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Christmas Treats
I am curious as to what treats everyone enjoys to keep in the holiday spirit and keep on track. My two recommendations are Planters Pumpkin Spice Almonds (25 almonds for 160 cal and super good for you) and Little Debbie Christmas Gingerbread (each man is 90 cal w 25 from fat). I don't eat Little Debbie at any other time of…
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Like mushrooms and spinach? 64 cal of heaven------->
Mushroom Spinach Egg Cups 8 oz. baby Bella mushrooms 9-10 oz package baby spinach leaves 4 eggs 1 tsp olive oil 1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded Salt and pepper to taste Toss the mushrooms and olive oil into a pan. Add a bit of water if needed to cook them until tender. Remove from pan. Toss the spinach leaves…
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What do you want for Christmas?
Christmas is just a month away. What are you wishing for Christmas?
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Fav packaged healthy snacks
Not listing any fruits or vegetables here as that goes without saying. What are some of your favorite packaged healthy snacks that are worth the money? Some are quite tasteless and not worth the calories or the cash. What are your go to treats? Me? Blue Diamond Almonds have some great flavors right now. I like the Toasted…
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Coconut lovers rejoice!
Blue Diamond Almonds has a Toasted Coconut flavor now. The crunch of the nut goes well with the coconut essence. Look for them the next time you are in the store. Yummo!
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Check out my 'Fancy Pants' (Progress Pix)
My 9 year old daughter calls these my 'fancy pants' because they have rhinestones on the back pockets. I still have over 44 pounds to lose to goal. It is amazing to see what a 10 pound weight loss looks like! I will be losing until Halloween and then will be on maintenance. I am always looking for more MFP friends. Do we…
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Measuring meat
So I purchased a food scale and after the first meal with it, I am surprised! I had one pound of hamburger divided into four patties for the grill. In theory, each is 4 oz. but when they came off the grill, they were each 2.5-2.6 ounces each! I had been underestimating my amount of protein by 40%. This digital scale was…
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In seven weeks, I'm in ONEderland!!
It was so fun this morning to see a one as the first digit on the scale! It has been three years! YAHOO! My next goal is closer to my halfway weight, that is where I was before having kids. It's like peeling back layers of an onion to get back to the real me. :) I have plenty of NSV - my wedding ring comes off my finger…
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Bump this for your 100 calorie healthy snacks!
My husband is down 21 pounds since the beginning of the year. I am down 17 pounds, One of the things we are doing differently is planning and food prep. I am at 1350 daily calories and find I need to eat every few hours to keep my blood sugar even. I have put a large flat tupperware in the fridge and put into it…
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B!tch and Moan Session - Women vs. Men Loss Speed
I know that I will meet goal eventually. I get it that people lose weight at different rates. I can comprehend that men's body chemistry differs from women's and weight loss can be quicker for men. BUT IT TICKS ME OFF ALL THE SAME! DH started his plan one week after me in mid- January and is already down over 20 pounds! He…
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Chocolate zucchini cake for V-Day? Or not?
I have a great lower fat recipe for chocolate zucchini cake that I can make for Valentine's Day...but wondering if I should go there or not. Each piece is 200 calories. But that's a lot. Maybe one piece of excellent chocolate at 75 calories is better? I can't imagine no chocolate on Valentine's Day?! Is anyone planning on…
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Share links to your fav YouTube exercise videos?
I have heard of a few in various posts but thought it would be a good idea to have a consolidated list. Share your favorite?
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NSV - Shopping in my closet
I was able to slip into a pair of size 14 pants this morning that I haven't worn in 3 years. My husband noticed and asked if I went shopping. I told him it was even better, I spent no money by 'shopping' in my closet. It's been such a long time since I've worn them, they feel like new clothes. I am one of those people that…
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Weight Loss Tracking Graph
Does MFP has a tracking graph? I know your profile tells you how much you could lose in a month if you stick with your plan. But is there a visual graph somewhere and I am missing it?
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Craving Cookies 78 calories each
"When one gets a craving for chocolate, it's usually the magnesium one is craving. Magnesium is found in chocolate, nuts, and bananas, and these cookies are chock-full of all three!" — Original recipe makes 30 cookies 1/2 cup mashed banana 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons…
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Are you eating your exercise calories burned?
I am curious as to how many people are eating their exercise calories burned. I consider it my hedge...if I go over by 50-100 calories I don't feel bad as I have banked at least 300 burned a day. What do you do?
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11.5 down... 60 left to go
Hello everyone! This is my first time writing on the board. I was lucky enough to get an ipad2 for Christmas and installed the MFP app within a week of owning it. I am happy to say I am 11.5 lbs down as of this AM! My saga is the same as many of you I imagine. I have have the tendency to use food to help reduce stress and…
