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Fullness Factor - from Nutriondata.com
FULLNESS FACTORS FOR COMMON FOODS Fullness Factors for Common Foods (the number going up means the foods keep you full longer) Food FF Bean sprouts 4.6 Watermelon 4.5 Grapefruit 4.0 Carrots 3.8 Oranges 3.5 Fish, broiled 3.4 Chicken breast, roasted 3.3 Apples 3.3 Sirloin steak, broiled 3.2 Oatmeal 3.0 Popcorn 2.9 Baked…
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Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal cookies
Banana-Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies Banana-Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies 10 minutes; Cook: 25 minutes. For more great recipes go to MyRecipes.com Ingredients 1 cup oat flour 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raw sugar 1/3 cup canola oil 1/3…
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Emotional Eating - think before eating!
Last week I discussed emotional eating in terms of taking the time to feel your true feelings in order to avoid eating in response to them. Today I would like to discuss an easy reminder to that. It's called HALT. It's an acronym for: Hungry: Never allow yourself to become too hungry because usually you will end up…
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DAILY DEALS - Daily freebies and bargains!
I was thinking we can post freebies and deals here for everyone. Go ahead and post daily deals. I think we can all benefit. Here is one for today :- http://oldnavy.p.delivery.net/m/p/nvy/pvw/previeweml.asp?cid=16757296608&pid=738872&mid=1784356673 Save 40% off at Old Navy. Let's post more!
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Being Overweight as worse as smoking. BBC article.
Being overweight or seriously underweight as a teenager curbs life expectancy as much as smoking 10 cigarettes a day, a study suggests. Swedish researchers followed 46,000 men from the age of 18 for 38 years. Being obese or smoking more than 10 a day doubled the premature death risk, the British Medical Journal reported.…
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FREE PANCAKES - IHOP (Only TODAY)
http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/index.html Donation required for children's charity.
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Want to live longer? Get your Omega 3 fats.
updated 5:17 a.m. PT, Tues., Feb. 24, 2009 At the end of a residential cul-de-sac in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, a driveway winds up a hill to the headquarters of Ocean Nutrition, a complex of buildings of mid-century vintage overlooking the tall-masted schooners and gray-hulled Canadian Navy destroyers in Halifax Harbour.…
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Free Tacos at Jack in the Box - Only today!
http://coupon.hangintherejack.com/two-tacos.php?referrer=TACOS Go save Jack. He's dying after a bus crash! Get free beef tacos and show some solidarity :flowerforyou: 160 calories per taco. Live on Jack! :flowerforyou: Only today - with coupon.
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Bite Size Choco Banana Chip Muffins
Ingredients: Kids of all ages will love these moist muffins that are tailor-made for happy munching. Serve with a cold glass of Milk for a terrific breakfast or snack. 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each, baking soda and salt 2/3 cup (150 mL)…
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Losing weight for future pregnancy.
I have asked this question before but I'm going to ask again, because its on my mind and the more answers I can get the better this will be for me. I'm in my mid 30's and I want to have more children (God willing). I have to lose 47lbs in order to be my ideal weight. However, my biological clock is ticking. I got pregnant…
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Sticking to the grocery list.
As we all know, times are hard, especially with jobs and money. My family and I have now come to a solid plan. It took me a while to get there but my husband had to help me out a little. We stick to our list. Generally nothing more or less. All week, I prepare a list of items we need and saturday morning we head to our…
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Salsa Meat Loaf
Salsa Meat Loaf Serve meat loaf with a little sass. High-fiber cereal and salsa as hot as you like sets this meat loaf apart. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:1 hr 40 min Makes:6 servings 1 cup Fiber One® original bran cereal 1 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa 2 eggs 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin…
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Montessori School Education
I was wondering if any of you have kids who are in montessori schools beyond the age of 6 years old. I am talking about 6 years plus to high school. What has your experience been? Would love some advice.
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STEVIA?
I have heard of the name but don't know if its a healthy alternative. Please tell me more. Also, how safe is it?
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Borderline Obese!
I have managed to get out of the obese range. Almost! I am currently on the borderline of Obese and entering Over weight. Just thought I'd share. Woohoo!! 3 months has made the difference!!
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No more Acid problems in my Stomach!
I started 3 months ago and had major acid in my stomach that was keeping me up at night. I just want to say that 11lbs of weight loss later and one round of PRILOSEC OTC has completely cured me of my coughing and burning at night. I refuse to go on a lifetime of medication if I know I am the problem. I want to say that…
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Motivated all the way!
My sister is getting married end of April. Her wedding is in Istanbul, Turkey. I am motivated to lose more weight before I travel!! It needs to be down before end of April. Who's going to keep me motivated??? :bigsmile:
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Soda and taste buds
So, I've been very good and trying to avoid soda for the last 3 months and now when I look at soda, it makes me kind of sick. I have been generally drinking water, tea or milk. Do your taste buds actually start to change after a while? Everywhere I go, I order water and avoid the sodas. Just don't feel like them any more!
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Kohl's coupons
I need a 10% off in store KOHLS coupon. Anyone have a link or know where I can print one?
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"Running the Sahara" - Amazing Story of Strength & Endurance
http://www.runningthesahara.com/index.html I watched this documentary about 3 runners in the Sahara African Desert. What a true inspiration they were and I was amazed at the ability of the human body. The stamina and strength it endures and yet continues to live on. I loved it. If you ever get a chance, please please watch…
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Eat This, Not That...
Okay, just picked up a copy and absolutely love the book! Its well written. Informative and an awesome guide for those who need to know where to start in terms of nutrition. I love it. Who agrees?
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Post workout foods..
I need some variety for my mid morning snack and post workout snacks. Any advice? What do you guys eat?
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Food industry and my thoughts...
I just wanted to say that with all these recalls on food items...please try to be very careful with what you buy. I heard a friend tell me today about how one company (no name) processes jam in jars and I was not too happy to hear what she had to say. I don't want to bash the food industry but I think we all need to be…
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"THE FEEL GOOD THREAD"
I think we should report when we are feeling fit and fine!! The days we feel happy, hyper, positive and full of energy, we should report here. I was feeling very tired and lethargic, even had a bad headache earlier but then after an hour of working out, I'm ready to bounce :laugh: Anyone else feel like me today?
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Just because.....
Just wanted to say this cause it was in my heart and eager to come out... ......................I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!! MFP rocks :laugh:.................................................. We rock! To a healthy you and me!! :drinker:
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The real me inside these layers...
I was thinking earlier today that I am a very friendly and loving person. At least, I think so of me. Slowly, as the weight comes off, I am feeling more like "me". Confident and happy and fit. Do you know what I mean? Healthy and happy and consistent with my moods etc. Can't wait to reach my ideal weight and be the…
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*ADULT QUESTION*
Please kindly answer... *This is a sensitive question and for mature audiences. * To those who have lost weight, has your sexual life improved? I mean, has it improved the quality of your life? Also, how is your stamina, post weight loss... Thank you...in advance.
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Bad weekend...need to get back on track.
I had a bad weekend (eating wise). I started off well on friday but then ended up going to olive garden. I ate half my dinner but it was still way too many calories (750). Then, game night with friends on saturday, with chips and dips, rice/beans etc. Today, there was really no excuse but super bowl was horrible. Friends…
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sleep = exercise = weight loss
Sleep + exercise + a healthy diet = weight loss We often forget that sleep is as important to weight loss as diet and exercise. More and more research suggests that getting a good night's sleep is crucial for losing weight. I experienced lack of sleep last night and my whole day was like out of whack because of lack of…
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Calcium?
Chicas in their thirties. Wondering if you girls around my age take any calcium suppliments. Let me know what kind. Do we have to take them after a certain age?
