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  • Hmm, since a gram of protein is equal to 4 calories, it seems impossible that 60 cal of oysters could have 36 grams of protein. Still, I'm sure they're healthy, a lot of seafood is, just noticed that the calories don't add up properly. Maybe its because I just tried a raw oyster for the first time and found it really gross…
  • Personally, if most or all of my sugar is coming from fruit, then I don't worry if I go over on MFP. Fruit has a lot of other healthy benefits and a lot of fiber, so I wouldn't worry. Some diets out there tell you to restrict fruit because of the carbs (sugar mostly) but I think that any diet that doesn't let you eat fruit…
  • I've found that most of the online calculators aren't the most accurate. Especially that military one! I think the original one is probably the most accurate, but the best way is to go to a gym and have a personal trainer use calipers to measure it.
  • My favorite is Ken's Light Northern Italian With Basil and Romano, 2 Tablespoons is 45 calories, and I usually only use about one tablespoon. I can't tell at all that its "light" in the taste, and I love the little bit of cheese flavor!
  • I've had mine for over two years and it hasn't contributed significantly to any weight gain. I've had success loosing a little bit of weight about 6 months after I got it by exercising and eating healthy (surprise!), but I think I had actually gained that weight before it was put in. Now I've gained a bit of weight in the…
  • I'm also a pretty picky eater when it comes to vegetables, but I agree with everyone that you have to keep trying things. I hated peppers for the longest time because I got the stomach flu right after eating stuffed peppers as a kid and they made me want to throw up. But that was so long ago that I tried them again…
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