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Wisdom tooth extraction & running
I had both of my lower wisdom teeth removed this morning, one was impacted and needed to be cut into... I run 4-6 miles a day. I really want to run but I'm worried about causing damage. Does anyone know if it's ok to go for a run, lift, or use machines same day? It's been a few hours. I'm going stir crazy
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Nekter juice bars acai calorie count
Does the calorie count at Nekter seem off to anyone else? They say 320 is the lowest for acai mango bowl. The bowls are 16 oz (bigger than what I make at home) and they add agave. When I make bowls at home I only add cashew milk & fruit and it looks like a lot less fruit than there's. I can't make one under 300 calories???…
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What happened to the iron in Multigrain cheerios??
I looked at my multigrain cheerio box this morning and it only had 45% iron. The main reason I eat it is because it's good, and I have low iron. 45% is still a lot, but not the 100% it once was. Does anyone know what happened???
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Does anyone else do this? Sugary ceral as a snack
I'm eating a bowl of captain crunch berries and 1/2 cup of almond milk as a snack. That's 115 calories total! Why is this not a well known snack? It has a good amount of iron & calcium...
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Ways be slimmer within 3-4 days
So I'm going on VK in a few days and want to get rid of my, "pooch". Sometimes I have a flat tummy, but sometimes it sticks out a little. What are some things I can do (not do) in the next few days to make it flat? Things I can think of: Limit sodium Lot's of water (5 16 oz bottles a day) ?
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2 weeks without the gym
I've been sick with pneumonia for the last 2 weeks and not able to go to the gym. I'm going to start again on Monday :) I normally run 6 miles a day with elliptical and strength training (strength training twice a week with personal trainer). When I start again will it be hard, or will it be great because of the extended…
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Does this sound as bad as it feels?
Last night I went a little crazy. a whole enchilada meal (3 enchilada's, re fried beans, rice, chips, and salsa) a boston cream doughnut and an apple pie from mcdonalds This is way more food than I normally eat. I didn't feel full at all. My stomach doesn't feel bad. Mentally it sucks though. I'm planning on starting to…
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Accuracy of calorie count on tradmill
The tradmill I use says I burn about 10 calories a minute. I was wondering if anyone knows how how accurate this is? I'm a 22 year old 5'6 110 lb female.. Depending on the accuracy ((I entered my weight and age in the machine)) I burnt 1,000 calories today!! And really want a burger and fries if this is true lol.
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Does this sound like a good pre workout breakfast?
Does this sound like a good pre workout breakfast? 1/4 cup of oatmeal half of a single serving container of plain non fat greek yogurt half of a sliced banana packet of trevia I just made it, and lovee it! about 180 calories..
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Diet cranberry juice at bars
Do most bars carry diet cranberry juice? I'm talking about dive bars, or chains like fridays/applebees.. Does anyone know? I'm trying to come off of diet soda's.. Since the only time I even like diet soda is mixed with liquor switching to diet cranberry is a good start, but have no idea if it is normal. I love club soda…
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Veggie mazzerella?
My local pizza place has an option for, "veggie mazarella" or half cheese on the pizza. What is veggie mazzerella? Would that be a lower calorie option than half cheese?
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intense side pains while running
The last couple of times I have tried to run on the treadmill, a mix of left and right intense lower side burns have been happening.. So intense I have to stop and use the elliptical instead (which is still great, I just love running). Does anyone know what could be causing this? I normally run 3-6 miles a day, usually…
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Stopped taking birth control, lost weight?
In the midst of going a little crazy (now drinking dark beers almost nightly, pizza twice a week, burgers once a week, ect) I lost weight. I was 110, now 102.. It must be because I stopped taking my birth control right? And I'm in such a better overall mood, I'm not sure if that has to do with not calorie counting or the…
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green tea mixed with trevia
Green tea with a packet of trevia is soo good! Yesterday I had four cups of it. Is this too much, anything wrong with having this much trevia? I know green tea is healthy, but don't know too much about trevia. It has replaced 0 cal sports drinks for me..
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no loger obsessed with counting calories..
And it feels great! Ever since I found this website I have been addicted to counting calories. It was all I was thinking about all day every day. Even when I was trying to lightly count (guessing at restaurants instead of trying to be exact every single time) I was obsessing over every little thing I ate. It is such a huge…
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Lowest calorie wingstop choice?
I'm assuming the Louisiana rub, hot wing, and lemon pepper would be the lowest calorie choices at wingstop? Does anyone know what the lowest calorie menu item is? They don't post nutritional info, and I think they are all equelly yummy, so trying to make the best choice tonight :) including veggies instead of fries. I…
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What else goes well with plain greek yogurt??
I just discovered fresh pineapple in fage 0% is amazinggg. No more fake fruit greek yogurts for me. What else have I been missing out on that goes well with plain greek yogurt? It's probably about the same amount of sugar as the flavored ones, but at least it's more protein, and less, "fake" sugar..
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Drunk munching
I really need to lay off the liquor, or find a way around drunken munchies. Last night I ate a WHOLE pint of ben and jerries half baked ice cream by myself (1100 calories out the door). I don't really regret it since I do remember it :) The night before was a doughnut from dunkin donuts... I forgot what the night before…
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Diet arizona iced tea with ginseng or diet soda
Which one would be the better option health wise?
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Counting calories on marinades?
I know it won't be a perfect estimate of calories in the steak, but what is the best way to guess the amount of calories the marinade adds? I don't think I would have the patience to measure it out after
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Insane last 2 weeks for me
I have been on vacation for the last 2 weeks. My family and friends have been expecting me to eat/drink like crazy. My mom made shepards pie/chicken Alfredo/and some Sausage and stuffing dish. I tried a little of each because I didn't want her to feel unappreciated and it was delicious. My grandmother brought us to an…
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bbq tonight.. Help with better choices?
My plan is to get pulled chicken (at the place we are going to the meat is weighed and bbq sauces are on the table, not slathered on), collard greens, and Either: House beans (assuming that stands for baked beans) green chili corn bread (I have no idea how bad this is but it is yummy, I'm just not sure if it is worth it)…
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Energy drinks before working out
I noticed that I get a lot more out of my workouts after having an energy drink, or coffee. Is this a bad habit to fall into? I only drink sugar free/ low calorie energy drinks ((the pink monster one is my fav!)) and black coffee. Are energy drinks ((such as sugar free ones)) controversial health wise, like diet soda's?
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Which would be a better pre workout breakfast?
0% plain greek yogurt with blackberries 3/4 a cup of honey nut cherios with 1/2 cup of almond milk a slice of whole wheat toast with a tablespoon of trader joe's unsalted crunchy peanut butter or a kashi blackberry cereal bar....
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Trader Joe Salad's
I just discovered salads at Trader Joe's. It's hard to believe the deliciousness, long lasting, fulfilling salad with no dressing was only 150 calories! Has anyone else experienced this amazingness? AND it had chicken lol
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unwanted free food
We went to Dunkin Donuts last night to grab drunk food. I ordered a vanilla creme filled donut and the guy gave me a frosted one, so we mentioned it and he gave me a free creme filled one on top of the vanilla frosted one :/ I ended up (in my drunken state) eating both of them.. I hate when people give you free unhealthy…
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frozen sugar free peach bowls
Are amazing! Has anyone else tried this? It's only 35 calories. So good for the AZ heat
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How does my diary look?
I changed my drinking habits to Thur- Sunday instead of pretty much every day. I know still bad, but I'm in college it's aloud :) Anyway, before I was eating in the mind set that I'm saving calories for alcohol, I'm trying not to do that anymore. Check out my diary and let me know? 5'6 110 lbs... On days that I drink the…
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Lipton Mandarin & Mango Iced Green Tea
Lipton Mandarin & Mango Iced Green Tea Good or bad? Pros: It gets rid of sweet cravings (I just saved myself at least 300 calories by drinking a bottle of water with this in it instead of almost going on a mini binge) Some say it counts towards water consumption, some not so much (thoughts?) 0 calories No sodium Cons: The…
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Not adding dressing to a prepacked salad.
I buy these pre packaged ready pac bistro salads all the time. They do not put the nutritional info for the salad without the dressing, only with. I have tried emailing the company with no luck. Does anyone know what the nutritional info might be, or at least calories? This one is with bbq ranch dressing added into…
