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Cutting Back on "Bad" Carbs
Ten ways to make low-carb healthy. http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Cutting-Back-on-Bad-Carbs/Detail.aspx
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HELP... I need sweet and salty... any ideas?
Hi everyone! I'm PMS-ing BIG TIME right now and I'm hoping you all can help me. I'm so lucky I don't have any junk food in the house right now, because if I did it would be in my tummy! I need some ideas for snacks. I like the 94% fat free popcorns out there, and I like the sugar free puddings. Does anyone have something…
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Insulin Resistance - Syndrome X
Here is some really great information about a condition that's more common than you think. I have ALL of the symptoms - and when I'm following the recommended diet (healthy fat, hi protein, zero or low processed carbs) I can keep my weight down and have a lot more energy!…
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can any help me!!!
i really like pomegranetes but i can not find how many calories are in them? ive tried to look it up on the tinterweb but no luck?:smile:
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calculating serving size
Hi Everyone, I have made a chicken veggie soup. Sort of a Minestrone and I add a little boneless chicken pieces. I have lost 20lbs since Sept. 11th, and I kind of got it stuck in my head that its the soup thats doing it for me. My problem is trying to chart it. I've got it to 870 calories per pot, which is approx. 12…
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Yummy low cal dip (I think?)
So last night I made this dip using Fat Free Cottage Cheese and HVR dry mix. I think? this is low cal, but I thought I'd check with you all first. The cottage cheese is 80 calories, 0 fat, 3 carbs, 14 g protein for a 1/2 cup serving. (I mixed the entire container, though) I used a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dry mix and…
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Too many carbs!!!
:sad: Hi everyone, i joined this sat on Saturday and so far done really well with both the food and exercise. I have a problem today though, i have gone over my carbs by 9g!! Everything else is under. How much do you think this matters? I know i am a carb monster and thats my biggest problem so am going to have to be more…
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Great! article covering all the bases
check this link out http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/ boy, webmd hit the nail on the head with this one, I especially like the subsection on setting realistic goals. but the whole this is words to live by. This article basically covers 2 months worth of our posts on this site. Heh. What a great read!
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Great Calorie Counting Website
I found a great website for getting all of the nutritional facts for 70,000 types of food. http://calorielab.com/index.html Very useful for foods that are not in the database already. Would be great to use asite like this for standardized portions/nutrition facts. -Brandon
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quick & easy filling snack & don't have too cook....
I have fallen in love with Pretzel Time Soft Pretzels.... 90 seconds in the microwave.... no salt ( I throw it away as soon as I open the box) some low sodium mustard and I am good for afew hours. Now if they only made a whole wheat one....
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A diet that lets youeat anything?
I would just like to say that there is no giving up your favorite meals to lose weight.. I have lost 35 kg eating only less that I have in the past.. You can lose weight on pizza and mcdonalds if you want but you must count your calories.. If your weight is not dropping ur eating to many calories a day.. Exercize! And a…
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Any ideas for filling full meals?
I was used to eating alot. I like it when I feel full. I don't get the urges to eat when I feel nice and full. Just want some sharing on filling foods, that are also healthy.
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I hate that I love food and that I'm up So early!!!
I never wake up early....never, because I'm usually going to sleep in the morning. However my bf thinks that I should get better sleeping habits so last night I slept all night, I woke up at 6am starving though and I'm sooo mad because of it. Already I've had vegetable soup, two salads, 3 cups of water, one juice, and…
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Restress the small meals more often technique
I wanted to restress this technique. It was touched on a few weeks ago with the Eat like a hobbit thread that Nevada posted too. For the last 3 weeks I have been eating smaller meals and having a snack every 2 to 2.5 hours of atleast 100 calories, this has kept my metabolism roaring and ready to go. Besides the benefits of…
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Cereal Bars
Someone had posted a recipe for homeade cereal bars some time back made out of fibercrunch cereal. Could you repost that recipe please
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Speaking of fast food . . .
Tonight I had Hungry Jack's (Australia's version of Burger King). Gobbled down a grilled chicken burger, medium fries and a diet coke. Yum! Now, because I exercised lots and ate very lightly all day, there was lots of room in my calorie goals for this meal; in fact, I still have about 250 left to go for the night and it's…
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1 glass vs. 8 ounces
So... I'm pretty bad about getting my water intake up to 8 glasses in a day but I'm getting better! My questions is, is 8 ounces of water considered to be 1 "glass"?
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NOOOO! I just ate mcdonalds :(
I had 2 double cheeseburgers and a large fri!!! I went 1200 over my calorie limit!!!! I am sad now but i COULDN'T resist...... how many calories is in a pound?
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Grilled Chicken Breast
Does anyone know the suggested serving size for chicken.. I cant seem to find my answer anywhere and I have cubed chicken ready to be bagged up for lunches this week.. Thanks and Hello to everyone!!!
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Truth about Splenda
My cousin posted this on the fam's website. http://www.truthaboutsplenda.com/
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the biggest loser
i love this show but how in the hell can you gain 17 pounds in one week??????????????????
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Newest Member
Hello all, A friend told me about this website so I decided to join. And I'm glad I did because I love it. I always got bored writing my stuff in a log and eventually I stopped. But now that I can see it in a different view, I will keep up with my in-take and out-take calories. I hope I get to meet new people and maybe…
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Calorie Intake
For the suggested calorie intake, should i try to get as close to that as possible or should i try to avoid getting close. i rarely ever eat breakfast, so i am just wondering if i need to start eating it to get close to my target. any help would be great
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Is it wrong?
I have a stupid question. As you all know from an earlier post, I am a Mt Dew junkie. The past 5 days, I have not drank anything but water, no soda. At the end of the day, if I have calories left over, calories before the one's I gain by exercising, is it wrong to reward myself with one soda as long as I follow it with a…
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Great snack
I take 2 peices of white bread 2 tbsp of peanut butter and a banana and make a sandwich its so good.even beter with a with 1 cup of 2% milk
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Perfect for breastfeeding moms- I don't want to leave the ne
3 Hunger-Proof Diets Perfect for breastfeeding moms who want to lose weight Our 2,000-calorie diet — full of nutrient-packed foods that require little or no preparation — is perfect for breastfeeding moms who want to lose weight. (Dipping any lower than 1,800 calories a day won't give your body the energy and nutrients it…
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Great website
Hi everyone, Just stumbled upon a fab site where you can input the ingredients of your own recipies and it will tell you the calories/carbs/fat/protein/vitamins etc etc ....FANTASTIC tool http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp
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Ground Beef?
Does anyone know the nutritional information for ground beef?
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any great healthy recipe web sites
I'm new to fitnesspal, but wondered if anyone uses any great healthy cooking web sites. I'm cooking for 5 people (the other 4 don't need to diet) and need some great recipes that we can all enjoy. Tkanks for any help! K
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Guilt-free Treats
Allowing yourself sensible splurges can actually keep diets on track, says Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. "Denying yourself may create feelings of deprivation, which leads to overeating." Aim for 150 calories in treats each day, such as… • An apple a day. Microwave a…