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Drink water to feel fuller
Just a tip - drink an 8oz. glass of water 10 min. before every meal. It makes you feel fuller before a meal and helps you eat less during the meal!
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Anyone else a "Bad Snacker"????
Ok, so i'm really doing well in the short time I have been on the site. I watch what I eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, BUT.....my problem is the snacks!! I just don't want carrots, celery, or healthy things for snacks....I crave sweet or salty. I force myself to eat healthy, however, I'm just not satisfied. Today I…
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Donuts are BAD!
My husband was so sweet this morning and brought me a dozen donut holes. Of course I shoved them down as quickly as possible on my way to work. Little did I know 12 small donut holes were like 600 calories. Ugh I just blew most of my calories for the day. I swear I had no idea. :mad:
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Healthy Links
http://amys.com/lemonslice/healthy_living/links.php ~Joanna:flowerforyou:
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Eat Something!
I was reading through various blogs and was surprised to see so many of them talking about fasting, or only eating around 700 calories a day. :noway: I just want to say....as a female that has struggled with weight issues my whole life, I have starved myself, made myself vomit, taken every diet pill (and lots of them), and…
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Breakfast Cereal Scams
Breakfast Cereal Scams Don't Let Eye-Catching Phrases Fool You! -- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian Diet advice is everywhere—in the newspaper, the new government guidelines, and on the SparkPeople site. "Limit sweets, cut down on sugary foods, and decrease consumption of refined carbohydrates," it says. So,…
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Healthy Grocery Lists
I found this website (free) where you can choose from all of these healthy meal ideas and add them to a virtual grocery list. It also has all of the nutritional info. http://www.healthygrocerylist.com/
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Mens Vitamins; Learn which Key Nutrients Every Man Needs
Mens Vitamins; Learn which Key Nutrients Every Man Needs By Brett Seagrott Because of the great biological demands on a man’s body, it is essential to consider using some formulation of men’s vitamins. First, it is important to understand that the word vitamin is often used interchangeably to describe not only vitamins,…
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The Portion Distortion Guide
The Portion Distortion Guide A List of Serving Sizes -- By Nicole Nichols, Fitness Instructor & Health Educator Selecting the right foods also means choosing portions that are proper serving sizes. The terms "portion" and "serving" are often used interchangeably, but they don't mean the same thing. A "portion" is the…
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Protein
Does anyone have any suggestions for me. I'm having a hard time not going over my protein. I do very good with the calories, carbs, and fats. But, I seem to keep going over in the protein....
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Alcohol
I realise that everyone says that drinking wine is a no no if you're dieting, but I'm 21 and it seems a little impossible. If I save enough calories over for a couple of glasses, will it affect my weight loss? Thanks, Sarah.
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Zero Calorie Vodka
Going to a party and you are going to drink....give this a try-diet 7up-no sugar, no fat, no calories and zero calorie Smirnoff vodka citrus. It is really good. New Zero Calorie Vodka Smirnoff's new zero calorie vodka is now available in a wide variety of flavors including watermelon, black cherry, lime, citrus, green…
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Detox Diets: Helpful or Full of Hype?
Detox Diets: Helpful or Full of Hype? Get the Truth about Detox Diets and Colon Cleansing -- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian "Need encouragement for 21-day detox". A member was feeling tired and run down. She had decided to cleanse and detox her body as well as jumpstart her weight loss program by using a…
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The Hunt for Hidden Sugar
The Hunt for Hidden Sugar How Much of the Sweet Stuff is Hiding Your Foods? -- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian Ready for a little experiment? Grab that jar of sugar, a measuring spoon, a plate and a can of regular soda. Then, dump one teaspoon of sugar onto the plate. Repeat this nine more times. Do you know…
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Feeling Low after Stir Fry
I make a homemade stir fy with chicken, carrots and broccoli, with some chicken stock a small amount of low sodium soy sauce. I eat about a cup of stir fry and a 1/2 cup of brown rice. Whenever I eat it I don't feel right like it lowers my blood sugar. and I'm always starving about an hour after I eat it. I'm full when I"m…
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Vitamin chart
www.healthalternatives2000.com/vitamins-nutrition-chart.html
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Can other drinks such as diet sodas and herbal tea count tow
Can other drinks such as diet sodas and herbal tea count towards my 8 glasses of water for the day? The latest recommendations from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science, Dietary Reference Intake for Electrolytes and Water say: "The fluids consumed do not have to be only water. Individuals can obtain…
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Question about BMR
My BMR is 1490. If I eat that amount of calories everyday will I stay at the same weight or lose weight?
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Bagels
Okay, I went to Dunkin Donuts today and got a multigrain bagel thinking it was better than a plain or other flavor, but when I looked up their nutritional info on the web, I was shocked. A multigrain bagel has 380 calories, 6 grams of fat and 68 carbs whereas a plain bagel has 320 calories, 2.5 grams of fat and 62 carbs. I…
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Protein
Does anyone have any suggestions for me. I'm having a hard time not going over my protein. I do very good with the calories, carbs, and fats. But, I seem to keep going over in the protein....
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Drive-Thru Nutrition
Drive-Thru Nutrition Fast & Healthy -- By Liz Noelcke, Staff Writer Having spent a week on a road trip, I learned one thing along the way: fast food is unavoidable, given time and budget constraints. You can’t beat a drive-thru for convenience and speed of service, although a bellyache later can quickly remind you of the…
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Focus on Power Foods
Focus on Power Foods Pack Your Lunch with Punch -- By Zach Van Hart, Staff Writer Did you know that ants can lift up to 50 times their own weight? This goes to show that power can come from small places. The same theory applies to power foods. Power foods are a combination of low calories and high nutrients, or foods that…
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I am catching on
I have to be honest when i first started this i thought all i could eat was salad salad salad and was wondering why i was not using up my calories. today i ate normal oatmeal for breakfast adn some raspberries, for lunch i had a salad topped with all my favorite veggies and a piece of smoked sausage and then for supper i…
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can't find a topic, HELP
I breifly saw a topic about does walking at work count. Or something like that I haven't had a chance to read it til now but I can't find it. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it. Thanks for the help Nikki
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Did anyone have headaches when you began?
Hi! Did anyone experience headaches when you first started out? This is my 4th day and I get a headache in the afternoon. I am doing 1200 calories a day or 1400 when I walk for 30 minutes. Thanks, Connie Lynn
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curves diet plan
Has anyone here ever tried one of the diet plans offered by Curves. If you have, were you very successful? :tongue:
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This Spud's For You!
Potato 411... * Potatoes have only about 20 calories an ounce. But weigh yours carefully and know the facts before jumping in! * Your average 5-ounce potato contains around 3 grams of fiber. Not bad! * Potatoes eaten with the skin provide nearly half of the daily recommended allowance of vitamin C and are one of the best…
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HG's 100-Calorie (Dessert) Couples!
http://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=1215 http://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=1056
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friendly greek - greek salad
Would anyone know the calories for a typical greek salad (large)? my google finds don't seem to realistic.
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Organic anyone?
I was just wondering if anyone has gone organic? My dad tries to eat mostly organic and when he does he loses weight. I'd love to be able to do it, but the foods seem to be so expensive. Just wondering if anyone else has tried it :smile: