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I'm pretty much addicted to fat free Coffeemate hazelnut liquid creamer. 1.5 tbls per cup of (fresh ground) coffee. mmmmmm

I think that overall the food plan is fine for a single day, but you should't stick with this food day after day. You will need to add variety to your diet with fresh, green leafy veges, a variety of grains, healthy protiens, etc. I agree that you should omit the power bars (yuck!) and replace them with real food that are…

Arg!!!! That was a lame ending if you ask me...

My responce... GO BEAVS!

Morningstar makes great products. I have their breakfast sausage patties quite often. For a great burger you should also try Grillers Prime! Very good.

I have found the tofu shiritaki noodles in the cold section my store's produce department (next to the yaki soba noodles). I love them. I've never seen "yam flour" noodles! I'm curious to try them. In addition to substituting them for spaghetti noodles, I also mix them into stir fry . First, I cut up a bunch of vegetables…

Chicken is a funny thing. I've eaten it my whole life (on the bone mostly...) My favorite growing up was bone-in chicken breast. The meat tastes much better when its cooked with the bone, but I've never been able to naw on bones like some people. Bleh! Last year I went to El Salvador to work on a Habitat for Humanity…

Read the perminant links posted by Banks under the "general" category.

I don't know where you read that, but it isnt true! Start strength training now. Its true that most of our fat sits on top of our muscle (and yes, some fat even exists within muscle), so you don't always see muscle definition after stregth training... However, strengthening is always a good thing. Unless you are a body…

Yes! I have the same problem. Not only am I starving, but I crave junk. I've never had cramps caused by exercise (usually exercise helps my cramps mellow out a bit). I've heard you should give up caffine (yeah right) and eat more vegetables when TOM is around, particularly those that are high in iron. I've been known to…

I love bikram. I bet its not the best choice for people with high blood pressure, but for people in decent shape who are familiar with other types of yoga, I think its a great break from the norm. I find bikrim yoga moves to be simpler (though not easier!) then other types of yoga. I have heard that it is a relatively…

Average Day 1 cup cereal (plain cherrios, muslix, or something with fruit/nut/grain mix) 3/4 skim milk 1/2 cup fruit (strawberries, bannana, dried cranberry, or peach) After working out 1 morningstar vege-sausage breakfast pattie 1/2 whole wheat english muffin 1 egg white

Um, I'm pretty sure the worst stories I ever heard were actually within the country songs that (ears bleeding) I have had the unfortunate experience of hearing whilst in my husbands company. Turnip trucks and wives with cancer and little white tee shirts and breaking up over fishing are among the plots perminantly etched…

Wed 07/15/09 03:45 AMQUOTE: PS: My husband is also not allowed to listen to Slayer around me. If I have to hear another ... censorship True! I went to a Slayer concert with him... twice! I'm fairly tramatized. He flipped formats and listens to country now anyway, (hangs head mornfully) so sometimes I actually appreciate…

My current workout list! Got some weird stuff in here, but its upbeat and keeps me movin: Queen-Killer Queen, Don't stop me now Strokes- Last night Rolling Stones- Paint it black Kinks-A well respected man Beck-Derelict, the new polution, girl Raconteurs-Solute your solution Fratellis-Flat head Killers-Mr Brightside Modest…

Ah, yes... I'm starting over too. I was doing so well and then.... 10 lbs later... :angry: But you know something? I have to get back on the horse! I'm always going to battle my weight. If I stop fighting, that means I'm resigning to obesity. And then what? I hit 200? Then 220? Then 250? Then I end up like my mom, unable…

I have an F6 and I love it. The only thing... I got it in December and already the battery has died twice. Lame, because you have to send it in to get the battery replaced and that takes weeks. I don't know if there is something wrong with mine, or if that's just the way it is? Anyone?

Grillers Prime are my favorite! :)

:laugh: Agreed, tofu shiritaki noodles are difficult to get used to. Don't let them discourage you from eating tofu all together though! As for the noodles, I promise you do get used to them after a while. I've learned to cook them a bit longer then the package says to because it softens them up. Did I mention you need…

I reccomend "Tofu 2 Go" in the sesame ginger flavor. Its great in stir frys, just chop it up and throw it in at the last minute to heat it through. Tofu shiritaki noodles are a great substitute for pasta (I find them at Safeway in the produce section, next to the soba noodles). The texture is a bit difficult to get used to…

Sushi is great diet food, but its easy to go overboard too. Have some Miso soup first, as it is low calorie and will help fill you up. You can also order some edemame to share with everyone. Super yummy, super healthy, low in calories, and high in protein. When ordering the sushi, go for sashimi because its really low in…

Welcome back! Congratulations on your new baby, and for making the decision to get back on MFP! :flowerforyou:

First, congrats on your amazing weight loss! I've always heard that it is more and more difficult to lose as you approach your goal weight, and that you need to be very vigilant about what you body responds to at this stage of the weight loss process. It sounds like your body is used to your routine, so you should probably…

I had a craving for Pho (which is like a hearty raman noodle soup with big fatty pieces of beef in it) that I satisfied with this low cal dinner! It was super fast to make too. Approx 400 calories for this entire thing (I'm a hog and I couldn't finish it, so have at it!) 1 can low fat, low sodium beef broth 1 package tofu…

I suggest you start small. Get some Honey Bunches of Oats, or Cranberry Almond Cruch. These cereals still have A LOT of sugar, but they are better for you then Cap'n Crunch and what not. Once you eat these (and love em), start getting healthier and healthier options. I use fruit instead of sugar. I love Cheerios with…

Well, if it were me I would enjoy my victory for a bit. I would work on maintaining my target weight through the holidays, and set a new goal for the new year!

1 glass of redwine is only 60 calories or so, so I usually drink that when I am watching my calories. If its been a really hard day, Fresca makes a great low cal mixer for vodka or rum! :tongue:

Shorerider, check with a staff person at your gym regarding your sauna! If it has rocks, you can pour water on them. I promise! (There are electric coils under the rocks that make them hot). The benefit of the rock system is that they can provide dry or wet heat. Three of my old gyms used that system, and I know it looks…

Its true that your body burns more calories the 90 minutes after your workout then it does during your workout. This doesn't mean you shouldn't eat, though. Two days ago my trainer told me that after a great workout is the best time to eat a nice, well round, low fat, high protein meal. It helps your body repair the muscle…

Ah, I love the sauna. It helps to releive sore muscles, clear up skin problems, and is very relaxing! I'm not sure if it has any fat burning benefits, but I've heard that it helps to rid toxins from your body. Its fine to wear a swim suit or to wrap up in a towel when you go in. I think its sort of weird when people sit in…