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to those on 1,200-1,300 CALS.
Anyone on here around 1,200-1,300 cals per day and either still trying to lose weight OR maintaining - I was wondering what your daily carb intake is per day? I'm allowed about 122 g per day without exercise.. is this too much? Not sure if I should lower my carbs or not as I heard carbs can stall weight loss or slow it…
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Fiber One Brownies.....?
I've seen alot of people on MFP post about fiber one brownies being a great snack..? They sound delicious & I was wondering.. is this actually okay as far as health wise? Are they high in sugar? I was thinking of purchasing a box today!
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Here's some healthy, filling SNACKS on the go!
Hello MFP! Hope everyone is having a great day so far. So i'd like to share a few snacks on the go for those who are wondering what's good, on the healthy side & what's a bit filling too! Try.. - Sargento Light String Cheese! 1 stick is only 50 cals, 1 carb, 6g protein, 0 sugar & 160 sodium. - Trader Joes raw almonds - or…
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Oatmeal *WEIGHT CONTROL*
Has anyone tried Quaker Oats **Weight Control** Maple & Brown Sugar?? (1g of sugar) and it's so delicious!! I've been eating this for breakfast almost everyday. Just wondering if anyone has tried this, if not.. pick up a box at your local grocery store, it's really good! :)
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YOUR experience with the Elliptical / Arc Trainer.
Goodmorning MFP. What is YOUR experience with using the elliptical / arc trainer as your **MAIN** source of cardio? What have you noticed as far as changes in your body? I've recently switched from using the treadmill that I got bored of to the elliptical.. and I am one of those females who is "pear shaped" so I'd love…
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CARBS question!! Confused.
Hi MFP! So I had a sweet tooth craving since "TOM" came to hang with me this week lol and I had an Atkins Advantage Bar (Caramel Double Chocolate) sooo good! The label says 10g protein, 1g sugar & only "4g net carbs" .. I'm still confused as what the "net carbs" are. Nutrition facts on the back say "Total Carbs. 22g) so…
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Veggie Burgers?
I had my first veggie burger today.. I picked up a box of Morning Star's Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burgers.. and oh my, it was delicious! Throw it on your George Forman gril / any grill.. and it cooks up perfectly! Has anyone tried these? Or does anyone have any other veggie burgers that are delicious / recommended to buy? :)
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Name YOUR favorite food / snacks :)
Hi MFP! Name any food / snacks.. / condiments, whatever it is, that you HAVE to have everyday. or even on your grocery list! (healthy too please!) What are your favorites? :) Mine: - Ezekiel low sodium whole sprouted grain toast. - Trader Joes Peanut Butter unsalted - Trader Joes raw almond butter - Quaker Oats **Weight…
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worst monthly visitor besides bills. lol, LADIES ONLY!!
Our worst monthly visitor besides bills (lol) had came to hang out with me today. Smh, I feel so bloated & I'm craving EVERYTHING!! like literally sweets & salty food. My diary is open to view btw for any feedback, today - so far, i'm doing great as far as eating wise.. don't mind the weekend though (I was on vacay!!)…
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Ladies! I just bought...
EAS Whey Protein - Chocolate **NOTE, I am asking ladies for opinions only because most of the responses I have received about a good protein mix was from ladies but ANYONE is welcome to answer of course! -- I just bought some from Safeway today! It seems like a good buy with the low carbs, sugar and low in cals.. and a…
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Tuna & Mayo.
So I really want to love tuna again. Lol I used to eat it before with mayo and sliced / cut up tomatoes.. However since I cut out mayo to be on the healthier side, I dislike tuna with a passion!! Is there any possible substitutes for mayo? I heard "hellmans light mayo", "hellmans light mayo with olive oil" and miracle whip…
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Fast food - Salad suggestion!
I know alot of fast food places aren't the best ideas when trying to lose weight or maintain but.. if you're on the go and is craving a delicious salad.. I'd just like to throw one healthier option that is SO delicious! El Pollo Loco's Grilled Chicken Salad.. just make sure to tell them to take out the tortilla chips, no…
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Healthy snacks while traveling!
Hello MFP! Hope everyone is having a lovely mid week so far. Well i'm leaving to NY tomorrow - early morning.. i'll be back by early Monday morning, just in time to make it to work lol. So I decided to at least buy a couple of "on the go" snacks to bring with me so I don't super indulge in other foods out there.. don't get…
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"PEAR SHAPED!" Upper body thin, lower body.. not so thin.
Hi MFP! So for the past 3 months, with eating much healthier and going to the gym mainly focusing on cardio and light weights for 3 times a week.. I have lost weight, but i'm not so happy with my lower body. It's like my upper body is way thinner than my bottom! I believe I naturally have hips, although that could be…
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LADIES, need some feedback please!!
Hi MFP. So I had to ask the ladies.. if anyone has similar goals.. where exactly are you at today? Are you maintaining or losing? What is your calorie intake per day? Do you eat your exercise calories back? What do you mainly watch out for as far as carbs? sugar? protein? Today I ate my exercise calories back. Sometimes I…
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FROZEN MEALS.. not all of them are bad!
I'd just like to leave a little review on a frozen meal by Lean Cuisine. Today I bought the "Fajita-Style Chicken Spring Rolls" and WOW they were delicious!! 200 cals in 1 serving of 3 spring rolls & 15g of protein. I know that some people say those frozen meals are not as good for you as we think they might be, but I…
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LOW CARB / Sugar & good amount of Protein!
HI MFP! Does anyone have any reccomended good "on the go" snacks that are low in carbs with a good amount of protein? Oh and also low in sugar? I plan on going to the grocery store today.. or even Trader Joes possibly to stock up on a few snacks. I'll be going to NY for about 4 days and I always eat like crazy when i'm…
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"Elliptical is a waste of time" how about NOT?!
Hi MFP! So this morning before leaving to work I was having breakfast with my mom, having a conversation about the gym basically.. and we were talking mainly about the elliptical and how we both love it more than the treadmill now.. and here comes my irritating step brother, apparently he was in the living room and heard…
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To those NOT using a HRM..
Hi MFP! To anyone who isn't using a HRM or hasn't purchased one yet and goes by the machine's calories burned when going to the gym... (treadmill, elliptical, etc.. whatever) have you had success towards weight loss even with using the machines calories burned? I know they say a HRM is more accurate.. but I was just…
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MFP friends, need a few suggestions please!
Goodmorning MFP. I need a few suggestions.. What are foods that are healthy / good for you that are high in fat? I believe I need to switch up my eating habits a bit. I do eat healthy, but most of the time I'm over in carbs & high in protein.. Which isn't bad, it is all complex carbs. I'm going to start adding in more…
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Still hungry? -___-
There's times where I catch myself STILL hungry after eating a good meal with a good amount of protein.. geeeeze. Sometimes it just seriously BUGS me out because I wanna go back to the kitchen and snack on something! But i'm already over my carb intake by a little bit so.. what should I do?! Haha yikes :( Drinking water…
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Tired of feeling guilty!!
There's times when I have went over my carb limit, fat limit.. or sugar.. (fruits mainly so who cares!).. and mainly my carbs are all COMPLEX carbs.. Anyway.. I just hate seeing that "negative" number on my diary or daily intake when I review how much I ate today, (as far as if I went over my limit) it gives me such a…
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Any favorite LOW CARB recipes or snacks??
Hi MFP! I am not on an Atkins diet or a low carb diet.. Just wanted to know more options as far as low carb meals or snacks / foods! I'm so used to always eating the same thing, which helps & works for me lol.. But I'd like other optiins/ideas as well! So for any of you who'd like to share, I'd gladly appreciate it! :)
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Am I eating too many CARBS??
Can someone please take a look at my diary & tell me if I am eating too many carbs? I do not eat any bad carbs.. Most of my carbs come from whole grains / sprouts such as ezekiel bread, kashi go lean, oatmeal or grain flax seed crackers.. But please feel free to leave your opinion. Thanks! Btw I am at a 1,220 cal intake…
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Eating out at restaurants... Help!
Hi MFP! So at least once a week sometimes my friends or my boyfriend loves to go out to eat.. dinner or lunch most of the time during a day of the weekend lol. Well it just so happens my best friend wants to go to dinner tomorrow night.. she completely supports me eating healthier so I was wondering if any of you have any…
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one last post about this.. **ELLIPTICAL USERS!!!!**
Hi MFP! This will definitely be my last post about the elliptical lol. First off, i'd like to say thankyou to anyone on MFP who takes the time to read any of my posts & responds and... well, isn't rude. :smile: For those who use the elliptical alot.. or as a main source of cardio, what has the elliptical helped you with?…
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EAS 100% Whey Protein.. Any ladies take this?
Hey MFP!! I was wondering if anyone has tried the EAS 100% Whey Protein Chocolate flavor?? It seems to be really low in carbs, sugar, sodium AND cals!! It seems like the best one I found thus far & I wanted to know if any ladies on here take this.. I wanted to use this for either breakfast, or a meal replacement.. or a…
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Think Thin Gluten Free Protein Bars??
Has anyone tried the Think Thin Gluten Free Protein Bars?? I just found them at Trader Joes and thought why not try one bar as a post workout meal after some good cardio.. It says it has 0 grams of sugar!! Just wanted some reviews on them!
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to those that are on 40-45% carbs!
Hi everyone! I notice that alot of you are on 100g carbs per day.. is anyone over 122g per day? I'm at 40% so I get in at least 122g per day and sometimes I'm over but.. it hasn't really caused me to "gain weight" as what people say carbs can do.. Who here is over 100g carbs per day but still has success towards weight…
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FLAX SEED MEAL = A must buy.
Bob's Red Mill Flax Seed Meal is a must buy.. I pretty much add flax seed to everything now. My kashi go lean cereal, my oatmeal, my ezekiel whole grain sprouted bread, my brown rice.. my protein smoothies.. even in my greek yogurt. Definitely is great for health and keeps me full longer. One tablespoon is only 30 cals as…
