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Building Recipes Question...... Also, check out my diary
So I'm not sure if I am building my recipes wrong....as I THINK I eat pretty good, but seem to not really be loosing :( I weigh the empty container......then weigh it again AFTER being cooked.....Minus the empty from the full, this is my servings When I build the recipe, I am putting in the RAW meat, veggie, etc......…
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Buffalo Chicken Rolls
These look and sound delicious! I have not made them, but how can they be bad?!? 100 calories for each roll, not too bad http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2011/01/31/buffalo-chicken-rolls/
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My afternoon snack
delicious! Fiber one lemon bar, blueberries & strawberries- 141 calories - see my diary for any more info
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Thanksgiving Turkey Burgers
These were soooo good! 244 calories 20oz ground turkey (I used 93%) 1 cup of crushed chicken stuffing mix (dry, not cooked ~ I used lower sodium Stove Top) 1 Egg Combine and make into 5 equal burgers ~ cook till cooked! lol The only thing I would do different next time is add appx 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
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Rice on the Grill
For those of us that don't want to heat up our kichen! I have never thought of grilled rice, genius! I will change things up a bit (like not add ketchup, WEIRD!! lol) to my families liking :) http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/rice-on-the-grill
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For those of you that like Hamburger Helper
Have you ever thought to make your own? It's so easy, and so much better for you! You can make up "packets" to have on hand for those busy nights, voila, a homecooked meal :) Making your own meals also allows you to input into the recipe builder, weigh finished product (use this as your serving size) and then when you have…
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Oatmeal Packets
Does anyone have a recipe that they follow for making their own version of oatmeal packets? I just bought some, and they are so sweet (I should have paid attention, I bought weight control and there is sucralose which is sooo sweet) ~ I know I can google some, but was hoping for some tried and true recipes :) TIA
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Great Snack Ideas!
I just "liked" MFP on facebook, and came across this handy little post!! Great ideas!! I know people are always asking about snacks, so I figured I would post :) http://greatist.com/health/88-unexpected-snacks-under-100-calories?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=myfitnesspal
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Protein Beverages
Good Morning~ Maybe a stupid question, but here goes: I'm drinking a mixture of protein, almond milk, coffee, spices & fruit in the morning ~ is there anything wrong with having this when I did not work out? I only ask because I see on others diarys, etc that they have "post" workout meals and alot of them include protein…
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Am I doing this right?
Calculating servings for recipes ~ this is what I am doing: 1. Weighing in grams the empty containter the finished recipe will be in 2. Building the recipe in the recipe builder (weighing / measuring all food) 3. Weighing in grams the final product, in the container used in step 1 4. Subtracting grams from step 1 from the…
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Need Advice on Sedentary or Lightly Active
Good Morning, M-F I have a desk job, pretty much sedentary Yesterday, I cleaned, cleaned and cleaned some more, obviously not all day ~ didn't really break a sweat, but definitely wasn't sitting as I do at work....So my question is this..... Do I change my settings on days like this to "lightly active" or log as exercise?…
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why aren't I loosing?!?
I have not lost a pound in 2 weeks, but I have gained one!! 5'8" ~ office job ~ bootcamp 2 times per week for 1 hour ~ walk 1-2 miles 2 times per day, hills included ~ want to loose 20 - 30 ~ Yes, I use a food scale ~ HELP! I am far from any sort of expert and just don't understand what is going on :neutral:
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It's no wonder that I am ~
20 - 30 pounds over weight!! So eye opening when you log your calories!
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Iced Coffee
I've found my replacement!! 8oz cold coffee 4oz vanilla almond milk (i use reduced sugar) 1/2 scoop chocolate whey protein powder 1/2 banana Soooo good!! The iced coffee's i was indulging in were 200 calories and 26 grams of sugar ~ I don't feel deprived at all, WIN WIN!!
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Open Diaries.......I need some ideas!
Hello! I am trying a new route for myself ~ tracking my calories thru TDEE ~ and now my calories are 1700 +/- a few....... I would love to see peoples diaries as I am going to have a hard time getting up to 1700 cals!! I just need some ideas :) Thank You
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TDEE
i have seen this term used alot on the site ~ could somebody explain in laymens terms what this means? I think it is what calories you should be consuming based on your age, weight, height, and exercise? I just put my info into a TDEE calculator, and it tells me to eat 2188 calories per day?? EDIT: I currently eat 1400…
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Looking forward to dinner tonight :)
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/07/taco-stuffed-zucchini-boats.html I have made them before, and they are awesome!!
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Turkey Burgers w/ Zucchini ~ YUM!
Turkey Burgers with Zucchini Skinnytaste.com Servings: 5 • Serving Size: 1 burger • Old Pts: 3 • Weight Watchers Points+: 4 Calories: 161 • Fat: 7 g • Protein: 18 g • Carbs: 4.5 g • Fiber: 1 g • Sugar: 1 g Sodium: 385 mg • Cholesterol: 65 mg Ingredients: •5 oz grated zucchini (when squeezed 4.25 oz) •1 lb 93% lean ground…
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Great way to incorporate VEGGIES!
This looks delicous, and can't wait to make it!! It will be in next weeks dinner rotation :) http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/07/taco-stuffed-zucchini-boats.html
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No Energy :( - would vitamins help?
I'm not sure if this is the right board.....but I HAVE NO ENERGY! I have been exercising since April 15 (2 bootcamps per week, and walking/hiking twice per week), trying to eat better....but I still feel as if I am in my winter slump! I am 46 years old, have a desk job, and am 20 - 30 lbs over my goal weight - any…
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Dinner Tonight - what's cookin'?
Slow Cooker Chipotle Pork........ Being served with Skinny Taste Cilantro Lime Rice......Only appx 344 calories for the meal!! Slow Cooker Chipotle Pork Ingredients 3 lbs. boneless pork roast ½ tsp salt 2 4 oz. cans mild diced green chiles 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped juice of 2 limes ¼ C chipotle sauce or…
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Healthy Pasta Salad ~ any such thing?
I recently made a batch of pasta salad, knowing the mayo would make it high in calories....BUT......Holy *kitten*, i had no idea that a serving was 500 calories until I put the ingredients into the recipe builder!! DAMN!! I LOVE this pasta salad! Any suggestions for lightening up? I even cut the pasta in half and upped the…
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40 something female from New England ~ 20 - 30 lbs "needed" to loose
new, just looking for some motivation / inspiration / accountability :) Please add me if you have the same goals!
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Copped Salads......YUM!
Spring is coming, and that means more salads!! I recently started making "chopped" salads and I am addicted! This is one of my favorites, plus feta.......... http://www.thegardengrazer.com/2014/04/ultimate-greek-chopped-salad.html any more ideas??
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What's in your crockpot right now?
Country style ribs (i put in frozen) 1 Can Crushed tomato (28oz) 6 cloves of garlic (skin peeled, rough chopped, sauted for 1 min in olive oil) Ribs will fall right off of the bone and it will be super yummy served over whole wheat pasta! Easy and CHEAP! (appx $7.00 will make 6 servings; less than a buck a serving!!) Not…
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thoughts on the 30 minute circuit workout at planet fitness
I currently belong to Beyond the Belt and take a bootcamp class. This is getting to expensive for me (I am getting my hours cut for the winter) and need an alternative. I am a gym dummy when it comes to the free weights so I was hoping the 30 minute workout @ Planet Fitness will be a good start for a beginner in exercise??…
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Alfredo Sauce - low fat
I will be making this tonight.......when I put the ingredients in the recipe builder, this is what it came up with for the SAUCE ONLY: (i will probably only use 1/2 a serving of sauce for mine, plus some chicken and whole wheat pasta, should be under 400 cals) CALS: 219 Carbs: 10 Fat: 17 Protein: 8 Sugar: 4 Sodium: 254 ( I…
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Chip Lovers
I recently bought Special K chips, southwest flavor.....really good and only 110 calories for 27 chips, Fat 2.5; sodium 230; carbs 22; sugar 1 and protein 2. Not the healthiest, but definatley hits the spot for that crunch factor :smile: I had mine with 2T of hummus........150 calorie snack is good for me!!
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Heavy Lifting - ??
I am trying to incorporate lifting (with the machines to start) into my life. Day 2 :smile: When I hear (or see) people talk about 'heavy lifting' what does this mean for women? For instance, I just read in another post a women lift 225 with the leg press......while when I did it yesterday I was only at 110 :embarassed:…
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Roman Chair (captains chair)
just curious, what's better........ straight leg lifts, or with bended knees? TIA
