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Low fat & low carb possible for weight loss success?
I've been trying the Atkins low-carb high-fat and it's just not working for me something about eating all this fat just does not seem right looking for suggestions on whether I can do low-carb and low-fat and if so what is the highest I should go in carbs. Also how much fat.
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Calories in Baby Red Potatoes
There are so many different entries on MFP and the internet that I am confused about how many calories are in one small baby red potato which weighs roughly one ounce. Some say 100 calories per potato. I can believe that this could be true. Anyone know the correct answer?
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Kettlebell Workouts - Calories Burned?
I just bought the Danskin Kettlebell (5 pounds) and it came with the Gin Miller's Calorie Burning Kettlebell Workout dvd. According to their webite they use a estimate of 10 calories burned per minute of workout. I did workup quite a sweat but have a hard time accepting that I burned that many calories. The dvd workout has…
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Key Lime Ice Cream Sandwiches
Tonight I made a recipe that I saw on Hungry Girl website and it was pretty good. I didn't make it exactly like hers because I didn't have the same but it was pretty close 3 oz plain nonfat greek yogurt Key Lime juice (to taste depending on how tart you want it) 3 truvia packets 1/2 tsp vanilla Low fat honey graham…
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Ideal weight/BMI/Body Frane
I have lost 71 pounds so far. Started at 254 pounds in Dec 2010 and now am at 183 pounds. My family/friends keep telling me that I shouldn't lose anymore weight or I will look bad/sickly older. I just turned 50 last year. I asked my doctor about it and she said that I should go by BMI and that would mean that I should…
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Before & After 60 lbs gone!
This is my first post of before and after pics. I put on the same shirt to try and see the difference. Before at 250 in Oct 2010 After at 194 on 6/28/11
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Uses for Strained Greek Yogurt?
Looking for ideas to use the Strained Greek Yogurt besides mixing with fruit
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Outback Ahi Tuna Appetizer
I am really confused about the nutritional facts for Outback Ahi Tuna Appetrizer. On MFP the calories are MUCH higher than if you google it. I can't imagine that tuna would 400+ calories. Do you think it may include all of the two dipping sauces. Does anyone know how to find out the real facts? I ate it tonight but just…
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1200 Calories - How Long?
I have been on 1200 calories for the past 3-1/2 months and was wondering how long this is healthy? I am still losing but at a much slower pace. Maybe 1-2 pounds/week. I have read that maybe increasing my calories for a short time may jump start my metabolism. Please share your experience!
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Getting in all calories w/o going over on carbs, sugar, etc
How can I get in enought calories without going over on carbs, sodium, sugar, fat, etc? Everyday I struggle to get in my 1200 calories because I am trying to stay under on other settings.
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Scale won't budge!
I have been very dedicated all week and even started some exercise (walking) but the scale hasn't moved not even 1 pound. Same weight since last Friday. I log in my food faithfully so that I won't go over. Any words of encouragement or ideas to move the scale would be greatly appreciated.
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Computer Auto Updates when losing weight
Today when I put in my new weight the computer told me that since I had lost a certain number of pounds did I want the computer to automatically adjust my goals. I answered yes but don't see anything different. Does anyone know why it did that and what it changed?
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No Pudge Brownies Calories
I made the single serve brownie according to the box which uses: 2 tbsp brownie mix 1 tbsp fat free vanilla yogurt The box says that there are 12 servings when it comes to the nutritional facts I am confused. There seems to be more than 24 tbsp of dry mix so I don't understand how when you make the single serve its is…
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Oven Baked Breaded Chicken Strips
I just made these and they were pretty good. Satisfied my craving . Boneless skinless chicken breasts ( i used 5 ozs) Panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup 1 egg white 1 tsp dijon mustard Mrs Dash Garlic Powder Onion Powder Paparika Slice chicken into strips, season mix egg white and dijon mustard together Dip chicken in egg white…
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Lower Blood Count
I have been battling with low blood count due to iron deficiency and before I started dieting my numbers were getting higher. Today I had some lab work done and it showed that in the last 3 weeks my level has dropped from 11.4 to 10.2. I was wondering if it could have anything to do with my reduced calorie intake. I have…
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Help with calories burned on stationary bike
I just rode a stationary resistance bike for 60 mins and on the display it said that I burned 390 cals but when I go to my exercise on MFP and put in 60 mins of stationary bike it says I burned 749 calories. Why such a difference and what should I log in fo rmy exercise.
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Pasta Salad
I made up this pasta salad and it was really good. Hope you enjoy! 4 ounces of Ronzoni Garden Delight Enriched Tomato, Carrot & Spinach Pasta Blend Twists 8 Grape Tomatoes cut 2 cups of brocoli florets 3 Tbsp of Kraft Light Parmesan Asiago Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Garlic Powder Crushed red pepper Mrs. Dash…
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Recommended Daily Sodium Intake
I am new at this and was wondering what other people use as a guide for daily sodium intake. MFP gives you 2500 but according to what I see on the internet the guidelines have now lowered the recommended intake to 1500, What do you think?
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Resistance Stationary Bike ?
Someone just gave me a stationary resistance bike. I tried to look it up under excercise but couldn't find anything that said resistance bike. Would it be the same as a regular stationary bike? I know it is really hard and gets your heart rate up quick.
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Weighing Meats
I was wondering if you should you weigh your meat before or after cooking?
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Daily Protein Amounts
I am new and was wondering if it is bad to go over the suggested daily protein.
