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The Rules of "Normal" Eating
I'm reading The Rules of "Normal" Eating by Karen Koenig. Of course "Normal" is in quotes because as she explains in the introduction there is no "normal" way of eating. But I liked the title because how many times have I looked at another person who I perceived as someone who didn't have food issues and thought "Oh, I…
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Books to read
Hi guys! I love to read. It is something I can escape in instead of food. I'm always looking for good books. I would love to hear what books you loved. Any recommendations?
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Salt & Vinegar Popcorn
Why didn't I think of this? I pop kernels in a brown paper bag in the microwave and could never figure out how to get the salt substitute to stick without oil or butter. (I try to keep my sodium low because I hate feeling bloated) I was using lemon juice in a spray bottle but tonight I used vinegar in a spray bottle. It…
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Question about Overnight Oatmeal
Do you need the chia seeds for the overnight oatmeal or can you omit them? And what are your favorite recipes for this?
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Pumpkin Custard
Got this recipe from spark. It was delish! I used 1/2 cup pumpkin - 40 calories 1/4 cup egg beaters- 25 calories 1/2 teaspoon chocolate chips - 35 calories so mine was 100 calories total. Very yum and filling :) http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=2041410
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Red Wine Vinegar
I've been adding red wine vinegar to veggies and salads instead of dressing and I have found that it really decreases my appetite. It's yummy too with only 2 calories per serving and no sodium. Can't beat that! :)
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Just moved to Evanston, IL
I just moved to Evanston, IL. Anyone from around here? :)
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Eating the same thing every day.
How bad is it to eat the same thing every day? I'm such a creature of habit! I pretty much eat a lot of oatmeal, apples, yogurt, special k red berries, almond milk, and that's about it.... I eat my calories just not a lot of variety.
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Losing the head hunger.
I've changed my lifestyle. I've lost the weight. It wasn't easy, but I've come to realize it is even harder to change the way I think. I still think about food all the time, it's still my favorite thing in the world to do. I stay within my calories and choose healthy foods, but I eat for pleasure not hunger. I am still…
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Favorite 80's-90's sitcom
I always find myself enjoying the old shows more then the newer ones. Golden Girls Designing Women Alf Roseanne I love them all! What are your favs?
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Trying something new.
I have always been a late night eater. I don't go over my calories, I just save them for night time. But I'm going to try not to eat late and see if it makes a difference. I've been reading reports about having that 12 hour fast while sleeping and its effects on fat burning, so I thought what have I got to lose. Anyone…
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Here I go!
I have avoided so many social situations in the past five years since I have undergone a lifestyle revamp. I've lost over 70 pounds. And this weekend I am going camping with my new boyfriend! I am nervous. I am excited. But most of all I am just kind of proud of myself for finally taking some risks! I think we are all…
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10 Ways to Feel Good About Yourself
Hi All, Sometimes it seems like we are all scrutinizing every move we make, every calorie we eat, every inch of skin on our bodies, etc. I read this article this morning and it put me in a good frame of mind for the day. I thought some others might like it too. 10 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself Everyday, you have…
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Low calorie protein
Hi all! I am a hungry girl. And I want to eat even when I'm not hungry lol I find that I am the least hungry the more protein that I eat. I've been eating a can of low sodium tuna every morning for years and it seems to ward off the hunger...but i just realized that's not the best idea with the mercury warnings saying I…
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Why is instant oatmeal considered bad?
I keep hearing that quick oats are better. Is this the stuff in the can? I was just confused as to how they are so different.
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For those on 1200 calories a day...
What do your macros look like? I'm tracking fat, carbs, protein, sodium & sugar. I've finally started looking at my numbers beyond calories... I'm mostly interested in carbs and sugar I am usually over on both. I don't ever seem to be able to get much fat in and still have calories to eat much so that's been an issue too.…
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What "Healthy" foods do you consider "Junk"?
That felt like an odd Subject line. Obviously we all have varying opinions on what is "Healthy" and what is "Junk" but that being said... I'm just curious as to what foods everyone considers to be (for lack of a better word) "Junk". Be as specific as you can. Obviously something of no nutritional value like a Twizzler is…
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Can't believe I gave that up!
What are the things that you never thought you could give up but did?! For me... salting my food, smoking, soda every day, and the fact that I was overweight my entire life, and have now kept the weight off for 5 years. Just every once in a while I think. Wow! I still can't believe I did these things when I used to feel…
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Can't figure out a label. Can I borrow a brain?
Sorry if this has been asked before. It's for Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn (White Corn) The label says: Serving Size 3Tbsp unpopped (makes about 6 cups popped) Calories: (3Tbsp unpopped) = 120 calories (1 cup popped) = 15 Calories Am I supposed to go by 15 X 6 or 120? I use an air popper, so if I put in 3…
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Message Board lingo question
I've been reading the boards and sometimes I see a post and it just says "BUMP" ...I am totally ignorant on the meaning of this. What does this mean?
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Help getting off low cal diet
I've been eating no more then 1000 calories a day for over 4 years now. I lost 96 pounds eating between 600-900 calories a day. Obviously I know this wasn't smart and I am kicking myself for it now, because I eat an apple and gain weight. I know I need to change I'm just scared of what's going to happen to my body. I am at…
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Spinach Question
I tried to Google this but I got so many conflicting reports... I eat spinach for breakfast and dinner, some times lunch too. It is not unusual for me to eat a bag or more during the day. I've never had kidney stones but I do tend to overdo things that I like and I want to make sure I'm not overdoing something that could…
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Craving chocolate?
I'm a serious chocolate lover so for some of you this might be too much.. I've been getting vanilla yogurt and adding Hershey's cocoa to it. (I like the special dark best) it's 10 calories a tbsp. 1 tbsp makes it taste like chocolate pudding... 2 tbsp- like rich chocolate pudding and 3 tbsp Mmm like chocolate frosting out…
