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Fat loss help
So I am fine with my weight but I really want to tone up and lose fat. I work out pretty hard (weights/cardio/Crossfit/etc) 5 days a week but I need some advice on eating. I try to eat 1400-1600 calories a day (not including exercise calories). I upped my protein to 45% of my daily caloric intake.Carbs: 55%, Fat at 5%, I'm…
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MFP should be on this list!
Obviously they don't know the TRUE website that works! We'll keep it our little secret! http://health.yahoo.net/articles/weight-loss/5-weight-loss-websites-work
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100 calorie snacks from Eating Well
Just came across this slideshow of 100 calorie snacks, thought I'd post the link here for all to see. I might have to make some of these this weekend! Enjoy! http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/100_calorie_snacks#leaderboardad Christy
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Chicken Pesto Pizza
I made this today for lunch with the leftovers in my fridge. It was so good! Perfect for something quick and easy. It's also the perfect size paired with a salad. Enjoy! Chicken Pesto Pizza Ingredients: 1 Whole wheat Pita (use the whole pita, I used Western Bagel Pita Bread) 1/4 cup goat cheese 2 tablespoons homemade or…
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More Calories than reported...
Saw this article online and thought I'd pass it on. Hope this helps some of you that are stuck on a plateau for some unknown reason. http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20100106/hl_time/08599195179800
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New realizations with a HRM...
I got a Polar F6 for Christmas and I LOVE it! I have been using MFP to track my calories. With my settings I am supposed to bring in 1200 calories to lose weight (only need to lose the last 8 pounds). I've never had a HRM before so I just used the given calorie count for the exercises that I have been doing. Well, as an…
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Holiday Tips
Happy Holidays! I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and fun holiday this season! I know how we can all get caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping, spending time with family and friends, and numerous parties! Here are some tips that I’ve learned though out the years and hope it can help someone else. If anyone…
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Biggest Loser Debate
Found this interesting. Not sure if anyone read this on Calorie Count, but I thought I'd post it here for you all to read. I know that a few of you debate about TBL already: Below is the link if you want to visit the site yourself. TBL Debate Every Tuesday night 8 to 10 million Americans watch The Biggest Loser on NBC. The…
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As seen on TV...I'm sucked in!
Came across this informercial and now I want one! I'm such an appliance *kitten*" so anything kitchen related I want. I thought this one would be good for last minute lunches and dinners. Especially cause I usually make something different for myself then for the kid and hubby. It seems like it's great for one person…
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Margarine vs. Butter
I know that Smart Balance and some other brands of margarine are supposedly "healthy". I've never had any of these before. I was just wondering what your thoughts were on margarine vs. butter. Do you prefer a pat of the real butter or more of the margarine? One of my friends refuses to use butter because of it's fat so I…
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Getting reaquinted with my juicer
I've had the Jake LaLane Juicer for 2 years now and haven't used it in awhile. Today I felt like grapefruit juice so I busted out the machine! I juiced a whole grapefruit and was on a roll so I added some strawberries too. Then I started feeling inspirational and decided instead of heavy pasta for lunch I'll have a spinach…
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Fitness Trainer Gained 90lbs
I saw this on Yahoo, just a few minutes ago. Thought I'd post it here for some inspiration. This trainer who used to be an underware model gained 90lbs on purpose so he can better relate to his clients. He gained it in 6 months and is now working on losing it. The video said he's lost 10lbs so far. It just goes to show…
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Spinach and Artichoke Soup
This is perfect when your craving the spinach and artichoke dip! Plus it's pretty quick to make. You can use a rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken from dinner. Total time: about 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons EVOO 1 cup onions; sliced 1 tablespoon garlic; minced 2 cups chicken; shredded 1 can artichoke…
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Anyone on Twitter???
Anyone else on Twitter? I think it's great to send out little words of motivation throughout the day. I love getting a text on my phone and seeing someone lost a couple pounds or had a great lunch. If anyone is interested in following me or letting me follow them, message me and I can send over my twitter info!
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House Seasoning Mix
I got the original recipe from Emeril but changed it up a bit for my needs. Very low in sodium and I use this spicy seasoning mix on everything from shrimp to burgers to alfredo sauces! I keep the salt low so the sodium is easier to control in your meals. You’ll love experimenting with this seasoning mix. I make it and…
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Necterine Chicken Salad
Here's a yummy summer salad. I'm not a big dressing fan, so I use VERY little of it. You can increase it as needed. The calories are a bit higher in this salad due to the nuts, this can be omitted or decreased if desired as well. Enjoy! Ingredients: 3 oz. cooked (grilled) chicken breast 2 cups Earthbound Farms Organic…
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Breakfast Pizza
Some of you may have seen my recipe for Chicken Pesto Pizza, well I used that recipe to inspire me to make a breakfast pizza. I made it this morning. I try to get my breakfast to be higher in calories because I usually eat salads for lunch or dinner so my calorie counts are lower during the day. Anyways, this was good,…
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Cooking Light - Fresh Food Fast Shrimp Recipes
Here's a couple recipes from the newest Cooking Light book I got recently. All the recipes are pretty fast cooking and low in calories. I've made a few and so far they've all tasted great. Enjoy! Shrimp w/Creamy Orange-Chipotle Sauce 2/3 cup half & half 1 large chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon grated orange…
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Ode to Hummus
To all my hummus lovers...saw this and thought of you all! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIybz6axr1Q Check it out.
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Quick & Easy Fish Tacos
This makes 2 fish tacos. Ingredients: 3 oz Mahi mahi 2 Guerrero white corn tortillas Dole cole slaw mix 1 tbsp. Daisy light sour cream low sodium taco seasoning (McCormick) drizzle of extra virgin olive oil lime wedges **Season Mahi mahi with salt, pepper, 2 tsp. taco seasoning, and drizzle with olive oil (so it doesn't…
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Great Recipe Book!
Yesterday I got a new cookbook in the mail. It's called Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast. It's a 5 ingredient, 15 minute recipe book and I LOVE it! There is calorie count and nutritional breakdown for every recipe. I'm a huge fan of soups and salads and this book has plenty. :happy: I'm not sure if they sell it at Borders or…
