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My dentist could tell I was a soda drinker. I told him that I was only drinking diet, and he said that most people consume some kind of sugar around the time they drink the soda. The sugar + the acid in the soda = holes in your teeth! It eats away the enamel. Plus, I think the tricky part about diet soda is that because…

It's not the most exciting option, but I enjoy eating hard-boiled egg whites after a workout. My trainer had said that generally it is a good idea to consume some protein about 30 minutes after a workout. I used to work out in the mornings, so I would do a protein shake when I got home from the gym, and then two egg whites…

Oh, the fried matzah sounds good. I've seen matzah brie recipes, which are similar, but I've not seen it with the egg white option. I need to try this! The other ideas are great as well. I'm just so used to having granola with my yogurt, toast with my eggs, etc. i've got to cut my carb habits!

Are you just camping, or are you hiking as well? If you are carrying your food on your back and going long distances, ESPECIALLY if you are hiking in high elevations, be sure to focus on bringing protein, carbs, and fat. The average hiker burns 3,000 - 8,000 calories a day with a 30 pound pack on their back! I also…

I recommend mixing up the textures in your wrap (I like something creamy with healthy fats like avocado or hummus, and something crunchy like broccoli slaw). Also, Ezekiel spelt wraps are delicious!

For those that feel intimidated in the weight room...my motto is that I will never look like I belong in the weight room until I use it regularly, so all the more reason to ignore any strange looks and work it out! If I feel like those in the room look more fit than I do, I just use them as inspiration. :-)

Wow, that is a lot of donuts! I have to say that they are one of my favorite foods (fat AND sugar topped with sprinkles!) but I always try to remind myself of post donut feeling - a sugar buzz followed quickly by a sugar crash! I'm usually not very productive afterwards and they leave me hungry... it's just too many…

At least you've revved up your metabolism and built some muscle in your bootcamp workout. It's too bad that your calorie intake this morning was so high, but at least you haven't lost all of the benefits of your workout! Maybe you should have a bit of food prior to your workout so that you don't feel famished afterwards…

I love adding avocado for creaminess and broccoli slaw for crunchiness....and I agree about the veggie cream cheese, herbed spreadable cheese, or hummus for some flavor.

Two thoughts: You might be gaining muscle from weight training or other exercise, which is a good thing and will make you leaner in the long run. Or, you might have set your activity level too high when you set up your profile. It is supposed to reflect the amount of activity that you do outside of workouts, and I have…

Thanks for the tip! It's hard to find fast recipes that are also healthy sometimes.

There are dog breed selectors online. http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselectorindex.do They will ask you questions about what you are looking for, and help you find the best dog for your lifestyle. Also, I recommend watching Dogs 101 on animal planet. They profile many dog breeds and I think it is fascinating.…

I know that when I was in college, my challenge was that I would get too hungry in class and by the time I would get to the cafeteria I was starving! It's so much harder to have a clear head and make good choices when you let yourself get to that point...I'd go in thinking I would eat healthy, and then I'd spot the cheesy…

Trader joe's steel cut oatmeal, chopped walnuts, golden raisins, and a tsp of organic brown sugar.

As for coffee syrups, I know a nutritionist who will get mochas with just 2 squirts of regular syrup (instead of the usual 4 that Starbucks puts in). Eventually, you get used to the lower amount of sugar.

I think this is up to a person's opinion, because for a lot of people that are excessively overweight, reducing their calories by switching to diet soda, etc. could be a lifesaving choice. However, I think that to ultimately be as healthy as one can be, I think natural sugars will always be healthier than artifical…

I avoid anything crunchy or with mayo, and I ask for brown rice if they have it. At Whole Foods they sell a shrimp/avocado/cucumber roll with brown rice. The shrimp wasn't fried in tempura, so it was very healthy and delicious!

I always get the "you pick two" option with a soup and sandwich. They always have a low-fat soup option (sometimes more than one) and they are delicious! My favorites are the garden veggie and the black bean. On sandwiches, you can upgrade to the 9-grain bread and request it with no mayo. Generally I will get the half…

I am trying to do the opposite... make more foods and leftovers to bring for lunch, and do less frozen meals. I recommend the Healthy Choice All Natural meals. The Portabella Spinach Pasta is delicious. Also the pumpkin ravioli is good too. I also recommend the butternut squash ravioli from lean cuisine. I tend to avoid…

Check the serving size. Also, keep in mind that all of the nutrition info in the database is entered by members on the site...it's not guarranteed to be accurate. Look the calories up by doing an online search, and you should be able to come up with a number that you think is accurate.

I would be wary of anyone walking up to me and trying to sell me something while I was working out! And maybe you can lose weight by taking a pill, but you can't get healthy. And what is your true goal...just to drop weight, or to be a fit and healthy person?

Near East has a brown rice pilaf that is pretty delicious. I love brown rice and much prefer it to white rice now, but that wasn't always the case. I think the flavor will grown on you in time. It's great that you are trying different types.

It sounds like you are on a sugar cycle! Sugar peps a person up, and then you crash and crave more sugar. I've noticed in my own life that when I am tired, that is when I am most likely to fall off of my diet in a major way -- I crave sugar and caffeine, and then it starts repeating if I give in to those urges. Try to eat…

This is a FANTASTIC IDEA!!!! :smile: You are so right about the meaning of Thanksgiving and how it has become all about food. My mother-in-law is making a big Thanksgiving meal this year and I don't think I can get away from eating that, but I am definitely going to try and volunteer during the day. thank you for sharing!

Milky Way bars freeze really well. :smile:

I have some cocoa roasted almonds (100 calorie pack) that are delicious! Chocolatey but not naughty, and you get some protein in there so it is satisfying that way too.

congratulations! :smile:

My biggest issue is the "It's Halloween, better eat all your favorites while you can!! It only comes once a year!!" impulse. So with Halloween candy, I try putting some mini candy bars in the freezer. Not a ton, but maybe 5 or so. If I store some in the freezer, I can calm down because I know they will be there if I want…

I think that you will find that most lean cuisines or other processed meals have less fiber and protein than other less processed options that you can eat for the same calories. For lunch try having a large salad with protein (grilled chicken, tuna, egg whites, etc.). Maybe even mix in spinach instead of lettuce on that…

I like Trader Joe's Tuscan Italian or Newman's Own Lighten Up Honey Mustard.