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  • I don't purport to be the healthiest eater around, but I eat real food. I don't do protein powders or shakes. I'm a working mom of 3, so my diet is easy & kid friendly. Add me, if you like.
  • Periodically I mix up a big batch of whole grain waffles. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/whole-grain-waffles/ The batter keeps well in the fridge. Just give it a good stir before cooking. It takes a while to mix up, but a double batch makes a lot of breakfasts and/or snacks for me & my 3 kids. I eat mine topped with frozen…
  • I'm 41. I strength train for my bones.
  • My body fat calculation is 4% lower when I use the military fat2fit calculator that asks for height rather than the other fat2fit calculator.
  • http://allrecipes.com/personalrecipe/63296537/vegetarian-chile-rellenos/detail.aspx
  • Are you a beer drinker? I think it has a tendency to hang around the middle more than wine.
  • I eat a snack when I'm feeling a little hungry because otherwise I can end up in a full blown I could eat a horse mode which always ends badly nutritionally. My favorite evening snacks are frozen fruit topped with plain Greek yogurt & a sprinkle of almond slices, 1/2 cup pistascios in shells, or graham crackers with…
  • I can see how weighing could be very helpful. However, in my case I know the 10-15 pounds of winter weight I can tend to put on is not due to eating too many, apples, bananas, onions, 1/4 cups of 2% cheese, or the extra calories in a reasonable portion or roast beef or chicken. My excess pounds come from double portions of…
  • I had a trainer at a gym I was joining call me skinny fat when he was trying to sell me training sessions. I was 5'5", and less than 125 pounds.
  • I started back. MFP & exercising regularly 35 days ago with less than 10 pounds to lose. Week after week of scale not moving, I decided maybe I'm meant to be my current weight, just active & eating healthy. Upped my calories to maintenance--which I don't always meet, but come close to--and in the past week, I've seen a 2…
  • I rarely drink it because I associate it with unlimited peanut butter cups and all you can eat pizza with extra cheese. I always joke I can eat anything provided I wash it down with Diet Coke.
  • Start to log your calories for the next day at night before bed, so you don't have to log as much during the day. I like to take leftovers for lunch, so when I log my dinner at night, I go ahead & log the next day's lunch. I might go ahead & log breakfast, if I know what I'm going to eat. It, also, prevents the, "I'm so…
  • Now I feel guilty about my don't uts post except don't really is what I have to tell myself when I want a box of DD donut holes which average 60 to 70 calories each! I'm a hot coffee lover. I used to use sweetener & fat free half & half. The I realized the 1/2 & 1/2 was loaded with sugar. I weaned myself from the sweetener…
  • I have absolutely nothing helpful to add to this topic because I don't drink beverages with added sugar, but can't help commenting that I thought you wrote "dontuts" on purpose--like don't. ????
  • I've been using my fitbit for a couple of weeks, and I think it's pretty accurate. It gives me fewer calories than MFP. I've never met the calorie-burn goal it set for me--2,184 calories-- even though I often come close to or exceed 10,000 steps. For example, today I've walked 12,656 steps, and it says I've burned 1,518…
  • Of course, for me avoiding a fluffy dessert & bowl of ice cream is an accomplishment.
  • I have pondered this at length. From what I've read, for people who do not have health problems specifically related to sugar, the added sugar should be limited. http://www.rodale.com/recommended-sugar-intake?page=0,0 http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/Sugars-101_UCM_306024_Article.jsp
  • Boneless chicken breasts baked & cut are good in wraps. I make some extra when it's the meat entree for a meal. Rotisserie chicken works, too. You could, also, bake a turkey breast & freeze packages, if you love the turkey. I don't worry too much about the nitrates, but I don't have deli meat weekly. The sodium can be…
  • If you know where you're going, study the menu ahead of time & prelog on MFP. I would get what I want, not the healthiest thing on the menu, but I'd adjust my intake the rest of the day & exercise to compensate. I might only eat part of what I order & have the rest boxed. Also, prechecking for calories might make me forego…
  • It is frustrating when kids don't finish their food--particularly milk! However, I want my children to stop eating when they are full, so I don't make a big deal of wasted food. If its something really good like 1/2 a baked potato, chicken breast, etc., I put it in a container for my own lunch the next day. I, also, go…
  • Just got mine Saturday. So excited!
  • This happens to me especially if I've exercised. I've learned that I need to have a decent snack wih protein when the hunger begins. Graham crackers with peanut butter & chocolate milk made with Ovaltine stops it for me. The times I've tried to wait it out & go to bed have found me at midnight ransacking he kitchen as you…
  • I use the one with calories in my food journal. I only drink 18 to 24 ounces a day, so it's a negligible addition to my calories.
  • Welcome! I'm a mom, wife, and teacher, and you're welcome to add me. I'm back on MFP trying to get healthy--again.
  • Maybe your post workout recovery snack is insufficient. I'm not a huge evening snacker, but I've discovered if I'm hungry & try to make it without a snack, a huge binge may result.
  • I do both. When I don't pre-log, things can get dicey.
  • I made a Chile Relleños recipe last night that has less than 300 calories per serving even with the optional cup of cheese. http://allrecipes.com/personalrecipe/63296537/vegetarian-chile-rellenos/detail.aspx?src=ShareOnFacebook
  • I made them today, and my kids love them. They're very sweet, but I love the increased nutritional value.
  • I like flax because it's a great source of fiber, antioxidents, and Omega-3s.
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