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How many calories are added from shallow/pan frying?
For example I would put some, not very much, oil in the pan or wok, heat it to a high temperature and then shallow fry whatever I'm cooking like a stir fry or whatever. Often I put the finished product on paper towel to soak up the oil and there is oil also left in the pan or wok. It doesn't cook for very long. How many…
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Vegemite to be the new superfood?? (/s)
Had a vegemite sandwich this morning, because I'm Australian as all hell. Noticed when tracking it's low in calories and has nearly 2 twice as much protein as carbs, and negligible fat, as well as containing heaps of B vitamins and folate! Move over Acai Berries,Wheatgrass and Green Tea!! Chuck that in your smoothie!*…
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Just broke up-possible motivation?
I've been tracking on and off for the past couple months, not being good or strict with it. I'm definitely seeing a downwards trend but slowly, and sometimes I just can't be bothered. But I just broke up and now I feel like maybe this will be a good thing to put some energy in to that is positive. Instead of diving into a…
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I can't even do 1 pushup on my knees...
I'm trying to lose some weight and I know it's all down to calories but also most of the reason I gained it was being sick and in and out of hospital/sleeping half the day because of my illness and drugged to my eyeballs. I'm a woman and I remembered in high school the guys making fun of me for doing "girly" pushups in PE.…
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Do certain body shapes "carry" weight better?
People consistently guess that I weigh less than I do, even now I've gained weight and trying to lose it. I've always been kind of embarassed about having a higher weight. I've had a 19 BMI at one point and people described me as looking ill and my face being drawn. For women does your body shape effect this? I am…
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I'm doing fine dieting but my stomach ISN'T !
I'm 5 days in, I have counted calories and stuff a while ago and found it to be the most effective way to lose weight. I'm looking to shed about 10-15 pounds I put on through some bad health times. However for the past 2 days I've had a really bloated stomach and I started with getting super bad cramps, I thought it was…
