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  • Also try a Frittata. They are very high in protein and nutrients from the eggs, and very easy to make. Again you will feel full for longer. Mix all these ingredients together in a cast-iron skillet. Bake in the oven (20 mins or until not runny in the middle). Makes 4 servings, 189 calories each. 8 eggs, 1/2 Cup Unsweetened…
    in Low calorie recipes Comment by jameshaslam July 2015
  • How about a burger? Use an English muffin (80 calories for the healthy life brand), with a quorn (veggie) gourmet burger (110 cals). Then add onions, olive oil mayo, a sprinkle of cheese, small slither of ketchup, etc. The quorn 'meat' is fungus-based so high in protein rather than carbs. Means you will feel full longer.…
    in Low calorie recipes Comment by jameshaslam July 2015
  • Also I entered my weight as 190lb on both machines, but the precor also asks for my height and age, whereas the matrix just wanted weight
    in 2 elliptical trainers, same exercise, totally different calorie counts Comment by jameshaslam June 2015
  • ok thanks for the tips. I will look into getting a HRM! In the meantime, what value do you think I should enter?
    in 2 elliptical trainers, same exercise, totally different calorie counts Comment by jameshaslam June 2015
  • veggie straws. You can have a whole plate full (about 80 or 28g) for only 120 calories + 11g carbs. And they are low sodium
    in Chips, chips and more chips!! Comment by jameshaslam June 2015
  • My daily goals are 1470 calories, 184 carbs, 49 fat, 74 protein, 2300 sodium, 55 sugar. But if I exercise and get myself more calories to spend, (like taking it up to 1700) I find it hard to use all my calories without going over on carbs.
    in Balancing calories and carbs Comment by jameshaslam June 2015
  • I am not diabetic, but my glucose is at the top end of normal so I don't want to tip it over the edge, and my doctor did give me a warning that I could become pre-diabetic very easily unless I eat healthier and exercise more (hence me starting my diet with MFP). I also have extremely high triglycerides. Yes MFP did set my…
    in Balancing calories and carbs Comment by jameshaslam June 2015
  • My ideal is to eat fish twice a week and lay off meat because I have high cholesterol. Thanks for your tip, I will try to figure out how to increase my protein and not worry too much about carbs just yet
    in Balancing calories and carbs Comment by jameshaslam June 2015
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