MIlk?

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xmissjasmine
xmissjasmine Posts: 121
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I'm a person who has always had to have milk in my diet, and even more so after I had my twins a year ago.... I've not been drinking it hardly at all here lately because I don't want to waste 90 calories on milk... but I noticed that my dairy desires are getting worse since I've cut it out completely, and today I even went overboard with a milkshake because I "needed" the milk/dairy aspect of it... or so I thought :( Anyways, I guess what I'm asking is, does anyone else here drink milk and NOT count it? How do you get your dairy needs fulfilled?

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  • peaceinside
    peaceinside Posts: 272
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    Drink it or eat it if you need it. Drink fat free or almond, soy or rice milk. Cut out something else on days you need your milk.
    Peace :flowerforyou:
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
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    I have a glass of chocolate milk almost every day after my early morning workout - holds me over while I take my kid to school and then usually do a 4 mile walk or 30 minute jog/walk. I love it. :) Other dairy I include often is a piece of string cheese, and I put Greek yogurt in my smoothies or eat it with fresh fruit & a little honey.
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
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    I love it, and count it.
    Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream. I'm like the dairy queen. :love:
  • ATK57
    ATK57 Posts: 302 Member
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    I can't say no to 4% milk or 10% cream
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
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    milk is delicious and good for you, and if you like it, its not "wasting" calories.
  • sma83
    sma83 Posts: 485 Member
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    I dont think its a "waste" of cals at all! 3 servings a day of low or non-fat dairy has been proven to help weight loss. (or so Ive heard anyway). I wouldn't worry about it too much. I drink at least one, sometims two cups of fat free milk everyday and have one serving of 50% reduced fat cheese on most days too.
  • HeatherScottTN
    HeatherScottTN Posts: 65 Member
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    Drink your milk if you love it...but DO COUNT it... because it's calories and nutrition you are taking in.

    I'd suggest you go with lower calorie options if/when you can....

    Plan for it in your daily intake and enjoy it...
  • xmissjasmine
    xmissjasmine Posts: 121
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    Thanks everyone. The skim milk I drink is currently 90 cals for an 8oz glass.
  • elizabeth51608
    elizabeth51608 Posts: 31 Member
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    I drink milk every once in a while...I consume dairy every day though. I eat a 4-oz cup of Greek yogurt, or 1/2 cup of cottage cheese or the like daily. But I agree with the other posters---if you eat or drink it, you have to count it! :)
  • 2Phat1
    2Phat1 Posts: 74 Member
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    I can't do without my milk coffee in the morning. An 8 oz. regular cup with 2% milk is 99 calories so easy enough to fit in every day. I always count it. Other dairy needs are met through low fat natural or greek style yoghurts with muesli for breakfast (60 calories for 2 oz.) or on low cal chilli, curries, etc.

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