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Tanita scale for body fat
Does anybody want to share their experience with Tanita body fat scale I am curious ....,I used this at the gym one month ago in fact just over one month ago and it shows my body fat at the exact same measurement today which seems unlikely because I have been working out regularly and cutting calories for that entire time.…
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RICE - cut the calories in rice by 50%???
Interesting read! This fellow potentially figured out a way to cut the calories of white rice by 50% simply based on how he prepared it! https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/03/25/scientists-have-figured-out-a-simple-way-to-cook-rice-that-dramatically-cuts-the-calories/?utm_term=.43e480da0536
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Aquafaba.... anyone try it?
It's the liquid from cooked beans (think juice in a can of chickpeas). It can be whipped up into meringue, marshmallow fluff etc looks like a perfect substitute for egg whites for vegans and 3 cals per tbsp which is aparantly the equivalent of one egg white. I've not used it myself yet.... anyone else try???…
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Wontons only 50 cals for 4!
http://us.bibigo.com/m/products/19 Love this product .... available at Costco I put them in chicken broth with lots of shredded veggies 8 for 100 cals! Yummmmo
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Kale salad 345 calories. Super yummy!
Came up with this today lots of fiber and super delicious!! Great for a lunch or dinner Enjoy!
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Looking for extra Fiber or easy breakfast? .... Chia Raspberry Pudding
Simple, delicious and nutritious... in a bowl mix 2 cups coconut milk (I used unsweetened 50 cals / cup) 225 g frozen raspberries, thawed 1/2 cup chia seeds 2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp (or to taste) swerve sweetener mash the raspberries in the bowl add all ingredients and mix well. Chill for at least 4 hours. Makes 4 quite…
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CHIA RASPBERRY PUDDING - great breakfast idea :)
Simple, delicious and nutritious... in a bowl mix 2 cups coconut milk (I used unsweetened 50 cals / cup) 225 g frozen raspberries, thawed 1/2 cup chia seeds 2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp (or to taste) swerve sweetener mash the raspberries in the bowl add all ingredients and mix well. Chill for at least 4 hours. Makes 4 quite…
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CANADIANS try this! 25 calorie pasta!!
It's called nupasta. I have found it at metro. For 24 calories for an entire package! I have put the spaghetti noodles into soup and also used tonight with a meat sauce. It was so close to spaghetti I really couldn't taste the difference. And at about 1/10th the calories!! It's made from the Konjac plant. A wonderful…
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Lower back issues and lifting barbells
I have lifted in the past doing CrossFit .....after being sedentary for a few years sitting at a desk all day not really working out much... I am back at the gym since November ....however upon lifting this time I injured my lower back which is frustrating because now I am afraid to do deadlifts..... I believe it was a…
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Lifting barbells vs using machines
I have injured my low back and as a result have stopped deadlifts and weighted squats or any bar work for now. I know the results that can be achieved with Olympic style weightlifting using barbells I am now using machines and free weights in place of the heavy bar how does everybody feel about using machines only in the…
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Sharp pain in temple when exerting myself
Does this happen to anybody when I am pushing myself hard at the gym I notice as soon as I start to exert myself I get a sharp shooting pain in my left temple does this happen to anybody else I am not prone to headaches or migraines
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Anyone else peeing like crazy?? Sorry tmi
Ever since I began tracking my cals and working out more I have had to pee all the time! I'm up 4 times per night to pee. My husband too. WhAt the heck? Anyone else wth this problem? I wonder if it's just the increase in water I am consuming. Also we are so restless at night trying to get to sleep when we do fall asleep…
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Sharp pain in temple when exerting myself
Does this happen to anybody when I am pushing myself hard at the gym I notice as soon as I start to exert myself I get a sharp shooting pain in my left temple does this happen to anybody else I am not prone to headaches or migraines
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SPANIKOPITA - SPINACH CHEESE PIES 110 CALS PER SERVING...
HI ALL...THIS IS MY LIGHT VERSION ...I USED 6 SHEETS OF PHYLLO AND SPRAYED THEM WITH COOKING SPRAY...IF YOU CAN AFFORD THE BUTTER AND USE UP TO 8 SHEETS...YOU CAN BRUSH THEM WITH BUTTER...THIS IS THE CALORIE COUNT FOR MY VERSION...IT IS QUITE LOW...I EAT 2 SERVINGS AND ITS FILLING. ENJOY!! 2 Pkg of 300 Gr FROZEN SPINACH 15…
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THE TRUTH ABOUT CALORIES
A BBC documentary. It was quite interesting and worth a watch! Here's the link http://youtu.be/IjXR9laILuQ
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MFP calories burned for exercise??
It seems odd that walking at a moderate pace for 1 hr buns more calories than strength training for 1 hr? Hmmmm seems highly innacurate. This is why it's safer to not eat back your calories burned!!
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30 DAY SQUAT CHALLENGE? WHO IS IN? - BIKINI BOOTY!
I DOWNLOADED THE 30 DAY SQUAT CHALLENGE APP ON MY IPHONE....TODAY WAS DAY 1 I AM SET TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 TODAYS CHALLENGE WAS 30 REG. SQUATS AND 30 JUMP SQUATS... WHOSE IN? IF YOU WANT TO JOIN ME...AT ANY LEVEL - BEGINNER 1 TO ADVANCED 2 JOIN ME! WE CAN KEEP EACH OTHER ACCOUNTABLE!! HERE'S TO A BEACH BOOTY IN 30 DAYS..…
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Eggplant rollatini. Yummy recipe!!
http://www.skinnytaste.com/best-skinny-eggplant-rollatini-with/ I made this tonight and when I added up the nutritional info using my products it was only 195 cals for 2 rolls. Enjoy! It's super yummy!!
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Fish oil makes my hair fall out!!
Does anyone else have this problem? I discovered this a couple of years ago. I was loosing. More hair than usual and examined my diet and found fish oil oils to be the culprit. I do flax I instead now .... seems strange this happens as fish oil is so good for the hair but apparently it lubricates the hair shaft or…
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RED THAI CHICKEN CURRY
2 tsp(s), Vegetable Oil 2 Tbsp., Red Curry Paste 2 clove, Garlic MINCED 1.50 tbsp chopped, Shallots, raw 1 lb(s), Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 1 tbsp(s), Lime juice - Raw 2 tsp(s), Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 1.00 cup, Lite Coconut Milk (Canned) 1 tbsp(s), Ginger root - Raw MINCED 1 Pepper, Red SLICED THIN BROWN…
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TURKEY MEATLOAF
THIS WAS PRETTY GOOD AND LARGE PORTION (1/3 OF A LOAF PAN)....I CHANGED A FEW THINGS UP (ROASTED RED PEPPERS INSTEAD OF SUNDRIED TOMATOES AND LESS GOAT CHEESE AND ALL TURKEY TO KEEP THINGS A LITTLE LEANER...WITH THE SUBSTITUTIONS MINE WORKED OUT TO ABOUT 290 CALS PER SERVING...ENJOY) THE FIRST RECIPE IS THE ORIGINAL....I…
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Scale not moving? Try this!
My weight stayed the same for the longest time despite my efforts at the gym and seriously cutting my calories what worked for me was when I changed my water I began drinking 2 L of water with some lemon every day drink 1 to 2 cups of dandelion root tea and took parsley tablet you can find at any health food store all of…
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Roasted veggies with goat cheese
It's sooo good with a side of protein and you can eat lots as it's low in calories Cut up sweet potato (small cubes) or butter it squash Onions red peppers (these 2 are a must for me add a lot of sweetness and flavour) Brussels sprouts halved, some green beans. Toss them all in a couple of tbsp olive oil add thyme salt and…
