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Healthy Foods for 2009
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/healthy-foods/ Here is a great list of pantry must haves, lunch choices, breakfast choices etc. i really liked the fact that they labelled all the food choices you can buy.
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when does one plateau?
So, I am totally scared of this concept and don't know when it will hit me in my journey of weight loss. How do you know when it happens and what does one need to do to change it? Please teach me as simple as abc... I know there are posts in reference to it, but I need some extra understanding of this concept.
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Chicken Biryani
Yield 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups) Ingredients 3 cups water 2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons…
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Losing weight and pregnancy...
I am turning in the mid thirties this year and I am wanting to get pregnant. This would be baby number 2. Although, I would love to lose the 50lbs before hand and be in my normal weight range. I am so confused. Should I try getting pregnant anyways or lose the weight first? I ask this question for two reasons.. a) its…
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NEWBIES OF 2009!!! WELCOME!!
I am sure we will have tons of new guests at mfp this year. Already, new members are joining like crazy, just wanted to take this opportunity to WELCOME all of you with open arms. We are all in this together. Not here to judge anyone. Let's be free and feel relaxed and lose weight!! There is tons of good advice to go…
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MOTTS APPLESAUCE - no sugar added.
Tastes delicious! Only 50 calories too!!!
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Sangria style cooler
Sangria Style Tea Cooler Quantity Ingredients 4 cups Mott's Plus Light Apple Juice Beverage 1 black tea bag ½ each lemon, lime and orange, cut into rounds 4 sprigs mint Bring apple juice to a boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; add tea bag, citrus rounds and 2 mint sprigs. Allow to steep and cool. Remove tea bag and…
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Apple Pasta Salad - yummy lunch!
Apple Pasta Salad Dressing Ingredients 2 cups Natural apple sauce ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tbs Dijon mustard 2 Tbs fresh (1 Tbs dry) chopped dill ¼ cup black pitted olives, cut in half 1 dash salt Pasta Quantity Ingredients 1 lb cooked fusilli pasta ¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved ½ cup cucumbers, quartered and sliced ½…
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Healthy Banana Bread
Banana Bread 2½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp ground allspice 4 (2 cups) ripe medium bananas, mashed 1 cup sugar ½ cup Natural apple sauce 3 egg whites 2 Tbs vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large…
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Apple-Banana Smoothie
Apple-Banana Smoothie Ingredients 2 bananas, frozen (peel before freezing) ½ cup buttermilk 1 cup Mott's apple sauce Puree in blender and pour into chilled mugs. Makes two 8-oz. servings. 127 calories each drink
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people are noticing!
I went to my house of worship today and I met some ladies there after 3 weeks. They noticed that I looked different!! I know I haven't lost much (8lbs) but its obvious that I am doing something right. This one older lady said, whatever you are doing is making your face thin, so do it!!! I actually laughed in response to…
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anyone watch HALF TON MAN, WOMAN, TEEN on the learning chann
Oh my goodness, I was scared to death. Obesity is a real problem in this country. I had no idea until I saw this teenager, unable to move! They had to do surgery to reduce his skin before they could do gastric surgery for him. It was sad really. Anyone else watch the series?
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POSITIVE QUOTES - Daily reminders
I think there are endless quotes that we can use here on mfp to provide "hope" and create positive thoughts in people. Let them be reminders to us daily in this journey. Here are a couple :- "Knowing others is intelligence. Knowing yourself is true wisdom" (Lao Tse) "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, today is a…
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garden burgers rock!
I ate a garden burger today with some bread and dijon mustard. Oh my god! Heaven! And only 100 calories each!!! WOOHOO!!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009! LETS BRING ON THE CHANGE!!
Hi folks, Its around the corner, the new year of course. Let's be serious about our life changes. We can seriously do this in this coming year. Let's follow suit and help each other become the most healthy individuals out there. I have said "enough is enough" way too many times and this year, I just want CHANGE already!!!…
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Great snacks for under 100 calories -
Don't let snacking wipe out all of your hard-earned diet results in less than a few minutes flat. By planning ahead, you can satisfy your stomach with snacks that are practically calorie-free. Here are 10 to get you started. Hard-boiled egg Snacking on one of these isn't hard to crack. Hard-boiled eggs are easy to prepare,…
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Good Health and Fitness Books - A lIst of all the favorites
I was wondering if you guys have any good books you have read that give good information regarding weight loss. I want to read as much as I can and educate myself and maybe this book list can also help others. Currently, I started reading THIN TASTES BETTER by Stephen Gullo. I like the book so far. Would love to get more…
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Baskin Robbins
I was wonderng if a kiddie scoop is different than their regular scoop. Especially in terms of calories. Anyone know how many calories in the kiddie scoop jamoca almond fudge flavor?
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Low fat vs. Regular stuff
I have a question. What "low fat" stuff is a good choice? I mean, I don't even know what they put in this stuff. Is it better to go full fat and consume less quantity or just buy low fat stuff? I am so confused. Also, I feel diet coke is a farce. I mean it tastes wrong. Anyone else with me on this one? What low fat items…
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TIME TO RE-FOCUS!
A note to myself and others...as the holidays are almost done. Let's refocus on our goals for 2009. Stay connected and motivated folks! We can do this. :)
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The party girl's guide to staying slim during the holidays :
A great article for the holidays :) With a packed social calendar this holiday season, I know that a myriad of high-calorie, festive foods and drink choices are in my future. My biggest challenge is to not over-indulge in all of those yummy flavors, but to still enjoy some delightful treats. Here are some of the party…
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Non-alcoholic drinks
NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS Virgin Mary: Perhaps a Bloody Mary is usually your drink of preference? Well this Christmas you can opt for an alcohol-free Virgin Mary instead. To make this concoction you will need 300ml of tomato juice, a dash of Tabasco (optional), 2-3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce, a teaspoon of horseradish…
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Sticky Date and Coconut Cake
Coat the bottom and sides of the pan with cooking spray so this puddinglike cake doesn't stick. Prepare the topping while the cake bakes in step 3. Yield 12 servings (serving size: 1 wedge) Ingredients CAKE: 1 cup chopped pitted dates 1 cup water 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons butter Dash of salt 6.75 ounces…
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Turkey Lettuce Wraps - my recipe...
I made these last night and they turned out delicious! Basically, I took a pack of JENNIE-O (1-2lb) ground turkey. Used half of it and in a little olive oil, I sauted it. As soon as it started to change color, I added some minced garlic for flavor. I also added some taco seasoning (for chicken). Next, added crushed ground…
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Stir Fry Shrimp with Spicy Orange Sauce
Neutral-tasting canola oil allows the flavors of orange juice, honey, ginger, and chiles to shine. It can also withstand the heat of stir-frying in this tasty take on sweet-and-sour shrimp. Serve over rice or udon noodles. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup) Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 1…
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Ginger, Beef & Green Beans Stir Fry
Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 3/4 cups beef mixture and 1/2 cup rice) Ingredients 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 2 to 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee) 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided 1/4…
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Thai Chicken Saute
Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture, 1/2 cup rice, and 1 lime wedge) Ingredients 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag rice 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon fish sauce 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 cup sliced onion 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1 teaspoon…
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slumdog millionaire movie
anyone seen it? Worth watching?
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I ate at sweet tomatoes tonight.
Even though most of it was healthy (salads and some unhealthy stuff like cornbread). I still managed to be 800 calories above what I generally eat. Plus I got my monthly cycle today and I feel sick, bloated and ewwwwww...(know that feeling?) I did bad. I know I did. Has anybody has "feminine" days like this when you eat…
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Firecracker Salmon - Delicious!
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 8 (4 ounce) fillets salmon 1/2 cup peanut oil or canola 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons green onions, chopped 3 teaspoons brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon…
