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Pasta is obnoxiously calorie laden even without sauce! Dreamfields brand is slightly lower carb and tastes good.. but it only helps a little. I mostly just try to avoid pasta anymore and if I do have some as a treat I try to keep it under a cup of dry pasta before cooking which is *two* servings and that still packs a…

I agree don't get hung up on terminology and find what works for you. Mucus-less diet, Anti-asthma diet, The Zone, Atkins, Paleo, Primal, Candida Free.. they're all very similar in many ways. I do lots of fresh veggies raw and cooked. (salads and buttered cooked veggies of all sorts.) With an almost equal amount of lean…

My favorite banana recipe is take a fresh ripe banana, a cup of crushed ice, a dash of cocoa, a big splash of cold brewed coffee, a glass of milk (I use unsweet almond milk but use whatever milk you like) and a few tablespoons peanut butter whatever kind you like; put it in a blender and mix it all up. Adjust the…

Another thought I have. If you find the diet too "intense" why not just try incorporating a meal that fits on the plan that you find good say once a month.. and then over time you could increase that until you're eating on plan a bit more. I've found that even when I'm not perfect (which can be often) if I only eat on plan…

It's subtle too, it's not like you go off sugars and suddenly feel like super woman but over time.. it does have a huge impact on how you feel. I've found it not too hard to stick to, lots of lean meats, eggs, and raw and cooked veggies.. with butter.. and nuts off the approved list.. and sprouted bread and occasional low…

Bananas are fine and even nutrient rich.. in moderation. They are also a high glycemic fruit though. I don't have them every day but sometimes I'll have a half or a whole medium banana as a snack. Generally I tend to stick to low glycemic fruits like apples and berries though which are also nutrient dense without the…

I use snacks for when I am really hungry but shouldn't have another big meal for awhile.. it just tides me over. My favorite paleo type snacks are almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds.. and small portions of unsweetened applesauce for when I have a sweet craving. I hadn't heard that you shouldn't snack on paleo but maybe…

I do something like this but I just use a tupperware type bowl that I can put the lid on and shake it all up. I assemble, shake and eat it right away sometimes, or make up the salad bits in a tupperware and shake up the dressing in small jar by itself which will keep quite awhile in the fridge. That way you can just add…

Even just treading water for a few minutes is great exercise.

Great article and I generally agree although I hate doing free style or any of the strokes where I have to time my breathing and keep my face in the water. Sidestroke and Back Strokes are awesome exercise too though thankfully.

There is research done into portion sizes on labels. Technically you really should only eat the 13 chips at a serving, go back for "seconds" maybe but not thirds on a serving. That's what I've learned over time anyway. There is a reason it's only 13 chips.

I think this is good to a degree.. most businesses are already posting caloric and nutritional info and this will nudge the ones who aren't into it. Hardees for example among the fast food chains doesn't post a lot of nutritional info.. they post some on their website and people have tried to figure it out on other…

I don't like them raw.. but much like AuntieMC, when I cook them, I just gently simmer them for abut five minutes or so. I then drain them and add a little butter, salt and pepper, and a little splash of texas pete's pepper sauce. (Where I'm from you ALWAYS put pepper sauce on collards and to me they don't taste quite…

Chop it into holdable wedges and also prep some other fresh veggies like green peppers, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms whatever you like as far as crunchy raw veggies go.. and serve it with some kind of creamy dip. I *always* use red cabbage when I make crudité this way because I used to order a great crudité…

Unsweetened applesauce is a pick me up for me, also snacking on raw nuts.. And like you I'm all about the herbal and other teas. I alternate between the "zinger" teas they make and different types of green and black tea. I haven't had the apple cinnamon in awhile, putting it on my shopping list thanks for the suggestion!…

Make sure you get 8 measuring cups of water in a day and lay off any dehydrated fruit which can absorb moisture and swell in your digestive track. Also if you're taking any supplements or vitamins, especially in tablet form, be aware that they can also slow you down. Try a hot cup of coffee.. tea is more constricting and…

Serious foodie chefs make their chicken broth using all parts of the chicken skin including the feet and the comb off the top of their head too! I was surprised when I learned this but they say the comb and feet make a chicken broth that is like liquid sunshine. As for me though, I stick to just skin and bones when I make…

Hi David and welcome. I've also noticed a lot of groups have become a bit inactive like this one. Nice to see a new foodie! I love getting foodie tips from Alton Brown especially his old "Good Eats" show. :happy:

I've found a lot of success doing what I think of as "paleo-esque on a budget" and here's what that means to me as far as my tweaks of the "rules" whoever's rules you follow.. the numbers here are just to organize it in my own mind. The Paleo type rules I follow strictest are #1 The "no sugar" Rule, including esoteric…

Welcome peggymoney and anyone else who's new here. I'm happy to trade support on this issue. I fell off the no sugar wagon myself over the holidays and I have 10 new pounds and achey joints to show for it so I am officially back on the wagon. I find the sugar cravings do go away after awhile but they can be intense until…

Tastes *can* change but not always. They won't change if you don't keep tasting/trying stuff though. I grew up liking eggs generally, but not boiled and not in egg salad. Then I had a family member persist in trying to get me to like deviled eggs and one day she finally succeeded! Now I love my own deviled and plain boiled…

This may be the funniest thread I've ever read on mfp. I say obviously it's working for him to dry things off nicely after a shower.. if it bothers you that it's your hair dryer then: easy gift idea! Get him one of his own and you now also get the added entertainment of the show out of it. Win/win!

Paleo, Primal, Atkins, The Zone.. they're all somewhat similar I think because they're all pretty well thought out in their own ways and generally work pretty well for a lot of people. I've gotten ideas from all of the above.

Even when I'm really close to maintenance I struggle against wintertime weight gain every year so I have to keep at it at least seasonally. It's like my body tries to go into hibernation mode in winter plus I'm only 4'11.33" tall.

Not only does Ramen pack a lot of sodium they are also deep fried before being dehydrated.. that's why they taste so good! I like using Udon noodles. Or low carb brands of "angel hair pasta"-Dreamfield's brand is good. I have tried "bean thread noodles" that you can get in the Asian grocery. They're pretty good.. they're…

The reason vegetarians sometimes struggle seems to me that they aren't getting enough protein.. you can get protein from combos like beans and rice as well as by getting a large variety of different veggies in your diet. Cheese has some protein but it's not as high a quality and packs a lot of calories usually depending on…

When I took swim classes growing up they always had us do calisthenics beforehand.. lots of jumping jacks and windmills. These days I still do the windmills as a side part of my weight training program, but I strengthen the legs with squats instead of jumping jacks, which avoids impact on my touchy knees. I notice great…

I'm on my 3rd iPhone.. I had an original iPhone, an iPhone3 (neither of those did I use as an actual phone though, I used them more for apps and as an iPod.) Now I have an iPhone4 that I do use as a phone.. and I love it.. the battery seems to me to last forever compared to the iPhone 3. I got a great deal because I'd…

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Paleo-esque on a budget worked for me.