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MY Daily Allowances (based on 1203 calories a day): Carbohydrates: 135 g (135 x 4 = 540 calories) 45% Fat: 27 g (27 x 9 = 243 calories) 20% Protein: 105 g (105 x 4 = 420 calories) 35% TOTAL: 1203 calories a day These all fit within the healthy recommended ranges that the Cooper Institute (and I!) endorse: Carbohydrates:…

Dang, that's high! It's good, but not THAT good. Write to the company (via their website) and ask them to ship into your area. And if you haven't already done so, go to the website and use the "find a store" tab to see if it's sold anywhere near you.

Okay. Update time. I found some and bought both the regular and the chocolate. And I really like it. It satisfies the peanut butter urge without the calories. Love it!! That said, I'll still stock Skippy Natural (one of the few without hydrogenated (partially or fully) fats in it ... sure wish Jiff would change!!!) for…

On their website there's a store finder. That's how I found a Market Street grocery near my home where they sold it (and it was almost sold out!). Or you can order it online if you don't have a local store. BTW -- my hubby is addicted to this stuff.

PB2 -- regular and chocolate. Google it. I love it -- hubby prefers it to regular peanut butter. Basically, they kept what was left of the peanut after they pressed all the oil out of it. It's a powder and you just take 2 Tablespoons of the stuff and add 1 Tablespoon of water and, voila, it's just like peanut butter minus…

I just cook a big batch once a week and put it in a glass bowl in the fridge for the entire week. A quick warm up in the microwave and I'm off! Just one pan to wash after one 45 minute cooking session -- that's pretty easy for me. :)

Way to go! You rock. Very inspirational!!

Yes. A few years ago, my doctor told me that my cholesterol was high (220+) for the first time ever. He told me I'd need to start on cholesterol lowering medicine. I asked if I could try diet and exercise and he said, yes, but that he'd have to retest me in six months. I went back six months later, and almost 60 pounds…

You all have it pretty right on here. Women can make pretty dramatic gains in their strength but when we stop and measure their body composition (we have an awesome high dollar setup in our gym), the actual addition of muscle mass is considerably slower to come. With time it will, though so don't give up. I wish that more…

They are super delicious and yes, they are sweet (but I have a sweet tooth ... nobody has EVER heard me say, "oh that's just a little too sweet for me!"). But I'll warn you, these adult coconut flavored chocolate milk martinis are smooth and they go down rather smoothly ... and quickly. Made some for me and my sister and…

If there is one PLUS to carrying the extra weight, it's the high burn rate. Enjoy it while you can! I remember when I was starting my journey and I could get on treadmill and walk at a 4% incline at a brisk walk and burn 1,000 calories in an hour! I'd look over at that skinny little doctor lady running her #%@ off on the…

Many of the flavored vodkas are about 70 calories (the flavoring adds about 5 calories to the basic shot). But ... sometimes, they're worth it huh? :)

64 calories for each ounce of vodka x 3 ounces = 192 calories 192 calories + 25 calories (for the cocoa mix) = 217 217 divided by two servings = 108.5 calories per drink PLUS the whipped topping = 112 calories per serving. Did I miss something?

AMEN. :flowerforyou:

Hmmm. Not sure. My 301XT uses my actual heart rate to calculate my calorie burn off of, but I did buy a footpod to use inside on the treadmill. I calibrated it on a several mile long run and now on my treadmill, it's super closer to accurate (or it may be accurate and my treadmill might be close). ;) I found the cheapest…

You're going to LOVE it. It's like having a personal trainer on your wrist! :) I feel NAKED without mine on a run. I love the data feedback ... but I'm THAT kind of person! Have fun with your new toy. If you're like me, it'll be a total, motivating game changer! Good luck!

My NEW Favorite!!!! Yummo!!!! Hungry Girl's Mounds Bar Martini One 25 calorie packet of diet hot cocoa mix 3 ounces of Vodka 2 ounces sugar-free coconut espresso syrup 2 tablespoons fat free Reddi-whip Directions: Combine cocoa mix with 2 ounces of hot water in a glass until dissolved. Add 2 ounces cold water and other…

It's one day. Don't sweat it. Just plan out your day's food, around your workouts, leaving at least a little snack within 30 minutes of your workout (mostly protein, with some carbs and a touch of fat). You'll be good!

Agreed. Just better to be safe than sorry. Its not atypical for me to get 50 grams of fiber in during a 24 hour period, but that's a high. But with plenty of water, and exercise, it's never an issue. If it were me, I'd ask my doctor just to be sure. I don't have the medical background to answer your question. Sorry ...

I understand. I share the site with anyone who might benefit and seems interested. But I am a little "quirky" about who I add as "friends." My "rules" are on my profile -- most read 'em before they ask, but not all. I'm here to help other folks -- not to use this site as another Facebook. And thankfully, there are a lot of…

About every 500 miles. I know it's time when I wear my shoes into a running shoe store, try ONE new one on and my old one suddenly feels like a flat tire. Funny how it's hard to feel without the comparison but the contrast helps me know when it's time.

Agreed!!! If you're working out hard, that's no time to skip on the calories. Watch it of course, but you can't starve yourself to added muscle. And yes, 15 reps is too much. Let me put it this way with a story: At the Cooper Institute, our instructor asked our big crowd of experienced trainers (all of who were built, many…

1)How often should I lift weight Three times a week is ideal. You can do more if you'd like but be sure to give the muscles you work (yes, that includes abs which folks used to believe could be worked daily) at least a 48 hour break between workouts. 2) Do I need more reps or higher weights? I want to be defined and have…

My daily minimum goal for fiber is 30 grams per day. I try to get it much higher, via fruits and veggies and good carbs. You can check out my food diary to see how I get there ... (just ignore today which I spent in airports and on aircraft and yesterday ... Superbowl Sunday!) The only warning I'd add is that a person who…

Wonderful suggestion. I'm going to try it. I'm in Arizona and found four stores (fitness nutrition stores) that carry it. They said that it's so popular that, even though they get a ton in, it's typically sold out in a day or so. That makes me think I'd like to try it! Checked Texas stores and it's ALL OVER! Can't wait to…

If you're at all the type to exercise outside, and can afford to spend a little extra, I highly recommend investing in a Garmin HRM with GPS. I bought a few over the holidays on Walmart's site for $99 (the 305 model which is normally $199) and they are awesome. I own the 310XT but that's not an extra expense I'd recommend…

That would depend on how far you got in that ten minutes. Usually, unless someone is considerably heavier, a mile usually hovers somewhere around 100 calories. If you covered close to a mile in that time, 77 is probably right. MFP is usually higher, but I'd trust your HRM before I'd go with the generic figure. Hope that…

Unfortunately, Sam's Club doesn't carry them. They offer online purchase of the English Muffins and Energy Bars but no bagels and definitely not in any stores (I haven't called them all but I have talked to all of them in the Phoenix area and the Dallas area). And Walmart? No such luck. But I wish!!!!!!!!

These things ROCK! I eat them every day and recommend them to all of my carb-loving clients!! 14 grams of protein and 19 grams of Fiber! There are many other low cal or "high fiber" bread products out there, but I've never found anything else that even gets close to these numbers!!!! I can buy them at a Brookshires close…

Thank you. I didn't know that so I'll keep on adding my recipes hoping that they'll effect this change. Very helpful. Thank you!