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confused about net calories
Can someone explain net calories to me or give me a link that will help me understand? My calorie goal is 1340, today I've eaten 754 and burned 421my net is only 333. So my question is should I be trying to get my net up to 1340? I never eat my excerise calories back and for some reason never paid attention to my net…
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training for 5k
I'm training to run a 5k in October, I've been doing all it on the treadmill. My question is should I run outside too, I'm new to running so I'm not sure how going from running on a treadmill to pavent will go.
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breastfeeding moms
How many calories are you eating? When you set up your goals what did you put in lose apound a week or mantain? I'm really wanting to get the weigh off but don't want it to effect my milk suppy. Any advise?
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Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls
I found this recipe, and it sounded yummy so I thought I would share it. I haven't tired it yet, I got to go to the store for popcorn but I will be making this, this weekend. Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls 9 servings 98 calories per serving 5 c popped popcorn ¼ c honey ¼ c creamy peanut butter Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Put…
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movie snacks
What do you eat when you go to the movies? I like to have something to eat when watching a movie, I usually sneak in snacks to avoid the calories in the ones they serve. I'm planning a date night with my husband, and need some movie snack ideas.
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where do you shop
I've lost weigh and need some new clothes, I'm about 10 pounds away from my goal weigh. I don't want to buy too many because 10 pounds could put me down another size, but right now my clothes are falling off. I looked at a few thrift stores and really didn't find too many in my size so where can I go and get some clothes…
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flabby thin
I've been on here for about two months, lost a total of 15 pounds. I noticed that while I'm getting thinner, I'm still pretty flabby. I workout about 4 times a week for about 40 to 60 minutes, I usually do about 20 minutes on the ellipitical and 20 to 30 minutes of racquetball. Any advice?
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meals to freeze
I'm looking for some healthy recipes that I can freeze for later date, we go to the gym 3 to 4 times a week. To get up there for the free child care we have to go during our dinner time, on those days I have rush back home and cook dinner. I'm too tired to really put in a lot of effort in a meal so I was thinking of…
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exercising late in the day
I workout in the evening and usually burn about 300 to 400 calories. The problem is that I hate trying to eat them all on top of my dinner calories. I'm usually pretty hungry when I'm done so I'm ok with eating a bigger dinner but sometimes I have about 800 calories to eat thats way too much for me to eat, I usually come…
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racquetball
So my family joined the Y, they have a racquetball(sp?) court, I tired it for the first time last night. I was suprised how much I loved it, I hate working out but this was fun and it burned a lot of calories in the 30 minutes we did it. Just thought I would share it with you if you are looking for a fun workout that burns…
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HRM irritating skin
I just bought a HRM this weekend, the chest strap is irritating my skin anyone else have this problem I noticed its on the side where I fasten it together. Is there anything I can do about it, I really want to keep using it but not if its going to irratite my skin.
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looking for support
I'm a stay at home mom that over the years has let my kids eat just as unhealthy as me, now I'm trying to change that and its not easy. I'm always looking for new recipes that will appeal to my kids, trying to make old favorites better. I was wondering if there was other moms or dads out there in the same boat, maybe we…
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Breakfast Bread Pudding
Breakfast Bread Pudding (Makes 4-6 Servings) 3 Large Eggs 3/4 Cup Milk 3 Tbsp Honey, or to taste 1 Tsp Vanilla 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon Pinch Salt 2 Small Apples, peeled, cored and cut into small dice (I like Gala, Fuji or Golden Delicious) 1/3 Cup Raisins 5 Slices Whole wheat or Multigrain Bread (fresh or stale bread), cut…
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potato chips
I've seen alot of recipes for potato chips, the thing is they just season them with salt, I want to season them with something more to give them a little more favor any idea?
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bbq sauce recipe
Anyone have a good recipe for bbq sauce? My husband has been asking for bbq chicken for awhile, my problem is I don't like the amount of sugar in store bought ones. We like a sweeter sauce we just don't want all the sugar, any ideas?
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freezing blueberries
Ok, I hope this doesn't sound stupid but this week blueberries are on sale at my grocery store for a super cheap price. About half what I usually pay, its one of our staples in my house. Anyways so I wanted to buy some extra and freeze them but to be honest I have never froze fruit before, so how do I do it?
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cheap healthy snacks
About two to three days out of the week I have two extra kids here, you wouldn't think they would eat much, but I've noticed that we are going though a ton of snack foods. I buy extra fruit and vegetables to snack on but it can get expensive, I only give them two snacks a morning and an afternoon. Anyone got any other…
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Polar FT40F Black
Polar FT40F Black Women's Heart Rate Monitor I found this one online and thinking about ordering it, but first I wanted some feedback. I've read alot of the hrm post and alot of you said polar. I wanted one that was made for a women, and I wanted it to be less then $200, this ones mets both those. So if you have do you…
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overnight french toast
Today for breakfast I made this yummy overnight french toast, I loved it was so good, and on the plus my kids loved it too. I usually eat oatmeal so this was a nice change. overnight french toast 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp maple syrup 4-6 slices of bread 3 eggs 1 cup milk tsp vanilla The night before melt…
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Eat-Clean Egg Salad
I was searching around for some new repices when I found this, it looked good so I thought I would share it. I'm planning to have it for lunch tomorrow, I will probably add some chicken to it. Eat-Clean Egg Salad Ingredients • 1/4 cup / 60 ml fat-free cottage cheese • 1 Tbsp / 15 ml skim milk • 1 tsp / 5 ml mustard • 4…
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what do you drink other then water?
I have a black coffee in the morning then the rest of the day I drink nothing but water. I gave up pop about a month ago, and I notice every day at about two when I usually would have had my pop, I get a craving for something sweet. I'm looking for something that low in calories to drink, other then water. It can't have…
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oatmeal muffins
I made these last night planning to eat them for breakfast but we ate half last night with dinner, they taste like someone took your bowl of oatmeal and baked it. I had some blueberries so I added a cup and them, as you can see there isn't much sugar in them so the blueberries made them a bit sweeter. I plan to make them…
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weekend is almost here
I don't know about you guys but on the weekends I like to kick back with a drink or two but have a hard time fitting them in my calories. I was on fitness magazine webiste and they have cocktails with under 200 calories, I going to be trying on of these this weekend, and I thought I would share the website with you.…
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I'm tired
of trying to be creative with meals, my husband and kids are so picky about what they eat its hard to find recipes they will eat that are healthy. I've been trying for about a month now and have found about five recipes they will eat, the rest they found something wrong with. Any ideas for some healthy meals for picky…
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VitaZest water
I went to subway this weekend and tried this is, it is really good, but I can't find it in the stores anyone know where I can find it other then subway. I've looked at most of the big grocery chains in the kansas city area along with walmart. I only drink water and coffee so this is a nice treat when I'm craving a coke.
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obessing over one pound
I have been obessing over this one pound for a week and half, I'm driving myself and husband crazy over it. I'm one pound away from losing ten pounds, last night my husband got upset with me saying that he really would like to talk about something else other then losing this one pound. Followed by us not talking the rest…
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obessing over one pound
I have been obessing over this one pound for a week and half, I'm driving myself and husband crazy over it. I'm one pound away from losing ten pounds, last night my husband got upset with me saying that he really would like to talk about something else other then losing this one pound. Followed by us not talking the rest…
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poptart filling
I playing around with a recipe to make healthier poptarts for my kids, what I need help with is the filling. I was thinking of using fruit but don't want to add too much sugar since the fruit has sugar. Any ideas?
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whole wheat flour
I love to bake but haven't baked much lately due to the high calories and sugar in all my recipes. I've done some research and have found some recipes with whole wheat flour, here is the problem. I have never bought any, I just wondering if any one has some suggestion before I head to the store.
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overnight french toast
Today for breakfast I made this yummy overnight french toast, I loved it was so good, and on the plus my kids loved it too. I usually eat oatmeal so this was a nice change. overnight french toast 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp maple syrup 4-6 slices of bread 3 eggs 1 cup milk tsp vanilla The night before melt…
