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How calories are measured in rye bread (Slice size varies)
Does anyone know how companies measure the calories in a slice of rye bread/any other kind of bread where the slice sizes are all different (bigger in the middle/smaller at the ends)? Is is average cals per slice based on how many are in the loaf? Or could it be that the number on the bag is the cals for the largest pieces?
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How do you heat zucchini pasta?
Does it make a difference if you bake, fry, boil, or microwave the noodles after you cut them? I am looking for the option that makes the texture most like normal spaghetti noodles. Most of the recipes that I have found have said to bake (too much effort) or just eat them raw. How do you like them?
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How do you make shiritaki noodles less disgusting?
I have heard some people say that if you "dry fry" the noodles, the texture and smell/taste improve drastically. As someone who is generally not well versed in cooking, I am wondering if anyone could give me specific cooking instructions. I have only tried the noodles once. Not knowing what I was getting into, I microwaved…
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Eyeballing spaghetti serving sizes.
Unfortunately, I don't have a scale and can't invest in one right now. Making spaghetti always annoys me because I don't really know what the size of a serving looks like. This package says that 85g (dry) is 310 calories. I don't want to waste the spaghetti by making it early just to determine what the cooked serving size…
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Does anything ever help with runner's knee?
My sports med doctor diagnosed me with patellofemoral syndrome (runner's knee). The pain has recently moved from the bottom/front of my knee cap to the outside of the knee. It also kind of runs up my thigh, making me think that this pain might be IT band syndrome or something new. Either way, stretching, icing, resting,…
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Breaking in new running shoes...ouch!
Is it always this painful? I was told by my doctor that I needed to get more supportive shoes for my runner's knee and overpronation problems. I went from old flat worn out shoes (that could at least get me 4-5k before I'd get pain in my right knee) to Brooks Adrenaline GTS 14. I now get knee pain in BOTH knees after only…
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Are child sized running shoes as well made as adult sizes?
I am going to head over to my running store soon to get new shoes. I'm looking at trying out Brooks Adrenaline GTS 14s or some other cushiony and supportive shoe. I have really small feet and fit better into children's sized shoes (and this also saves me money). Knowing that most kids don't run too far or train for…
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Running: mystery knee problem (outside of right knee)
Hey everyone! So last year, I was running A LOT. Like, a tonne. I was a bit of a running addict (long distances). Nearing the end of the summer, I started getting bad pain on the outside of my right knee (but it feels like the pain is inside the actual knee). I have taken about 5-6 months off from any running now and just…
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Permission to binge!
Hi lovely people! Today is a special day! I have met my weight loss goal. I also plan on going out and nomming my face off. Before starting to watch calories and eat healthier, I would normally eat a large pizza, donuts, chips etc all to myself in one sitting. Because man, it's fun! I didn't do this all the time...maybe…
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Request for Delicious Splurge Suggestions!
I am almost at my goal weight, and despite the common response to not reward myself with food...I AM GOING TO! I have gone a long, long time without pizza and sweets and wonderful treats! Please suggest the most delicious splurge foods for me to delight in once I get there! I don't even know what glorious sugary/fatty…
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Anyone know of a low sodium vegetable broth?
I really love soup, but I already eat way too much salt. I also don't have the money to buy vegetables just for the purposes of boiling them down into a homemade broth. Does anyone know of any brand of store-bought vegetable soup broth that is low low low in sodium?
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Candy!
Healthy people: please don't hurt me for asking this question! So, let's imagine that I go out one day to the candy store and HAPPEN to purchase an entire day's worth of calories in the form of delicious candies. And let's saaaaaaaaay that instead of spreading out those tasty treats over a period of time, I HAPPEN to eat…
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Runners: advice needed! Injury related.
Scottb81, I am looking at you! You always know the answers when it comes to running! HALP. So, A couple months ago, around the time that I hit probably around 55 - 60 kilometers a week, one of my knees started hurting. I'd give it a couple of days of rest and then be back at it for a week or two until it would start…
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I've started gaining weight! What is this?!
I am eating at a deficit with a bit of cardio and was consistently losing weight. I am an every day weigher...I like to keep track of things! My eating and exercise hasn't changed, but all of a sudden I have started gaining pounds! It makes no sense to me! I haven't been eating enough bloaty food to make me bloat up like a…
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I need a guide to buying Nike shoes. AGH.
I'd like a new pair of shoes to see if it will help with my knee pain and overpronation. I've really run my Adidas adiZero Manas into the ground...I've had them for years and they probably were not the right shoe for me to begin with. I'm thinking about trying out some Nike LunarGlides, but the problem is that I really…
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Quinoa Calories
My box says 1/4 a cup is 175 calories. Does anyone know if that's 1/4 a cup dry or 1/4 a cup cooked? It doesn't specify!
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Vacation Woes!
Anyone else dealing with weight gain after high calorie benders on vacation? I gained 14lbs in one month of wild eating and no exercise. I realize that much of this is probably water retention because I am feeling very very very bloated -- but WHOA. Before vacation, I was underweight...so it's good that I gained. But being…
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What is the BEST brand of coffee?
Alright. I know there are some of you out there that are fueled by coffee (and healthy eating...but mostly coffee). I'm running low on my current bag, and I want to try something new. I'm on the hunt for the type of coffee that makes your morning absolutely magical. What is your favourite brand of coffee?!
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Break from running: How long before you lose your ability?
I am used to running between 8-12KM daily (sometimes more). I have run off too much weight though and need to gain a few pounds, so I should probably curb my running a bit. I am worried about losing my ability though! I love feeling like I have strong, able legs and lungs! How long of a break can the average person take…
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Runners: Foot pain on top foot bones
I run almost every day. I used to run about 10k/day. I've had to slow it down because of pain in the bones on the top of my feet (especially my big toe bones). At first, as soon as I put on my shoes, it would start hurting...but there was very little to no pain when my running shoes were not on my feet. I found a temporary…
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World of Warcraft?
I just saw another poster with a little gnome avatar, and it got me wondering if there are many other WoW players who use MyFitnessPal! My main is a hunter on Sargeras. Anyone else?!
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How can I gain 5lbs of muscle? Advice needed!
After a lifetime of always wanting to lose weight, I find myself in a new predicament: I am on the verge of having taken it too far. It's definitely hard to give up the satisfaction of seeing the scale and inches drop. I now need to GAIN weight. I know people usually bulk THEN cut, but can we do this backwards? Aside from…
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What to do when you can't run (knee injury).
My morning: Me: Agh, my knee is a little sore from overuse. Shrug. I'm sure it'll be fine! Running! Running! Running is so great! The sun is shining and everything is happy! Run! Run! Run! Left! Right! Left! OOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! ...And I blew my knee out. It's not terrible, but it bruised itself and is kinda…
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How do you feel about meal times?
And specifically, do you think it is absolutely more beneficial to eat throughout the day? I often have a small breakfast (banana, oatmeal, etc) and then am not hungry through lunchtime. I start getting hungry again around 5pm, when I enjoy eating a gigantic meal full of everything could possibly want (because I have so…
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Plateau. HALP!
Alright. I only have a few pounds left to lose. I know that's not a big deal, but when you set a goal, you want to reach it! I'll be disappointed if I don't! I was losing regularly by eating well and doing cardio every day for about an hour (sometimes more, sometimes less). Enter dreaded plateau. I'm stuck at this weight!…
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Any low calorie ice cream?
Help! I really really really want some ice cream. I don't mean frozen deserts...no skinny cow on a teensy stick things. I need a nice bowl of ice cream. :) That being said, does anyone know of any lower calorie options? Thank you!
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Advice: Losing from all the wrong places!
I've been gradually losing weight by tracking my calories in vs out and exercise. It's fantastic! Here's the problem! I enjoy my daily exercise and still want to continue losing fat. I am, however, losing it from my neck/collar bones/ribs area and am starting to look pretty bony in that area. I still have a healthy amount…
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How much time/day should you spend strength training?
How much time/day do you train a part of your body in order to achieve muscle mass/definition? Is it better to dedicate a block of time during the day to strength training or can you split up your sets throughout the day and get the same results?
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Garmin Forerunner10 vs 210 Calories & Heart Rate
As someone who likes to run, I'd really like a HRM that has an integrated GPS to track distance and pace as well as count calories burned. I'm looking at the Garmin Forerunner10 and Garmin Forerunner210. The 10 is not compatible with the chest strap heart rate monitor, yet it still provides a heart rate and calories burned…
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Question: long workouts without high heart rate/calorie burn
Do you need to get your heart rate up/get winded/get really sweaty to burn calories/lose fat? I have been working on improving my distance in running for quite a while. I regularly run 10k every other day with a shorter run between. I also sometimes do Insanity workouts. When I began this exercise (prior to being able to…
