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Try eating food with more protein/fiber/good fats. For me, at least, they help me stay full longer and avoid getting cravings for snacks. Veggie options that I like are Chobani greek yogurt (many kinds 100-140 calories), low-fat cheese sticks (40-50 calories based on brand), almond butter (2T [190cal] + 1/4c oatmeal…

not really. logging all exercise/movement in fitbit actually works extremely well. you just need to pick always logging in one place or the other. your fitbit can go into/out of an "activity" mode that you then can go online and tell it what activity you did (it will calculate the calories then). this way you don't have to…

you can coat the top of it with spray oil (think pam). this will help keep the discoloring at bay... a few spots may show some brown, but it mostly works. you should still try to get the air out as much as you can (saran wrap, etc).

just invented this earlier in the week... turkey almond butter whole wheat breadcrumbs soy sauce i served this with steamed carrots and cabbage, drained, then mixed in some sesame oil. i bet you could serve this over a good bed of lettuce with some raw carrots as well. you also could chop up the carrots and mix them in the…

yes, change your macros (%s for fat/protien/carbs) and don't use the defaults. read around the forums to figure out what you want to use. also, choose to show both fat and saturated fat for 2/5 columns. if you go over fat but are under saturated, you are ok because you are eating good fats.

this, but instead of adding whole mushrooms to make the mix go farther, add some frozen spinach (defrost and ring out the water). for breadcrumbs, try a whole wheat option but still flavored. if you want, use part breadcrumbs and part grated cheese. use olive oil (healthy) and a little bit of butter (not margarine) to…

i have the flex and a bluetooth hrm and the combo is working nicely. the hrm i chose is the polar 7 - $60 on amazon. there is a wahoo one too that works with newer iphones, but i haven't used that so cannot comment there. plus, that one costs more. www.amazon.com/Polar-Bluetooth-Smart-Heart-Sensor/dp/B007S088F4 my…

eggplant has its own taste, but it also really picks up on whatever you flavor it with - so be creative! easy is olive oil and sea salt (or kosher salt). add fresh basil if you want too. make your own sweet and sour eggplant to fend off that take out chinese food craving. add either some brown rice, ground chicken, or both.

don't know how long it will work for, but will be easy to clean your teeth after. :) chobani greek yogurt tubes - 70 calories. these are made for kids, so they are not fat-free (which is good). they will give you some good fats and protein. you can also freeze them if you want more of an ice pop (or make them slower to…

i actually recommend finding a spot in the front but to the side. if you are at the back you won't be able to see/hear the instructor very well and have a good chance of having to just copy another person attending the class. the instructor will be able to give/show the proper form and such. esp if you are new to the type…

actually on topic, i cannot live without chocolate. pick and choose. pick chocolate and live without something else.

oh i so wish there was a "like." ;)

if you don't have a medical reason (aka - your doctor told you) to watch sugar, then remove it from your macros here. be sure to add carbs and just watch that instead. sugar is a carb and it will work itself out. natural sugars aren't to be worried about either. mfp doesn't bother to differentiate between natural and…

if you have a gynecologist, but you cannot speak to her that doesn't really count. it is a decision to go on any medication and you should have a conversation, including any questions that you have with your doctor. if you are choosing to go on/switch medications without talking to your doctor then that is not a good idea.…

i use more water than called for on the packets - like 32 oz per packet. otherwise they are way too strong! only way i can get myself to drink enough in a day. i understand they both have artificial sweeteners, but i think they are much better then soda.

depo doesn't work for everyone, but it does work for some, just like ALL meds. so no, it is not the devil. :-p be sure that your dr is well versed in what to look for (side effects, etc). i suggest going to an actual gynecologist rather than a general practitioner. if you stay on it for a long time you will have to get a…

i would try finding a drs office that advertises as "sports therapy." i had been in pt two times last year. first time was just a pt place, second was a sports therapy office that had both chiro and pt. HUGE difference. be sure to speak up and tell them what your goals are so you can possibly move a little faster in…

just tried a fun one this morning. four egg whites, whole wheat sandwich thin, two laughing cow light blue cheese wedges, and franks red hot.

if you cook, i suggest entering the recipes here to see what is in what dishes (or ask someone for recipe). also, watch what and how much oils you use when cooking. lots of veggies = good, but doesn't automatically mean healthy. good luck!

please don't try the baby powder - unless you have white blonde hair, of course. there is plenty of dry shampoo options out there. the spray ones that are clear (not white) or a hair color (pick one close to yours) i have found to work the best. edit: be sure to see if you like the smell of that brand. some smell like…

just keep moving, bring water, and don't wear your sneakers with the most grip (will be easier to do some moves). i actually went barefoot for a while until i bought sneakers that were meant to turn in. then again, i am barefoot a lot, so that is more natural for me.

i used to use splenda a LOT = too much. my insides suffered for sure. had to do some prep work for all of the digestive tests (medical) i was having done and cut out splenda by chance. i think the fact that i didn't go back to it plus started taking pro-biotics is what finally got my insides better. so, i can't really…

nope, not too high - just need to stick with the healthy fats. i have orders to eat more fat per test results, so i am at 35% fat. i am eating a lot more avocados and almonds, buying some light dairy items (instead of fat-free/skim) and salad dressings with fat (olive oil). finally tried almond butter last week - it is…

another possibility is subclinical hypothyroidism. it is when your levels are not exactly right, but they aren't in any "bad" ranges either. ask for your test results. there should be a couple of different items to look at - not just one (forget what they are right now). if it is subclinical, doctors have different…