butter, so i ate some of my JIF.... now my stomach hurts like…
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Mrs. T's pierogies are my friends.
I am having 5. 180 calories in 3. 34 carbs in 3. Freakin' awesome for me at this point.
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H2O
So people have been telling me I need to be drinking more water. 8 glasses today!!! Woot! And it's only 3:30 - I plan to run tonight so I'll need more hydration then. I'm hoping this helps with my weirdo gaining weight backness. ....sure am peeing a lot.... :tongue:
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Ladies I've got a question
Okay, since I've been on this website I've started to realize a pattern. I do really well and then right around my well umm..."Visitor" I get so freaking hungary!! Like I want to eat everything in sight and I have a really hard time which then negates some of my hard work. Is there a supplement that can help curve it?
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a good protienn shake?????
to start off I HATE SMOOTHIES!! but talking to some people this week and they said i need more protien and i should try a once a day shake. any body have a good tasting one?? like chocolate or coffee???
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Domino's Pizza delivers--
Oh my-- what a treat!!! Domino's for lunch, and still within my daily count. This site is so terrific-- I know how much I can eat, what are the best choices-- wow.
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Hungry Girl Cookbook for cheap at Sam's
We took a tour of Sam's Club the other day for the heck of it - I don't have a membership. However those of you who DO - you can buy the HG cookbook for about 9 dollars! That's about half what I paid for my copy. Totally worth it!
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20 techniques for making any dish more healthful
Lighten Up Secrets, Revealed! 20 of Cooking Light's most innovative techniques for making any dish more healthful When it comes to making food delicious and light, our Test Kitchens professionals have learned all the tricks. Here, they share some of their tried-and-true techniques for making dishes more nutritious without…
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Frozen Blueberries
Do you have any idea how amazing frozen blueberries are? (Thank you Mother Nature!! :happy: ) They are in season now, soooo sweet and alot less expensive this time of year!! Step 1. Buy container of blueberries in produce section (about $2). Step 2. Wash thoroughly with cool running water. Step 3. Freeze right in the same…
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I found one Bloat!
I bloat easily. But I don't always know why. Thanks to this food recording I think I found one... Trader Joe's Gluten free brownies (Dagnabit!) I ate one...then another...and the next day - Shezam!! Added inches and pounds. From 130 cals over (it was a cheat day...but so not worth it.) I looked back a day and the only…
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energy drinks
I was wondering if anyone has tried any of the Monster energy drinks and which ones they prefer. I usually drink full throttle but it has 220 calories if you drink the whole can! A lady i work with had a blue monster drink yesterday and i think it was low carb but it only has 20 calories in the whole can!! That is much…
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Alcohol
I usually have a glass of wine 1 or 2 nights a week with dinner. I always log it and I always have enough calories for it. I heard the other day alcohol will inhibit weight loss. Is there any truth to this? Even if I have the calories for it is it just hurting me in the long run?? Any input would be appreciated!!
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Healthy Indian Food?
My bf is taking me out for dinner tonight and then a movie... we're going to a local Indian restaurant... I love Indian food but after doing a little research on what choices I should make I'm very disheartened. I'd need to spend about 5 hours in the gym to make up for the calories I'm gonna eat. :sick: Any suggestions on…
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Moments of weakness?
What do you do to distract yourself when you have moments of weaknesses? I definately need some tips!
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Help with eating more!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, I know what am I doing wrong. I am eating approximately 925 cal a day and I excercise which puts me at a 500+ cal deficit. The problem is, I am not hungry for more. I am eating basically the same menu everyday because that's what I need to do to stay on track. I'll show you what I eat (everyday:-)) Breakfast: banana,…
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favorite guilt-free dessert
angel food cake, lite coolwhip, fresh medley of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries ... YUM! and all for less than 200 calories :)
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August Alliance '08 - Day 4
I am still here!!!! I did not have time to post yesterday at all!!!! I did not workout yesterday nor today but I stayed under my caloric allowance and I am proud to say that I have not given into any temptations!!!! I am sticking to this!!! I feel the same way I felt when I started this in January...so motivated!! My…
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vision for life
Has anyone ever heard of vision for life? they were at my gym today selling this liquid and they claim that you drink one tablespoon every day and it replaces all these vitamins and antioxidants. They say it makes you healthier, gives you more energy and helps with over all health. I'm always kind of skeptical of things…
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Carob chips?
Does any one know what the caolries are for carob chips are? I bought some in bulk a while ago and I have no idea what I they are. I have looked on the web site and cant find it. Thanx
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Runner's World - The Athlete's Palate
If you subscribe to Runner's World magazine, be sure to cook the recipe featured in this month's The Athlete's Palate. Chicken with Quinoa(keen-wa) Tabbouleh. As Rachel Ray says, "YUMM-O".
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Use Subtraction
Hmm, so I had a Spicy Chicken Sandwich from Wendy's today, but without mayo... There are a couple versions of this sandwich created by members in the database, but none that matched what I had (missing sodium, 1/2 bun, stuff like that). So, just to try, I created a food entry called: Wendy's - Subtract Mayonnaise It…
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Not doing anything wrong AND GAINING!!!
I am seriously not doing ANYTHING wrong! not cheating nothing!!! i eat within my calories and exercise 5 times a week! I expected to maintain m weight eventhough i am not eating my maintenance calories i am eating about 1350 up from 1200 i upped my calories and got no result! I expected maybe not to lose but to…
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Elephants, zebras, monkeys, cows, horses....
All big animals are vegetarians. Where did you hear about them getting sick from luck of proteins and fats in their diets ??? They all have incredible energy to move around all day. We are the ones who overweight and depressed about our looks.:explode: :explode: I am not advocating anything. Personally I have to eat fish…
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calories in raw vs cooked pasta/rice?
Hello, new dieter here, i've been very careful this past week to weigh out smaller amounts of carbs before i cook them.. but just there i cooked up some pasta and when it was cooked it weighed more than twice as much... so how does it work, does that mean the amount of calories increases too wtih cooking? also when i'm…
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Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches... They're Baaa-aaack!
Remember we told you that Starbucks was saying goodbye to their breakfast sandwiches because the aroma was interfering with coffee sales? People must've complained BIGTIME (probably HGers saddened by the thought of losing their precious on-the-go spinach 'n feta wraps!). So the peeps over at The 'Bucks have decided…
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i'm a vegetarian..
& i'd like to add more protein in my diet [no nuts though] & get more yummy & easy recipes i can make on my own any ideas?
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The Buzz...
Frozen Yogurt News! TCBY is proud to announce Waffle Cone Wednesday! Each hump day, at participating locations, you can get a ginormous yogurt-filled waffle cone for 99 cents instead of the usual $3 or so. Yowsa! Our advice? Fill it with one of the fat-free yogurts and use the cone mainly as a bowl (only chew a few bites…
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Spotted on Shelves...
Quaker High Fiber Instant Oatmeal - Infusing stuff with fiber is all the rage right now, and the latest product we've spotted with an insane fiber jolt is this new hot breakfast cereal from Quaker. Each packet is crammed with 10 grams of the stuff! A packet also serves up 160 calories, 2g fat, 34g carbs and a POINTS® value…
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For Those Of You Who Take Apple Cider Vinegar...
How much apple cider vinegar do you take? How often do you take it? Do you mix it with anything or drink it straight? :tongue: Thanks everyone!