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Snack Attack
Only 125 cals and 5.5 grams of protein! 1/2 English Muffin = 60 Cals. 2 oz 2% Cottage Cheese = 45 Cals. (Half of one of those snack sized containers) 1 Tbsp. Apple Butter Spread = 20 Cals. Overeating successfully averted...this time! Yes! :tongue:
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Major sweet tooth
Does anybody know of any good, low cal foods to help satisfy my sweet cravings?
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How to make Iced Green Tea?
I like green tea but it was 107 degrees in Las Vegas today and I'm craving it cold but I don't know how to make it. Is it possible to put a tea bag in a bottle of water and let it sit for 10 minutes? I don't know if that will work or not. I'm such a n00b, I know :) Thanks Guys! :heart:
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okay I have a question!!!
tomorrow for breakfast I'm going to make a smoothe! I'm making it out of 1 cup of plain yogurt, 1 cup OJ, and 2 cups Sliced Peaches...... I calculated everything up and it comes up 370 calories( which makes each serving 185 calories) and this make 2 servings! my qustion is should i drink both servings or should i save one…
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How the Rich Get Thin
Best guide to eating that I've ever read. When I followed the plan last year, I lost weight quickly without any hunger, and I felt amazing ... I had high energy and I truly felt that I had control over my eating. I still feel that control now, even though I am not eating in accordance to the author's plan. It's a book that…
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ethnic food question
So this weekend was a bit of a mess, I went out for ethiopian food and have no clue the caloric intake of the food, it is all vegan, also the had sushi the next night with another friend, my husband was away so it was girlfriend eat fest. I also had chinese which I sort of figured out. Any help?
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Luncho
does any one have any lunch ideas for under 300 cals??? i love sharing recipies with each other.. i find it extremely useful so plz leave ur lunch time goody recipes!!!! :flowerforyou:
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Calisthenics vs. circuit training?
Can anyone tell me the difference between these things? I hope I don't sound too ignorant. I do weights, alternating between situps, pushups etc. and my heart rate stays at about 145-150 (I am about 137 lbs and 5'6-1/2"-- am so confused...
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U HAVE TO READ THIS...
OMG you have have to read this....I am in total shock over this article :noway: This is why I am a water drinker, always have been, always will be. Getting a mocha from StarBucks is a special treat. A special treat I will only have after a long morning bike ride....NOW I KNOW WHY I made that rule to myself!!! ARE YOU READY…
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I've looked everywhere online, and cannot seem to find this.
We had Papa Johns Taco pizza (regular crust) tonight for dinner. I can find it NO WHERE on MFP or via google search. It's like this stuff doesn't exist to people. And I *KNOW* we ate it tonight! What do I write in for calories!?!??!?! Carrie
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Question About Food
Hey what can I use instead of Tomato Paste? Im making some chicken tomorrow in the slow cooker but I dont have tomato paste and i realyl dont have the time to run to the store! any ideas???? Sum 1 said I can use tomato sauce instead, had any1 used tomato sauce in a recipe that requires tomato paste:huh:
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Going to try apple cider vinegar
I read the post on apple cider vinegar and found it very interesting. I 'm going to try it. This morning I had a tablespoon of ACV with breakfast. I mixed it with some water, surprisingly it wasn't half bad. I used Heinz because it was all that I had in the pantry. I decided to go to the store to buy the organic vinegar.…
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Calcium - especially necessary for soda drinkers
Have you ever read the list of ingredients in your Coke or Pepsi? Whether it's regular or diet, it contains phosphoric acid, WHICH CAN STEAL CALCIUM FROM YOUR BONES! Phosphoric acid binds with calcium during digestion. If this calcium is not available from what you eat or a supplement, your body will break some down from…
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Olive Oil makes me sad...
Okay, so I love olive oil... :love: and I use a lot of it during the week (my husband is Italian). We even make our own yummy, yummy balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing. Plus, we use it to make chicken and some veggies, etc. I've always heard that it is healthy to eat olive oil so for that reason I've never thought…
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Fast Food... Wow.
I've been counting calories for some time now and I am usually pretty good at figuring out the calorie count of fast food. But I always try to check on their websites first because you never know. I love steak n'shake and occassionally order a chicken melt sandwich (they're soooo good), It has 2 slices of sour dough bread,…
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Tea
I am drinking 2 cups of Oolong Tea as my beverage of choice other than water everyday. I drink it hot with breakfast and iced at lunch with lots of fresh lemon and lime. Not only is it refreshing but I have energy to spare. Besides having many health benefits... tea supposedly decreases the amount of fat the body will…
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Tuna Burgers
I made tuna burgers tonight, and I thought they were very good. The nutritional info below only contains the ingrediants that I actually used below, but I cannot imagine the other ingredients would change the info by much. I could only make three decent sized patties out of the mixture but I suppose a few more could be…
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FEEL FULL ON FEWER CALORIES
Here is an article from the Mayo Clinic that I found on energy density. Feel full on fewer calories. It sounds like a diet gimmick. But in reality, the concept of energy density can indeed help you feel satisfied with fewer calories. By consuming fewer calories, you can lose weight over time and keep it off long term.…
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Apple Cider Vinegar?????????
What's all the hype with Apple Cider Vinegar?:ohwell: Has anyone ever tried ACV as a salad dressing? Any good recipes?:happy:
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What's for dinner????
Let's see, I made some homemade sweet potato fries that turned out spectacular, and a tilapia fillet seasoned with lemon, minced garlic, and herbs of providence. Also having a cup of water and an apple. Yay single life! How about the rest of ya'll? Whats on the menu?
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Drinks and restaurants..
i never know wat to do when i go to restaurants... i wanna drink something with my meal and i NEVER know what to order!!! I am sick of just having water and am tired of drinking diet coke as i am getting SICk of the taste.. Juice adds up the calories of my meal so i was wondering what everyone else orders.. Thanks…
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coffee
So, I'm logging in my food everyday, and am horrified to see how many of my calories come from my coffee everyday! (thanks to the cream). I drink 2-3 cups a day...and either have to drop that, or my use of creamer... ugh. ...oh.. and definately lay off those specialty coffees!! Holy Crow! :noway:
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Veggie Calories?
Ok, I know this question has been asked before, but I cannot seem to find it in the history... Do any of you count the calories in your veggies? If not, why? The reason I'm wondering this is because I'm having a huge homemade salad for lunch. I, of course, would count the cals in the toppings like meat and cheese and…
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PINEAPPLE?
HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THE PINEAPPLE DIET? IF SO WHAT INFO DO YOU HAVE TO SHARE. THX
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10 Best foods for flat abs...?
Okay I just had to share... I still believe in cardio but I'll try anything. http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/plans/diets/foods-for-flat-abs/?page=1#
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hydroxi cut??? anyone used it?
So I'm on the track watching my calory intake, but wanna loose the baby fat around my waist. I've gone size 34 to 36 on my pants, dont feel good about it, t-shirt shows bulge on my lower belly. Any one tried hydroxycut and got any good result losing the fats around the unwanted area? of course with proper nutrition and…
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protein shakes
I read in two diffrent books that it is good to drink protein shakes.I started drinking them and quit because I was scared that it was going to make me gain weight. Does anyone know.I got the kind that the book suggested.Only 20 carbs and sugar free.
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Spotted on Shelves...
Cheesy-Good 100-Calorie Finds! - Heads up, cheese lovers! Check out the latest 100-calorie packs exploding with cheesy goodness. Look for 100 Calorie Mini Bites Smartfood White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn (1 package = 6g fat, 1g fiber -- POINTS® value 2*) and 100 Calorie Right Bites Cheez-It in new Extra Cheddar Party Mix (1…
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Subway
When I add a Subway turkey breast sub to my daily food log does that food item out of the database already account for all the veggies that go on the sub.....or do i need to add every veggie to my food log seperately.........PLEASE help.......Thanks......april
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What did you have for lunch today?
I had the following: - EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control Shake - One serving of low-fat low sodium tortilla chips with fresh pico de gallo - Fat-free turkey between 2 slices of bread - 16.9 fl. oz bottled water - second round of Super Nutrition Opti-Pack Iron free vitamins What did you have?