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Basic Pasta Recipe Question - is this recipe calling for dry vs. cooked?
I'm slightly embarrassed to have to ask but I want to be sure so embarrassment it is. I am making a mac and cheese tonight, here is the specific recipe: http://www.acouplecooks.com/2012/01/smoky-mac-and-cheese-with-squash-and-spinach/ Recipe calls for "12 oz pasta" for a meal intended to serve 4. Does that means I cook 12…
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Where do you double check calories in a food item?
Sometimes the MFP database can be a bit tricky for me to wade through given the number of user inputted foods. What sites do you use to check calories in basic food items? I was having the hardest time establishing how many calories are in 4 oz of cooked chicken breast.
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MFP Recipe Function Not Working?
Has anyone else had trouble with the MFP recipe builder function? When I try to use it I get an error message. It's driving me nuts! Is it just me? Anyone figure out a clever work around?
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Dumb question about macros
Should I be trying to reach each of my macros, or should I just try to stay below my daily allowance? I rarely have difficulty reaching my protein level, but the others vary (I'm new to counting calories so I'm still figuring out what foods have too much sodium, sugar etc.)
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Food Scale Recommendation?
Alright MFP, you've convinced me to get a food scale so I can be more accurate in my logging. Any recommendations? Or is a food scale a food scale? I'm on a budget and was thinking of this one: http://amzn.to/RhTV1u Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
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Tips to curb overeating at night?
I'm new to the MFP community so I apologize if this topic has already been discussed. I notice that my biggest problem is that I tend to overeat at night. I have little trouble eating healthy and appropriate portions during the day, but in the evening I start to crave and often give in. This negates my good work during the…
