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Candy Junkie
I'm a candy junkie!!! I love just about any kind of candy you can name. I like to try new kinds of candy, I like to buy novelty candy. Like I said, I'm a candy junkie!!! Luckily, I KNOW this about myself, and I don't keep candy in the house, accept for hard candies, like cinnamon discs and peppermints. The problem I'm…
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Help me eat better
I am having trouble with 2 things. One is not eating to much in a day and the other is eating healthier foods. I recently got a membership to a gym and have been faithfull so far in going. It has been 3 weeks. I started logging my progress and so far have been happy with that. However, I am having an issue with the eating…
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eating breakfast
I've noticed that when I eat breakfast and workout, the next day I have lost weight. When I don't eat breakfast my weight stays the same or increases. So I force myself toeat at least an egg or something. Is this true for anyone else or something similar?
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Donuts
I'm so glad that I do not like donuts too much because today someone brought in 3 boxes of donuts. I had a yogurt (seriously I don't like yogurt too much, but I found a few flavors that I like so I am starting to enjoy it) this morning. A few people are telling me to (they don't know I am trying to loose weight) get a…
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Tortillas
I'm wondering if anyone knows how many calories a "store bought tortilla" has. And how much a homemade one.:huh:
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Myoplex
So, I have a ton of Myoplex Mealplex shake mixes left over from when I did Body For Life. There are only 180 calories and 24 g of protein per shake. I am only going to use it for breakfast. My question is if this is okay to use in the whole weight loss program. Any thoughts? Thanks! ~Rebecca
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Tea v. Coffee
:ohwell: So I am a caffine junkie and am wondering if anyone has experienced weight loss or better weight loss by switching from coffee to tea. I simply will not give up the caffine!!!
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Boy, do I feel stupid...
Ok, so I hadn't lost any weight in a few days and I thought I was being absolutely religious about tracking everything and exercising. Until I remembered that I forgot..... the raisins! I was adding a few raisins to my Weight control Oatmeal in the morning and a few again for lunch. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MANY CALORIES…
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Great Website
Hey Guys, I don't know if any of you could use this, but before you go out to eat at a fast food place or restaurant, check out this website: http://www.dietfacts.com/fastfood.asp Thought it might help. Thanks, Mandy
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late night snacks??? tips?
i always like some late-night snacks.. i want them to be less than 100 calories.. right now i am doing : cereal bars, celery with 1 tbsp peaut butter, or 100 calorie popcorn. any other ideas?
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a great little desert
weight watchers chocolate cake is a great little desert or sweet snack and its only 70 calories :smile:
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I forgot my lunch at home!!!!!!!
I forgot my lunch at home and I am sooooo wanting to go across the street to the BBQ place but that is probably a bad idea. I AM HUNGRY. A splurge on sushi should be okay right?
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how many calories are you allowed?
i am 130 trying to get down to 115. I lost 3 this past week. what is your weight now- weight you wanna be- and how many calories your allowed to eat a day right now im doing 1200.
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Build a Better Burrito
Build a Better Burrito Make It Your Own- You'll Save More than Cash -- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietician Are you and your family craving that spicy, south-of-the-border cuisine? Well, skip the local burrito joint. Those "burritos as big as your head" can contain over 1,000 calories—even more depending on how…
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sugar!
I find that if i eat like two pieces of fruit, I've surpassed my sugar limit! I have a real sweet tooth though, and sometimes foods that aren't even "treats" have a little sugar. How are you guys keeping your sugars down?
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awesome book : Mindless eating
i'm reading this book called mindless eating. its an awesome book and takes a look at the factors that keep us eating more than we think. its really interesting and packed with information. heres the website. http://mindlesseating.org/book.htm i highly reccomend it!
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So how do you....
Determine the amount of calories in food if there is no way to determine it? For example, if you're eating at a restaurant or at someone's house? Apparently I did good today but I don't think my calorie count is right...
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Eggs
Hey I just thought I would share this with you guys. I read an article in Woman's World (I think) today that said eating eggs every morning at breakfast is one of the best ways to lose weight. And that people who do eat eggs for breakfast will on the average consume 400 calories less a day. Also they did a study where each…
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green tea?
Mon 01/21/08 06:43 PMI heard green tea stimulated weight loss.. i am eating well ( about 1200 calorie a day) but should i drink say 3-4 green teas a day ( they are 100 calories each) ( lipton greentea and honey) or stick to water. i feel that calories arent good, but the green tea might outweight the calories lol! and i…
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Cheesecake factory
my boyfriend wants to go to the cheesecake factory for lunch and i know there are many threads about eating out but i was just curious of anyone who went there and recommends a low calorie dish?? are their weight management salads really that great and low calorie? or am i better of ordering a steak or salmon? curious to…
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Hard time staying within calorie range....any advice?
So I put my profile and it was suggested that I stay within 1200 calories a day. I've been monitoring my calorie intake for about a week now and I seem to consistently go over about 300 to 400 calories a day and I am drinking all the water plus more. I just seem to be more hungry than 1200 calories and I don't know what to…
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HOODIA has anyone tried it?
What is the deal with this new product?? I know with ALLI you have massive uncontrollable pooping spells that are basically all greasy. But what about this new thing that is coming out now? It is ok to take it in that Green Tea pill?? I know you're not supposed to have it supplemented with anything due to fillers but has…
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Meal Plans
What kind of meals does every one plan to eat a day. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to eat and stay "feeling full"?? I think my main problem is that I get bored really quickly then I think I'm hungry so I'm keeping myself busy these days. But what is a good meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, that are easy to…
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Waking up in the middle of the night with hunger pains
Hi there. Has anyone experienced this? I woke up the other night at around Midnight and new I had to eat something to sustain myself through the night. I ate about 4 triscuits and that seemed to do the trick. I sometimes feel a lack of focus and a slipping feeling and I know I need to eat something right away. I am making…
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8 glasses a day, revisited
Found this in an article thought it was helpfull: "don't worry if it doesn't come close to the magical "8 glass" rule.(water intake) Nearly 20% of your water intake comes from food anyway, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. If you're peeing at least every 8 hours and your urine is light…
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Bran
I really need to get more fiber in my diet. What are some cereals or other sources you find for bran? Any specific cereal brands that are high in fiber but low in cals, sugar, etc? Thanks in advance!:flowerforyou:
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Jenny Craig
Is owned by Nestle. Food for thought, indeed. Wonder who owns Weight Watchers. Do I even want to know?
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Has anyone tried calorie cycling?
I'm trying to break out of yet another plateau. Two weeks now with no weight loss. My clothes feel looser so I know I'm still on track exercise wise, but the scale is stuck. I searched & found an article about calorie cycling. This is the thing-I am SO into making my new choices work for me that I'm afraid to eat more than…
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Protein
I went over on my proteim today by 80 is that tremendously bad
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High Fructose Corn Syrup & Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Hi all! :-) I've personally cut out every packaged food from my diet that contains any HFCS and partially hydrogenated oils/trans fat on its ingredients list. It's proven to be pretty shocking as I look at how many foods contain these products... ex: Yoplait yogurts. I didn't even realize that they contain HFCS until I…