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For low carbers: snack that taste like cheese popcorn
So I was looking for low carb crackers. I decided to try Le Pain Des Fleurs Quinoa crispbread 1 large crispbread (size of 1 1/2 inch by 3in) has 3 carbs. Well I ate it with a slice of sargento ultra thin cheddar cheese. It tasted like cheese popcorn to me. The texture is like airy, kind of melts in the mouth. I guess…
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Logging food messing with head?
I find that if I log AS I eat throughout the day. It messes with my ability to not be concerned about eating. I'll look and think "I've only eaten 400 calories", so then I start thinking"I'm hungry." Or if I only have 300 calories left for dinner, I think "that's not enough I'm going to be starving". Or if I have macros…
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BEFORE PICS ADVISE for NEWBIE'S!
1. So I've noticed this pattern. Before pics! Not so happy faces. After pics, big happy faces! Show you love :love: your self no matter your size. Take cute, happy before pics! Start loving yourself NOW not later! Let your beauty shine through! 2. It seems MFP viewers love, love, love. Same outfit and pose pic for before…
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NSV - PHOTO
So I've been waiting to be able to post a scale success!! And it hasn't happened. So I decided to post a NSV success. I use to be very critical about my body. I would say I loved myself but I'd talk negatively about the imperfections. So this year I think because of the lack of success in my weight loss venture (which is…
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do you do low carb...what is your daily intake?
Thought be nice for those thinking of doing low carb what others are having success with. Are you losing 1-2 lbs a week on low carb? Curious what low carb is to you personally? And do you just eat veggies or other carbs(potato/rice/oat/fruit). Thank you!
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what to do now?
My first diet, I lost weight in my early 30's - 30lbs in 6 months. I calculated nothing and i did not exercise. I had dessert every night. All i did was eat 1 bread instead of 2. Just made sur eto eat only one starchy carb per meal. No bread and pasta. It was bread or pasta. I ate kfc. Mcdonalds and etc. Kept it off until…
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Favor...please check my log for today. 10/7/12
Tweeking my diet regimen just a little bit more. Need some feedback.. Overall rate it as: :drinker: = Good :flowerforyou: = Not bad :noway: =Continue tweeking!!! I had been working with a health/fitness trainer for 6 weeks. It was expensive but really wanted to see if a trainer could get different results for me. Scale has…
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coleslaw or broccoli slaw recipies?
Looking for cold dish recipies that does not involve mayo! Thanks!!
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My own healthy snack creation (pic)
3 ingrediants. Maybe a recipie somewhere.... but I didnt get it from it! 1 Cucumber quartered chunks several Baby carrots thick slices 1 gala apple - small chunks.(squeeze lemon if not eating right away so does not turn brown) Thats it, mix together, Its really delicious and filling! I make a batch and eat it for 2-3 days!
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eating right and exercise...not enough sometimes.
10 years ago...I would have said...that person just need to eat better and start to exercise and they wouldn't be overweight. I am so eating my foot!!!! Turns out the body is more complicated than that. Lots of factors that can cause weight gain or prevent weight loss, even with good diet and exercise. Yet I still believe…
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Who in 6 months has reached or are close to their goal?
Please give a shout out if you have in the past 6 months (December 2011 - May/June 2012) lost 30lbs or more! This would be great for peeps who have joined and can see the amount of people who have lost weight in a reasonable amount of time. (basically 1-2lbs a week).
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Have you figured out why you were not losing weight?
If you have been on MFP for 6 months or more. You had made changes to dietary and are exercising and had NOT lost weight or extremely slow weight loss (average of less than 2 lbs a month). But then you started doing something that made all the difference and you are now losing 2lbs or more a week. I'd like to hear what you…
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The scale is moving....
"IF" :ohwell: I have found what has been causing me to lose weight so EXTREMELY slowly(less than 1lb a month):grumble: ...I will be so happy after 2 years. :bigsmile: FYI - My regimine had been:lean meats, whole grain, brown rice and pastas,' veggies and salads. Almond and cheese sticks for snacks. Usually omlets or…
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Help! Cooking Beans...
Black beans how to get them to soften? I cooked on stove, low low heat 6hrs, still hard. Just got a crock pot, at the moment soaking them. Any suggestions to ensure success of this batch?!! Merci, thanks in advance!!
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SUPPORT GROUP FOR ALL
“SUPPORT GROUP FOR ALL” This topic is merely to support ANY REGIMEN you are choosing to do. Any regimen suggested by nutritionists, Doctors or scientists or FDA approved will not be viewed as ill advised on this topic!! Hopefully each person has done their research and knows the pro’s and con’s of their choice. FEEL FREE…
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NSV...ALMOST DEBT FREE
Technically when less stressed because of finances, it is suppose to be healthy for yah right!!! Also loose weight better when not concerned about money!!! As of 30 minutes ago I received a settlement check that will make me ALMOST debt free by Friday morning!! No school loans, no credit card & no back taxes!! The only…
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Just exercise and eat less 'a non-believer'
* you are obviously not counting your calories right! * you need to exercise more * why are you eating bacon!!! * it's simple just eat less!! Have u heard it and read the above remarks a thousand times!! If are losing weight at 1-2 lbs a week, you have no concept of what many are going through to lose weight. Think about…
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Under 1200 calories...
Is there anyway losing weight eating under 1200 calories? PLEASE, I'M NOT ASKING for advice or opinions on a low calorie weight loss. I'm not looking for a debate that has been discussed to death on this forum. I'm just wondering who have been losing weight eating under 1200 calories. PLEASE DO NOT POST IF YOU ARE NOT…
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THE JOY OF EATING CLEAN (RECIPIES)
http://thejoyofcleaneating.com/ Today I am making the Chicken Lettuce wraps W/ peanut sauce. Based off of her love of The cheesecake factory Chicken Lettuce Wraps. She gives her clean eating recipie version!! Hope everyone finds the website of value!!! :-)
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FROZEN GRAPES!!!!
Taste like you are eating a popsicle!! Pop when in your mouth and it has a crucnh and starts to melt. Yummy!! Also unfrozen 6 grapes and just blend with a little ice and water, it's like a great grape fruit drink!!
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swimming as your exercise? please read
I'm about to start taking swimming lessons, so that I can do swimming as my main exercise. I have a lap pool right across the street from my house. Just had back surgery in February. And decided the lowest impact but exercise with a punch would be swimming. Any advice on best ways to swim or how long and etc. Also…
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smoothie drinkers?!
I made ate and drank my first smoothie today!! 1 cup of almond milk( unsweetened) 5 strawberries(frozen) 18g of whey protein 10 g of fiber 1/2 banana A little tart, but those who like tart won't mind. But definitely will make again!!! Any other recipes for smoothies? I'm looking for different and unique. Also any for…
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cottage cheese suggestions please!!
Anyone have any good ideas for cottage cheese? Need help finding ways to eat it, I dont' like it just as is!
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Feeling Fat!
So I went to wedding yesterday and in every single picture I looked horrible. I'm very photogenic and usually look pretty good in pictures(its the real life that's another story). Oh well tomorrow is another day, hopefully I'll be back to cuteness!!! Hee hee!!!
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HIGH FIBER & PROTEIN DIET - Renee's 2 week trial run
So I heard about this New Zealand High Fiber & Protein Diet:http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7817412/new_zealand_fiber_and_protein_diet.html?cat=5 Summation: 2,000 calorie diet 30% of calories from protein 35 grams of fiber. Supposedly the subjects in Te Morenga's study who ate the protein and fiber combo lost 8…
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Anxiety med side effects affecting weight loss?
So I had back surgery the beginning of February. While my back is progressing along well. And it was quite traumatic I spent 4 days in excruciating pain before I could convince Dr's something was seriously wrong. I went to ER 3 times, they kept sending me home I do have some concerns about how much I will be able to do…
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400 calorie fix test (5/11 - 5/17)
Anyone on the 400 calorie fix regimen? Testing for 2 weeks see how it goes. 4 meals a day @ 400 calories each. You eat what you want. but portion controlled! I"m going to see if that really can work. :bigsmile: START 5/11 159.4 LBS BKFST 5/11 8:30 AM 1/2 THIN BAGEL WITH 1 1/2 TSP STRAWBERRY KRAFT CREAM CHEESE 1 HARD BOILED…
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Not losing or gaining weight? Staying the same, try this...
If you are not losing or gaining weight, staying the same weight give or take water weight. INCREASE YOUR DIETARY INTAKE. We tend to want to restrict calorie intake more and increase exercise. If you decrease caloric intake and still not lose weight. STOP !! Don't decrease any further, try the opposite. I've found for my…
