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Alternatives to ricotta?
So long story short, I'm trying to make mini calzones. I usually use ricotta, and although it is sweet in the fat content department, the calories leave much to be desired. I found two things that people use to substitute, cottage cheese and tofu. I love cottage cheese, but I only eat it with some black pepper and…
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Best to eat before of after exercise?
I don't eat until I get back from exercising. Then I have my lunch that is high in protein with some carbs to help balance things out. My sister disagrees with this wholeheartedly. She believes that this is entirely counterproductive. That I should eat before I exercise and I won't lose weight because I eat after my…
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French onion soup
I love it. I can't get enough of it. The problem is that I have yet to find a "healthier" version of it. I know that Hungry Girl has a recipe for it. I've tried that one and while it's good...not really what I'm looking for. Any ideas?
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NSV You are most excited about.
I was running (oh yes..RUNNING) up the stairs today and I realized that I still make a very embarrassing "flapping" sound when my fat moves too quickly. I have quickly realized that the NSV that I am most looking forward to is that noise going away forever. What's yours?
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Crock Pot Question.
How do you log crock pot meals? I have chicken, red peppers, minced garlic, 6 tablespoons of bbq sauce, and water in my crock pot. I know to count the chicken and peppers (of course), but how do you count the sauce? I use some cornstarch to thicken the sauce a bit, but I definitely don't use all of it. Any ideas?
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Regarding entering exercises.
I'm looking at the exercise list and fail to see what I have been using. I use a cross ramp, not an elliptical...but cross ramp isn't on there and I can't find it online to enter it manually. The arc trainer at the gym tells me a totally different number of calories burned than the website. I don't know about the…
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Eating and exercise.
I just joined a gym about a month ago and usually exercise an hour or so after lunch. Lately I'm going in the morning. I don't usually eat breakfast...just some coffee than a morning snack. So here is my question: Should I eat before I exercise, or wait until I get home and have my morning snack? Does it make any…
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What's your favorite exercise?
For me it's walking, plain and simple. I'm happy that I CAN walk around again. And I love the feeling of sore calves and tight thighs the next day! That being said...it's winter so I haven't been exercising because if it's not -30 outside it's pouring rain or snowing. I need to find other things to do when the weather is…
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A Fitbit
I saw an ad for something called a fitbit when I was reading a magazine waiting for my sister to get out of the dentist's office. It seemed pretty cool so I looked it up online. It seems small (therefore inconspicuous) enough and it can sync up with MFP. So, my question is this: what have you guys heard about it? Is it…
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Not really new but...oh well
I've been on MFP for I wanna say two months or so. Was on fatsecret (under the same name) before that. I have over 100 pounds to go before I'm satisfied. Right now I'm at 330. My goal weight is 175. I'm married, and we have been TTC for 21 months. I'm not looking for people who just want friends. I'm looking for people who…
