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Help with cardio!!
Does anyone have any ideas for a cardio work-out that will burn a good amount of calories? i prefer to do work-outs that require minimum equipment and i don't have the money to join classes or a gym. Right now i walk and jog around my block, however it is hard to track because i don't know my speed or distance that i go;…
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Protein Bars? yes or no?
Clif brand Builder's Bars. "entirely natural portein bar" 270 calories. 8g total fat. 310g sodium. 30g carbs. 20g sugar. 20g protein. Sometimes I need an on-the-go dinner that is light and healthy. I want my dinners to be small but also filling. These bars are definately filling and packed with all kinds of stuff. Can I…
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Spring has Sprung!
I'm so incredibly excited about the appearance of spring fruits and vegetables in the grocery stores! There's just a larger variety than there is in the winter. Right now i'm especially loving fresh asparagus, green beans, strawberries, and melon. How do you like to prepare your spring produce?? post recipes and ideas…
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simple spring side dish
Boiled Asparagus with dijon maple sauce. 1 cup chopped asparagus about 1 T dijon mustard about 1 T sugar-free maple syrup Directions: Boil asparagus until tender. drain. in a bowl, mix maple syrup and mustard. (i added a little extra maple syrup b.c the mustard is very strong. you may also need to tweak the syrup/mustard…
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Chocolate recipe anyone?
This is a recipe i made up on my own in a desperate need to find a small, low-cal chocolate fix. enjoy everyone :flowerforyou: Chocolate Cheesecake pudding cups. Ingredients: 1 box Jell-o fat-free& sugar free chocolate pudding mix 1/2 box Jell-o fat-free& sugar free cheesecake pudding mix 2 cups fat free milk Make it: in a…
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need some input please
First, i just want to thank all the helpful mfp-ers out there that have helped me through my weight loss and have given me valuable feedback to my posts. i have been on mfp for a few months now and have lost 11 pounds. i feel very acomplished with this and am happy with my body weight. however, i seek answers for the many…
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fruity refreshing snack
i eat this snack when i get home and i'm craving something sweet. it also feuls me through my jog after school. it can also double as a dessert! i love it! here's the recipe: ingredients: one plain brown rice cake, no salt 1T weight watcher's whipped cream cheese 1T sugar free fruit preserves (such as red rasberry) 3…
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jogging suggestions?
i just recently starting jogging through my neighborhood as the weather has been getting better. i feel better bringing my cell phone with me on my jogs in case of any emergency. when it was cooler, i can wear a long sleeve atheltic shirt that has a pocket to put my cell phone in. but now that's its warmer out, i only wear…
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Sharing Tips on cutting calories
Does anyone have any tips that they would like to share about simple ways to cut calories? By this i mean, do you have any stategies you use in order to eat a good amount of food without eating more calories than you want to? please share! your input is appreciated. One of my tips is using the "spritzer" forms of salad…
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Lunch Ideas..
I need help with thinking of a variety of lunch ideas. I need something that contains mostly vegetables, NO MEAT, and is around 300 cals. I pack a lunch every day, and i'm getting sick of salads. Other things i've tried are fresh cut veggies w/ hummus to dip and a sandwich with avacado/tomato/onion. i also always pack a…
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yummy shrimp
I'm a big fan of coconut shrimp, you know the breaded and fried kind with the coconut flakes and sugary sweet sauce to dip them in. :love: My love all started when i ordered them for the first time at a restaurant on vacation. However, joining mfp has cut me off from these sweet, crispy, islandy little things (hello,…
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In need of some expert advice please
I have recently reached my goal weight! I'm so proud and i have all my fellow mfp pals to thank. :flowerforyou: Anyway, even though i am happy with my weight, there are always going to be areas to improve on. this leaves me wondering- what's the next step? i'm not sure if i should switch my account to maintenance mode or…
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expert help with vitamins
First, here's some info on myself: i am 18 years old and not overweight. i'm on this site to convert over to a "clean eating" lifestyle and watch my portion sizes. i have been working on perfecting a nutritional balanced diet for months now. i take a multi-vitamin every day, 'One-A-Day Teen Advantage for Her' to be exact.…
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Clean Eating- Dr. Oz's orders
This post is kind of long, but i'm in need of some assisstance here. I saw on Dr. Oz that you should not be buying anything at the grocery store that contains multiple ingredients (a few is okay). Instead, you should use recipes in order to make your own meals and control what gets put into them. It also steers you away…
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need advice/encouragement. again.
i've been going over on my calories by about 250 or so for around a week now. i'm just hungry and want to eat!!! i try to log as precisely as i can on weekends and what not, but a lot of you probably know that there's difficulty in that. i also feel like watching my portions is getting harder all of a sudden. i don't want…
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Favorite Oatmeal?
I need to add some healthy, filling carbs to my diet so I decided that i will try oatmeal. I don't know much about it so I need some advice before I go out and buy it. Your input is greatly appreciated. Is it only a good choice for breakfast or can I use it with other meals? What are your guys' favorite…
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Sludge Love
I've seen a few threads on here that mention a recipe called "sludge". My peanut butter and chocolate-loving tastebuds want to know more about it! I know that its a frozen chocolate pudding/peanut butter combination but i would love to have the recipe. Also, is this more of a treat or a meal replacment?
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question about digestion
i've wondered about this for a while now. does eating a healthy food along with an unhealthy food block more of the unhealthy food from getting absorbed and used? For example: You're hungry for an afternoon snack while you're out and about, and your food choices are limited. Say the only food around you at the moment is…
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balancing meals
I've been on mfp for a while now and i've been working hard to eat as healthy as i possibly can. i have my counter set so that it monitors calories, carbs, fat, protein, sugar, and fiber. For about a month i've been experimenting with different meals, trying to get my numbers just right. I've also been posting questions…
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Veggie Sandwich
I love sandwiches and this one is packed with nutrients and has a slight "tast of summer" Ingredients: Arnold's 100 calories multi-grain sandwich thins (or any other whole wheat sliced bread) raw avacado tomato any kind of onion brown spicy mustard (substitutions: light mayo, any mustard, any spicy spread, dressing)…
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Chocolate???!!!
At night I always crave chocolate, and I usually have some to quiet down my craving (but then again, who really stops craving chocolate?). Its what I think is just a normal serving (i.e hand-full of m&m's, a cookie, a couple hersey's kisses). I know that I should stay away from junk at night, especially because i tend to…
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Need Advice. HELP!!
HELP!! . My goal is getting closer and closer and i'm getting hungrier and hungrier. Even though i'm continuing to eat healthy foods, my stomach seems to no longer stay satisfied. So I have a little extra snack here and there. But it adds up and I keep going way over my calories!! Also, in fear that I was getting sick this…
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Friday HELP
Okay so on friday i have school all day and then a gymnastics meet in the evening. i'm usually beat by like 7 on most school days. :( i'm going to be in need of a super energy boost so i can be rearing and ready to go on Friday!! i want to feel NOT bloated, or hungry, or worn out. i planned on eating a larger breakfast and…
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Metabolism and More!
Anoyone know any secrets for burning more calories and/or comsuming less calories? For example, ways to keep metabolism up, the best times of the day to have meals, components of a meal, etc. Post your tips here!!! They will be greatly appreciated!
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For everyone who has achieved great looking abs.
This question is for people who haven't always had flat abs, but have achieved them in their lifetime. HOW DID YOU DO IT? what kinds of work outs and eating habbits did you follow in order to loose the stomach fat? i'd say i have a pretty strong core, i just need to get rid of the fat the covers my muscle!!! please add…
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Feeling hungry and drowsy at work.
Everyone knows what i'm talking about; those days where you're at work or school and all you can think about is getting your hands on something to snack on, especially a nice, comforting snack LOADED with carbs. (i.e a cookie or muffin) Although you may have aleady eaten a nutritious breakfast and lunch, you find yourself…
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Protien Question!
i always exceed my protien allowance; every day. and i'm rarely eating any meat! i exceed my protein allowance even when i have calories left over. i'm trying to build muscle and get stronger, so is going over on my protein a bad thing? If so, how do i avoid consuming too much of it?
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hi everyone please read
i'm new to the site. i joined because i feel like i need to become more serious about getting fit. i would consider myself already pretty fit, but from an athlete's point of view, i have some muscle building and toning to do. i know that eating right and working out is everything when it comes to the whole process. it…
