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Have you taken a look at your own diary?
Lol have you ever really taken a look at your own diary and thought to yourself, wow I do eat ALOT of the same things over & over? Well that's what just happened with me.. and hey, as long as i'm eating healthy, continuing to be successful to reach my goals.. & mainly staying at my calorie goal then I don't see why not,…
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For those who say "CUT OUT BREAD!"
I love, love, looove bread. I used to always eat "whole wheat, whole grain" breads.. until I find out that most of the bread I had chose from the grocery stores weren't really "whole wheat/whole grain." I switched to Ezekiel 4:9 low sodium bread. It's absolutely delicious and has a low glycemic index because it's made with…
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PANCAKE recipes? Pumpkin puree?? :)
Hi everyone!! I know alot of you on here have some delicious recipes!! I was wondering if anyone has any healthy PANCAKE recipes WITHOUT using flour at all!! And also if anyone has any recipes using pumpkin puree or pumpkin spice? It would be highly appreciated!! I've been craving pancakes lately or even something like…
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Elliptical VS Treadmill. Walking VS Running..
Hi MFP! My main source of cardio at the gym is either the treadmill or elliptical. I only go to the gym about 3 times a week and usually on Sundays.. however, I haven't been to the gym in a whole week since I was in Vegas :ohwell: Anywho, I'd just like to make this post for feedback on anyone that uses the elliptical or…
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"Too much" carbs.. Hmm.
Hi MFP. What exactly is "too many" carbs..? What is your limit per day? Ladies? I'm not quite sure if my carb daily intake is high, my diary is open for feedback. Oh & please don't mind this past weeknd, I was in Vegas lol! I see some posts on here about carbs.. Of course we all know what the bad carbs are. My carbs mainly…
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Your BMR minus 500?! Doesn't seem right.. Help MFP!
Hi MFP. So I've been told that if I calculate my BMR then minus 500(deficit).. that's how many calories I should be eating in order to boost my metabolism - lose weight? But whoa.. that seriously doesn't seem right because 1,200 cals per day is what we at least need a day so our bodies do not go into "starvation mode"…
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Over calories.. :( MFP friends, help?
Hello MFP. I was in Vegas from Thursday (Sept.1) and got back home early this morning. I didn't consume any alcohol drinks.. (I know right!! Lol) and it was a bit hard trying to eat on the healthy side knowing my close friends wanted all the good fatty stuff :\ Haha. Anywho, I tried my best to make smarter choices & ended…
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LADIES! Heart Rate Monitors?
I am definitely going to purchase a HRM this week.. I need one for work out dvd's at home when I am not at the gym, and even for classes so I know how many calories I'm burning! Ladies, what HRM do you recommend?! And how much did you purchase it for? I've seen a few online but alot seem iffy on tue reviews! Any feedback…
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PROTEIN SHAKES!!! Help!
I need a few ideas on which protein shake to get.. typically something that can also be a meal replacement at times.. with a good amount of protein, really low sugar and not super high in carbs. I AM NOT on the atkins diet, never would be.. but I did hear that the Atkins Advantage Shakes are really good in protein, low in…
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Your favorite food / snack you HAVE to have everyday?
Today I had a bit of a super yummy day but of course it was healthy. (My diary is open to view.) I'm starting to really love eating much healthier.. I hardly ever think about fast food or white carbs anymore! If I ever have a craving for something towards the "junk" don't get me wrong, I'll have a cheat meal once in a…
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FOODS THAT STORE BELLY FAT.
Hi MFP. So today I heard from a friend that actually "whole wheat/grain bread" can increase belly fat? I looked at her a bit crazy, because I do eat whole sprouted grain bread everyday.. (ezekiel low sodium) and I also like to include organic brown rice (trader joes) in my dinner sometimes. Is this true? What foods should…
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Actual 100% WHOLE WHEAT / GRAINS.
Hi everyone. What 100% whole wheat / grains do you eat as far as bread.. rice.. etc. (that are good for you. none of the processed stuff lol) I know that some of the bread we find in grocery stores aren't actually that good for you as it may seem.. I'd love to hear any feedback. I notice that I eat alot of Sara Lee 45 cals…
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THICK THIGHS... go away! :\
I am one of those girls who puts most of my weight on my lower body.. (thighs/hips). I have reached my goal weight HOWEVER I am not happy with the way my thighs still are.. I know we cannot spot reduce.. however, I figured the more cardio I do.. my body will decide where to burn the fat off of which is well, my thighs lol.…
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S M O O T H I E S <3
Hey MFP! I'm going to buy a blender tomorrow & start making healthy smoothies. I heard alot of good reviews using non-fat Greek yogurt, flax seeds, almond milk & fruits.. Can anyone give me some delicious, healthy - filling smoothie recipes? And aren't super high in cals btw!! Thanks :)
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Ladies 5'5 and over.
Hello to all the ladies 5'5 and over.. and to those who have at least reached their goal weight or have very LITTLE to lose.. what is your cal intake per day? How many times do you usually exercise within the week and what is your main source of exercising to keep from gaining weight back?
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Bloated and need to at home exercises!
Holy *kitten* I am feeling SO bloated at the moment haha yikes :( My diary is open to view for any feedback.. I was wondering if any of you can give me some great at home exercises to do for tonight.. (no dvd involved please)
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Feedback on my diary..
Hi everyone.. my diary is open to view & i'd love for anyone to give me feedback, please!! Am I too high on carbs? I don't eat any bad carbs such as white rice/pasta, white bread.. If I eat bread, it's whole sprouted grain or wheat.
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Best Snacks ON THE GO!
I'm going to Vegas for labor day weekend and definitely need to bring my own snacks that will fill me up and not be high in sugar.. lol I really do not want to "pig out" there :( What are your favorite snacks on the go? I was thinking of bringing my Atkins Advantage Caramel Double Chocolate Crunch bars (only 1g of sugar &…
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What did you eat today?
Hi everyone.. I love seeing what other people had to eat today for breakfast, lunch, dinner.. snacks. Always gives me more ideas instead of always eating the same thing over & over again.... day by day LOL. So for those who would actually like to respond.. what did YOU eat today? For me.. Pre-workout (7am) - Half of a…
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Tofu Shirataki Noodles!
I recently bought 2 packs of Tofu Shirataki Noodles! It's basically just made of tofu, water, yam flower & calcium hydroxide. It's only 20 cals, 15mg sodium.. 3g carbs and ZERO sugar! I would like to know if any of you have tried these? Any of you have recipes? :) I have been craving pasta lately and apparently I'm gonna…
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LADIES who are STRENGTH TRAINING!
Hi ladies! I am trying to get into various exercises to burn fat and be toned.. So far all I'm mainly doing now is 30 min treadmill of jogging & walking and 20 min elliptical (intervals..) I really want to slim my thighs and I know you cannot spot reduce.. so what are the best strength training exercises that has helped…
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Healthier alternative to peanut butter.
I'd just like to share with the peanut butter lovers that I found a DELICIOUS organic peanut butter, no salt added.. either crunchy or creamy.. and NO HYDROGENATED OILS!! It can be found at Trader Joes :)
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Weightloss with WALKING?
Anyone on here have weight loss with only.. or mainly WALKING? Treadmill? Outdoors? What worked best for you? I've been feeling so sluggish at the gym lately that I've just been walking around 3.7mph at a 10.0 incline.. then I bring it to NO incline and jog on 5.8
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STEVIA reviews please!
Lol at this very moment I'm at Safeway & came across "Stevia extract in the raw" (green box) and also found one in a white box, it says it's a zero calorie natural sweetener? Any reviews on this??? I don't wanna buy this if it's bad for my diet, thought it'd be good to add to my plain non-fat Greek yogurt!
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Alfredo sauce!
Hi MFP! I was wondering if any of you have any alfredo sauce recommendations.. that are mainly low in sodium & sugar.. something more on the healthier side.. I want to try alfredo sauce with veggies & tofu shirataki noodles. I've been craving pasta so why not give this a try?! Lol :)
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Organic sprouted whole wheat bread. :)
Ezekiel 4:9 low sodium organic sprouted whole wheat bread is the best. You can find it at mostly any grocery store in the freezer sections... it's seriously ORGANIC.. nothing "bad" added to it lol. What's your favorite healthy bread?
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This bar REALLY filled me up.
I'm not on an atkins - low carb diet or anything.. my "diet" is more of just a healthy lifestyle.. at 1,200 cals per day, cutting out all bad carbs & sugar (besides fruit!! good sugars.) and.. well today I tried the Atkins Advantage Bars.. I bought the double chocolate caramel crunch one, yes I was craving something…
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Spicy tuna sandwich around 200 cals :)
So I've just been experimenting lol. I hardly eat tuna, but I believe now I will! Made a quick, easy & delicious spicy tuna sandwich! 2 slices of Sara Lee's 45 cals per slice delight whole grain bread. (90 cals total) 1 can of Chicken of the Sea - Chunk Light Tuna - (50 cals) 1 slice of Sargento's Low Sodium Pepperjack…
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What do you mainly watch for? Carbs? Fat? Sugar? Sodium? Pro
So I notice that MFP does set you their recommended grams of carbs, sugar, fat, sodium, protein, fiber.. etc. It's true that no matter if you are on 1,200 cals per day.. or more.. or lower.. sometimes it's really about all the above right? What do you all mainly watch for & try to keep low to help with weight loss? Can…
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Treadmill lovers..
Hi everyone.. what has helped you as far as using the treadmill.. to lose weight? I know that with using the treadmill it mainly helped me lose weight in my upper body and lost a few inches in my hips.. But i'm starting to feel a bit sluggish with jogging these days. Anyone on here do fast brisk walking.. perhaps on high…
