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British (or Commonwealth) friends!!
What exactly are biscuits? I've always thought biscuits were the same thing as cookies... but now I'm starting to wonder if biscuits can be crackers, too? In the US, we have something called Tea Biscuits, which are small, light, lightly sweetened cookies that go really nicely with tea or hot chocolate. But I really want to…
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5lb water weight gained and lost in 24 hours
So, this is super annoying. Went to a party Wednesday night, and had 3 glasses of wine. Ate basically nothing. (So ended up getting a lil drunk, whoops.) Jumped on the scale next morning feeling mad hungover. Scale showed 160, whereas earlier in the week it'd been showing 155. I freaked (but not too badly). Jumped on the…
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Time for a Moment of Truth - tracking and weight gain
Hi y'all. So I've been tracking on MFP for a while now... and I am pretty honest and stick to my goals about 2-3 days per week. Not good enough, I know. I work out 3-5 days per week, mostly Zumba, light weights, and interval training. And listen: I haven't lost. In fact, I'm ten lbs heavier than I was a year ago. My diet…
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Trader Joes Chicken Breast Tenders
Hey y'all! I'm a big fan of Trader Joe's frozen chicken breast tenders. They're super convenient - just throw a few in the pan and you have lunch, dinner, snack, whatever! Anyway, I'm having a hard time figuring out what I'm actually eating. The serving size is 4 oz; however, cooked, two tenders weigh just under 3 oz. Are…
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Easing back in to Yeast Control eating
After a couple of bad weeks, I am easing back into my optimum style of eating. The next two weeks are my phase-in plan, which includes the following general meal plan: Breakfast: Nonfat plain organic yogurt with 1 serving berries Snack: Healthy trail mix: raw nuts and pepitas with cinnamon, cayenne, and salt Lunch: Raw…
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What's the healthiest dish to order at an Ethiopian restaura
Hey y'all! I'm having Ethiopian tonight and would love recommendations for healthy Ethiopian entrees. Thanks.
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Non-Scale Goal Setting
Hey guys, So if you know me, you know I really struggle with mindless eating in the evening time. I've often thought that this problem is due to the fact that I over-eat on high caloric, low-volume nutrition-poor foods during the day, and then am left feeling deprived as I face an evening meal of 100-200 cals. As a result,…
