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😁 Feeble Excuses 😁
Who's got 'em? Two from today include: I had a late morning shower, so I don't want to get all sweaty from a workout... maybe tomorrow. and Fresh picked sweet corn is around only once a year and is cheaper bought by the dozen, so I HAVE to have it for dinner all week. < tongue firmly in cheek > What are your fave silly…
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Diet Soda
What say you? I generally don't drink it. But once in a great while, I indulge my desire for sweet fizz over ice or use it to replace simple syrup in a cocktail. I don't much care for any of the dark versions, but do like the taste of Canada Dry Zero Ginger Ale. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I think I remember there…
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😫 10 Days of Epic Fail 😫
OK, I keep telling myself it's only 10 days and completely reversible. Being back to location work completely undoes me and I could use some help getting my head back in the game. I don't need to hear 'keep logging and measuring' but rather advice on how to keep my eyes on the prize and maintain focus on my weight loss…
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Freezer Friendly Apple Recipes?
My apple tree is dropping yummy apples daily. I try to stay ahead of the critters and collect the apples several times each day. They aren't particularly large or pretty; but there are lots of them. For portion and calorie control, I am looking for yummy apple recipes that freeze well in single portions. Brown Betty…
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Exercise Efficiency vs. Calorie Expenditure
Question: Does calorie burn diminish as your body becomes more efficient at a workout? I am NOT asking about starting weight vs. post weight loss calorie expenditure - but rather the same workout performed for the same time at roughly the same weight. Does my lower respiration and heart rate mean I am no longer burning the…
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Yonanas
I love love LOVE my Yonanas machine and use it almost every day in the summer. For calorie savings, I've been trying to get away from using frozen bananas; but then I miss the sweetness bananas add. Once I found out that yellow summer squash makes for perfect ice cream texture while remaining flavour neutral, I've been…
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Zoodles
Tis the season! I am overrun with courgette, AKA: zucchini, AKA: yellow summer squash, AKA: HELP! A good bit of it will be grated and frozen for use over the winter months. I'll also be making daily fresh-from-the-garden salads and freezing lots of garden veggie chili and soup over the next few weeks. I've never worked…
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Why You Need to Use a Food Scale
Sorry the Nutritional Label picture is out of focus, but my favourite spicy snack mix that I top everything from stir-fry to salads to chili lists 171 calories per 1 cup (30 grams). I was counting it as about 25-35 calories since I knew I always used less than 1/8 cup (2T) per serving. Today I decided to weigh the amount I…
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Your Best Anti-Trigger Food Strategies?
Often, a food may not be an issue in and of itself; but when encountered in situ, can become an irresistible temptation, e.g. movie theater popcorn, candy floss at the local fête, break-room pizza or doughnuts etc. What has worked for you when encountering the anomalous treat? I can effortlessly keep cheese, biscuits and…
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Anyone Make Their Own Greek Yogurt?
Does it taste as good as the store-bought? Better? Never tried it, but thought I'd give it a go using the overnight oven method when I run low on Greek yogurt later this month. Does it expand or will the finished yogurt volume equal the milk volume? When I have more milk than I can drink before it goes off, I freeze it in…
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Low Calorie Swap - Who'da Thunk?
I just tried using frozen yellow summer squash in place of frozen bananas in my Yonanas Frozen Dessert Maker. The young squash added bulk and soft-serve ice cream texture and is pretty much flavour-neutral. I added frozen pineapple and strawberries to make a big delicious bowl of *yum!* with fewer than 80 calories. Very…
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Best Way to Reheat Egg & Veg Casserole?
I just made a super scrumptious layered veg & egg casserole: Potato, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, spinach, kale, basil, eggs & cheese. Sooooo good and very filling! Ate a third of it for dinner. What's the best way to reheat egg based dishes?
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Struggling - New Challenges/Need Solutions
That Oscar Wilde fella said it best: "I can resist everything except temptation." For more than a year, I've been eating mostly in deficit, being prudent with deficit breaks, carefully logging my calories and exercising daily. After losing 5.7 stone/~ 80lbs I've landed woefully shy of the mark facing recent changes and…
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When You've Eaten All Your Calories at Breakfast 😲
Well, most of them anyway. What are some good ideas for VERY low-cal dinners? Hoping someone here has a better idea than my 'can of tuna & water' plan.
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Eels and Squid
Guess who went to the Asian fish market this morning? Expanding my food horizons. Dare I ask if anyone here has any good recipes? Oh, and for anybody currently experiencing a cicada invasion. The bugs offer 7g of protein per 28g. Jus' sayin'! 😋
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Aaah! Houseguests!
I love my guests, but am having a lot of trouble keeping my calories within maintenance during their stay. This has gone far FAR beyond a mere deficit break. I want to be a good hostess, so there are many more goodies in my kitchen - (pastries, granola bars, ice cream, crisps, candy and cookies) - than I would normally…
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Coleslaw Sans Sugar?
I've got carrots, onions and cabbage. Has anyone here ever successfully substituted monkfruit (or similar) for white sugar when making coleslaw? Or is real sugar necessary chemically to break down the veggie fibers? Is it worth even trying to make the swap? Extra points for great slaw recipes! ❤️
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Summer Shift?
For those of us in the northern hemisphere, summer is upon us. For me that means rising and retiring earlier. I am still figuring out how to shift my calorie budget around to accommodate the season - including the addition of all that yummy summer fresh produce. Does anyone here change their meal schedule or calorie…
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Thai?
I like Thai food but have never tried making Thai-inspired dishes at home. I bought a few cans of coconut milk and think I have most of the necessary spices. Does anyone have some good starter recipes? Helpful tips? Also, can I substitute lemon juice for lime? Should I make a big pot of basic sauce, portion and freeze for…
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Dang You to Heck, Panera Bread Catering!
2,483 calories. Ugh! Epic Fail!
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Sugar-Free Jello
My go-to sugar-free gelatin dessert is simply to add a lot of fruit (mostly berries) to the package directions. Does anybody here have a more ambitious recipe using sugar free gelatin? As a kid, I remember some sort of Jello/Cool Whip/fruit concoction that was delicious. Maybe there's a healthier version of that? Ideas…
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Wasabi
I've got a big ol' bag of Wasabi powder here. Who has a good recipe idea?
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Time to Add New Exercises!
For almost a year, along with some occasional half-hearted upper body weight lifting, it's been all rebounder, all the time. I love my rebounder (mini-trampoline) and with daily workouts, the results have been amazing! I'm 72 lbs/5+ stone down and my saddlebags and ham hock thighs are now a distant bad memory. I am still…
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Discounted Rebounder
I'm not sure if this is OK to post here. A mod can always delete if it isn't with my apology in advance. But a while back some MFP members expressed interest in low-cost rebounder (mini-trampoline) options. There is one with a good discount on sale currently on Amazon. It's the ZELUS 40inch Mini Trampoline. Coupon code…
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Food Quirks?
I imagine that most everyone here is perhaps more than a wee bit food obsessed. On that note: Do you have any food-related habits unique to you? Completely unwrapping and dividing a candy/nutrition bar before eating? Eating plated food in a certain order? A must-have fave mug without which tea or coffee just doesn't taste…
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Same or Different?
Do you prefer to eat the same foods every day for simplicity/calorie count/nutritional consistency; or do you like to constantly change up your menu? Me? Other than my daily must-have morning coffee and mostly-daily chocolate fix, I like to eat a wide variety of foods with very few repeat meals. The exceptions are the rare…
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Twinge-y Knees
I've heard it said that one should never try to work through knee pain. Thing is, I have zero pain while working out, but for the past several days have had sharp twinges atop the patella in one or both knees when pushing back in a chair (feet on floor) or climbing stairs. Any advice? Would a compression wrap/brace help?…
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Rotisserie Chicken
Yeah yeah, we all know the first day involves delicious chicken and the last day involves making chicken broth/soup. What are your fave recipes to make with rotisserie chicken? Do you use any of it as a prep-ahead ingredient? Maybe shred some and individually portion/freeze for later? If so, do you pre-season (as in tacos…
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I've Got Deli Turkey and Low Carb Wraps
Ideas? The wraps have 80 calories each. The turkey is ~30 calories per 28g/1 oz. I'd like to keep it under 350 calories. I don't mind a bit of prep.
