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Ginger dressing- that I can buy?
All, I need to eat more salads. I find that I really like the taste of ginger dressing that they put on the salads in Japanese steakhouses. Can someone suggest a really tasty ginger dressing AND please tell me where I can buy it? I found a maple grove sesame ginger dressing at Kroger and tried this last night. It was ok,…
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whole milk calories
All, I had some whole vitamin D (white) milk last night. When I logged it, the calorie content was 300 calories. My question is this: Is this bad?, I mean what if it had been 300 calories worth of french fries, or 300 calories worth of lean chicken? Are liquid calories any different? Anyway, I don't feel bad about the 300…
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KoKo Fit Club- anyone tried it?
Hi All, I had a complimentary session at KoKo Fit Club this morning. I am debating whether or not I'd like to join. Is anyone here a member or has tried it before? It is a neat concept in that the machines keep track of how much weight you've lifted each session and also adjusts to your fitness level to get you stronger.…
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help! feeling dizzy and lightheaded
Hi all low carbers! I am doing Atkins. I am on week 3 still with induction. for the last 3 days or so, I have been feeling dizzy and light headed. is this normal? is this related to low carbs? is there something I can do to feel better? please help!
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Like PF Chang's? (try this!)
OMG!!! if you like Pei Wei or PF Chang's wow! I just made something from allrecipes.com called Chef John's Caramel Chicken. I actually had some ginger root on hand, the ginger is Key! let me just say I am loving this, I can only imagine how yummy it would be with shrimp. I substituted sugar for splenda brown sugar and…
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Constipated? Try Konsyl Original fomula Psyllium Fiber
All, just a tip, if anyone has constipation. This works very well! Konsyl 100% All-Natural Psyllium Fiber. just mix a teaspoon in liquid of choice (I use water) or can sprinkle on food, though I've not tried that. I bought my huge bottle 450g from Walgreens for ~$20. A little on the pricey side but it will probably take me…
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just a little whining--- losing weight without exercise? and
I exercise almost everyday. yes, it is tough, yes it is hard work! leaves me to ponder this question. Have you lost weight with diet alone? or know anyone that has lost weight with diet alone? and what was the outcome? Can an outsider tell the difference just by looking at someone's body if they exercised and dieted or…
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okf Aloe Vera Drink?
Does anyone drink the OKF Organic Aloe Vera Drink? my sister loves this stuff. I have been drinking it for a couple days now and I swear it gives me energy. only thing is, I don't particularly care for the pulp.... Share your experiences please if you drink it regularly or have tried it. I bought mine from Trader Joe's.
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Perfect Abs- DVD
I have a DVD called Perfect Abs. It is a 3 DVD set. I tried Volume 1 yesterday, but I only did one of the 8 min sessions. The DVD does not have recommendations on how many sessions to do. Does anyone have this DVD and can you make recommendations on how many sessions to perform each day? I think DVD 1 has 8 different…
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snacks to go with salsa?
HI All, I recently re-discovered salsa- it's great! are there any low carb foods that I can eat with the salsa? ideas welcome! thanks
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Major NSV- size 12 dresses
All, I had a major NSV over the weekend. I went to Ross, one of my favorites. I tried on 5 dresses that I liked, all were size 12. I loved them all! yes, they fit a little snug, but I'm going to take care of that in the next month, by starting to lift more weights. I ended up buying 4 of them! I didn't buy the 5th one,…
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Kelly Coffey-Meyer-works!
Hi All, something to share- I've been exercising off and on using MFP since April 2010. my abs have never felt sore....until now! it is the kind of sore where it hurts when I laugh. love it! I used 30 minutes to Fitness by Kelly Coffey-Meyer with Weights. I chose the mix with the abs. If you get it, you'll see what I'm…
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substitutes for spaghetti noodles
Hi lo carbers! Can someone suggest a substitute for spaghetti noodles? I want to try a spaghetti bake, but want to avoid the noodles. suggestions are welcome!
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sugar substitute - amount to use??
Hi all, I made some low carb cheesecake last night and put it in the fridge. I tasted it this morning and it was awful! way too sweet. I couldn't even taste the cream cheese. my question to you guys is how much sugar substitute am I supposed to use? Do I use half as much as the recipe calls for? I think if it wouldn't have…
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Question to the cyclists- butt sore
So, I have a new Ladies Schwinn bicyle-. I have only ridden it twice at this point. The seat makes my behind sore. it's not the muscle soreness kind, it's the kind that results from the seat feeling very hard. Also my hubby put the bike together and he's got the seat angling upwards (not flat, as I think it should be).…
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For Fun: Celebrity Personality Changes after Weight Loss
just for fun! Name one celebrity that improved their personality with weight loss and one celebrity that got worse personality-wise with weight loss Heres mine: 1) Better: Kelly Osbourne- seems so much happier and with a great personality 2) Worse: Margaret Cho- seemed to cross down some weird path with the loss Again,…
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Foods that got tossed- when you got SERIOUS!!
All, What are some of the foods that you tossed when you got really serious about getting a healthy diet? here's a few that I loved and thought were helping me, but now they're outta here: Trader Joe's 100 cal oatmeal chocolate chip cookies 100 cal cheez-it snack bags 90 cal fudge brownies 90 cal rice krispy treats subway…
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breast reduction through diet exercise?
All, I know I haven't lost much so far (just 10 lbs), however I really would like to reduce my breast size sooner than later! Ladies, any tips for getting these things down a size or two? Will I just need to be patient? I have lost inches off my waist and hips but my chest stayed the same. I can also see my shoulders and…
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Easy tips to make a plain meal good
Please share tips to make your meals taste really good. Here's mine: I'm not really a fan of salads. yesterday I made a salad with chicken in it and I added a jalepeno pepper that I cut up in small bits. This made a world of difference with my boring salad and I was highly pleased. Very easy change made a big difference.…
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Goal- 3 lbs per week! anyone done this?
Hi All, I have an end of Feb goal- to be 160 lbs. I posted in the motivation and support forum for a reason. (no negative comments desired) :) . In order for me to reach this goal, I would need to lose ~3 lbs per week. Just wondering, has anyone been able to attain this? and if so, any tips? Thanks pals!
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an NSV! O'Charleys
This may seem very small, but I am happy! yesterday at I ate at O'Charley's. We were celebrating my son's 5th birthday. If anyone is familiar with O'Charley's, then you know those rolls are irresistable! Well I am proud to note that due to my new style of eating, for the past two weeks I've been eating protein, healthy…
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artichokes (frozen) idea?
I have some frozen artichokes from Trader Joe's. Does anybody have some good ideas about how I can cook them and make them tasty? Thanks in advance.
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what are the words you can't wait to say?
I can't wait to say this--- "My pants are too big!"
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eating when not hungry
MFP Fam, simple question.... Should I eat even if I'm not hungry? I apologize if this has been asked before.
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Working out 2x per day winter time-need suggestions
All, I normally do a DVD in the morning but wish I could get in a second work-out to maximize my calorie burns. It is easier to get in 2 when the weather is warm. In the spring/summer my 2nd work-out was walking. With the winter weather, I've been skipping a 2nd work-out, but feel I so need it. It helped! suggestions pals?
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some yummy cabbage!
HI all, just wanted to share. I ate some cabbage that I cooked tonight. I have never cooked cabbage before. I used the recipe called Fabulous Fried Cabbage from allrecipes.com. I used the recipe exactly as written but added a bit of vegetable oil with the smart balance butter I used. I topped it with a little paprika. This…
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not tired after working out
All, I was working out consistenly for about 8 weeks then I took a 1.5-2 month break. I have started back and 2 weeks in, I am not tired at all after working out: means 1 of 3 things if not all 3:1) not working out hard enough, 2) need to switch up work-outs or 3) I'm really as not out of shape as I thought I was after my…
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eating almonds--- good or bad?
All, I bought some raw almonds from Trader Joe's. They are really tasty. I am just wondering if eating them is good for me or bad for me? sometimes I feel guilty when I add them to my diary, and I don't know if they can be detrimental to losing weight. Thoughts? also, I don't overeat them, i stick with the serving size…
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Light Italian Herb Flat Out Wrap -where can I find this item
I really want to try the 200 calorie pizza. but I need the main ingredient 'light italian herb flat out wrap'. Where can I find this? I live in NC and have not seen it anywhere. please help. Thanks
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Acai Genesis Today Vitamin super chews
Hi guys, On a whim, I bought these Acai Vitamin super chews in the check-out line at Wal-Mart. They are made by a company called Genesis Today. I take one in the morning after my breakfast. I feel I wasted my money. These chews are doing NOTHING for me. I did not buy them for weight loss or anything like that, just thought…
