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Subway's Tomato Garden Vegetable with Rotini soup
I'm searching for a recipe for this soup...has anyone been able to recreate it or have you found the recipe at all? I've searched the net and cant find it.
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Truvia and IBS
I have bad reactions to artificial sweeteners and am going to try Truvia (Stevia). Is there anyone on here with IBS that has tried this and if so, did you have any problems with it or not? I've already researched/eliminted artificial sweeteners as much as possible...so I'm not looking for info or opinions on…
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Warm sweet and sour savoy cabbage
I have to tell you guys...I made the most AMAZING dish tonite and it was totally off the cuff. Some of you may turn your nose up at cabbage but I've recently found savoy cabbage and have been experimenting. I tossed this in a pot tonite and OMG it came out so good, I may make it again tomorrow and have ONLY that for…
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Anyone on Cymbalta or similar SRI....need input.
I've recently been put on Cymbalta and since then, my weight is STUCK at exactly the same number, despite eating well and exersizing 5x per week. No movement at all, which is odd because I am creating enough of a deficit to lose weight. I called pharmacist and was told weight gain is a common side effect because these meds…
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Grilled Chicken with Strawberry and Pineapple Salsa
From the American Heart Association website Grilled Chicken with Strawberry and Pineapple Salsa Serves: 4; 3 ounces chicken and 1/2 cup salsa per serving Freezing Time: 4 minutes Description Grilled pineapple and fresh mint and strawberries combine with tangy lemon and a bit of hot pepper flakes to make an interesting…
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heart rate guide chart
Hello! Sorry if this is a duplicate question... I work out at home and do not have a HRM (I know I need one...just cant afford right now). So...when I was able to afford the gym..on the machines was this neat little chart that showed I think age or weight and across from it was the target heart rate for fat burn and/or…
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Special day coming up need help
I'm going to be going to my nieces wedding in mid June and have decided to *gulp* wear a dress...a freaking knee length dress to boot! OMG...what was I thinking! But I love how the top portion looks...not so much the belly pooch and the flabby calves. I know what to do for the pooch (reverse crunches till I'm numb +…
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Comfort Food article
Here's an interesting little article I found on SparkPeople and thought I'd share. Already with Autumn fast approaching, I've been craving those fall comfort foods! 7 Comfort Foods that are Good for You Feel Better While Staying Healthy -- By Zach Van Hart, Staff Writer Comfort – A condition or feeling of pleasurable ease,…
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Celebrating the big 40 bday
I started out this journey to a new me a little over a year and a half ago, with the theme "fit by forty". Well, today is my 40th birthday and I'm well on my way to it. My original hope, which was aggressive, was to be down 150 lbs by my 40th birthday...I'm almost there....121 is not too darn shabby I think. And while I'm…
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Losing It show
Not sure if anyone else posted so please forgive if its a double post.... Just saw that NBC is moving Losing It from the 10 p.m. slot to the Biggest Loser time slot of 8 p.m. Tuesdays for the summer....I'm excited because now I can watch...thought I'd share. Again..sorry if this is a repeat! :smile:
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Dunkin Donuts Lite Latte
I've worked myself off of Tim Hortons extra large french vanilla cappuccinos and iced coffees (since I learned the fat/calorie counts...I honestly cant bring myself to drink them...but I miss them!) I thought I'd found an alternative in the Dunkin Donuts lite latte..its skim milk so I'm thinking it must be better right? .…
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100 lbs...G O N E!!!!!
I'm so very proud of myself today and I just have to toooot my horn.... Its official....I've lost 100 lbs!! OMGosh!!! I'm thrilled! I'm now halfway to my goal and feeling great! It took a month longer than I had as a goal, but those plateaus can really get ya. I'm so excited and just wanted to share...if you're out there…
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Breaded Eggplant Sandwiches
From "Taste of Home" Healthy Cooking Magazine Breaded Eggplant Sandwiches Prep: 30 minutes Bake 25 minuites Yield 6 servings ¼ c minced fresh basil 2 tsp olive oil ¼ tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp pepper 1/8 tsp salt 2 egg whites lightly beaten 1 c seasoned bread crumbs 1 medium eggplant 2 large tomatoes 1½ c (6 oz) shredded…
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1 year and going
Well, I've been on MFP for one year now. I've lost 93 lbs so far but I've gained so much more: confidence; appreciation for me and my ability to succeed; releasing old baggage; gaining knowledge, understanding of myself, a new set of friends who have been so very important to my success. I'm amazed at the person I'm…
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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onion
I'd also tweek this one to reduce the bacon and omit leaving the bacon fat in the pan, but thats just me. Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onion 2&1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed 4 slices bacon, cut into 1" pcs 1 tblsp evoo 1 large onion, diced 4 sprigs thyme or savory, plus 2 tsp leaves, divided 1 tsp salt fresh…
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Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chard and White Beans
Found in Eating Well magazine. I'd play with it to lower the fat content, but thats just me. Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chard and White Beans Makes 4 servings. Cost per serving: under $3.00. Time: 40 minutes total 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded 1 tsp + 2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil, divided ½ tsp salt, divided ½…
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Replacing unhealthy items in recipes
Does anyone know what you can use to reduce/replace crisco in a recipe? Its a sugar cookie recipe that I need to seriously lighten up. Is there a website you can go to for what to use to healthy-up your existing recipes? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!! Thanks!!
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Soda/diet soda
Here's an article on soda/diet soda for those of us still struggling to give it up.... http://health.yahoo.com/experts/drmao/20270/what-soft-drinks-are-doing-to-your-body/
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recipe websites?
I'm looking for recipe websites that give the nutrional info for each recipe. The ones I have dont always have it. Also...I know there's one where you can plug in your ingredients and it will give you the nutritional info for your homemade recipes....does anyone know that the address is?? Thanks!
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"Healthified" Apple Cake
"Healthified" Apple Cake 31% fewer calories • 52% less fat • 50% more fiber than the original recipe—see the comparison. We made a few changes to lower the fat and calories, while still keeping the flavor. Leaving on the apple peel doubles the fiber! From eatbetteramerica Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:2 hr 5 min…
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"Healthified" Apple Crisp
"Healthified" Apple Crisp 50% less fat • 33% more fiber • 29% fewer calories than the original recipe—see the comparison. By using fiber-rich whole-wheat flour and oats, we were able to add a third more fiber to a dessert that's good to the core! From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:50 min makes:8…
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kayaking
Ok, so tops on my "fitness bucket list" is kayaking. Deathly afraid of water I cant see to the bottom of, but determined to conquer the fear of the water and of making a fool of myself! I'm not ready to do it this year but I'd like to start conditioning to get into it next summer. I dont have a gym membership, so I need to…
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Gone!!
Just tooting my horn....71.5 lbs shed as of this a.m. Go me!! 100 by Christmas??!?!?
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cheekbones?? Me??
Hey...wth? I have CHEEKBONES?!?!? Whoa...thats new! :laugh: sorry...just had to share something about my weight loss thats new and cool to me!
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Free Prevention DVD's
Prevention is offering 2 free DVD's in their most recent magazine bought on newstands. You can go to www.prevention.com/walkingandyogaDVDs for info. You have to pay just the shipping/handling $4.95. Thought I'd share.
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Cannellini Bean Salad
Thought I'd share...this one was good. Cannellini Bean Salad 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon minced red onion 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano (you can substitute fresh or try basil too) 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained…
