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Is there any benefit to these?
I have stomach problems, and have for a long time. Sometimes I have to go on a doctor prescribed "bland diet" for extended periods. I see that others with my tummy problems use boost or similar nutritional shakes, as part of the "bland diet" regimen. Is there a specific benefit to these shakes?
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high triglycerides?
My hubby had his bloodwork done, and it turned out ok, he's a slim 30yr old dude. But his triglycerides were in the mid 400's. What does that mean? The paperwork said to follow a low fat diet, and to excersize. It also said he requires no medication at this time. I dont really understand what triglycerides are, or how to…
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Maintainer question... probably dumb.
Ive been maintaining a 60lb loss since July (woot). Because of some crazy life drama I have had a few episodes of binge eating, and I typically restrict my calories to even out the week after a binge. ( I shoot for a weekly average of 12,000 calories) Last night I overate my day's allotment by about 1,000 calories. The…
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Protien powder for sensitive stomachs?
I have been looking at protien supplements as a cost effective protien source, to add to oatmeal or drunk as a shake. I hear that many can be a little hard to digest. Any recommendations? Walmart recommendations especially? ;) FWIW i tolerate soy products and cottage cheese/greek yogurt very well. I tend to have a harder…
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before and during
I went from a BMI of 30 to a BMI of 20 over the course of a year. This is me 5 months into maintenance, taken this morning. I was 175lbs, and I am now 119. I was a size 16 in Walmart's Jordache jeans, now a 0 in Old Navy. Seeing my friends success stories inspired me to post my own. My diary is open if anyone cares to see…
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Classic GORP?
Peanuts, raisins, m&ms.... I buy it pre made, but I'd love to make my own. How much of each ingredient to make up a batch? How long does it keep?
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Should we teach kids about calories?
I am an adult, and I just learned how to count calories this past year. I knew foods had calories, but I didnt know how many a person should eat, how much we burn, or whatever. As a parent, would it be helpful to teach our kids about calories? I encourage my kids to be active, eat healthfully, avoid soda/juice, about how…
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Anyone ever ordered/seen a "diet plate"?
I live in the rural Midwest, and I have seen something called a "diet plate" or "dieters delight" on some of the menus here. (I had one tonight!) It's basically a grilled chicken breast, a cup of cottage cheese, one or more hard boiled eggs, some sliced cucumbers or tomatoes, and canned peaches or jello as dessert. I read…
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Maintaining, and pie.
So, I just ate two INCREDIBLE slices of triple berry pie in a double crust. I dont think I could eat another piece. I started to feel guilty for this binge, but I am at my goal weight, and under maintaining calories... So, I uh, shouldn't feel guilty? It tasted so good, but I feel like I cheated, somehow. (Vaguely guilty)
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I'm in the final stretch and it's getting TOUGH now.
First, the good news, I went from a women's 16 to a women's 8. I was, 175 when I started, and I am 135 now. Success! I walk for excersize most days, and improved my health to the point where I could discontinue medications for pcos. I have 5 more lbs to lose, to be 5 lbs under goal, and I just can't seem to do it. 1400…
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Ugh...amish baked goods binge.
So I visited our local Amish town, and stopped into their bakery for my favorite treats, butter horn rolls (like crescents...but breadier) and Dutch apple pie. I just polished off a bag of 9 butter horn rolls to myself. That was 1500 calories of transfatty deliciousness. Good God,each one tasted better than the last, and…
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Easter lunch?
I am making easter lunch this year, and I am sure the meal is going to be quite high calorie, especially because we are having an edward's brand key lime pie for dessert (450 cals a slice!). So how do "make room" in your calories for a holiday meal? Or is it a "why bother"? So yeah, easter chocolate, ham, key lime…
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The weirdest part of losing weight?
Losing weight has been a total mind blow for me. I was 180 lbs, 38 D bra,wearing a woman's size 16 pant when I started losing weight I am now a juniors 9, I'm 148lbs, and my bra band is a 32! I'm 15lbs from goal, but already- I've had to replace my jeans, then my bras, and ultimately even my stretch yoga pants stopped…
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what are your favorite "diet" foods/products?
I have been on MFP for 38 days now, and that is long enough to see that not too many here enjoy diet food. However, I am sure there are a few here who like some diet-y things? Here are some I like- Unsweetend Almond milk (40 cals) No added sugar fudgsicles (40 cals) nestle fat free cocoa (20 cals) Outshine popsicles (25…
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Calories help from an expert...please
Im new on MFP, so please excuse me if this question is asked often here. I have lost quite a bit of weight, and a few clothes sizes since september of this year. As I have gotten smaller, I notice I dont need to eat as much. I used to eat 2000+ cals a day when I was 183 lbs. Now I am 160 lbs, and I feel full and satisfied…
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newbie here
Hey everyone, Im new to this site, I have been using the USDA supertracker before now. I have been eating healthfully (i love food) for about 6 months now. I wasnt trying to lose weight, but the diet my doctor prescribed for my GERD had the side effect of weight loss. So I went from 183 to 155 in those 6 months. I eat…
