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What changes have you made?
Salaam everyone, I'm sure we all here to better our health for weight loss or gain, gain strength, flexibilty or stamina ... so what changes have you made to reach your health goals?
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How would you log ...
Hi everyone, How would you log playing outside with your kids -- ball or tag ... or similar? Thanks! Should I even bother logging it?
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CrossFot Muslimah!
Salaamn, inspiring us sisters to get out there and get strong! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QitqwLzKEZo
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my halal food blog
salaamu aleikoum Musli MFPers, I just wanted to share my halal food blog, while there are some recipes that are not so healthy most of them are healthy Mediterranean style food. so plz take a look! http://simplicitybythesea.blogspot.com/
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Nursing calories
Hi everyone; I was wondering how much calories extra should a full time nursing mother consume? How do we calculate that? People told me nursing you would lose wieght automatically but it seems I lost in the first 2 months now I'm gaining ... thank you!
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Little inspiration
Salaam, Here is a little Muslimah inspiration for those who say we Muslimahs can't or shouldn't .... http://www.liftingcovered.com/
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50 cal brownies
http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/generic/low-calorie-brownies_34968/ Made these rich and velvety brownies.came out raised and puffy in the center with a smooth, glossy crust. much creamier then any I have made with applesauce 3/4 cups flour 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder lie Van Houten…
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... And I got pregnant!!!
Hello everyone! It's been while since I've logged . I've travelling all summer and just back home. Been keeping up with my habits but I know I havn't calucated my calories prefectly. Buuut I have still been losing - so it's been going in the right direction. Little over my half way point .... and I find out I'm pregnant!…
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Low Carb - Primal - Grain Free Sources
Here I plan on compiling a source page for food related topics for people who are Primal, Paleo, Low carb, Gluten free, Grain free, etc ... - Primal Blueprint http://www.marksdailyapple.com/ - Robb Wolf http://robbwolf.com/ - Tips for Paleo/Primal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1ZGDx4TrNo&feature=related - Paleo Food…
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What the Primal/Paleo lifestyle is about ... and not:
WHAT THE PALEO/PRIMAL LIFESTYLE IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT: It is not about eating raw meat!!!! It's eating whole, clean foods -- meats (grass- fed if possible), vegetables, fruits, fats. It's not eating grains and sugary foods. It's not eating heavily processed foods. It's eating a little good quality dark chocolate for a…
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Protein powder recipes
Hi everyone! I was looking for this one thread where they posted about protein brownies (various recipes) but anyway what are your fvourite ways to use protein powders? I am looking for ways other then shakes I found these: http://fatlossschool.com/76-protein-shake-recipes/…
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Bodyrockers
I've noticed there are many people on MFP doing the workouts on Bodyrock.tv ... but there is no group on MFP ... so I think it's about there is! So if you are working with Zuzana ... post a comment telling us you are a Bodyrocker... and tell us all why you like Bodyrock.tv and how it has helped you (so far) ... !!! And…
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No Grain No Pain - what your meals look like?
So following the other thread of posting your meal pics ... I've started a thread for all the Paleo, Primal ... and any low carb no grain friends ... sorry Kim I stole your name .... So post them here ... breakfast Grainless chocolate courgette (zuchinni) bread with flaxseeds
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Stevia banned but fake Truvia is A-OK!?
Here is an article showing the real story about Truvia, and what the FDA doesn’t want YOU to know about!... yet another reason to question the "experts" http://www.owndoc.com/stevia/stevia-still-banned-the-stevia-fda-conspiracy/ BTW Truvia has gotten GRAS (“generally regarded as safe”) status – but not Stevia. First of…
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The Science Behind The “Carb Flu”
Most of us who eat a low-carbohydrate diet—Paleo, Primal, Atkins, or otherwise—experience anywhere from a couple days to a couple weeks of low energy as we adjust to it, an experience known informally as the “low carb flu”. And some people never seem to adjust. Here’s why—and here are some ideas that might help you if…
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Almost ... Oatmeal breakfast porridge
Suitable for anyone but esp for ppl on low carb diets, IR plans or Paleo/Primal ... 6 tablespoon/3oz/ 90g organic not-sweetened applesauce 2 tablespoon raw chunky almond butter 1-2 tablespoon of raw unsweetened coconut milk cinnamon to taste Combine all ingredients in a pot over the stove Heat on medium heat until desired…
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How do you know your plan is working
Help me understand something friends on MFP ... I'm not picking at certain people but I have noticed on the forums people post that their way works blah blah blah but when you read their siggie ... it's like they've lost 1-8lbs ... out of like 50or more to lose ... not picking like I said ... but isn't that premature to to…
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Grain-free coconut blondies with walnuts
Coconut Flour Blondies with Walnuts 1/4 cup coconut flour sifted 45 g butter melted 3 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 60 g honey 70 g chopped walnuts 1.Mix the coconut flour and salt in a bowl. 2.In a different bowl, mix the eggs, butter, vanilla and honey. 3.Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix through until the…
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Chest area
Hello! Sorry if this comes out funny ... but since my lifestyle change I've lost weight - lots in fact, happy with the result so far -- only one area blah my goodies are smaller in volume and saggy ugh ... anyone know how to help with that - as I am almost half way to my goal and at this rate they will look more like empty…
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Food education
I'm curious ... in the country you live what kind of food education did you get as a child (and also your chidren) - either from your parents or school? Here, in France I think has lots of faults but overall the system of education is much better then I have seen --- from watching Jamie Olivers show ... Food quality is…
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Flourless Banana Soufflé (with pix)
Great dessert for gluten free, Primal, Paleo, low carb, low sugar and clean eating ... actually everyone would enjoy this 4 eggs separated ¼ teaspoon of sea salt ½ cup agave nectar or honey or maple syrup ¼ cup of coconut oil, melted 1 cup of mashed very ripe bananas 1 teaspoon of vanilla ¼ teaspoon of ground cardamom…
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Grainless tortilla chips
I found this fab recipe I'm going to try it! So thought I share it too! http://tastes4life.blogspot.com/2011/05/paleo-corn-chips.html Pre-heat oven 170c 1 Medium kumara (sweet potato) peeled and diced small 3 Small Parsnips peeled and diced small 4 lg cloves of garlic 1/2 Red Capsicum diced small 1 cup Flax meal 3 tbsp…
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Legume-less + Low Cal cauliflower hummous
Cauliflower Hummus One large head of cauliflower 2 to 10 cloves of fresh garlic, depending on how garlicky yo like it (I added 3) 2 tablespoons of tahini OR a nut butter like macadamia or almond The juice of one lemon ¼ cup (or so) of olive oil 1 teaspoon of cumin 1 – 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley Or 1 tablespoon of dried…
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Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free banana bread
2 cups almond flour 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 2/3 cup chopped nuts 4 really ripe bananas (mashed well) 2 tbsp local honey 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, add the mashed…
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"I can't believe it's not Hummous"
A nice hummous recipe for ppl who are not eating legumes. Primal/Paleo/low carb friendly 1 3/4 cup Zucchini (approximately half a ‘decent-sized’ one), peeled and cut into smaller pieces 1/2 cup raw, unsalted Macadamia Nuts (I used blanched almonds) 2 T Tahini 2 T Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 1/2 teas. Lemon Juice 1+ cloves of…
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Tracking sodium
Hello everyone! Curious other then tracking sodium/salt found naturally or added into some prepared foods, do you track your salt ... like how much you add into your meals for seasoning. After some suggestions from fellow MFP I track my sodium now - everything I add. While I eat clean and only use sea salt - my levels are…
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Versatitile oopsie "rolls"
Hi friends! I found this today, and I'm going to try tomorrow as it look very versatile and adaptable for almost anything! http://www.apinchofhealth.com/forum/vbb/showthread.php?t=5230 eited: sorry for the spelling error in the title it won't let me fix it =(
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Hot flaxmeal cereal
I eat hot flaxmeal cereal all the time. If you have whole flax seed, just mill it in a coffee grinder. recipe is per serving 3 TBLS. flaxmeal 1 Tbls. cream 1/4 cup water 1 tbls. butter Sweetner if you choose Microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds on high Suitable for anyone but esp for ppl on low carb diets; diabetes and…
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Dukan diet
Hi everyone! Dukan diet is all the craze in France! Any people out there trying it? And those who don't about it's basically a low carb diet with the use of oat bran for fiber ...
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Vanilla Oat Bran Porridge
A friend of mine who is eating low carb on the Dukan diet loves this ... so this is suitable for anyone but esp for most ppl on low carb diet who mind eating little bran Sorry i don' t have cal work up on this but I will ask my friend and report back .. Estimated time: 10 minutes Servings:1 Oat bran3 table spoons Skimmed…
