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200 cal dinner!!!! :)
hi everyone! So I'm trying to keep my dinner under 200-250 cals for tonight lol. I want something filling!! I heard "Fage" Greek yogurt with frozen strawberries & red seedless grapes is delicious! Any recommendations? :) I know alot of you have excellent ideas! I love MFP, everyone is so helpful!
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THICK THIGHS.. Flabby thighs.. LOSE THEM!!!
Ladies!! What are the best excercises you've done or any type of gym classes that's helped you lose THIGH FAT? I know there is no such thing as spot reduction, but I'm the type that puts on weight on my lower body first, and when I lose weight.. upper body fat goes first!! My thighs have slimmed probably by an inch.. but…
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ENERGY DRINKS? Jack3d for women? JUST WONDERING..
Hey everyone! I was JUUUUST wondering.. has anyone tried Jack3d?? Women?? I heard it just really helps boost workouts even when running.. and it gives you an incredible amount of energy. Sometimes I just need that boost.. I just wanted an opinion on it that's all. Thanks!
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George Forman Grill?!
There's this huge hype about George Forman Grills!! Anyone have it? What is your review on it? It seems like it'd be a great buy as to cooking chicken, salmon, turkey / veggie burgers in a quick matter of time too!
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How to know when it's TOO MUCH seasonings...??
I love McCormicks seasoning products. I practically use either the "salt free Garlic & Herb" or Garlic Powder on all of my chicken, fish, salmon.. shrimp.. basically when I cook a delicious, healthy lunch or dinner. However.. it says it's "0 calories." and salt free. For those who use McCormicks seasoning products on a…
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High fiber & protein foods / snacks!!! :)
Hi everyone! What are your favorite high fiber / protein snacks -- food? One of my favorites for breakfast & even sometimes dinner LOL is Kashi Go Lean's cereal! So filling with almond milk :) Another favorite is Ezekiel low sodium bread with Trader Joes raw almond butter! Mmm so delicious! Any recommendations would be…
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CANOLA OIL COOKING SPRAY???
I recently just purchased Canola Oil Cooking Spray from the wonderful TRADER JOES! I heard it's good for cooking shrimp, chicken, veggies, fish.. etc. Has anyone or does anyone use this spray? The extra virgin olive oil I have seems to be a waste of 190 calories added to my lunch or dinner so wanted to try something new…
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FAGE / CHOBANI GREEK YOGURT?!? Calling all greek yogurt love
Hi everyone! So.. I notice alot of you eat greek yogurt.. I have a couple of fage yogurts in my fridge sitting there. I'm trying to be low on sugar as well maintain a healthy diet.. and heard greek yogurt is great as a snack or even a meal with some cut up fruits. Is GREEK YOGURT as healthy as everyone says it is? I have…
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Some feedback would be really appreciated
I love McCormicks seasoning products. I practically use either the "salt free Garlic & Herb" or Garlic Powder on all of my chicken, fish, salmon.. shrimp.. basically when I cook a delicious, healthy lunch or dinner. However.. it says it's "0 calories." and salt free. For those who use McCormicks seasoning products on a…
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What OATMEAL brand do you use?
what is the best oatmeal brand to use? where & where can I buy? I've received some feedback about "Quaker Oats" being high in sugar.. etc?
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Low sodium / Cal RECIPES?? Snacks? :) Anyone helpful please?
What are YOUR favorite snacks? Recipes? :) As far as low sodium & calories! For lunch I made an awesome meal! McCormicks garlic & herb (salt free) with sautéed shrimp & zuchinni. Of course Trader Joes instant brown rice saved my meal & topped it off within 3 mins!! It was so delicious! Any help / tips would be great! I'm…
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Extra virgin olive oil? Cooking spray?
I'm not quite sure on what I should use when making my scrambled egg whites or even anything involving that will stick to the pan! Lol.. Should I use extra virgin olive oil? I have this "Canola Oil" pan spray from Trader Joes but not sure if it's any good or not. What do you all use when making certain foods or even egg…
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SEASONING PRODUCTS?? please help!
Hello everyone! So as you all know.. McCormick seriously has some of the best seasonings! I always use their garlic powder or onion powder! Today for the first time I used their "Perfect Pinch Garlic & Herb SALT FREE" seasoning! It says on the label it is made with garlic, spices (including oregano), rosemary, basil, red…
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BEST TIME TO WORKOUT?? Responses appreciated!!
Hey everyone! Especially the LADIES!! I was wondering when is the best time to workout? I usually go on my lunch breaks at work for an hour around 12pm. I mainly focus on cardio (treadmill, elliptical, try to do some 5-10 pound weight lifting...) I want to try something new and be able to go early morning before work…
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McCormick seasoning products!! Please help?!?!
Hello everyone! So as you all know.. McCormick seriously has some of the best seasonings! I always use their garlic powder or onion powder! Today for the first time I used their "Perfect Pinch Garlic & Herb SALT FREE" seasoning! It says on the label it is made with garlic, spices (including oregano), rosemary, basil, red…
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Eggo - Nutri Grain WAFFLES?
Hi everyone! I have seriously been craving some waffles!! :( I plan on replacing the syrup with of course.. trader joes raw almond butter!! Anyone try these EGGO NUTRI GRAIN WAFFLES? I hope they're okay to eat?! I can't seem to find the Kashi ones anywhere :(
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Body fat percentage is so confusing.. :(
My weight loss scale is starting to stress me out! My actual weight is dropping or well.. maintaining.. and sometimes my body fat percentage goes up.. a few days later goes down. Ugh... anyone with tips as far as cardio on bringing body fat percentage down? I'm at 18% "supposedly" right now.. and i'm trying to get to 16%…
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TRADER JOES!!! Please reply, it'd be so helpful :)
HI EVERYONE! Today I am going to Trader Joes to stock up on groceries. I was wondering if anyone has any delicious foods / reccomendations at Trader Joes? So far I need to stock up on there uncured, black forest ham.. some whole wheat/grain bread and raw almond butter! I heard there organic marinara pasta low sodium sauce…
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Shrimp with pasta or brown rice recipes?!?
I'd love to whip up a lovely lunch or dinner with shrimp.. something healthy of course. I prefer to do pasta or with brown rice!! I have trader joes ready in 3 minutes brown rice in my freezer just waiting to be opened LOL! and even Tinkyada brown rice pasta which I heard is amazing and super healthy! Any simple shrimp…
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CARDIO??? Please answer! I'd appreciate it!!
Hi everyone! First off, let me say that I absolutely LOVE MFP!!! All of you are wonderful with the advice given, daily support and motivation! :smile: It's always so helpful to hear feed back from others, as their goals are to maintaining a healthier life style with losing weight, eating healthier and staying active! My…
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Protein after the gym?
Hey everyone! I heard it's best to always have a great post-workout meal after the gym.. that has a good amount of protein. I usually have the GNC Lean Shake's (ready to go) bottles made at 25g of protein, the swiss chocolate is so delicious! Is it best to have after the gym? I'm trying to lose fat. Thanks for any…
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Favorite low cal/sodium RECIPES!!!!
Hi everyone! What are your favorite, low cal/sodium lunch or dinner recipes? I'm still new to cooking and I would love to hear anyone's recipes to help me have a different variety of foods each day! :) I love shrimp.. chicken.. salmon.. mahi-mahi .. tuna... egg whites.. I'm looking for more whole grain/wheat pasta recipes…
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LAUGHING COW CHEESE?? Hot Sauce?? (Condiments)
Hi everyone! So.. I hear alot of good reviews about laughing cow cheese light wedges! I've had them before, not as much.. But they are good. Hmm.. Has anyone really ate these and continued to have progress with their weight loss? It sort of seems too good to be true! LOL! I'd love to start using them on my egg whites or on…
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LADIES! Sodium intake?
Hello! I was wondering HOW MUCH sodium you take in a day? As far as the limit goes.. I know too much sodium can be bad towards progress to weight loss.. i'm on a 1,200 calorie intake per day.. any responses would be helpful! Thanks!
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Eating the same thing twice? PLEASE ANSWER!! :\
Hi everyone! So I pretty much love what I eat throughout the day, sometimes I eat the same thing.. Twice? Like 2 almond butter sandwiches LOL. raw almond butter though from Trader Joes! :) and I only use Ezekiel whole grain bread or Sara Lee 45 cals per slice whole wheat! Is it okay to eat the same thing twice in a day? Is…
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NET CALORIES??? I'm so confused! Please HELP!
I'm STILL trying to understand exactly what net calories are? Lol. I only go to the gym 3x a week and still try to maintain a healthier diet :) What exactly is net calories?
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LADIES!!! Please help.
I was wondering HOW MUCH protein do you ladies take in a day..? Perhaps to those who are on a 1,200 calorie intake per day? I always seem to go over and on my fiber.. Any responses would be so helpful!!
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If anyone can, please answer!! :) It'd be helpful!
Has anyone had success with GNC lean shakes? I love them when I'm craving chocolate and need my protein fix!
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Haven't been to the gym in 5 days.. Question!!
I haven't been to the gym since last Wednesday! :( Lol so it's been 4-5 days feeling like. However this whole weekend has been a bit hectic for me. Did alot of walking around the mall, shopping centers, etc. LOL! I was wondering if that's considered as okay "exercise?" I mean, I mainly focus on cardio when I'm at the gym!…
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PLEASE ANSWER! :( Almond butter & wheat/grain bread?
so I absolutely LOOOVE raw almond butter (no salt) Trader Joes is the best! And I have it EVERYDAY with either Ezekiel grain / wheat bread or Sara lee's 45 calories a slice wheat bread. I always have 2 slices to make a sandwich. It's my absolute fav. Has anyone had whole wheat/grain bread everyday & still lost weight with…
