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Mexican Crockpot Creamy Chicken
Ingredients: 1lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (I put mine in frozen) 1/2 cup of salsa 1 bag frozen sweet corn 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can of Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies Chili Powder S&P 1/2 block of cream cheese (I use 1/3 fat free) 1 small onion diced Directions: Put chicken in crock pot and…
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Broccoli Salad
Before I was counting calories, I made this ALL the time. I would eat the entire bowl I made, only I made it with sugar, full fat mayo, and bacon. Here is a simplified version that is low calorie, I well tell you the brands I used, because yours could be different! 3 cups of raw broccoli (I bought 3 large broccoli crowns)…
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Crockpot Zesty BBQ Chicken
Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken BBQ Ingredients: * 6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves * 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (FYI most bottles are bigger than this!!) * 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing * 1/4 cup brown sugar * 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ( left this out because I didn't have any) (I usually cup…
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Weight loss and getting pregnant
My husband and I have been trying to have another baby, but we have had no luck for the past 4 months. I decided I was not going to obsess over it, and concentrate on making myself healthier and losing weight. Before I got pregnant the first time (my baby just turned 2) I was 190lbs, I'm 5'9" with a large frame, so I…
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Any turkey burger recipes?
I LOVE the turkey burger minis at Ruby Tuesday, and I just bought some ground turkey breast at the market. Does anyone have any good recipes for a turkey burger on the grill?
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Crockpot Recipe: Low Calorie Cheesy Broccoli Chicken
I made this tonight, it was sooooo good. I kinda just threw these things together and I was pretty impressed with the flavor and calories. My husband and 2 year old daughter loved it too. Ingredients that I used and based Nutritional Info off of: 3 chicken breasts, 4oz a piece 1 12oz Green Giants Fresh Steamers Broccoli…
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Is there a low calorie healthy bread?
I just started dieting on Thursday and I am looking for a low calorie healthy bread. I can't just cut it out of my diet right now. I am eating whole wheat bread now, and it doesn't seem too bad, but I was wondering if there is something else that is better?
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Chicken Spinach Mushroom Pasta
I made a super yummy dish tonight so I thought I would share. I will list the ingredients and brands I used, but you can adapt it to what you would use. My nutrition information is based on my ingredients as well. Ingredients: 1 4oz chicken breast 1 pkg of Pictsweet Chopped Spinach, thawed and drained 1/2 small onion 1 lb…
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Thanksgiving
We all know Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and we are having family come up for the Holiday. My question is, does anyone know of a website for good, low calorie recipes for the normal Thanksgiving foods? I want to make this Thanksgiving as healthy as possible, but still tasty. What are you planning on doing for the…
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What to put on green beans, broccoli, and cauliflower?
I am used to cooking green beans with butter/bacon fat and onion and bacon, broccoli with butter and cheese, same for cauliflower...now that I'm eating healthy what are some things I can make the veggies more flavorful with that aren't fattening or high in calories??
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Getting Frustrated!
So for 2 weeks now I have been eating 1200-1400 calories a day. When I exercise I try to eat a little more. I am having a problem with my sodium intake, but I'm working on it. The first week I lost 4 lbs, last week I lost 3 lbs, and the past 3 days the scale hasn't moved. My clothes are fitting better, I was pulling up my…
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Subway
My hubby wants subway for dinner tonight, we are both counting calories and I think I'm going to get a veggie sub on wheat with no cheese, but I'm hoping it's filling... What are some combinations of sandwiches you all get at Subway that are healthy and not too bad on calories?
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In one week I lost 5lbs!
I have been eating 1200-1300 calories a day, I stopped drinking regular soda, and now am drinking only water or crystal light. I lost 5lbs in ONE week!!!!! I am ecstatic!!!
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I can't eat breakfast
I seriously can't eat breakfast, I am NEVER hungry until lunch time. I know I need to eat, but just thinking about eating breakfast makes me nauseous... I bought whole wheat english muffins, nutrigrain waffles, egg beaters, oatmeal..but I can't force myself to eat any of it. Any suggestions? I take my multivitamin and B12…
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Fire Roasted Tomato and Veggie Sauce
I made this tonight to put over some Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta and it was REALLY good. Ingredients: 15 oz can of Fire Roasted Diced tomatoes 2 zucchini halved and cubed 1 small onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced garlic Italian Seasonings Salt and Pepper Olive Oil Directions: Put a tiny bit of Olive oil in a pan on…
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Question about exercise and calories
I am new to this, I have been "dieting" for a week now. I have been counting calories and eating 1200-1300 a day. My question is, today I burned a bunch of calories by cleaning my entire house (that sounds silly) and taking my daughter for a walk at the park....so do I "need' to eat more than my normal 1200-1300, or do I…
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I'm new here!!
Hi everyone! :) I recently have been totally fed up with my body. I am 5'9" and weigh 230lbs. I weighed 190lbs before having my daughter who is now 2 years old. I was 275lbs the day I went to the hospital to have her and I was 200lbs when I left the hospital, talk about some water weight. My weight has slowly been climbing…
