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How much sugar?
I've started tracking sugar because I almost always go over - not because of fruit but the daily "treats," which I try to eat in moderation. I have a strong sweet tooth and would feel deprived without them. I don't know what a reasonable sugar goal is. How many sugar grams should you eat a day?
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What can you substitute in recipes?
I've been trying to substitute low cal ingredients for higher cal and less healthy ones. I made the following blueberry muffins today, and they didn't turn out very well. I've listed my substitutions and would like some ideas on where I might have overdone it. Or is there something about the recipe that would cause the…
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Low Cal Dessert Cookbook
For those of you who indulge your sweet tooth - I just bought the cookbook "Hungry Girl 200 under 200 Just Desserts" and think the easy recipes look very tasty. There are 200 desserts under 200 calories, and most call for ingredients that you probably have on hand. I'm looking forward to trying some of the recipes. They're…
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Heart Rate Monitor
I need a simple, easy-to-use heart rate monitor, preferably watch style with no chest strap. I read a thread about them from May 21, but the emphasis seemed to be on viewing calories burned. I have heart disease and need to monitor my heart rate while walking to make sure I'm not overdoing it. I thought I was starting…
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Why am I so hungry after trip?
Just got home from an out of town trip. My usual diet was satisfying before, but today I ate a normal breakfast at 8:30 and am now starved at 10:45. This has been happening ever since I got back. We ate out a lot and even did a breakfast buffet, but I stayed under my calorie goal.
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Lunch ideas and recipes with vegetable puree needed
I don't like very many vegetables, so I'm going to puree some and sneak them into my lunch. Which vegetables puree well and are mild or sweet tasting? Do you need to cook them before you puree them? I'm looking for lunch ideas and recipes that I can add the pureed vegetables to.
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How much fiber?
I want to start tracking fiber, but I don't know what a healthy goal should be. Is there a "rule of thumb?"
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any senior citizens?
I'm 69 and am having problems losing weight and exercising - partly due to my age but mostly lack of motivation and a snack habit. I also overeat when I'm depressed or bored. If anyone identifies, email me with your problems or support.
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Any tasty recipes for someone who doesn't like vegies?
I think my mother ruined me when she forced me to eat vegies that turned me off, like asparagus. Although I don't like a lot of vegies, I need to eat them. Any recipes (especially for lunch) where they're present but don't have that taste? That's a tall order, I know.
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Why do people, especially women, enjoy lifting so much?
I've never lifted and probably never will, since I'm old and have heart disease and back problems. But I get curious when I see how much people get into lifting. Is it like a runner's high? Can you describe the feelings?
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Anyone found tasty Walden Farms products?
These have no calories, which sounds great. But I've heard and read that some products taste really bad. I've tried bacon ranch salad dressing and Amazin' Mayo and liked both products. I want to order some products but would like to know which ones people have tried and liked before I order.
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personal database questions
My personal database is very lengthy, especially for lunch and dinner. I'd like to delete some of them. Is this possible? How do you search your database?
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calling all graphic designers//artists
I'm amazed at the pictures people post in these threads, especially the animated ones. If you're a a graphic designer, please tell me where you live and what you do. I have a two year degree in graphic design, and I couldn't begin to post pictures like yours. Is there any way you can describe how you find and insert the…
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Mexican food
I have tortillas, salsa, shredded cheese, and meat. I need good lunch recipes using these ingredients, please?
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Vitalicious
I found an exciting new brand - Vitalicious - that sells brownies, cakes, muffins, pizza etc. that are very low calorie, like 50-100 except for their pizza. They contain nutrients but don't have any artificial additives or preservatives. I ordered a sampler chocolate collection from their website - Vitalicious.com - but…
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Are fat and sugar goals too low?
Even when I go under my calories goal, I always go over the fat and sugar. I try to avoid these so am wondering if the numbers are too low. My fat goal is 36 and my sugar goal is 29. I changed the calorie goal manually to 1600, but the other goals didn't seem to change. How do I raise fat, sugar and protein (100 grams) if…
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want to connect with people in Fort Collins
I just moved to Fort Collins and discovered MFP. I'd like to get to know fellow MFPers here. I'm struggling and need information, motivation and support. I'd also like to find out more about FC, especially fitness classes and support groups. I'd like to take a Tai Chi class. Anyone interested?
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Friends who live close
I just moved from Omaha to Fort Collins and would like to meet people who live in Fort Collins or are close to it. I searched for groups after I started this one and found Northern Colorado. I was about to try to delete my group but decided mine was more specific - maybe too specific. I just joined MFP and have questions…
