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How is my weekly eating/exercise routine?
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could tell me if what I'm eating daily and what exercise I'm doing is good for losing weight healthily and at a steady rate? This is an example of what I eat: Breakfast - 50g dry oats (cooked with water) Snack - 2 rough oat cakes Lunch - 2 medium slices wholemeal bread with plain cooked…
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4 days exercise, 3 days rest
Due to work commitments I can only get to classes at the gym Mon-Thurs. On these 4 days I alternate between Spin, Body Combat, Body Attack and Step. So then I have Fri-Sun off. Is it ok to do 4 days in a row as long as I'm varying the type of exercise?
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What's better for lunch?
1. Char Grilled Open Cajun Chicken Sandwich (With tomato & chili salsa & apple wood smoked cheese) 2. Chili chicken wrap, cheese, red onion & pesto 3. Homemade Irish stew (With warm bread & butter)
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can someone clarify the amount of calories I need?
Hi everyone, I confuse about what my daily calorie intake should be to lose weight at about 1-2 lbs per week. I am currently 123 lbs and 5' 3. I try to walk about 3-4 miles every other day. Thanks for any guidance you can give me!
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Low calorie Indian dishes?
Hi! So, I'm thinking of cooking an Indian dish for dinner at some point. I like Biryani, but what is the healthiest meal you can make? The lowest calorie and fat. I know that's hard with Indian food, but any recipes anyone has for a tasty dinner please let me know :)
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Ideas for 200-250 calorie snacks?
Hey!! I've got about 200/250 calories to spare at the end of the day and just wondering if anyone has any low fat recipes or ideas for a snack?
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breaded scampi or hand-battered cod?
I fancy a treat today! Which would be better to have - breaded scampi or hand-battered cod?
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What would you choose from this menu?
Hey everyone I need your help again! Here's the menu I'll be having to choose from: http://www.tabletable.co.uk/static/menus/main_menu.pdf Can you suggest the best dish from the main menu? (Page 2 on the pdf) Thank you as always!! :)
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Measuring calories in lentils/cous cous
Hey! Ok, I'm always getting confused about this, but I'm sure it's pretty simple. Does the amount of calories change according to whether the lentils or cous cous are dry or cooked? e.g. on a packet of lentils it says 80g = 83 kcal Now, it doesn't say if this 80g refers to dry lentils or cooked lentils. Does it matter? Or…
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2500 calories a day
Hey everyone, I'm 5'4, weigh 97 lbs (or 164 cm and 44 kg). If I eat 2500 calories a day, how much weight will I gain a week? (bearing in mind I have a sedentary lifestyle). I appreciate any help you can give me on this!
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What's the healthiest dish order at this Mexican restaurant?
Hey guys, hugeeee favour!! I have the link to the restaurant menu, but I need your help...what's the healthiest thing to order here? (Except salad) http://www.victoriasquare.com/files/menus/Chiq_Main_Menu_CFO.pdf I appreciate your help as always!! :)
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Seafood chowder nutrition
Hey everyone! Just wondering if seafood chowder is a good or bad choice for someone watching their calorie and fat intake? Thanks! :)
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Anyone trying to gain weight?
Hey everyone, I've had an eating disorder for a while but have now decided enough is enough. I'm seeing a counsellor for the first time next week but I want to start my weight gain as soon as possible. I'm sick and tired of covering myself in layers upon layers of clothes and, since the summer is coming, I want to look…
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Overnight weight gain
Hey, So, here's my situation (I don't know if this type of subject is allowed on MFP message boards, but I'm desperate!)...basically I need to put on weight after losing a dangerous amount. I recognise I need to do something about it now and so I'm aiming to gain about 1 pound a week (I don't want to go any faster as…
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Chinese take away
Hi all! Wondering if you could help me decide what to order from the Chinese tonight...either King Prawn with Ginger and Spring Onions, King Prawn with Garlic Sauce, or King Prawn with Mushrooms. Which, if any, would be the best option as regards calories? Maybe there isn't much difference between them!
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Best bet in an Indian restaurant?
I'm going to an Indian restaurant for dinner and think I've got a good idea what to avoid on the menu (kormas?) but since I'm not in control of what goes into my dish, what is the best meal to order so I stick as best I can to the lower end of the calorie range? Any other tips?
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A bottle of beer or a glass of wine?
Hey everyone! I'm going out tonight for a friend's leaving party, and want to keep an eye on my alcohol intake. Just wondering what's better calorie-wise? A bottle of normal beer or a glass of wine? And if a glass of wine is better, should I have red or white? Thanks!
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Eating when I'm not hungry
Hey Just wondering if it's ok to eat when you're not feeling particularly hungry in order to make up calories? It's just I was currently at about 500 calories before my dinner, and didn't feel hungry but I figured this was far too low and so made myself eat something. But should I have listened to my body and not ate?
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Jelly
Hey! Ok, this might sound like a silly question but I'm getting confused over it! When preparing jelly crystals, does the calorie value change according to how much you dilute the mixture? i.e. If I use less water (to make a thicker jelly), is the calorie content higher per portion?
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low calorie bread recipe?
Hey Does anyone have a recipe for bread that provides 1 serving under 100 calories? I don't mind what type of bread it is, I'm open to all suggestions, naan/pitta/loaf...etc
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BMI too low?
Hey guys, Is it dangerous to have a BMI of 15.6? Also, I keep getting different results for my BMI on different websites, so who knows what the real one is!
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Eating out when on holiday
Hey everyone! Hope you're all well! I'm heading off to Spain for a week in a couple of days for a holiday. Thing is, this will undoubtedly affect my diet plans seeing as we''ll be eating out in restaurants for practically every meal and so I can't keep track of how my food is cooked and what ingredients are used. This is…
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Red or white wine?
Hey everyone!! Which is better calorie-wise? A glass of red wine or a glass of white wine? And does the type or red or white wine make any difference?
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confused about U.S. cup measurements!
hey everyone, i'm from the UK but living away from home and haven't got anything to measure my food with! I'm wondering what type of cup you should use when it says 1 cup of something. e.g. is it a mug like this - http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/319709/1361722/0/1144354188/ceramic_mug.jpg or a smaller cup like this -…
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Eating out at an Italian pizzeria restaurant
Hi everyone I'm going for a meal tonight in a pizzeria. They serve pizza, pasta, salads, the common Italian foods. But I don't want to blow my diet!! Am I best just opting for a salad? Sometimes I hear salads can be loaded with calories too and I would like to have something relatively tasty (not just a few lettuce…
