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Bahn mi
I was wondering...has anyone had this vietnamese sandwich? I googled it and there are many different nutrition facts that come up. A friend of mine at work really wants to get these for everyone to try for luch this Friday. I originally was all for it but looking at the facts, it has a LOT of calories! Do you guys think I…
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No wonder I am so over weight!
I can't believe how many calories I am consuming!!! I love the food diary. Just keeping track is a big eye opener. If you are not keeping track, I encourage you to do it. What an awesome web site!!!
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snack calories
Is there a maximum limit that a snack in between meals should be in terms of calories? is it more helpful to eat 5 smaller "meals" throughout the day that are all similar in calorie counts or does it even make a difference as long as I'm not going over my calorie limit for the day.
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5 Eat Right Strategies
This is from Fitness magazine. They had an actual nutrition plan and exercise plan but I think these rules are the key to any kind of weight loss! Enjoy! *Kistinbee* 5 Eat-Right Strategies Eat! If you exercise and consume fewer than 1,500 calories a day, it will be too hard to get all the nutrients you need. Plus, you'll…
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Daily Fat
Hi! I'm new to the site and it seems really great. I especially like the food diary which makes it easy to track calories, fat, protien, etc. My concern is that I seem to exceed by fat allowance each day by a little. When I reviewed the breakdown I realized that 19 grams came from 2 tbsp. of almond butter and 11 grams came…
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Biggest meal of the day
I have a question. Right now my biggest meal of the day is usually lunch. Is that normal? Here's a typical food plan for me: 6:30 am-oatmeal, diet fruit juice 8:00 am-2 cups coffee with sugar-free creamer 10:00 am-granola bar and piece of fruit 12:00 pm-cottage cheese, celery stick with PB, yogurt, 2 sesame crackers 2:00…
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Cutting Back on "Bad" Carbs
Cutting Back on "Bad" Carbs By: Reader's Digest Ten ways to make low-carb healthy. Thanks to the popularity of low-carb diets, nearly half of Americans say they are watching the amount of carbohydrates they eat. If you're among them, we're providing these 10 tips so your carb control is healthy and wise! Bear in mind that…
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Best for Cholesterol
Best for Cholesterol By: Reader's Digest All fruits and vegetables have health benefits to offer. But some are especially good. Among the best: Avocados. Although this is one of the few fruits high in fat, it’s mainly monounsaturated fat. Several studies find that eating one avocado a day can lower your LDL as much 17…
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Drink to Your Health!
Drink to Your Health! By: Light & Tasty Magazine What we are is what we eat...and what we drink! Many of us are calorie-conscious when we load up our plates, but we don't always think about what we pour into our glasses. And that's unfortunate because what we drink can be filled with good-for-you nutrients...or empty…
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How to break down calories
Hi is there anyone out there who has a site that can break down how many calories in 1 tbsp of white flour? or 2 tbsp of white flour? Want to put a little bit of flour on my fish tonight but not sure if my calories will allow the flour.
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Exercize Time!!
Tonight is the first time i have ever been to an exercize group and as i dont usually exercize i will ache tomorrow or friday!! Does anyone know how to prevent this? also.... What is spaghetti squash i have never heard of it! I may be being thick here but really am confused and want to try it for my tea tonight! Thankyou…
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HOOTERS
NO men - not those kind! My guy wants to go out to Hooters for dinner tonight... anybody have any idea if they have anything healthy on their menus???
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Aspartame and breasfeeding is it dangerous?
I found a few sites that claim aspartame is toxic. Does anyone know much about this sugar substitute? Everytime I drink a diet soda, and nurse my son, he ends up all night with an upset stomach. (The soda is always caffeine free). Any help would be appreciated.
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those darn crackers
when im at work alot of time i start eating saltines i crave salt so bad sometimes, it just put me over by 59 caloires stress out... i will have to do better any suggeston on why iam craving alsty foods?
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Baja Fish Taco's
I found this recipe and I can't wait to try it! But I wanted to share with the rest of you. This is for 4 servings according to the recipe. INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 2/3 (1.25 ounce) package ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix, divided 11 ounces cod or…
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Lean Ground Beef
We're really careful about meat that we eat. I usually only buy local/organic beef, chicken, etc. So, here's my question. I'm doing this diet thing...but my 2 year old and my 33 year old (husband) still need to eat. I took a lb of lean ground beef out for dinner, but what can I make that is healthy (yeah, I know, beef…
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A must for all
I found a great chart that should be on everybody's refrigerator. Please check it out. Fast and easy guide whatscookingamerica.net/NutritionalChart.htm If it doesn't come up the first time, click go again and it will
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weight watchers chocolate chip cookies
I made this recipe today and they are really good and satisfied my chocolate craving. WW says that 2 are a serving. Mine were probably a little bigger than theirs. I ended up making 20 instead of 24. I also ended up using 1/4 of white sugar and 1/4 cup of brown sugar (because I only had 1/4 cup of brown sugar on hand).…
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Curious About Vitamins
Can anyone help out with making sure we are getting the right vitamin intake? I joined today not because I want to lose any weight, but rather I want to just live a healthier lifestyle and make sure I’m eating the right foods. Entering my entire food intake is a great start for me to do that, but as I was doing that I…
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Strategy after exceeding calorie count for the day
Hello! I am curious to know how all of you out there deal with having gone over your calorie count for any particular day. Last night I went to hibachi with my family. I certainly did not go hog wild and I ate only the healthier items (salad, chicken and filet combo, some fried rice, veggies). Nonetheless, the meal put me…
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Green tea
so i heard from a few different people that drinking green tea actually aids in speeding you metabolisim.....anyone tried it????
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Protein
Help! I am doing good on my calories and other things, but I keep going over on the protein. Any suggestions?
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Breakfast Question
I've heard in the past that it is bad to eat the same thing everyday. I LOVE oatmeal and I eat it every morning for breakfast. This fills me up and satisfies me at 6 when I get up until I have a midmorning snack (fruit and a granola bar) around 9. Is this really that bad for me? I always switch the flavors of oatmeal I eat…
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Chop Sticks
Ever tried eating peas witrh chop sticks? Its so fiddley that the rest of my stirfry was getting cold so i gave up, that got to be -100kcal at least, lol, plus the finger work out. :D
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easy breakfast ideas
i go to work early and i work on a sod farm so we work late to and have quick lunches any ideas would be helpful
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No carb/ low carb foods
I'm looking for any and all no/low carb food suggestions! I'm coming up blank.
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Stay away from Tim Hortons muffins
They consume 1/4 of your daily calorie intake. I learned that the hard way...I thought the whole wheat muffin was safe. That muffin was the devil.
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Scary Moment...and it still hasn't passed
Okay All... I finished supper about an hour ago and I was standing up talking with my neighbor for about 35 min. and then suddenly my stomach dropped, I broke out into a cold/hot sweat, I got terribly light-headed, my neighbor had two heads, and I also was very pale. I have no idea what happened. I am still very pale and…
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6 Most Insane Crash Diets of All Time
I got a laugh out of this! :laugh: http://www.cracked.com/article_15780_6-most-insane-crash-diets-all-time.html
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Can Fasting Assist Rapid Weight Loss?
Can Fasting Assist Rapid Weight Loss? Every desperate dieter has at some point considered fasting for weight loss. Yes, fasting can promote fast & rapid weight loss. Now, before you go on a hunger strike, remember your real objective. Your real objective if you have excess body weight to shed is to improve, maximize and…