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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,…
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Anyone tried Slimquick?
I'm not looking for a quick fix. Just some extra energy. I purchased Slimquick with some help from a pharmacist. It has alot of vitamins and herbs in it that I have heard are good for you anyway, but I priced them each seperatly and that was out of control. SoI have started taking it and I have to say, I feel an extra kick…
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LA Area Dieters - Your Suggestions Welcome
I've been a member of MyFitness Pal for a few weeks now . I LOVE IT! I have been on Weight Watchers for about 3 years now and - since then - have become very aware of food. Moreso than any time in my life. I live in Los Angeles, so am fortunately surrounded by a lot of healthy food options. However, I am always surprised…
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what to do with extra calories
i gained a bunch of extra calories from exercise today, but i'm low on the amount of carbs/fats/protein left! i've read a lot on the forums about how important it is to eat your exercise calories, but how can i get calories without going over on the carbs, etc? snack suggestions would be greatly appreciated! c f p Total:…
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How To Calculate DV%
I'm just curious: I want to eat at Burger King tonight for dinner. They post everything on their website except the daily value percentages for their food. Does anyone know how to calculate the DV% when it's not provided? For example, the Veggie Burger without mayo has 8% total fat. What is the daily value? I can't find…
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Costa Vida?
Would anybody know how many calories are in a sweet pork enchilada? My friends talked me into eating there today...i did pretty good though i split a meal, but i cannot find the calories in it anywhere
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sick, no appetite
So, I've got some viral thing that has been going around. I'm taking care of myself and such, but I really have no appetite. I'm not nauseous, though. Food just tastes so dry and like cardboard. But, I know I need to eat. I forced myself to eat today, but didn't even crack 1000 Calories. Normally, I have no trouble meeting…
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ChiliCrabPasta
This is a yummy pre-workout recipe! :smile: Fresh Pasta Sea Food Chunks/or such (ready for use) fresh Rucola "lettuce, herb" fresh Basil Fresh Chili and with seeds for a "tougher taste", sliced n diced ... you can leave the seeds out if you want. 2 garlic cloves ½ red onion pepper and salt to taste olive oil Fry up, butter…
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RicePaperNoodleTofuWraps
Awesome Recipe by Nigella Lawson www.nigella.com (and customized by me!) Ingredients: 1onion 1 garlic clove rice noodles sesam seeds sunflower seeds chilipowder (or fresh, recommended!) fish sauce soy oil fresh coriander tofu slices rice paper water sliced carrots (very thinly) chilisauce (sweet, sour and/or hot) heat up a…
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Starvation Mode
So..I was reading a different post, I forget what one it was, but...what is the calorie number where your body goes into starvation mode? Is it 1200 or less, or...what I had read was 700 or less? If this was posted before...sorry... Thanks!
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Lunch 4-4?
tuna salad made with sweet relish and lite sour cream approx. 180 2 slices of whole wheat bread toasted-100 calories 1 0z baked ruffles-120 calories total 400
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Question about a sandwich
I made a sandwich for lunch today.. I used a deli meat so it is really thin. (2 slices..or I'd just be eating bread) I added a small squirt of mayo and mustard and one slice of cheese 2% Can someone help me with the calories and stuff ... please!! I don't have the containers and If I don't log now I'm afraid I will not…
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Is it bad
To eat the same thing for MANY meals???? It's so weird. I go through these stages where I just want a certain meal and will eat it for lunch or dinner at least a few days a week. Like, the last 2 days have been an easy dinner night because my hubby is working late. I have been having the Trader Joes Roasted Veggie…
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Breakfast 4-4
What did everyone have for breakfast this morning? I had... 1 cup Special K 1/2 cup Fat Free milk 5 raspberries :heart: it was very yummy :smile:
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Did you know?
the most common vegetable eaten in the United States is...... drum roll please........... the FRENCH FRY! Now that's scary! Replace your french fries with carrot sticks I say!
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Foods Low in Carbs?
Can someone give me some helpful, easy, quick foods that are low in carbs?
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snack
1 tsp. of Peanut Butter 1 tsp. of Sugar free jelly 1 piece of wheat bread It's not a lot but it sure is filling, only about 120 cal.!!
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Open to suggestions!
This is my second day as a member and I have yet to change my eating habits. I would love it if someone could tell me how they have gone about changing their eating habits (diets, limitations,etc.) and what has worked for them. I really need a Kickstart-lol!! Thanks-blessings!!
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1st Day UNDER my allowed calories! Woo-hoo!
O.k. so how lame I know. But this is the first time I have been under my required calories.:bigsmile: I was so full and I actually didn't eat the ice cream I wanted to. I made vegetarian vegetable soup for the girls and I. We all drank water too! They got to eat sweet cakes and pretzel with cheese for snacks-but none for…
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Pu-Erh Tea.....
Have you ever try Pu-Erh tea? I'm addict to it!! First time you try it, taste a bit earthy :sick: and smell fishy:ohwell: !! But after the 3th cup, you'll love it.... It really give me energy to start the day, and during the day... Drinking Pu-Erh Tea can help reduce cholesterol, according to scientific studies. By helping…