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Found mix-ins for tuna that I actually LOVE.
- Olive tapenade from a local deli (I think Whole Foods has a fresh olive bar?) - SABRA Cucumber & Dill Greek Yogurt Dip - Squeeze of lemon juice - Organic coarse ground pepper OH. MY. GOSH. Seriously delicious, and sometimes I add a dab of sriracha sauce for a kick. So yummy on its own or on toast. I make my own chickpea…
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Do you love ranch dressing?
I finally started using MFP regularly this week. I discovered that I was consuming HUNDREDS of calories due to ranch dressing alone! Even still... the thought of giving it up completely totally bummed me out. But then I found this by doing some Google research: Just get the Hidden Valley ranch powder packet (70 calories in…
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What does your shopping list look like?
Hey everyone! I'm just trying to get a feel for what my weekly shopping list should look like... I either don't buy enough or I buy way too much! I always buy fresh veggies with the intention of cooking them, but they often go bad before I get around to it :/ I'm just wanting to see what all of your choices are at the…
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I have a gym membership - what machines should I use?
Hey everyone! I'm new to strength training so I'm not really sure what machines I should use and which ones I should skip. I want to come up with a circuit plan for upper body and lower body days. Which machines should I use? I'm wanting to lose weight, not bulk up. But in order to build lean muscle I've heard I have to do…
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Genuine shirataki noodles vs. soy shirataki noodles
So I've done lots of research on soy and its benefits/disadvantages. I have hypothyroidism (thyroid isn't productive enough) and consuming too much soy could have a very negative affect on my health. Too much soy can inhibit the body from absorbing iodine, a necessary nutrient for proper thyroid function. BUT after doing a…
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How much weight could I lose (realistically?)
I'm planning a trip to visit a close friend in New York in August and I'd like to drop some weight and get in shape before then (lots of walking and meeting new people and what not). I'm 5'3" and weigh 175. How much could I lose between now and then with diet and exercise (the healthy way)?
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Help! My ankle is sprained and I don't want to gain pounds..
Are there any cardio exercises I can do that will be low impact on my ankle? Better yet, no impact? I sprained my ankle 2 1/2 weeks ago. It's feeling better, I can hobble around without the use of crutches, and when I tape it with athletic tape it feels pretty good & stable. I'm going to have to steer clear of the…
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Insanity?
I've seen a lot of success story posts about the 30 Day Shred. People on this site seem to rave about it! But I've had a few friends tell me that the Insanity program is awesome too. Has anyone tried it? What were your results?
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Low calorie fruity *alcoholic* beverage
Okay, so it isn't healthy by any means, but it IS low calorie. I'm all about health but once a week I enjoy going out with my friends and having a few drinks (I'm in college, what do you expect?) So I've discovered a way to do this without totally screwing over my calorie count for the day. Here's the trick: - Buy a bottle…
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Health tip of the day - BENEFIBER!
So the day I decided to begin my weightloss journey, I sprained my ankle. What luck, right? I couldn't (and still can't) exercise to balance out the calories I needed to consume in order to be full. My daily goal is 1200-1400 calories, because I am more or less sedentary with my stupid sprained ankle. I felt really…
