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Famous Dave's Sliders: Nutritional Information
I emailed the Famous Dave's BBQ website to ask about nutritional information on their Happy Hour sliders, as it was not listed on their fact sheet. The local manager called me and told me that it isn't on the main website as they are not offered everywhere. Our local Famous Dave's has these for $1 (pork) and $1.50 (beef)…
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What does your happy place look like? Photos, please!
I retired in January and although it is very hot here in the desert of west Texas, the mornings are comparatively cool and peaceful. I get up every morning and sit in my canopy swing with a cup of tea, a book and my dog at my side, watching the hummingbirds and butterflies feed and listening to my wind chimes and the…
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Just getting started, is this the right track?
I am female, 55, need to really lose about 100 lbs but my realistic goal is to lose 50, then tackle the rest. I have been at this only 10 days, have lost 5 lbs in that time, much of which is likely water weight. Still, I am already feeling better and seeing a difference in how some of my clothes fit. This is the program I…
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Pasta Recipe: High Protein, Low Carb and Fat
Makes 4 servings, each 421 calories, 5.6g fat, 35.9g carbs, 56.3g protein. 3/4 lb cleaned chopped chicken breast 2 cups chopped tomatoes (5-6 romas) 5 oz chopped broccoli 3 oz chopped green onions (1bunch) 6oz sliced zucchini (1small) 2 cups "Power greens" (spinach, Swiss chard, kale) 1 can chicken broth Italian herbs and…
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Recipe: Caribbean Style Chicken and Black Beans
Low fat, inexpensive, delicious. Six one cup servings. Takes about 30 minutes, one dish meal. 1.2lb boneless skinless chicken breast, fat trimmed back to 1lb clean meat 3 tbsp. Coconut oil 3 cans Black beans 15 oz. Cans 1 can Pineapple tidbits 15.2oz. Can 1 Red or orange bell pepper or 3-4 mini peppers 1-4 Habanero or…
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Lost sheep from West Texas
I was on here briefly a few years ago, but was stymied by menopause weight loss barriers. I have gotten really out of shape. Fat, too, but my appearance is less important than losing quality of life due to tiring easily and not being able to do things I want to do. I'm hoping to find some support and success tips oriented…
