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Help! Always going over on carbs
This happens to me every single day! Here is a screenshot of today's food thus far: http://i32.tinypic.com/2zea2ro.png And I still have 517 calories left AND I will earn more from exercise later. Yet I only have 37 some odd carbs left! Help me with some ideas please!
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oh boy....fried dough???
ugh...I hate to ask this because I swore I'm just making it for "them' I'm not going to have any....nope not Ali...strong will powered Ali....well okay just one small one! YUM, and half of this other small one....okay run to mfp quick and it will be okay! lol.... so here I am, ....any ideas....I just made pizza dough,…
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100 cals?? Forget that...try 50 cal treats!
Low-Cal Treats Under 50 Calories Each! By Messick Garry Fruit Bars -- These are healthy alternatives to popsicles. Various companies put out bars made of fruit juice and/or fruit pulp without added sugar, which you can find in your grocer's freezer. They're usually about 30 to 50 calories each. Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn --…
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Tortillas into tortilla chips
This may belong in recipes, but I remember someone mentioning that you can cut tortillas into triangles to make your own tortilla chips. Anyone know what the oven settings are for this? Bought a bunch of really good salsa and 3 big packs of whole wheat tortillas! PS: I'm looking for a recipe which won't involve soaking the…
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I Did It, For Reals Ya'll
First off, I never...ever have a cheat day because the only cheat meal worth it for me is sushi. I knew I was going to have a $20.00 dinner of all you can eat sushi tonight and didn't want to break the calorie bank so this is what I did: I had a 600 calorie breakfast, went to a 10:30am cardio kickboxing class and used the…
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Dangit, just not hungry
Well, I'm on call this weekend which means I really can't leave my apartment (I have to be within range of a pc all day and night, 24/7 in case a hospital has computer issues). So, I haven't done too much... I did a little jogging in place and tried an aerobics video but it felt kind of weird. Other than that I don't have…
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Alcohol & Weight Loss
Can You Have Both? -- By Liz Noelcke, Staff Writer Alcohol and weight loss are enemies, but an occasional drink can have a place in a healthy lifestyle. In fact, many experts note the health benefits of consuming a single drink per day, including a reduced risk for hypertension and high blood pressure. If, however, you are…
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Yellow vs. White Popcorn?
Is there any nutritional difference between yellow or white air popped popcorn? I see them both in the store, and honestly...never really decided to check them out that carefully. Thanks!
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Nephew's B-day
Today is my nephew's 2nd b-day :happy: We had a great flank steak, baked potato, green beans, all pretty healthy. Except the wine, champagne, cheese, bread, and chocolate birthday cake of course! Well worth it though to spend time with my family, and tomorrow's another boring old day at work. Hope you all are having a…
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20 ways to revive your healthy-eating plan
Make healthy eating interesting and enjoyable. These quick tips are certain to invigorate your healthy-eating efforts. Whether you're just starting or have been following a healthy diet for years, sticking to the plan can be challenging. But healthy eating doesn't need to be boring or tiresome. Flavorful food combinations,…
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trans fat
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fdatrans.html
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Problem with RICE
okay here is the problem.. I eat well balanced meal during school days (i'm a student) but on weekends I dont want to eat anything else besides rice( not even the good nutritious rice.. I only eat white rice) ...ugh...nothing else is appealing enough for me to eat on the weekend.. and even though I eat alot of rice I…
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need some advice on carbs,fat and protien intake!!!
Okay Okay!! My first week has been awesome on MFP! I am down 2 lb and I couldn't be happier! Now I am getting the hang of eating my calories I am trying to balance that with not going over my protien and especially carbs and fat! any suggestions on this matter or should I just continue to maintain my calories and when I…
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What to Eat Before You Work Out
Eating Before Exercise for Maximum Results -- By Dean Anderson, Fitness Expert Your Pre-Exercise Fluid Needs Being well-hydrated will make your exercise easier and more effective. Try to drink 16-20 ounces of water during the 1-2 hours before starting your workout. Your Pre-Exercise Meal or Snack News flash: Most of the…
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Shakin' it up with the Skinny on Salt
The Danger is Not in the Shaker -- By Laura Bofinger, Staff Writer Even if you are not a potato chip and pretzel junkie, you’re probably eating more salt than you realize. Sodium, the main ingredient in table salt, can hide in places you don’t suspect, like in ketchup, frozen dinners, instant hot cereals and some…
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Calorie difference?
I went to Olive Garden for lunch today and ordered the linguini alla something or other. The entree has 340 calories. However, I chose the wheat linguini. Is there a difference in the calories between white and wheat? And if so, have any clue what that might be?
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Healthy fat and protein snack help...
I can't seem to get enough healthy fat and protein in my food.. can anyone give me some snack options.. I already eat peanut butter/almond butter, soybean, and avocado (sometimes . I dont like the taste),
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HELP!!!! alcoholic beverages
so tonight we're going to a party and i'll need a little something to squash my anxiety...anybody have any drink suggestions (the alcohol type)????....i read that vodka has about 70 cals per oz so that, mixed with diet soda, is the only thing i have come up with....any help would be appreciated!!!...oh and i guess i should…
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I didn't know....
why hydrogenated oils are bad until I started researching a bit. I knew they were bad, but not exactly sure of the scientific, physiologicaI reason. I came across this excerpt below when I googled side effects of hydrogenated oils and I had an "aha" moment.:smile: What reall caught my attention was the section titled "Have…
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Work out at night..Calorie dilemma
Here's my dilemma, I work full time and have 2 little kids. My work out schedule is sporadic. Some days I work out in the middle of the day, other days I work out at 9 pm when my girls go to bed. When I do this, I am stuck with "work out calories" to eat at 10 or 11 at night when I go to bed soon after. Should I eat them…
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carbs-Jillian Michaels
The Truth About Carbs To eat or not to eat? With carbs, well, that is the question. Figuring out the role carbohydrates play in a healthy diet is confusing these days. All carbs aren't created equal — some are good and some are bad. Let's take a closer look at "bad carbs" and why they got that rap. "Bad" carbs are the ones…
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If you like flavored teas....
and I'm going to admit I'm not a tea person...BUT I have just fell in love w/ the most yummy decaf tea that makes me think I'm endulging on something rich and sinful! tee hee! Celestial Seasonings Canadian Vanilla Maple Tea....I have the decaf cuz I'm sick and need lots of it but wow! rich buttery sweet....its better than…
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Fresh Roasted Coffee and Tea???
A great cup of tea is a good thing to go for when you want a snack But, I am such a coffee fanatic that I get green beans from a warehouse in Houston (Lola Savannah) and roast them in my hot-air popcorn popper. After sitting overnight, and fresh ground the next morning, the coffee is so incredibly good I just cannot go…
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Fuddruckers...
I'm thinking about eating at Fuddruckers tonight. I can't find any nutrition info, but there is a burger listed in the food database. Anyone have any idea if it is accurate?
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Growing Veggies
Has anyone here ventured into growing your own veggies? I was just thinking with how expensive food is getting, maybe I could grow my own. I am far from having a green thumb though and I'm worried I would just kill everything.
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Does it really matter.....
Ok so I just started paying attention to my carbs and protein intake as well as my calorie intake and I am just curious how many of you stay withing the recommendation that MFP makes for you. I have just realized that I tend to go over almost everyday for my carbs. Is this bad? Any thoughts anyone?
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For all Pasta Lovers...
who don't want the carbs to go along with the pasta! I just discovered Dreamfields Pasta, and it is great! It has some kind of special fiber or something that renders most of the carbs in the pasta indigestible, so you only get 5 carbs per 2 oz (dry) serving!! You just have to make sure to cook it al dente--if you over…
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calories per day
according to my personal plan i should only be eating 1200 per day. i ALWAYS go over; sometime by a lot :tongue: can anyone suggest a safe/natural appetite suppressant?
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WW chocolate cakes..are the kiden me!
Hi First off, if you love the 80 cal WW chocolate cakes..read no further :) Maybe it's just me, but WW products seem to have lots of cals I've never done WW but assumed points correlated with calories...high in cals, more points? Anyway, I saw these choc. cakes at my local BJ's and was excited so see they were only 80 cals…
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For you cheese lovers
I came across the article and thought I would pass it along for everyone who loves cheese but don't like the fat and calories. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/6-skinny-cheeses-that-taste-creamy-162375/