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Any Fitbit users out there?
I am thinking about getting a Fitbit. Those who used or have had experience....what do you think? Pros? Cons? Is it worth it or will I will lose interest after a month? I want the good, the bad and the ugly :wink:
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Gluten Free Low Calorie Nutella
Better than Nutella....courtesy of http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com (Makes about 2 cups) This is a Gluten-Free Recipe. ■2 cups raw hazelnuts (240g) ■1 1/2 T pure vanilla extract ■1/4 cup cocoa powder ■1/4 cup plus 2 T agave or sugar (A sugar-free option is noted in the directions) ■1 packet stevia, or 1 T more agave or…
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Low Fat Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (skinnychef.com) Servings: 12 • Size: 1 muffin • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts Calories: 160.6 • Fat: 3 g • Protein: 3.9 g • Carb: 30.8 g • Fiber: 1.6 g • Sugar: 13.2 g Sodium: 104.3 mg Ingredients: 3 ripe medium bananas 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose…
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Halloween Candy Guide from Hungry Girl
http://www.hungry-girl.com/uploads/File/HGHALLOWEENCANDYGUIDE2011.pdf LOW-CALORIE CHOCOLATE TREATS These tiny treats can't be beat. Each one has 20 - 35 calories and 0.5 - 1.5g fat (PointsPlus® value 1*). 3 Musketeers Minis Hershey's Kisses Sixlets 8-piece tubes Tootsie Roll Midgees Whoppers Malted Milk Balls 3-piece tubes…
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Beach Body Program
What's your favourite beach body program and why?
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Men's Health Nutrition Plan
For all those men out there, I just recieved this in my email..... "Breakthough Nutrition Plan for Every Man" https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/RP/HLH/images/BreakthruNutritionPlan.pdf
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13 dos and 13 don'ts for controlling your appetite
A good read. Sent to my inbox today from Chatelaine.com 13 dos and 13 don'ts for controlling your appetite The science of appetite is complicated, but controlling your urge to eat doesn't have to be. Find out what you should and shouldn't do to control your appetite and avoid weight gain By Dr. Natasha Turner ND Thu Jul 07…
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Smoothies for Runners
Courtesy of Runners World http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-301--13654-0,00.html?cm_mmc=TrainingExtra_NL-_-635118-_-07072011-_-DIY Smoothies LOW-CALORIE COOLER 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup fresh spinach 1 kiwi, sliced 1/2 banana (preferably frozen), sliced GOOD FOR YOU Your body doesn't need a ton…
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Hungry Girl Banana Shake
HG's Happy Monkey Banana Pudding Shake 1/2 cup light vanilla soymilk 1 tbsp. Jell-O Sugar Free Fat Free Vanilla Instant pudding mix 1 tsp. fat-free nondairy powdered creamer (like the kind by Coffee-mate), dissolved in 1 tbsp. warm water 1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda or Truvia) 1/4 cup fat-free vanilla ice…
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Sushi Guide - from Hungry Girl
http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/1951 For those MFP's who love sushi as much I do, here is a quick guide to eating the "right" sushi. :smile:
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Kettlebell Workout from Jillian Michaels
http://images.agoramedia.com/jillianmichaels/cms/UltimateFitness/Kettlebell.pdf
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4 Foods To Eat If You Overeat....
http://www.eatingwell.com/blogs/diet/_4-foods-eat-overeat We’re all guilty of overindulging sometimes, but loading up on calories forces our bodies into overdrive as they try to undo the damage done by the harmful free radicals produced as we digest food. (Free radicals attack cells and can promote the development of…
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How often do you eat?
Jillian Michaels posted this on her FB page today. Smart Tip - Eat 4 times a day every 4 hours to maintain your energy level, stabilize blood sugar & optimize health. This should look as follows: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner. Do NOT eat every two hours, snack often or graze throughout the day. Contrary to to popular…
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Sodium
I received this article today in my email about ways to cut back on sodium. http://www.tightbodwithapod.com/cut-your-sodium-intake/ Here are some healthy alternatives I’ve tried to start limiting my salt intake and add new flavors into my diet. So far so good; I actually feel less bloated! Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar:…
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Mio Triumph with Strapless Monitor
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11618702&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|111|2268|59195&N=4032552&Mo=31&pos=6&No=12&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=59195&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC11001-Cat2268&topnav=#ProductInfoTabs_ProductDetailsTab I was looking at this at Costco. I am wondering if anyone…
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Oatmeal
I received this email from sparkpeople.com today. Great info on oatmeal and ways to flavour it up. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1606 No More Boring Oatmeal! 20 Ways to Turn Ordinary Oats into Something Special It’s 10 a.m., and your stomach starts that familiar growl, so you’re tempted to…
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You know you're a running mom when...
You know you're a running mom when... ...the best way you can think of giving your kids a timeout is to go for a run, even if it means pushing them in the jogging stroller. ...you need a vacation, so you plan a race. ...you plan other life events around your running schedule. ...you set your alarm for as early as 4:00 am…
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100 Snacks Under 100 calories
This link was emailed to me today. Lots of great idea for snacks under 100 calories. http://www.canadianparents.com/article/100-family-snacks-under-100-calories
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Skinny Gingerbread Men
1 cup all-purpose white flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp salt substitute 1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar 1/4 cup dark molasses 1/4 cup sugar-free maple-flavored syrup 2 tbsp light vanilla…
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Water Weight
This might not be any new information for some...but a nice reminder especially with the holiday season approaching us. Limit soidum, increase fibre and drinks lots of waters. http://www.livestrong.com/article/246501-how-to-eliminate-water-weight/?utm_source=novembernewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=101130
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Healthy Thanksgiving
For my American MFP's .... http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/holidays_entertaining/7_tricks_for_a_healthier_thanksgiving?utm_source=EWDNL
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Halloween Candy Guide
http://admin.hungry-girl.com/fridaypreview.php?newsletterid=2218
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Calories Burned - Fitness Tool
Just thought I'd share the web page that I came across today. It has several fitness tools that helps you calucate calories burned, BMI, ideal weight, calories consumption to maintain your current weight.…
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My dream come true...200 calorie Eggs Benny!
http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/09/09/recipe-rehab-eggs-benedict/
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The Montenegro Method (MM21)
Just wondering if anyone has tried any of these workout DVD's? If so, please let me know what you think.
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Emotional Eating
I found this great article on emotional eating and thought I'd share it here. http://caloriecount.about.com/manage-your-feelings-b421338?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_20100506&utm_term=continue1
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Hungry Girl
I just spent the last hour on the Hungry Girl website and found some great recipes. I want to buy one of her cookbooks but not sure which one? Right now, I can only afford to buy one. Any suggestions?
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Hungry Girl Mocha (....only 70 calories!)
In a large microwave-safe mug or cup, combine 2 tsp. instant coffee, 2 tsp. fat-free nondairy powdered creamer, and a 25-calorie packet of hot cocoa mix. Add 3/4 cup hot water and stir to dissolve ingredients. Then add 1/4 cup light vanilla soymilk, nuke until hot (about 45 seconds), and stir. Yum! Your mocha will have…
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Lasagna - 320 calories!
I found this recipe from the Kraft Foods Healthy Living website. Ingredients: 3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce 1 large tomato, chopped 1 egg 1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese 1/4 cup KRAFT…
