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Cereals
OK, which cereals have you found that DON'T get soggy in the milk(assuming that they aren't left sitting a long time)? Post Raisin Bran Post Banana Nut Crunch(more sugary) I used to get the Fruit and Fibre cereals, but I can't find them anymore.
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Restaurant nutrition calculators
I just found the coolest site! eddieoneverything.com It has calculators for numerous restaurants, including some fast food. I used it to figure the calories on my Subway sandwich by adding exactly what I put on it!
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Mickey D's side salad
Did you know that McDonald's has a side salad for $1.00 that has only 20 calories? Just add any dressing calories that you put on it!
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Dry Spice rub
I found this on the internet today. I tried it on some raw chicken strips and then grilled them. Excellent! I want to try it on shrimp, too. These are ingredients I had on hand, which is always nice. It is slighty spicy, so you might want to adapt milder or hotter! 1 tsp dried onion flakes or powder 1 tsp dried garlic…
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Multi-vitamins?
So, do you take vitamins and do they make you hungrier?
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Asparagus
Put low-cal Italian dressing(the oil type, not the creamy) on cooked asparagus. Top with pimientos and almond slivers. Chill thoroughly. Could use other toppings or no toppings at all except the dressing.:smile:
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Lazy roast
Put roast in dish. Toss in a bouillon cube and 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle with dehydrated onion flakes. Seal with foil. Stick in 325 degree oven and ignore for 90 minutes. The "gravy" is thin but very tasty. We had this last night. For a little extra(still lazy), I put a small can of mushrooms in a non-stick skillet with some…
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Stir-frying green beans?
I tried stir-frying fresh green beans tonight. The results were less than satisfactory. How do I make them tender?
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Got Juice?
I've noticed more fresh fruits than juice listed for breakfasts, snacks, etc. Why is that? I really love juice...grapefruit, apple, cranberry, orange, some blends.:drinker: :drinker: I have to admit though that I don't get in enough milk.:ohwell:
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Homemade salsa?
Does anyone have a great quick salsa recipe? It's an easy way for me to sneak in vegetables for the men in the family. I'm looking for something chunky.
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Sauteed squash and onions
non-stick skillet @1 1/2 yellow squash per person medium sweet onion salt and pepper Margarine-as little as possible, usually 1 1/2 tbsps(might be able to use less olive oil) Cut everything up into small pieces. Saute until very tender. Season to taste. Yummy.
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Vacations
Hey! Where's everybody going on vacation? My pictures of the beluga whale and fish are from the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. If you live nearby and have never been there, it's fabulous. I'm going to Williamsburg in July--any great tips on what to see in that area of VA. This will be the farthest north I've ever been on the…
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sea salt vs. table salt
The current nutritional climate would have us believe that the sea salt is more natural, therefore it is better for you. Is sea salt iodized? Why is one considered better?
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Late breakfasts
Is there a negative to waiting to eat "breakfast" as a snack time around 10:00 instead of trying to fit it in before going to work? I'm really not hungry first thing in the morning, and time is always tight anyway.
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Hummus?
So, what exactly is this? Is it pre-packaged? How do you eat it? Why is it considered good for you?
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Scales
Hey! I've just gotten motivated to lose the excess weight and wondered what kind of scales do you use to weigh on. I'm squinting at tiny pound lines on mine. Do you use digital scales? A particular brand name? Or do you just make your best guess at the closest line?
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Exercise DVD's
Do ya'll use exercise DVD's? Which ones? Are there any out there for the really pitiful out-of -shape folks? Most of the ones advertised on TV look far too advanced for me!:noway:
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Sit-ups alternative?
I really need to find some kind of equivalent exercise to work my stomach muscles as sit-ups kill my back. Any suggestions?
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New
Hi! I'm hoping this site will provide some much needed motivation to stick to my self-improvement goals concerning weight loss and better overall fitness. Wish me luck!
