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Healthy suggestions for school pot luck?
Tomorrow is my son's schools annual pot luck dinner. I have NO idea what to bring that is healthy, delicious and will not cost a lot of money to make. Others are bringing pizza, brownies, cakes, cookies, spaghetti, Portuguese type meals and salads. Looking for something different. Any suggestions would be greatly…
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Help please: Chilli's Southwestern Egg Rolls w/o sauce?
I am trying to determine what to put as the calorie count for the Chilli's southwestern egg rolls I had today. They come as 6 pieces with a side of avocado ranch, I only had two without the sauce. When looking up the nutritional, for some reason Chilli's includes the avocado ranch into the dressing even though it is on the…
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Over in carbs but have calories left and hungry!
Any suggestions on what I should eat with these nutritional remaining? Calories 383 Protein 90 Carbs -14 Sat fat 6 Sodium 1,138 Iron 357 My mouth is saying chocolate ice cream, but I know it will ruin my hard work. I could kill for some chocolate cake right now as well. Nuts, seeds, and the like are out. Thanks for any…
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Your Favorite "It's Too Hot" Meal?
Have no good ideas for dinner and need to go to the grocery store soon. It is so hot outside. What are your favorite meals to cook when it is hot outside? Want something healthy and delicious, obviously, and looking for ideas other than steak. Thank you.
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Taco Bell's Chulupa Shell recipe??
Does anyone happen to have a knockoff recipe for the chulupa shell that Taco Bell uses? Love that bread and hoping to make something similar that is a bit healthier. Thank you.
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Shorties- 5' 1" and under
Ok, I have lost 63lbs and am down to 111lbs, but my thighs are still thick! I hate being short. I am barely 4' 11" and no matter what I do, I just can't trim down my inner thighs. Have any of your shorties managed to do so?
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Polar FT4 on ankle?
Ok, this is going to sound dumb, but I start karate classes next week at 3x/week for 1hr each class. I would really like to keep monitoring my heart rate and calorie burn throughout the classes, but visible jewelry is not allowed. This means I can't wear my Polar FT4 :( Do you think it would work on my ankle? Even to just…
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Have Salad- Now what to do with X-lean beef?
My son wants salad so I tossed some romaine lettuce, cucumbers, red & yellow peppers and carrots together, but need main dish. Have almost a lb of x-lean ground beef straight from the butcher shop (comes directly from local farm), but what should I do with it? No burgers (although I love burgers, but then will be tempted…
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Liquid Diet Suggestions
So, I am on week 2 of 6weeks of having my mouth banded and kept shut with a split as I had oral reconstructive surgery. I am looking for meal ideas because juice smoothies, milkshakes and protein shakes and broth just arent cutting it anymore. I have absolutely NO room behind my molars to for even tiny bits of pasta to…
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Food Processor Recipes?
I just got a new food processor, as well as a new juicer, and would like to start making use of them. Right now I am looking at ideas for my food processor as the juicer is a little more easier to come up with drink ideas for that. I did make the hummus recipe that was posted here and that is delicious, but what other…
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Any Ladies Under 5'?
Looking for success stories from the short women here to keep me motivated. Tried to use the search, but didn't work out too well (would have to spend forever going through the search results since you can't search by forum)
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Anyone know of a 100% soy free protein powder?
Not having any luck finding 100% soy free protein powders. Can someone who has had some give me some suggestions please? (preferably one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg) Thank you very much
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Protein shake before bed?
I still am in the positive for everything and want to try to get some more protein in, but not in the mood for food like chicken, beef, ect. Could easily put away a protein shake, but how good is that idea to have one an hour or two before bed? Thanks
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What do you think calorie count on this meal would be?
Had this meal at dinner but have no idea what the calorie count is like- nothing listed on restaurants website to even give me a rough idea chicken medallions sautéed in olive oil with garlic, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and linguine. Probably had about 1cup-2cups max for meal Any ganders? Thanks
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Thyroid Suffers: About Dry Hair- Vitamins??
My hair is SUPER dry and falling out so fast, in CLUMPS, lots of them, all day and has been for the past four years :( I thought it would start to get better as my TSH and everything else starting getting in the "normal" range, but it hasn't. Have tried various thyroid pills, but still falling out at the roots. I have…
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Healthier Lemon Sauce Recipe Needed (think Chinese Food)
I LOVE the lemon sauce that comes with lemon chicken and could just eat it with everything. I haven't had lemon chicken in such a long time but am really craving it Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on how I can make the sauce healthier so I can still eat one of my favorite Chinese meals? Thanks
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Clothing Stores With Assistants?
Does anyone know of any clothing stores that have assistants that help you shop what would best look good on you? I know my boss's daughter was really hired to work at Talbots doing such thing, but I don't shop at Talbots. Was curious what other stores that anyone knows of that offer the similar help, but not stores that…
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For those with hypothyroid...Especially if doing Insanity Wo
Just curious as to how you have adjusted your calories to what is suggested here for you. Especially if you are doing the Insanity Workout. How many additional calories have you added to what is suggested here?
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Here Goes Nothing....
Can't believe I am posting these... Background story: Thoughout high school and my Army career, I was no more than 98lbs (I am barely 4' 11) Once I left Active Army and joined Army National Guard, I put on about 18lbs in less than 6mths getting to almost 120lbs. A couple years later, I got pregnant and weighed 174lbs the…
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Calculating Calories for HIIT Exercises?
I have been doing a lot of HIIT training and know and have been told that HIIT although that it is shorter training period, that your body will burn calories for much longer after the working out than what a normal workout would do. However, what I am trying to figure out is how to calculate more accurately how many…
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What Should I have With My Talapia With These Nutritionals?
Here is what I have remaining for the day and I already plan on making talpia but not sure what else I should make to help me with the nutritionals I have left for the day. I would like to leave about 100-150 calories for one snack I have 729 calories, 11carbs now, 100g of protein and still 400-1K g of sodium left for…
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Lamb Burger Recipes??
Does anyone have a good and healthy recipe for lamb burgers? It is the first time my husband and I will be cooking them (he has had lamb prepared another way, but I have not) Looking for something that is moist but still healthy. Thank you
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Anyone in Southern Mass or Northern East/West Rhode Island??
Looking for someone who happens to know which colleges offer nutritional science or dietician programs (degree, not cert) in South Shore MA or Rhode Island? I live in Fall River and Bristol Community College has nothing- No luck with Roger Williams, U of Dartmouth, Roger Williams Univeristy, or even CC of Rhode Island. One…
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Who Buys Farm Foods??
Living in Ohio we were told about a local farm who owned a butcher shop who sold clean meat directly to consumers so we started going there. Prices were fairly good- a lb of ground beef for about 4$. Well, me moved to MA and have been having a hard time find something similar here, until today. Found a few online, went to…
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Polar Chest Strap- Washing?
I can not find my book for my Ft4 and am wondering how I was the chest strap in the washer- Do I wash WITH or WITHOUT laundry soap? I really need to get it cleaned, but afraid the laundry soap is going to ruin it.
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Damn you SODIUM!!!
"Based on your total calories consumed for today, you are eating too few calories." Thanks MFP!! However, I am already OVER on Carbs AND Sodium! But thanks for already making me feel like I am not doing enough.... Just needed to vent!
