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Sodium ALERT
:flowerforyou: I notice a lot of people aren't taking into consideration the amount of sodium in there foods...You would be surprised the effect sodium has on the way you look and feel. I was eating 4,000mg of sodium a day when I calculated what I ate before I started this diet and nooowww that my sodium is under control…
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help with my diet please
I have been tracking my intake per meal so far i am already over my calorie intake but i have not met my other goals for fiber and protein. does anyone have any ideas on things i can eat preferably for b-fast or lunch that can help raise my proteins and fiber without killing my calories ? i realized today i am eating all…
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Seltzer Water
Ok, I just starrted drinking seltzer water. I think its "tricking" my body to think im drinking soda and Im really content after I drink it, more so than regular water. My question is, is it ok to drink it?? Im assuming so since it doesn't have any calories or sodium. Any opinions?? Thanks!
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Daily Brown Bag
I pack my lunch every single day! I've done so for 6 years now! I was looking for some suggestions. I usually have a spinach salad with 1 tsp. of oil and 1 Tablespoon of vinegar with one packet of splenda, and a half of a turkey sandwich on double fiber bread. No cheese or mayo. OR Sometimes soup or boca burgers, or whole…
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Sorry to bring this up!
Sorry this is rude... but whenever i'm eating healthy and doing everything right i get very constipated... I've tried everything i've heard so far... prunes, lots of fruit and veg, lots of water, hot water, fiber, flax, etc. Does anyone have any recommendations?? I hope so because it looks and feels horrible!! Thanks
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Protein Advice
Ok, so MFP has put me on a 1,200cal a day with 45g of protein. I'm pretty good about staying within my calorie range but i'm ALWAYS over on my protein. Should I adjust my settings? At the moment they are 55% carbs, 30% fat and 15% protein. What is a sensible percentage to increase the protein by and should it replace carbs…
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What's for dinner April 7?
My fridge is almost empty :frown: Corn dogs? Pasta? Beans? Hmmm. Hope you all have a better dinner than me!
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evening snacking
I having problems. During the day I busy with two toddler so I don't eat much just breakfast and lunch no snacks. At about three when one goes home I want to eat and eat. I need up snacking on just about everything I can find until dinner then I eat dinner with my family. How can I stop the evening snacking?
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Colonic
Are colonics healthy or not? It seems to be so controversial but I would love to know what the people on this site think... I have only ever had one and that was years ago in Thailand of all places... Are they good for you??? Thanks
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Darn workout calories
Never did I think I would complain about workout calories. But good golly already. I ran 5.4 miles today, not exactly sure on the calories... my IPod isn't calibrated quite right. It said 900... I went with 750 since I didn't go quite as fast as it thought. We had spaghetti and garlic bread tonight and I felt like a total…
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Microwave Popcorn
I know, this is not a healthy snack, but it is my downfall! Anyway, I am new to calorie counting, and I am confused by the package. It says, 2 tbsp unpoped is 210cal. and 1 cup popped is 40 cal. Why do the measure the calories in an unpoppped bag? Which number to I go by? Obviously I eat it popped, but is it really only 40…
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A couple of weeks ago someone posted a web address where you can go to look up the nutrition info for different restaurants. Does anyone remember what that website was?
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creme of wheat?!
is it good and filling for one serving?? im not sure id be eating 3 tbsp with 1 1/4 cup almond milk. do you think that would be filling?
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Mindful Eating
So I went to a nutrionist today and she recommended this site. www.mindfuleating.com It looks like it has alot of really good information on it. It all seems to be pretty much common sense stuff, but it also seems to be stuff we all forget, especially in our fast paced, multi-tasking society we live in today. I tried it…
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OMG!!!!
im just very upsey right now i love fiesta lime chicken from applebees and i just found out it has 1285 cals!!! thats more calories then im suppose to have all day!!!!
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Protein shake vs Evening meal
I've been advised by more than one source recently that if you work out after work (as I do) and subsequently get home late, it's better to replace your evening meal with a protein shake. The theory is that your body can break this down more easily before bed, its super low calorie but also keeps you feeling full due to…
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Anyone heard of the No S Diet??
Has anyone tried this? It sounds very simple and do-able! No S means, No snacks, No sweets, No seconds, with the exception being the days that start with S (Saturday, Sunday, and Special days, such as holidays) during the week days you eat any food you like, basically in moderation, then the weekends are your "cheat"…
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measuring salad dressing
How many tbsp are in 1 packet of salad dressing (ranch). On this site, it measures dressing by packets...why not by tbsp?
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Salad dressing
Just wondering if anyone makes their own salad dressing and what kind it is. Thanks! :heart: Kels
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Best time to eat?
I have heard that if you do your work out on an empty stomach, i.e. work out in the am before breakfast, that you will burn more calories. I don't think it is true because by the time I start working out after breakfast, the food that I ate has not even made it to my small intestine. Can someone tell me the truth in this…
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Help w/ chinese food calories....
Hey guys.... I've seen the links before but can anyone lead me to a good calorie finder for chinese food... today I had what i thought was a low cal lunch of chinese food (sodium not so good but ah well that's what water is for right:ohwell: ) I had watercrest w/ garlic and moo shu (or moo shi...sorry I'm the worst…
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e-diets
Hi, Just wanted to share a diet that has helped me so much. I'm following the online diet plan on e-diets... the recipes are really fast and easy and easy to find. I have almost zero time in my schedule to prepare food let alone think about a diet plan and e-diets is the best i've found so far in this regard. I lost 20 lbs…
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Daily food plan
Does anyone have a daily food plan that they follow, like breakfast, lunch and dinner and snacks, that would amount to 1500 calories? Any suggestions?
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Food, I don't get it, please help!
Hi ! I am pretty new around here and am having a difficult time with my eating. I feel I am making good choices, but I have gained a pound already and it has been only 4 days. I thought I would jump on the scale to see how I am doing, get some direct feedback and I was not happy. I worked out like crazy on Friday, did a 6…
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Extra Lean Turkey Chili - really good!
I saw this recipe on The Today Show and I tried it with a luncheon I had today and everyone really liked it! It's low calorie, tasty and very filling! I put it into the MFP database under "Extra Lean Turkey Chili". INGREDIENTS: • 2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey breast • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomato (without paste) •…
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A Vegetarian Pantry
Keep your cupboards, freezer and crisper stocked with these essentials. Like everyone else, vegetarians are busy people. The best way to make sure you eat well is to keep your kitchen fully loaded. Stock up on these fresh, frozen and packaged foods and you’ll be ready to make a delicious, healthy vegetarian meal any day of…
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dinner ideas
I'm looking for some healthy dinner ideas, I'm not very creative when it comes to making dinner, if I'm going to stick to it I need some new ideas. TIA!
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Vitamin C and healthier looking skin
Can Eating Oranges Save Your Skin? Vitamin C may help you look younger. By Brierley Wright, EatingWell.com Searching for a way to look young for your age? Hit the produce aisle, suggests new research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Analyzing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I…
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I can't believe it's not butter
I've read in many recipes on this site about "I can't believe it's not butter"...and I can't find in anywhere in Canada...wondering if anyone knows of stores in Canada that carry it.. Thanks!!
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Go Veg! Help with becoming a vegetarian!
I was just at the goveg.com website. I watched the Meet Your Meat video and i started to cry seeing how all the animals are treated. I don't think I can look at a piece of meat the same way anymore. I am going to try to be vegetarian, so if any if you veggies out there have some good tips on food I would appreciate. Also,…