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interesting. I did find the below in my googling and it sounded interesting. Your mixutre sounds tasty too. http://www.marthastewart.com/345535/endive-boats-with-marinated-vegetables#61%20Easy%20and%20Delicious%20Finger%20Food%20Recipes|/275428/finger-food-recipes/@center/1009060/christmas-appetizers|345535

That sounds tasty. Thanks!

@Qeenmunchy - thanks for the link and recommendations. I'll check it out. @engodwin - love me some hummus. I'm known to make it fairly often. It is definitely on my shortlist. Some other good ideas. I know there will be one taco type dip already and wife will no doubt make deviled eggs.

yes, I understand the problem but it doesn't matter whether you start with dry or an estimate of calories of cooked rice. Either way, you have to make some assumption to get from dry to cooked. I chose to start with calories in cooked rice because the OP had a known amount of cooked rice. I included the link to cooked rice…

From http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-rice-long-grain-white-rice-cooked-without-salt_f-ZmlkPTY0NjMw.html I find 5.6oz = 205 calories. Convert your 250g to oz... 250g * .035oz/g = 8.75oz Some more math.... (8.75oz / 5.6oz)*205cal/oz = 320ish calories. Someone feel free to check my math.

Most folks lock their food diary to just friends, but you can find a few who are public (mine is) and build some friends here. You can then look at their food diaries to get ideas. There are also recipe and food related groups on MFP. There are cooking sites for ideas as well - foodnetwork, cooking light, all recipes, etc.…

The first burst of weight loss is usually water. It is normal to slow down after the first couple of weeks. Now, lets do some math...let us assume you are trying to work at a 500 cal per day deficit. Over 18 days, that is 9,000 calories. Divide by 3500 cal's per pound and you are talking 2.6 pounds. You may well have lost…

The studies aren't done to inspire people, they are done by doctors and scientists so that they can understand the problems and challenges. That understanding ultimately leads to useful interventions. I suggest the problem isn't the study, but the media's presentation. Some research suggests that the body does have a set…

You have the correct approach right there - Starting where you are and doing what you can do. Over time, you can increase rate, time, or number of times on the treadmill. You don't need to overdo it...slow steady progress is far better than beating yourself into submission. I don't now that you really need the incline -…

:D advice taken.

Well shut my mouth. I had NO idea MFP could do that. I mostly work from my desk, but gonna be using this as soon as I can figure it out. Thanks!!!!

scanned the thread and saw some good ideas. Didn't read completely so sorry if I didn't see this already mentioned - any chance you can grow a couple things? You don't need a huge garden, but could you get a tomato plant in a pot on a porch for example? Are there any community gardens you could use? I do understand you…

Both of these were interesting reads. The first breaks the problem into two parts - physiological and psychological. The second deals more with the physiological response. I think this is an important distinction to make. When people talk about cheat days, they are talking more about the mental side of things. I am fine on…

how long have you been doing cardio work? It does get easier, but it takes some time. Maybe your initial intensity is too high. As to boredom, gym machines for cardio are boring, but it too eases in time. After a few weeks, your body gets stronger and your mind drifts to other things. You can use music or tv to distract.…

uh, not for nothing, but is your food diary entry today representative of a normal day? You ate 900 calories in the am, no lunch, a scant dinner and then had a 36oz beer for 450 calories. I suspect you are hungry because you loaded most of your calories in the am and nothing filling for the rest of the day. The beer may…

yes. The previous poster corrected me. I did more reading and agreed with him that what I had learned for many years is wrong.

Broscience? Not sure I agree. I am all for being convinced otherwise, but provide some links please. I understand carbs are needed for immediate fuel, but protein is required to build tissue. Like anything, it is a balance between sufficient energy for the workout and the correct nutrient to repair and rebuild. EDIT - Did…

I am sooo glad I wasn't drinking something hot when I read that. It would have hurt coming out my nose. Seriously, I am built the same and loved the image.

Is there a reason for that particular number? 2-3 pounds a week is going to be darn hard without putting on fatty tissue. If you want muscle gains, then don't worry about scale numbers as much as lifting properly for a bulking and eating correct (i.e. enough protein). Body type is going to play a role too. Are you…

baked flounder finished with a bit of fresh squeezed lemon juice. Roasted some cauliflower and had some black beans. I had spinach salad at lunch so I didn't feel pressed for a green veg.

nice.

I am not a fan of protein shakes if you can get your protein via food, but that is a choice you have to make for self. There are so many choices for good foods that give you protein as well as other nutrient needs. Like other said, you seem light on fruits and veggies which provide vital nutrients and fiber that your body…

you don't specify what kind of help you need nor your goals? Looking for vareity or just commentary on that one day. Are you gaining or losing or maintaining weight? Would also help if you open you food diary to folks so they can see more than a single day.

Hey man - that is fantastic! I can see some muscle def in the deltoids and the adipose loss is mah-vah-lous. Your approach is excellent - steady, consistent, progress. Great Job!

"I'd rather be last on race day than first in the stands." just a quote that I heard once, but have used with others. The point is being out there and doing at any pace/performance is better than watching and wishing. Truth is, most people are not even paying any attention to you and even if they are, who is to say they…

I just bought a "PErfect Portions" scale today. It does oz, grams, and has the tare function. It was 40 bux at Bed Bath and Beyond. You can also get them at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Portions-Digital-Nutrition-Display/dp/B003CMYV58 This one seems to have a calorie look up function, but that is not why I got it.…

totally unimportant if hte scale is off by a few pounds - what matters is consistency. If you have that, you can see if your weight is trending up or down over time. You shouldn't pay attention to daily fluctuations anyway - too many variables involved. The key is the overall trend, not any single number.

hart to really tell from one day's food log. But, FWIW, here is my $0.02: 1. Sodium looks high - processed foods as someone mentioned. 2. Don't see a lot of grains/fiber in there. 3. Fruit consumption appears light and no citrus. 4. Veggies seem light - especially dark green. You don't have to hit it perfect every day but…

my son's Physical Therapist (elbow) and pitching coach uses the TRX a lot. My son loves 'em although also likes some lifting as well. I can see the muscle gains he has made with the TRX use since his post surgery atrophy. The other nice thing is they are portable. You can throw one in the suitcase and just use it on a door…

Diet has a much greater impact than exercise from a calorie standpoint. If you do 30 minutes of treadmill time and burn 135 calories...sadly, that isn't even a beer (sadly, because I love a cold beer). On the flip side, you can make eating decisions that will keep you at 500 calorie deficit for a day rather easily - say…