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Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
This one is really tasty!! 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 5-7 ice cubes 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg 3-4 packets of Splenda or stevia, to taste Throw is all in a blender and then enjoy! I also use 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan…
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Losing too fast?
I was super frustrated at how slow I was losing, so one of my doctors put me on Topomax. Since May 9th, I've lost 14lbs. I'm eating between 900-1100 calories per day. I usually have to force myself to eat. I'm just not hungry. I know this isn't enough calories for me since I'm 6'3 (female). But I don't want to go back to…
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Malted Milk Chocolate Protein Shake
This is super delicious and feels like you're drinking a milkshake! Ingredients: 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder 2 tablespoons malted milk powder (I bought mine on Amazon) 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2-3 packets of Splenda or stevia (to taste) 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese 1 cup water 7 ice cubes…
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How do I stop the yo-yo cycle?
This is me since I gained back 70 of the 80lbs I lost a few years ago: April 2016: 259 May 2016: 273 October 2016: 252 November 2016: 264 January 2016: 248 Currently: 257 It's like I'm super dedicated for awhile and the. I just stop caring. Losing weight has been a lot slower than it was when I lost that 80lbs in 2014, so…
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Hypo and Disappearing Eyebrows
I don't know if anyone else is dealing with this, but my doctor told my hypothyroidism can can your eyebrows to thin or stop growing. This happened to me. My left eyebrow on the side near my nose was completely bald. I would pencil it in, but it didn't look very good. I did some research and found this thing called…
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Mini Quiche - 90 calories each
These are super easy to make and delicious. I based the recipe off one I got online to make it healthier. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 12-count muffin tin with Pam. Mix together: 5 egg whites 4 whole eggs 3/4 cup 2% cheddar cheese 1 green pepper, chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped 6oz turkey kielbasa (I used Hillshire…
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Cooking for one ideas
My husband is going out of town for two whole weeks and it'll just be me. Before I started trying to lose, it was fast food city. Now, I'm not sure what to do. Every meal I cook is four servings so we eat one night and have leftovers for the next. I can't see eating the same thing four meals in a row, but I guess I could.…
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Pumpkin Spice Protein Popsicles
These are super yummy with 9g of protein each. 3/4 cup pumpkin purée 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese 6 oz. fat free Greek yogurt 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg Put it all in a blender and blend until smooth. Divide into six popsicle molds and freeze four hours or…
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Why am I gaining weight!??!
On August 25th, I weighed 253. This morning I'm 258. It's not my TOM. This site tells me I can eat 2000 calories a day (I'm 6'2) and still lose a pound a week. I have only come close to 2000 calories a few times and am usually way under. I use a food scale and log every bite meticulously. What could I be doing wrong? My…
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Fear of the Swimsuit
How do I get over my fear of wearing a swimsuit? I haven't owned one in years even though I live in Texas so I could always just turn down an offer to go swimming for that reason. We found out today my husband won a trip through work to go to Hawaii at the beginning of October. He also won a trip back in 2000 when I was…
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Spiralizer Recipes?
Been loving my new spiralizer and have tried zucchini and sweet potatoes so far. Been using them in place of pasta or lettuce. Any other ideas? Thank you!
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Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
This tastes a lot like a milkshake, but it's healthy! 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 cup water 5-10 ice cubes depending on how thick you like it Throw it all in a blender and blend until creamy. 250 calories 17g carbs 38g protein 4g fat
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When does exercise get easier?
I've been at this for just over two months. I do walking, elliptical and biking 3-5 days a week, but am exhausted after 20 minutes. Well, I can walk longer, but I just tire so fast. I am 41, 6'2 and 261lbs. I usually walk the dog for 25 mins and then do another more challenging form of exercise, but can't get beyond 15-20…
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BLT Chicken Salad - 154 calories
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped or shredded chicken breast 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes 1 tbsp fat free plain Greek yogurt 1 tbsp low fat mayo Pinch of salt to taste Mix everything together and enjoy! I like to double the recipe and eat in lettuce wraps. All for under 400 calories. Calories - 154…
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Chocolate Mint Protein Fudgesicles
1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese 1 container 0% Fage Greek yogurt 2 tbsp Splenda or Stevia 1 tbsp + 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 tsp peppermint extract 2 tbsp protein powder (I used Optimum Nutrition Extreme Milk Chocolate) Put everything in a blender and blend til smooth. Divide…
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Looking for friends in their 40's.
Not new to MFP, but back after gaining a bunch of weight. Looking for friends who understand creaking knees and slowing down of metabolisms. I'm 41 and I live in Austin. Join me and we can do this!
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Southwest Peppers - 180 Calories
Makes 8 half pepper servings at 180 calories or 4 two half pepper servings at 360. Ingredients: 4 green peppers 1lb 99% fat ground turkey 1/2 cup salsa 1/2 cup black beans 1/2 cup corn 8 slices 2% cheddar cheese 1 packet McCormick Taco seasoning Cooking spray Preheat oven to 425. Spray sauté pan with cooking spray and…
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Greek Zoodle Salad - 235 cals
2 zucchini 1/2lb chicken breast 1 cucumber 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup feta cheese 1/4 tsp oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and season with salt and oregano. Spray pan with cooking spray and sauté chicken until cooked through. Spiralize zucchini and slice veggies. Add 1 cup…
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30 Day Shred Calories Burned
I found this link on Livestrong.com about how many calories the 30 Day Shred burns in 20 minutes: http://www.livestrong.com/article/322448-how-many-calories-does-30-day-shred-burn/ Basically, it says if you're 150lbs, you burn 167 in 20 mins. So, adjust for your weight and just enter it into your exercise manually until…
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Nurse Asked to Buy My Vicodin
I have 4 degenerated discs in my lower back and am on pretty heavy opiates for the pain. Last month, my doc gave me some 10mg vicodin for breakthrough pain I've been having from exercising. I went to the doc for the monthly checkup on Wednesday and the nurse asked how the vicodin was working. I said it really wasn't, so I…
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3 Delicious Protein Shake Recipes
The base for all 3 shakes are the same: 1/2 cup cottage cheese (this makes the shake really creamy) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Ice Cream flavor) 1/2 cup - 1 cup water (depending on how thick you like it) 5-10 ice cubes (ditto) For Peanut Butter and Jelly Shake, add: 2 Tablespoons peanut…
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Amazing Peanut Butter Pie
This is not healthy whatsoever, but it's super easy to make and really delicious. 8oz 1/3 fat cream cheese (at room temperature) 8oz fat free Cool Whip (thawed) 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1T vanilla 1 ready made pie crust (I use chocolate) Beat ingredients together on medium high until well blended, pop into a pie…
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From 285 to 208 with picture - 77lbs down!
I'm pretty shy, so wasn't sure I wanted to post this, but I'm so happy with my progress that I had to share and let all of you reading know that this is possible for you, too! I've been overweight my entire life and had a terrible relationship with food. I joined up in 2011, but never started logging my food until late…
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Tall Friends Needed
Hi - I'm not new to MFP. I've been logging my food since June, but I find my friend list in need of some tall people (I'm 6'2) who are active on here with open diaries. I like people to comment and make constructive criticism on my diet and I like to do the same. I'm on every day and I love to motivate my friends. Hope to…
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40/30/30 Friends
Hi! I've been logging my food and serious about getting healthy since July of last year. Things were going fine until September, when I only lost 2lbs all month. So, I changed my intake to 40/30/30 and I was back on track. I've lost 66lbs so far. I would love to have some friends who also eat 40/30/30. I'm active on here…
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High Protein Baked Potato Soup
This soup is inspired from a recipe I found on Skinny Taste. This has a big serving and is meant to be the main dish. It keeps us full for hours. Servings - 4 Serving Size - 2 cups Calories - 348 Fat - 11 Protein - 40 Carbs - 21 Ingredients - 1lb chicken breast 3 cups cooked cauliflower (I used a frozen bag of the kind you…
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Parmesan Ranch Chicken - Easy and Delicious
I adjusted a recipe I found on Food.com and came up with this. It only has a few ingredients! Anyone can make this. Here are the stats: 1 serving - 2 pieces Calories - 208 Carbs - 9g Fat - 6g Protein - 29g Sodium 429mg Sugars - 3g Ingredients: 1lb chicken breasts, cut into 8 even pieces. I actually bought the already…
