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Marinade
How much marinade actually sticks to a piece of meat (ie how many Tablespoons should I count)?
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Weighing yourself
Hi, So I reached my current goal last week and I was wondering how one gets comfortable with the idea of weighing themselves only once per week. I have been weighing myself twice per day during my journey, and I obsess over a pound or any potion thereof. I know that one's weight fluctuates throughout a week while in…
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Anyone else having trouble with this site?
I cannot get in to my food log or my home page, only the community for some reason. It's been hours. Anyone else having trouble?
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Riddle me this...
So, I use the elliptical often, and I wear my HRM while working out. The other day my husband convinced me to take a spin class. It was out of my comfort zone, but I kept up, and I was dripping with sweat throughout. My heart rate was higher while spinning than it is while on the elliptical. When the class was finished I…
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Tilapia with cilantro lime quinoa
I just tried this recipe tonight and it was really good. Even my quinoa hating husband ate it. There is a lot of flavor in the quinoa, disguising it's boring facade. http://www.foodfaithfitness.com/easy-tilapia-recipe-with-cilantro-and-lime/
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Fulfilling snacks
What are some (preferably high protein) snacks that keep you going?
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What do you do with pb2?
I just bought a jar of pb2 and tried it on an English muffin. It does the trick, but it's quite dry. What do you use it on/in?
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As of today I am no longer considered obese (with pics)!
When I started this journey I didn't really have a goal in mind, but I have been curious lately what I should be aiming for. I looked up my BMI and was sad to discover that I was still (as of yesterday) considered obese. The scale tipped in my favor this morning and I thought it was a good reason to celebrate and post pics…
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Mac N Cheese "muffins" with spinach
I just found this recipe on pinterest and I thought I would share it. Like this blogger I have trouble with my pasta portions so this is an awesome solution. I worked out the nutritional info and when using low fat cheese and 2 egg whites the values are as follows: Cals 144, Carbs 16, Fat 3, Sugar 0, Protein 9. Happy…
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Italian wedding soup (86 cals per cup)
I made an easy, low fat, low cal Italian Wedding Soup tonight for dinner and it was great! Best of all it works out to be 86 cals per 1 Cup servings, so at 172 cals for 2 Cups I'll be making it again. It gives me an excuse to eat crackers or toast. YUM! ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP (adapted from Cooks.com) 380g low fat, lean…
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Calling all peanut butter addicts!
I just found this recipe for Oatmeal Peanut Butter Banana Bars on Pinterest. I haven't tried them yet because I don't have any applesauce, but I'm seriously considering boiling an apple right now so that I can eat a bar within the hour and have them ready for my daughter in the morning.…
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English muffin recipe
Hi all, I haven't found whole wheat english muffins in the UK and I am really craving one! I looked up how to make English muffins and it seems fairly simple if you have a general idea how to bake. I thought I'd share the recipe for those who like to bake or are in to clean eating. Here is the website:…
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Ham, spinach, asparagus, and tomato quiche!
I made up a new recipe tonight as I was experimenting with phyllo dough as a crust for quiche. My sister in law was here and raved about the recipe so I thought I'd share. The best part? It was 194 calories for 1/4 of the entire pie! Ham and asparagus quiche: 75g phyllo dough (I used 5 sheets and trimmed the edges) 40…
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Morning vs Evening calories burned?
I was just wondering if there is any explanation behind the difference in calories burned in the morning vs. the evening? I work out in the morning but on the rare occasion that I just can't get my butt out of bed I make up my workout in the evening. I have noticed that I ALWAYS burn more cals in the morning. Sometimes…
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How much does your weight fluctuate per week?
Hi lovely, tall women of MFP! I have been MIA for a while, indulging in life (food and fun), but as I am close to goal I have been playing with maintenance trying to see how it all works and knowing that I hadn't planned to be "good" over the holidays. I am obsessed with the scale and in the past I have weighed myself…
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If this isn't an NSV...
This is what I did tonight: Yep, cupcakes (for daughter's Christmas Fayre), 2 cakes (one for work, one for family), mini pies (work party), and a ham, cheese, and tomato tart (hubby and daughter's dinner), AND I didn't eat any of it. I opted for a glass of wine instead. Even with the wine, that's an NSV in my book!
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I hit a 100 pound loss today!
I can't believe this day has come, I haven't weighed 173 since college! I started out with a goal of making it to under 200 and then I thought it would be nice to reach the 100 pound mark so I kept striving for it. All of the support from MFPers has gotten me here (well that, hard work, and determination :} ). The serious…
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30DS results on a mom's body.
So scared to post this! I am totally embarrassed about my awful stretch marks, but I know that there are tons of us out there. Here's to the mom's bods! By the way 30DS was the only exercise I did for the 33 days (I did 31 days of 30DS with 2 days off). During that time I tried eat as clean as possible, eating high protein…
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May-October, down 65 pounds (pics in the same coat)
I was just going through recent pics from my holiday and in the album I found both of these which show me wearing the same coat. The first one was taken in May and the second was taken a couple of weeks ago. During that time I have lost approx 65 pounds. Here is a pic from my highest weight, 90 pounds heavier: Here is a…
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Resisting "him" NSV
I went to Croatia over the summer and had a love affair with Paprika Pringles (they are the bee's knees!). A couple of weeks ago I went to Amsterdam and fell in love again. I picked up a couple of tubes because they are only sold in the EU, and brought some home for friends and family that are equally obsessed. Today I was…
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Sushi!
I'm so proud of myself, I made sushi rolls tonight! Since we moved to the UK we haven't found any sushi comparable to what we used to eat (weekly) in California. I went to the shop tonight and they were selling sushi grade tuna so I became totally inspired! It took a lot longer than I had expected to prepare it but it was…
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Potato Bacon Soup
The temperature has dropped significantly so I thought it was time to pull out the fall/winter recipes. Here is a fantastic comfort food that doesn't taste low fat. Enjoy! Potato Bacon Soup In a non-stick pan, saute: 1 teaspoon butter 2 medium onions, chopped 3 ounces canadian bacon, chopped (in the UK use normal bacon)…
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Try Broccoli stems (great under marinara)!
I saw this recipe posted on "The People's Market's" Facebook page the other day. It sounded interesting and looked FABULOUS! Tonight, I made spaghetti for my family which means that I made my mom's amazing spaghetti sauce. I really wanted the sauce but I didn't want all of the pasta carbs. I remembered this recipe and…
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Tooting my own horn, TOOT-TOOT!
So, not only did I finish 30DS today with awesome results, I also discovered that I am HEALTHY! Yeah, baby! I'm not overweight anymore, my BMI is within the healthy range. Suck on that, Jillian!
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NS(major)V
I have a pair of vintage Levi cords that I bought when I was 19 and although I haven't worn them for years and years I kept them because they are so cool! I tried them on today and THEY FIT! They are a bit tight, but I have been wearing them all morning. Not the best pic, but here they are:
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Drastic change in heart rate
Hi all, I have a HRM that I use during every workout. I am doing the 30Ds and I am on day 14 (in between levels, it's not like I've started something new). Usually my working HR is around 170-174, 184 being the highest ever. Today during my workout my HR was over 200. What would cause such a drastic increase? What can I do…
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Shrimp (or tofu?) and Green Bean Saute, YUM!
I have had this recipe for ages, but I have always used red wine vinegar, cider vinegar or wine. Tonight I bought sherry vinegar and it totally makes the recipe! The paprika and garlic are so flavorful, I bet it would be good with tofu too! I serve it with brown rice. INGREDIENTS 4 cups green beans, trimmed, about 12…
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Clean Eating Question
I am just starting to research clean eating. I love the idea of it, but I am a reformed processed foods junky, so I haven't yet embraced it fully...baby steps! Luckily I was raised by a hippie health nut (essentially clean eating, a lot of trail mix and granola!) so I have a taste for good, healthy food. My question is…
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Working through an injury question.
Quick question: Today I got a small shoulder joint injury during my first day of level 2 30ds. I stopped using weights and concentrated on cardio, but can I work out with weights tomorrow? Should I modify the program, delay it, go back to a modified level one until I'm better (since I know that level and what to expect)? I…
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Who wants taco cupcakes?
I do! I just saw this recipe posted on facebook (through wholly guacamole) and it sounds delicious. It also sounds easy to adapt to specific tastes/dietary restrictions. Enjoy! http://www.emilybites.com/2011/08/taco-cupcakes.html
