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Grocery Store ideas & finds???
Anyone have any new food finds I should try out? I'm going grocery shopping tonight and wouldn't mind mixing it up again. Real food, snack food, anything goes.
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Crockpot Breakfast ideas???
I am looking for something I can make ahead and wake up to breakfast for a crowd. We aren't really egg eaters and I already have the crockpot oatmeal recipe. Do you have any other ideas of what we can make??? Thanks!
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breakfast for non-egg eaters
I was thinking of making breakfast burritos or other grab & go breakfasts in advance. Something I could put together and freeze or store and then grab and eat (or microwave & eat) on my way out the door. However, all the burritos, muffins, etc all seem to be made of egg or tofu (I don't like the texture of tofu). Does…
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Summer Veggie Salad
I went to the farmers market this morning for inspiration as I have a pot luck to go to tomorrow afternoon. This is my new dish... and the bite I stole when it was done tells me it's pretty tasty! I only used 4 tbsp of dressing so far but before I serve it I plan to add the other 2 tbsp so it's nice and moist. Summer…
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Polar FT4 HRM
I just ordered the Polar FT4 heart rate monitor from Amazon and am awaiting it's arrival. So what will I need to know before it gets here? :huh:
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Baltimore area Zumbathon!!!
Zumbathon to benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life When: September 15, 2012 1pm to 4pm Where: Watersedge Community Center 7894 Dundalk Avenue Dundalk, MD 21222 Cost: $25 at the door Come for all or part of our fundraiser Have fun and help a worthy cause
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Baltimore Area Zumbathon!!!
Zumbathon to benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life When: September 15, 2012 1pm to 4pm Where: Watersedge Community Center 7894 Dundalk Avenue Dundalk, MD 21222 Cost: $25 at the door Come for all or part of our fundraiser Have fun and help a worthy cause
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Motivational Quotes (weight loss related)
I'm looking for motivational quotes to put up everywhere. What are your favorite ones? My two favorite so far are "Exercise releases endorphines. Endorphines make you happy. Happy people just don't kill thier husbands" "Weight loss makes you look good in clothes. Exercise makes you look good naked." Ok. So now what are…
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Asian style beef & glass noodles
I didn't really know what to have for dinner tonight and decided to experiment with some stuff I had on hand. This is what I came up with. Let me know if you like it. 2 bundles mung bean threads or glass noodles 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 cup frozen peas 1 1/2 cup frozen sliced carrots 1/2 raw tomato,…
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Eggless Breakfast Burrito
I personally don't like eggs but I love breakfast. So in defense against the world that believes all breakfast burritos must contain egg here is my answer. Eggless Breakfast Burritos 1 medium sweet potato, cubed (about 180 grams) salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 cup frozen peppers & onions 3/4 cup Jimmy Dean frozen turkey…
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Eating healthy after oral surgery (ideas pls)
I had a wisdom tooth pulled a couple days ago. I'm not supposed to have anything crunchy, seeds, nuts, jerky, hard candy, etc. And drinking from a straw. Normally I would accept this, eat mashed potatoes and smoothies and start again in 2 weeks. BUT I'm in a Biggest Loser contest at work and don't want to lose my spot. Any…
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Easy Broccoli Chicken
Broccoli Chicken taken & adjusted from Healthy Meals for Less cookbook serves 8 (we make it to serve 4 but hey it's low cal enough to pull it off) 1/2 cup Soy Sauce 2 tbsp Natural Peanut Butter creamy 1/4 tsp Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce 1 cup water 2 tbsp corn starch 4 tsp vinegar 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1…
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Seitan ideas (vegetarian meat substitue)
I really want to try cooking with Seitan (a vegetarian meat substitute). I found an easy recipe to make the seitan and a few recipes on how to cook it once I have it. But I wanted to know if any of you had any tried and true recipes for me to try out first. For anyone that doesn't know seitan is the same kind of deal that…
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soft snacks
I had my wisdom tooth out the other day and so far have been doing ok. But now that I'm back at work I realized all my normal snacks I can't eat. No nuts, no crunchy stuff, no seeds, etc. So my protein/fiber bars, nuts, jerky, etc is out. So what do you suggest I snack on when I need something between meals?
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Bean Threads / Glass Noodles / Cellophane Noodles
I love getting Asian food made with glass noodles (or all the other names out there for them). I love Thai food, Chinese food, etc. I've never cooked with them myself though and just bough a package the other day. So.... anyone have any good recipes for me to try out with my new item?
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50 pounds gone!
As of this morning I'm down 50 pounds!!! That means I weigh less than I have in years. I still have a long way to go but I'm too excited to keep it to myself. Woot!
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Whiting recipes
I realized I have a whole bag of frozen whiting fillets in my freezer and I really don't know any good recipes for them. :embarassed: Any ideas out there?
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Need Whiting recipes
I went through my freezer and realized I have a whole bag of Whiting fish that I need to use. I think I've only cooked it once....so does anyone have any tasty easy recipes or ideas?
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New to group
Hi all! I'm new to this group and have PCOS. I was only diagnosed officially about 2 or 3 years ago but knew for a few years that something was wrong before that. Currently I'm trying to get healthier and lose weight for a few reasons. One is symptom management. Two is so I can finally feel comfortable in my own skin…
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Shiritaki noodle ideas
I finally broke down and bought some shiritaki noodles the other day. I've read a lot of recipes and posts about them and how best to make them and might be trying a stir fry tomorrow....but what are your favorites or what is the first recipe you think I should try? I'm actually really excited to try them!!! PS - my hubby…
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lean ground beef recipes?
Hubby is a picky eater and I'm trying to be healthier over all. He will eat things made with ground beef. So if you have some good ideas or favorites please let me know.
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Hungry Girl and other swaps or tricks
OK. So I'm a huge fan of Hungry Girl and I love how she makes new recipes or finds foods to swap out so you still feel like you're getting something good. I'm curious what some of your favorite swaps, tricks or food finds are. To start...I love using Fiber One cereal to faux fry onion rings, green beens, ect.
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low carb snacking
Ok. So I have PCOS and have been told I need to find lower carb options for snacks. I'm great with raw veggies and stuff but what about when you're rushing or need something on hand for later in the day? Do you carry snacks in your purse/car/desk? What do you snack on all day???? Help.
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Anyone from MD?
Hi all! I've been on here a bit but just really started using it more and am loving it. I need to keep a food journal for my doctor anyway and this site is awesome. I'd love more friends and encouragement and if you're from nearby...even better! Then you can tell me what the best places to go out without doing major damage…