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It is my understanding that any non-caloric liquid (that is anything with 10 or less calories per serving) and which does not contain caffine (caffine actually dehydrates) can be counted toward your water intake. Cari

According to the nutritionist at my doctor's office it is possible to shut down your metabolism and even to do permanant damage to it by consuming too few calories. When you eat too little to fuel your body you can trigger something called hybernation syndrome. It is a throwback to prehistoric times when hunter gatherers…

Don't let it get to you. Doesn't sound like you even ate the number of calories necessary to gain a pound. It may be as simple as retaining water because you ate too much salt yesterday or because of the glass of wine. I'd bet that one lb. will be gone again by tomorrow. Sounds like you are still on track. I know it is…

There's been some recent research that shows that people who drink diet sodas are more likely to gain weight because artificial sweeteners increase cravings and make you more likely to cheat on a diet. Also, some artificial sweetners if consumed in large ammounts have been linked to health problems including brain tumors.…

I find it useful to allow myslef a "reward meal" so long as I don't let that turn into a reward day or a reward weekend...which is easy for me to talk myself into. If I can keep myself to one meal I find it to be a nice change of pace that keeps me on track. Cari

It made and 8x8 pan of brownies. I cut it into 16 pieces, which is what the recipe called for.

No problem finding plain black beans at all. They were with all of the other cans of beans at the grocery store.

Here is the Hungry Girl recipe: Ingredients: 6 large square egg roll wrappers (found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket with the other Asian items) 4 cups (about half of a 12-oz. bag) dry coleslaw mix One 6-oz. can (4 oz. drained) tiny shrimp, drained 1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, drained and sliced into…

Wow! Had no idea you could get the Alternative Bagels at Wlamart! I'll have to check for them there. Cari

I also love the Oroweat (Arnold's in the East) Sandwich Thins. Just enough bread to make you feel like you are haivng bread but only 100 calories for the whole bun and it is regular bread so I don't have to eat the yucky light stuff. I get them at HEB or Costco. I also saw that Earth Grains has a new sandwich thin that…

Saw Paula Deen do this on her show not long ago. I've been wanting to try it. Here's the link. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/omelette-for-a-crowd-recipe2/index.html

Welcome and good luck. Sounds like you are already doing great!

Welcome Erica! I'm new too, been on for just about a week and am loving myfitnesspal too! Good job with working out everyday. That's my weakness. I haven't been too good about it. I asked this same question of the nutritionist at my doctor's office. According to her if you are hungry after workouts or find that you are…

Cottage cheese is one of my favorites! I like it better with savory things since, to me, it usually has a slightly salty taste and I've never really dug that whole salty n' sweet combo. Has anyone tried the Rachel's cottage cheese? It comes in individual serving cups, like yogurt, and they make it in lots of great flavors…

I like Brother's All Natural Fruit Crisps. They are little individual serving bags of freeze dried fruit. Nothing added to them so they are really good for you and almost no calories at all (like 35 per packet). Because of the freeze drying the sweetness of the fruit is intensified. They are great for me if I want a sweet…

Here's what i found for nutrition info on a Whole Food Pizza Margherita, which is essentiall cheese and tomato. Just add some cals for the spinach and mushrooms and you are probably really close. Nutrition Per serving (1/3 pizza/297g-wt.): 650 calories (260 from fat), 29g total fat, 11g saturated fat, 31g protein, 68g…

My husband likes the adult gummies. Costco has a bottle of 600 for $9. It is the only way iIcan get him to take his vitamins. I have vitamin deficiencies and have to have blood work drawn regularly to keep tabs on it. I can tell a difference in how I feel if I don't take them. Lack of energy if my iron or B-12 are low, leg…