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Thoughts on KIND bars?
I find them to be high in sugar. Something about them particularly hikes my blood sugar to the roof. What do you guys think? What are your favourite energy and/or protein bars?
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Do you take a potassium supplement?
After much trial and error I finally seem to be able to hit my macro and micronutrient targets most days. The only exception is potassium. I’m consistently at least 1000mg low every day. I’m a vegetarian and I eat lots of fruits and vegetables but I just don’t like bananas, which of course have lots of potassium. I’m…
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Exercise and Beverages
Hey All, this is quite possibly a dumb question, but I am a bit overwhelmed with the different types of pre-workout, protein shakes, hydration drinks, etc. and when to take them. Here has been my routine recently: 1. Pre-Workout 2. Exercise 3. Hydration (LMNT packet in water during exercise or during breaks) 4. Protein…
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Breakfast advice please
Can anyone give me any ideas for what I could have for breakfast please? I tend to be stuck on a vicious cycle of rushing in the morning as I get worried of time. I've been having nothing but a yogurt or a banana in the morning and find myself with not much energy, feeling sick, dizzy... I need ideas.
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This is where I need real help
Getting food right and portions right my 😞 guest issue
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Dinner!
Idk if this is already a post but there's so many posts on here its hard to know. So tell us what you're having/had for dinner! Feel free to post as many times as you like, I probably will too lol. Include calorie count, or don't, I don't mind
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Gut health plan vs my food log
I’m confused. I started the gut health series which says 25 grams of fiber is a goal for women. Yesterday I ate 24.9g of fiber and my log indicate I was over my recommended 21g. Also I was way over on carbs. I eat Bobs red mill oatmeal for breakfast which logs as 33 carbs and an apple which logs as 19 carbs. Just that meal…
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Protein craving
My name is Pam and I have lost 81 pounds over the last couple of years. The last 46 pounds while using this application. I have had 2 days this week that I craved protein. Both days I have indulged myself, not going over my calorie limit but really packing the protein into my diet. Is this unusual? Is my body trying to…
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Newly diagnosed diabetes
I, my name is Angi and I'd love any tips or advice with maintaining my goals and keeping my blood glucose in check? I'm not currently on meds, and opted to diet and exercise to see if I could get it under control. I'm 30 pounds down in the last 2 months. I'm just having issues with my sugar being a little high still at…
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Fiber
I’m having trouble reaching my fiber goal. Looking for ideas on how to add it. I’m already adding chia, flax and hemp hearts to my food
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Unable to complete diary for the day
Anyone else have this isue with app or is it just mine? When I press complete diary it just keeps saying please wait..
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I haven't eaten enough today, any recomondations on food to eat that are a bit higher in calories?
I've eaten 750 calories today and MyFitnessPal gave me that message, I want to be able to eat healthily while losing weight. So which foods that are higher in calories would y'all recommend? I want to lose my 12 pounds healthily
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Where have the green check marks gone that used to appear next to some foods in a search?
Many foods used to have a green check mark signifying that the information should be accurate but I can't find any foods with check marks anymore. What has happened?
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What is the size of one cup in grams
Anyone knows the size of cup in gram ?
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Food Demonization
I get very frustrated by my partner demonizing food. I suspect this is because my father does the same. "Sugar is EVIL" in their minds, and I grew up being forced to live this lifestyle, outside of my control. However, I think my partner is showing signs of disordered eating in regard to food and food demonization. He has…
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How to adjust my plan for backpacking?
Hello friends. I’m currently on a maintaining weight plan at 2500 calories a day. I’m pretty active. I’m going on a backpacking overnight trip to the Appalachian Trail. It’ll be a difficult hike. In wondering how to adjust my plan for those 2 days. How many calories should I intake
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Does anyone have a keto diet that is affordable?
I am going to attempt to start this Keto diet. Does anyone have any suggestions on food that is cheaper or affordable?
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Custom Meal Plan
Hey everyone is there a simple/effective way to create our own custom meal plan based off previous food diary logs?
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Do you weigh your food/meat raw or cooked?
Some weight loss plans, say raw while others say to weigh it cooked.
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How do you log in calories, etc. for a chicken thigh?
I am frying bone-in skin-on chicken thighs in a tablespoon of oil. I find listings for a raw chicken thigh, but how do you account for the bone or the oil absorbed? Thanks in advance.
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Logging in grams
Hello, I’m new to fitnesspal. Is there a way to log foods in grams? Example if a serving size of berries is 1 cup but I had .76 grams. I don’t seem to be able to log it that way. I’m sure I’m missing something.
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Cereal entry includes milk??
When adding a cereal like frosties, frosted flakes or coco pops, does it include the milk? Or should I also enter a cup of milk?
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What healthy snacks would you recommend for athletes?
I’m a track athlete and I need to change how I eat so I'm trying to look for healthier snacks to eat.
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Need to decrease fat percentage
Hello all I've got 3 big needs. 1. am being told by my personal trainer that I need to reduce my fat percentage in order for my muscle work to show, however my trainer is not a nutritionist, so cannot help me adjust my diet too much, which is crucial to fat loss. 2. My Dr. also wants me to reduce my BMI. This is going to…
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Is there an app…
Does anybody know if there is an app where you can input restaurant food but put in only what you eat and it will give you the nutritional values? For example, if you look at restaurant nutritional facts, like a hamburger, it will give you the nutritional values for everything that comes on the burger. However, if you…
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Are monstrative fat bad
They come up in eggs and stuff and also like candy so is it bad ?
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counted calories but didnt eat it all
hi i cooked a meal earlier today and counted the calories for it, however i didnt eat it all if i eat it all tomorrow or another day this week do i need to count the calories again? i am trying to stick to my daily limit of 1400 but i count my calories weekly as i find it makes me more relaxed and not obsess.
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Should I buy the freakin' air fryer?
Amazon Prime Days is upon us and I'm back on my air fryer *kitten*. :) A while ago I went back and forth on the "should I buy an air fryer" thing because I get ideas in my head and then spend lots of time researching and then the opportunity passes or I just say "nah". There's a pretty good deal on an air fryer on amazon.…
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Best foods for cutting
So I've been going to the gym pretty regular now about 3/4 times a week (for over a month now.. and was working out at home before then too) I'm looking into cutting... my body for the past week or two has just been sat at 119lbs, I'm trying to go a bit lower but have no idea how! I know to cut is more protein low fat kind…
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Logging in Food
Logging in your food pays off