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HOLY SHIZ GOOD! Quinoa Dolmas
I just made these tonight and they are so-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o holy *crap* GOOD! With quinoa, so they're much higher in nutrients and protein than the rice version. I added a couple tablespoons of tomato paste to mine. So so so so good, had to share! :D http://www.foodfash.com/2012/05/18/quinoa-stuffed-grape-leaves/
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Made myself a pinspiration board!! :)
Check it out: http://pinterest.com/heykatieben/abs-race-2013/ Also, friend me! :) (edited to add: on MFP :D )
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Let's Demystify Plant Proteins
Hey yos - I'm still confused on plant proteins vs. animal proteins. Could some knowledgeable folks chime in with either your expertise, or good reliable links/resources to learn what the deal is? Specifically: -- What's the difference between plant & animal protein? -- Is plant protein just as good as animal protein? Or…
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2nd time on MFP and looking for friends! :D
Heyos! :D I'm back on MFP after losing 10lbs in 2011/2012, and looking for new (active on MFP) friends! :) I'm 5'4.5", looking to lose the "last 10 lbs" through high protein - lots of eggs! - low carbs/junk and lots of exercise, training for a triathlon and maybe a full marathon (I already signed up, am I crazy enough to…
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WHY is soda so addicting? Has anyone figured it out?
A strawberry/green powder smoothie is SO much more satisfying than a coke/diet coke, and makes me feel better, while soda makes me feel crappier. Same with water. Nevertheless I keep thinking I want one, and when I drink one, I'll drink several at once. WHYYY is it so addicting? And how do you break the addiction for good?…
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Has anyone tried the Shangri-La diet?
Has anyone here tried the Shangri-La diet? It's not really a diet, but involves regularly drinking a tablespoon of extra light olive oil, to break your body's connection between taste and calories. It sounds crazy, but people in the Amazon reviews of the book seem to say it works, and it was designed by someone with…
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Any raw foodists here? :)
I'm not, though I'm really interested in it, would love to find raw foodies. :) If you're into raw foods, shout out! If there are enough people, it might be fun to start a group. :)
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From Pinterest: What Celebrities Really Look LIke
This was really interesting, made me feel better - Photoshopped celebrities and models, revealing missing hands, feet, mismatched/elongated body parts, varying cup sizes and blatantly varying skin tones from shot to shot - http://pinterest.com/indyink/don-t-compare-yourself-to-celebrities/ A reminder to all of us to work…
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Do we really need vitamins if we eat whole foods?
If so, what vitamins do we need? Opinions?
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No Soda Til Easter Club! :)
Who wants to join my No Soda Til Easter Club? Unofficial club, just a group of people knowing they're all NOT drinking a single soda til Easter! :) Let me know if you're in and let's friend each other. :) I quit soda from October - Christmas in 2011, and it was amazing! Felt so much better, helped with moderating calories.…
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MFP needs you to oppose SOPA and PIPA today!
Do you love MyFitnessPal? Do you like that you can write what you want in these forums, have a blog and status where you can freely write your thoughts? If so, listen up, MFP needs your help to keep it that way! Major sites like Wikipedia, Reddit and WordPress are opposing SOPA and PIPA with a blackout today. If you want…
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Christmas playlist!! :)
Let's put together an awesome workout Christmas playlist!! :) I'll start: 1) All I want for Christmas is you - Mariah Carey 2) Christmas is all Around - Love Actually Soundtrack 3) Wizards in Winter - Trans-siberian Orchestra :)
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Adventures in low-carb, low-cal pasta :)
I had an awesome low-cal, low-carb pasta alternative for lunch today - so good that I wrote a blog post about it, with pictures - plus discussion on the pasta alternatives I've tried (Dreamfields, spaghetti squash, Shiritaki noodles, green cabbage):…
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People who have cured nasal allergies/asthma through diet
I've read that food allergies can be responsible for nasal allergies and asthma. Last night, I finally met a guy in person who completely eliminated his allergies - he's completely medication-free now - by going gluten, soy, dairy & egg-free. Naturally, I'm curious about what modifying my diet might do for my own…
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Fear of losing weight too quickly?
Hey there :) So I've lost a lot of weight quickly for my frame - 12.5 pounds in 6 weeks (129 pounds now, 5'4", healthy BMI). I've been eating really well - whole foods, mostly fruits & vegetables - and exercising, and it's probably because I had a pretty decent muscle mass to start with. I'm really proud of myself, though…
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Are you sleeping less naturally?
This may be more of an NSV, but I've found that I'm sleeping less than I used to - 6-6.5 hours/night, rather than the 8ish I'd sleep before. I'm not tired in the morning, and I wake up on my own without an alarm. Anyone else experience this?
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A personal observation about exercise + eating back cals -
I weigh every day, same time of day. I've noticed pretty definitively by now that my weight is lower if I exercised the previous day, even though I usually eat back my exercise cals, or most of them. It's kinda neat to weigh everyday - makes it easier to pick up on things like this. YMMV but just wanted to share. :)
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Will this unripe papaya I bought ripen?
I accidentally bought an unripe papaya, and didn't know it til I cut it open. Will it ripen on its own? If not, is there anything I can do with it? Thanks.
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What is MFP dietary recommendations based on?
What are the daily recommended amounts of fats, proteins, sugar, etc based on? Where do these numbers come from? Thanks. :)
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Headache on 1200 cals?
Since I started MFP, eating a 1200 calorie diet, I've gotten a dull headache from time to time (eating mostly veggies and fruits). This week while I'm eating normally - carbs, meat, alcohol, whatever, no calorie counting (bc of US Thanksgiving) - it's completely gone away. I've consistently drank plenty of water and…
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Natural remedies for asthma?
Along with getting healthier and losing weight, I'd really like to eliminate my asthma - naturally! :) I'm exploring options now... I thought this link had great ideas: http://healthwyze.org/index.php/component/content/article/310-the-truth-about-asthma-being-curable-or-how-to-fix-those-bad-genes.html What natural measures…
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Visualizing Proper Portion Sizes
I thought this link was great & wanted to share (scroll down for the pictures): http://tomatotalk.earthfare.com/2010/02/02/supersize-the-meal-double-gulp-the-drink-and-king-size-the-sweet-treat/
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Close to goal, but no six pack yet... advice?
Confused after reading varying ideas... think I should focus on losing more weight with a calorie deficit, or building muscle - with higher calories, more protein? If it's muscle-building, what are the best exercises? This thread has pictures of me:…
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Wanna guess how much weight I have to lose?
Okay, just went out on a limb to take a picture today, after 9 lbs down... I've never quite looked like the goal, so I'm not sure how much more weight I need to lose - anyone want to take a stab at what it would take to get there? My goal is 125 (7 more lbs), though that's just a wild guess - it'd be motivating to have a…
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EASY raw recipes?
I love raw foods, but most seem super involved. :D I'd really love to learn how to make raw Italian dishes, but it just looks so complicated! Anyway, to start out... what good raw recipes do you have, that are really easy for a beginner? :)
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Daily Sugar Limit on MFP
Hey friends... so the default sugar limit on MFP seems really hard to meet - just a couple of pieces of fruit takes me over the limit! The carbs, fats, proteins seem a lot more generous. Is this right?
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What cool stuff can I do with cocoa powder?
Heya! I'm looking to hack the sweet tooth, so I bought some cocoa powder today. :D So far I've added it to coconut, and that was yum... what other tasty, surprisingly healthy things can I do with this?
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Brainstorm veggie dips?
Heya - what are good veggie dips? I thought of ranch dip and hummus... is there some way to involve pesto, maybe? What other ideas do you guys have?
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Hello! Wow, MFP rocks! :D
Heya! Just thought I'd introduce myself, too - wow, MFP rocks! :D I'm so excited about this awesome, active, supportive community!! Hi everyone!! :)
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Anyone know how to make veggie chips?
Heya! Does anyone know how to make veggie chips, the kind like this: http://jasm5.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/chips/ ? The ones I buy in the store are expensive - I'd love to make my own at home, more cost-effectively and maybe with a little less oil... has anyone done this?