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Energy Drinks
Energy Drinks From Cathy Wong, Your Guide to Alternative Medicine. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board What are Energy Drinks? Energy drinks are canned or bottled beverages sold in convenience stores, grocery stores, and bars and nightclubs…
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6 Foods and Tips for More Fiber
6 Foods and Tips for More Fiber Reviewed By Louise Chang, MDBy Elaine Magee WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Feature We all know fiber is good for us. Not only can dietary fiber lower cholesterol, it also helps keep us trim and feeling full. So how do you get more fiber into your daily diet? Here are six painless ways to work in…
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Snack Ideas
I am looking for low cal. snack suggestions! Does anyone have ideas??
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post work out meal
I always wonder what to eat after I finish working out... some say Protein and carbs.. but what type of carbs? starchy, fiberous!!!!! anybody knows?!
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which is best?
So should I consume more calories for breakfast , or supper and how many calories for Breakfast is a good number..
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Need suggestions on eating healthy
Okay, I'm trying to lose 70 pounds by my birthday! When it comes down to eating healthy, that's a hard thing for me to do! I like veggies, but not all the time! I like fruit but not all the time either! I've been a junk food junky for all my life! it's hard for me to resist sweets and fast food! I need suggestions on…
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Determining Calories on Home-made Stuff
I really like making my own food, especially soups. Determining the calories in individual food items that you put in the soup is easy. However, once it is all in there how do you determine the calorie count on one cup of your creation? I would love some feedback.
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Wow
I didnt realize how many calories is in 3 tablespoons of olive oil? What can I use in place of olive oil ?
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Faux Pasta
I use spaghetti squash in place of pasta. My fam loves it! And that is even when my oldest son was going thru the 2 year old not like anything phase. My youngest son likes it as well, and he is going thru that stage right now....at 12!:grumble: All you do is slap the thing in the oven at 350 and cook till tender like a big…
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Fake but Fun Fondue!!
Tonight my husband made fondue with a new twist. Instead of oil for the meat or fish, he used chicken broth to make it healthier. It worked out pretty well. Next time we are going to marinate the meat in a variety of sauces before we fondue and I think that would add a lot to it. But it was fun to fondue and not have all…
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Getting more fiber
Has anyone had this issue before............. Okay not to get to graphic but, since I started tracking my eating and excercise on this site 11 days ago, I found that I am only consuming on average 18 grams of fiber/day and I should be consuming 25 grams each day. I have also noticed that I am not having regular BM's. Had…
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Bonus Calories
Don't you think that eating the Bonus Calories from excersice can somewhat defeat the purpose of buring those calories? It seems like it would cancel each other out and therefore you would stay the same. Thoughts??
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Diet Pills
I know this may be a bad topic to chat about because so many are against diet pills where some are for it but I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about the pill Alli? Or has anyone taken them. I have a friend on them and she has lost a ton of weight......which I didnt know she was taken the pills at all. But I was…
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good calorie versus bad calorie??
Hey everyone- Does anyone know if there is a good calorie or a bad calorie? I mean, if I have 400 extra calories to eat for the day is it okay to have something normally bad for me, like a cheeseburger or cake or do I need to stick with the fruits, veggies and such? Thanks!
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Protein Overload??!!!???
Hello everyone! Ok well everyday I am over on my protein. Will this hinder my weight loss? anyone else have this problem? Does anyone have advise? Thanks :smile:
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Problem with Nutrient Goals
I am having trouble with my carb/fat.protien goals. In the past, I just counted calories, but I have read that the nutrient ratio is just as important. Though I have been at or below my calorie limit every day, my ratios are always different. I usually eat a lot of vegetables and maybe some lean meat with lunch. I work two…
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Can someone answer this for me?!
:noway: I read that eating fruit with a cup of cottage cheese is good for you! How is cottage cheese good for you?
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Healthy Fast Food and Takeout
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1159184-1544890,00.html
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Are there any nutritious, yummy tasting, filling tv type din
Hi ladies I haven't eaten lean cuisine type frozen TV dinner in years I'm trying to loose about 15 pounds and am really getting into the swing of things...I'm already down 5 pounds I have 2 toddlers and a hectic life...it's not something I plan on eating all the time BUT for those nigths I'm exhausted and in a bind..are…
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Drinks??
I have (had) an addiction to Tim Hortons French Vanilla Cappucino. Up until a couple of weeks ago I was drinking at least 3 per day. They are loaded with calories (250), carbs (41g) and sugar (31g). I also fancy Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha. Well I have quit cold turkey. I have been drinking just 1 cup of French Vanilla…
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LEMONY CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CELERY
Hands-on time: 25 minutes Time to table: 25 minutes Serves 8 Well salted water to cover 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts (frozen Brussels are decent but I wouldn't recommend for this) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 tablespoon works too, but 2 is better when there's really a pound of sprouts and a near-pound of celery, thus…
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0 Point Weight Watchers Soup
I have to thank the person that posted this recipe. I made a HUGE batch last night not really knowing if I would even like it and guess what... I LOVE IT! My husband even tried it and said it was the best soup ever... He didn't know it was WW soup till he saw the recipe! I can't wait till lunch time to have a big bowl of…
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what does raw mean?
I was looking in the food database for just like a broiled chicken breasts or something (no skin), anyways I don't understand what it means when it says raw afterwards. Obviously nobody is going to actually eat it raw, does that just mean with nothing added? I would appreciate some help here, I am trying to come up with…
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Carb/Protein ratio?
Can anyone explain what is magic about the 55% carb 15% protein ratio recommended by the site (for the 1 lb/week loss for a female)? Does it make a difference how you change that ratio as long as calories remain the same? Thanks.
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healthy meals?
hey everyone! i'm really stuck with figuring out how to eat 1200 calories a day! i can fit 5 or 6 meals in a day, that's what i see everyone does from the posts i've read so far, but i want healthy ideas for what to eat at each meal!! thank youuu & good luck to everyone
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?? too much protein??
Hi Everyone I joined yesterday and done my 1st food diary. I didnt use all my allowed calories but went way over on the amount of protein, by 35. Can anyone give me any infomation on protein and how it affects the diet/body. :smile: :smile: Thank you x
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Homecooking Poll
Hi everyone, If you've read my posts you may know I am a huge advocate of cooking or preparing your own food as opposed to eating out. Of course, it is so much easier to grab something on the go, and I know a lot of you out there eat out regularly (especially lunch). I was wondering just how much people DO cook at home,…
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The Hungry Girl Fast Food Cheat Sheet!
Short on time? Too tired to cook? Good news! Here are some helpful hints for surviving fast food... http://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=370
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do you think this was bad
wow had a lazy day today just miserable outside. I did work our for over an hour but i ate 3 chicken wraps today and fruit 1 for dinner and 2 for supper. my calories were under by a little bit but is it a good idea to eat the same thing even though you are not going over your allotted amount?
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chinese
Can chinese be ok to eat as long as you eat veggies and chicken maybe ?