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wierd eating problem
hey all, I have always had a HUGE appitite, and I felt hungry all the time. Well since I have been tracking my intake and working out this month, I am having trouble eating. I LOVE food, and I still feel really hungry a lot, but as soon as I fix a yummy healthy meal, I take a bite or two and suddenly don't want the rest. I…
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Counting Calories
I have this snack pack of trail mix and I am TOTALLY confused at how you are suppose to log this. I am new to all of this and have never counted calories so I am not sure how to do it on anything really. There are so many catergories on the back of a box I never know which one to go by!!! Anyhow, the trail mix says:…
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FROZEN mixed nuts
I don't know about you guys, but I love to munch. I would much rather have a bowl of popcorn that lasts me for an hour than eat a real meal. I have a million "tricks". I was watching the cooking show the other day and Rachael Ray was on. She was going to add almonds to something and she reached into the freezer for them.…
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Protein: How much us too much?
This is a very controversial topic amongst nutritonalists. For the average individual protein consumption should be only 22% of your daily calorie intake, but many sports nutrtionalist suggest 1 gram of protein per lb of body weight, but some suggest the RDA amount of 22%. It takes longer for the body to breakdown protein…
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Easy trick to fill up AND get your veggies!
Hi everyone. I haven't been posting lately, but I'm still here. I just wanted to share a trick that I use almost every day to get lots of veggies, feel full and satisfied and keep the calories low! I buy a can of the reduced sodium progresso soup, usually the chicken and barley. There are 110 calories per serving, 2…
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Understanding Fats
Understanding Fats From Fiona Haynes, Your Guide to Low Fat Cooking. Sorting out the fats Eating low fat food doesn’t mean we should give up fat entirely, but we do need to educate ourselves about which fats should ideally be avoided and which ones are more heart-healthy. Let’s be clear: we need fat in our diet. As the…
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Does eating certain foods make you more hungry?
Hi everyone, I was wondering about this as I ate some things yesterday that made me want to eat more food when I wasn't even hungry. I found an article on it at this site:http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/diet-fitness/can-eating-sugar-make-you-hungry.html Anyone else had this experience? Connie Lynn
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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
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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…