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Calories in homemade Jerky AFTER dehydration?
I just added our families recipe for homemade beef jerky using eye of round beef and spices/sauces. My question is - does the beef not change weight alot when it is dehydrated - and if so, how do I know what the FINAL caloric amt is for it? ie: I plugged in the recipe. I just made beef jerky with the following ingredients:…
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What foods/snacks do enjoy that are low carb?
I'm attempting to cut back on carbs. Mostly the bread kind - not focusing too much on the carbs in things like fruits, etc since I need to eat more fruits and veggies - its one of my goals in healthy eating. My problem: I can't come up with many food ideas that are low carbs. So far I love things with hummus like…
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Exercises for toning arms for summer?
I am still in the process of losing weight. Ive lost around 24 lbs and have about 30-40 lbs more to go. I've always hated my upper arms. I never wear sleeveless shirts. I am doing Jillian Michaels Shred with Weights and sometimes do her 30 day shred video. I combine this with daily cardio (usually Zumba for 45 minutes). i…
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step aerobics?
i have a step and am looking for recommends of some good dvd's/workouts that use the step and low impact aerobics? i currently do Zumba and JM 30 day shred but want to get more variety. I used to like doing step aerobics so thought i'd try it out (at home). thanks! Leslie
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Advice needed: Shoes for feet that hurt when walking
My mom has issues with her feet. She likes to walk but it hurts her feet so much. She has tried a variety of running shoes but has never found any that feel 'right' and stop the hurt. Basically it is the top of her feet (the tissue) that hurts when any pressure is put on them (like tied shoes, even losely tied). I thought…
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Calories vs Fat vs Sodium, etc
I`ve always been on diets before that monitor one thing or the other. Ie = i had a lot of success many years ago with WW`s fat and fibre plan. (i think i only was allowed 20 fat grams a day, so no wonder). With MFP, I have my diary set to tell me how much calories, fat, sugar, sodium, protein etc I`m having per day. It has…
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JM Shred with Weights (Kettle bell question)
Going to get started with this dvd. What size kettle bell do i need to get started that is a good challenge but doesn`t KILL me. I want to be able to make it through without stopping. Leslie
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What's your favourite CALORIE BURN workout Video's
Would cardio workouts be the best for someone working out to burn calories and lose weight? I'm not to the point where I am worrying much about toning and strengthening - I'll get there but first I want to burn fat and lose weight. I have some of the biggest loser dvd's and I LOVE my Wii for Zumba2. I'm looking for more…
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Noticing I'm going over on Sugar each day
My goal target is set at 24 for SUGAR when I input to my food journal. I've noticed that although I'm eating a healthy bunch of food each day, i am going over by at least 10 on Sugar most days. I am avoiding artificial sweeteners and am using fruit mostly as a substitute but most fruits add up quickly to my max sugar…
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Chicken Almond Guy Ding (delicious and healthy!)
My family loves asian cuisine. This is one recipe I don't have to feel guilty about eating and the kids loved it too. Ingredients: 1 T. canola oil 1 tsp sesame oil 1 T. soy sauce 2 T. oyster sauce 4 medium sized chicken breasts, sliced pieces 1 medium onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup…
