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Eliminating SUGAR
I am no stranger to tracking and diets. I've only been sucessful at losing weight a few times in my life, and they were all while tracking either calories, or points in weight watchers. What I am inquiring about is the topic of sugar. I am reading a book about why to eliminate it entirely. I'm hoping to hear sucess stories…
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Fruits and Veggies Calorie Intake
Hi! I want to make sure I am including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in my daily diet. Does anyone know what a healthy calorie intake of fruits and veggies is? If my calorie goal is 1200 a day, how many of those calories should be fruit and vegetables? Thanks!
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Losing weight on an off shift
I have had great success losing weight when I worked a normal 1st shift. I am now on 2nd shift, and I am finding it much more difficult to lose weight. My shift is late afternoon until the early hours of the morning. Does anyone have suggestions on a meal schedule? I'm just not feeling quite right about eating late night.
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Restricting Calories Too Low
I know many of us have done it before... restricting your calorie intake too low to lose weight. For me, restricting low worked in the past, and a friend of mine also sees great results by a super low calorie goal. What are the side effects of restricting your calories below 1000 per day (for a woman)? And just to let you…
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Best Protein Powder?
I am looking at buying protein powder, and I need suggestions!
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Exercise but no weight loss
Hello, I recently picked up running again after a couple years off. (Had a baby) Previously I lost a lot of weight quickly when I ran, but it's been 2 weeks now of 5 days a week running 30 minutes each day at 5mph and no weight loss. I am also following my calorie intake to a T, and not going over. I also have been eating…
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Arctic Zero Ice Cream?
I love ice cream like I'm sure a lot of you guys do too! I recently found "Arctic Zero" ice cream at the grocery store. It tastes ok and has some organic ingredients on the label. Does anyone else know of that brand? Is it good or bad? Thoughts?
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Coffee Question
I consume lots of coffee each day since I work at night and I work over 10 hours a day. I do not like tea. My problem is that I am allergic to aspartame, and I don't know what I can put in the coffee to make it sweet without adding a ton of calories. I cannot drink it black- yuck! Please give me some tips of what I can put…
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Foods for Energy and Fullness
Ok... what is everyone's professional opinions? ;) I sleep 4 hours a day. (Work schedule) So that leaves 20 hours that I am awake. How in the WORLD do I spread enough meals out throughout my 20 hours to not feel hungry and stay under my 1200 calorie per day goal? Sample meal plans or certain foods that anyone suggests?…
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Clean Eating on a budget!
I am thinking of trying to incorporate more if not all organic/natural foods into my diet. Does anyone have any tips on how to do that on a budget? It seems that organic foods are very spendy. Thanks!
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Over Indulging
Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for when you let yourself eat one bad meal, not to totally spiral out of control and eat REALLY bad for a day or two? Maybe longer? I am one of those personalities where when I indulge I go way overboard.
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Lean Cuisines- Good or Bad?
I am a very busy working mother of 3. I barely have time to brush my hair let alone prepare a healthy meal to take to work each day. What does everyone think of eating Lean Cuisines, Smart Ones, or Healthy Choice packaged meals? Pros and cons. Any suggestions for quick healhty alternatives? Thanks!
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Thanksgiving Struggle!
Hi All! Just curious if anyone knows any tips or tricks to avoiding the holiday weight gain. I am on a challenge to lose 12 pounds by Christmas, and I need some help to avoid a set back on Thanksgiving. Thanks in advance!
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Weight Watchers Comparison
I recently quit weight watchers to join MyFitnessPal. I am having a difficult time with the "free" fruits and veggies that weight watchers had. Any suggestions or advice on how to cut that habit? When I get really hungry I always eat more fruits and veggies and now that seems to be setting me at a plateau. Thanks!
