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Ribbon Pumpkin Bread
This is from the Taste of Home Guilt Free Cookbook. Batter: 1 cup pumpkin 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 egg 1 egg white 1 tbsp canola oil 1-2/3 cups all purpose flour 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/3 cup walnuts (I didn't use these) Filling: 6 oz. reduced fat cream…
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Waffles
Does anybody know why the calorie count for waffles doesn't add up when you have more than 1? On the box of Eggo Nutrigrain Whole Wheat waffles it says 80 calories for 1 waffle, but 170 for 2. Shouldn't it be 160 for 2? The box of regular Eggo waffles is 90 calories for 1, but 200 for 2? Why is this? Just curious.
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Lunch
Need advice...want to get back on track. Today my whole family is meeting for lunch because my mom is in from out of town. I looked online and because the restaurant isn't a chain it doesn't provide nutrition facts. I was considering getting the Grecian Chicken on Pita with fresh fruit. Is this a good choice? Also,…
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Advice
Ok...need some help. I have been working really hard at getting back on track. I have been good all week about eating and exercise, and "pretty" good for the last 3 weeks. I started Turbo Fire this week, and jogged 3 miles on the rest day. My weight isn't going anywhere. It either stays the same or goes up a half pound. I…
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Sodium
How much sodium are we supposed to really have?
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Logging Salad
When you make a salad at home, do you log and weigh everything you put into it? Not counting the higher calorie parts such as dressing, cheese, etc. For example, do measure how much lettuce, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, all the low calorie veggie/fruit parts of the salad and log each separately?
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Time
How do you find time to exercise? I worked out today and if felt great. It used to be so easy because we had a workout room in our apartment building, but we bought a house and now don't have that luxury. Anyway, how do you find time with a full time job and a family? I would go in the morning, but my husband leaves for…
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Motivation Help!
I was doing really well with my weight loss for about a year and a half. I lost 74 pounds. About 6 months ago, I lost my motivation. A few life things happened, we moved and lost our apartment complex gym (convenience), and then I went back to work after summer break. This year at work has been very stressful, and the…
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Pulled Pork - Question about recipe
I have a recipe question. I made some pulled pork in my crock pot yesterday for a party today. We will reheat it at the barbecue. Anyway, I guess my pork roast was bigger than it should have been and there isn't any sauce left over. The pulled pork is kind of dry. I used the McCormick Slow Cooker Pulled Pork seasoning…
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Avocado Spread
I made this avocado spread for a sandwich wrap. Today, I even used it on top of an omelet. It is delicious. 1/2 med.-large avocado 1 wedge laughing cow light swiss cheese (original) I didn't measure these things, just did it by taste. There are no calories in the seasonings though. a little lemon juice a little chili…
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Taste of Home Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes
3 large tomatoes 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper 1 tbsp. minced fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 1. Slice tomatoes in half. Using a small spoon, remove seeds. Place tomato halves on a broiler pan coasted with cooking spray.…
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Camping
We are going camping next weekend. I need help with a recipe. I have to cook one dinner for about 15 people. Our friends have a dutch oven we can use. The problem is that I've never used a dutch oven, cooked outside, or even cooked for this many people. I am not a very good cook to begin with, and have only cooked for my…
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Chicken in Foil?
We are going camping next weekend for Memorial Day. I have to cook dinner for about 13 people. I have heard of cooking chicken breast with veggies and potatoes in aluminum foil right on the campfire. Can anyone give me some direction on this? This is my first time really camping. I know for my husband and son, the only…
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Hungry Girl Death by Chocolate Cake Cones
Has anyone made these? I want to make them for my son's preschool class, but it says they are better the day they are prepared. I have to make them the night before because of my work schedule. Do you think they will be okay? I have a feeling it is the frosting that is making it better day of, because it is made with…
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Baking Potatoes
How many calories are in a baking potato? I looked in the database and it seems like a lot. I don't know what the right entry is. I saw commercials for Idaho potatoes being 110 calories, these aren't Idaho, but isn't it pretty much the same. What size is 110 calories for too? Thanks for any input.
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Dress Shopping
I went dress shopping the other day and I tried on this dress that was a size 10. I never thought I'd say this but it was too BIG and I didn't have enough boobs to fill it out. Actually, I am a little disappointed with the boob part, but glad the 10 was too big. :ohwell: I am going to do more dress shopping this afternoon,…
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Bananas
When you log a banana do you measure it first to see if it is small, medium, or large? I generally just put medium as an average, but was wondering what others do.
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Strength Training
I just added strength training to my routing. I know I should have been doing it all along, but I really don't like to do it. I enjoy cardio more. Anyway, is it normal to gain a few pounds when starting strength training, because you are adding muscle?
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Taste of Home Root Vegetable Beef Stew
I made this last night. It was delicious. I am actually having it again for lunch today. I had never had rutabaga or parsnips before, so I was very proud of myself for trying a new recipe with new ingredients. I am not very brave when it comes to trying new things. It was actually very good. 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 medium…
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Taste of Home Orange-Cinnamon French Toast
I just made this and it was very good. I only made 3 servings, but can be doubled. 1 tbsp butter, melted 1 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 egg 1 egg white 1/4 cup orange juice 3 slices of bread 1. In a bowl, combine butter, honey, and cinnamon. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray. Pour mixture into bottom and…
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ground meat
What is leaner: ground beef, ground round, or ground sirlion? I went to a different grocery store today because I was in a hurry. They had "lean" on all three of the above, but no percentage of fat specified. Which one is the leaner of the 3? Thank you!
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Edamame
I bought some from the store the other day. I usually buy the ones still in the shell, but they were out, so I had to get the shelled ones. The directions on the bag say put in microwave for 2-3 minutes, but I think that is the directions for the whole bag. I usually only take 1/4 cup at a time. How long do you think I…
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Polar F6
I have had mine for awhile, but haven't figured if there is a way to see what time it is when the watch is in "workout" mode. I can go between the amount of time I have been exercising, my zone, and calories burned...but I can seemed to see what time it is. Anyone know? Thank you
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Recipe Question
I found a recipe that calls for 1/3 cup baking cocoa. Are they talking about cocoa powder or baking chocolate or is there something I'm missing? Please help, I was hoping to make it for our New Year's party tonight. Thank you!
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Another Day Off?
Yesterday, I didn't workout because I cleaned the whole house including closets and just ran out of time. Today the backs of my legs are killing me as well as my lower back on both sides by my hips. It is all muscle related. I was going to go workout tonight, but I'm sore. I don't know if I should take today off too. I…
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Recipe Question
I want to make a recipe tonight that calls for 1 tsp. of fresh gingeroot. I don't want to buy fresh gingeroot for only a tsp., can I use ground ginger? If so, should I still use 1 tsp., more, or less? Thanks for any advice.
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Wheat Germ
I found a recipe that calls for toasted wheat germ. Do I need to use it or can I leave it out? If I should use it, where do I find it in the grocery store? Thanks for any help.
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Jello Mold
Here is a recipe my mom always makes. I know the Cool Whip controversy, but I still use it once in awhile. 1- 3 oz. box of Jello Sugar Free/Fat Free Strawberry mix (can use any flavor) 1-8 oz container of Cool Whip Free 3/4 cup of hot water 3/4 cup of cold water 8-1/2 cup containers (for portion control) 1. empty jello…
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The Doctors
I don't know if this has been mentioned yet. On Monday, November 23rd at 5:00 CST on the tv show The Doctors, they will have Jillian Michaels on talking about how to get through the holidays without eating a ton of calories. To find the channel in your area copy the link: http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/local_listings I…
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Please Help My Sister In Law
Please vote for my sister-in-law. You do have to register once (there is no spam) and vote once EVERY day with everyone in your family. They have to have a different email address. Vote now for my sister-in-law to win a new car. The title of her story is DESTINY. A little background information: when my sister in law was…
