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Stupid Halloween Candy
Since when did dead people and candy go together?! It's torture to walk around and see all the candy everywhere - and we still have 3 weeks until it gets handed out! Tips and tricks for avoiding the madness? And yes, I already avoid walking down the aisles, buying it, etc - but it's bloody everywhere! (And in some places,…
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Calories Burned - why so different?
I see some people who workout for like 30 minutes and burn over 300 calories on the elliptical or swimming or whatever. And some people even more (600+). When I walk full blast (ie, 4.5mph) for 30 minutes, I get maybe 180 calories net. How do people get such crazy high numbers? Is it because they weigh more? Are they just…
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Homemade Frozen Meals?
Hi all, So as much as I try to "be good" and make lunch every day, sometimes I just really don't feel like it. My current fall back is tuna, crackers, relish "Lunch-to-go" packages. Not the best, but not the worst. But ideally, I'd like to make a few "frozen meals" that I can just heat up when I'm not in the mood to prep…
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Book to Read
Hi all, Not exactly sure where this should go, but I wanted to mention this book I just discovered. Diet and Health, With a Key to the Calories - By Lulu Hunt Peters (http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15069) This book was written around 100 years ago, but it's an easy read and might help people find the motivation they need.
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Iron in my Lunch - ideas?
Hi all, So the hardest nutrient for me to get right now is iron.... in addition to eating fortified cereals, what else can I do? Specifically, I'm looking for lunch ideas. Right now, my go to is whole baby clams in pasta with sauce. But I'd like to branch out... So ideas for a (quick) lunch that is high in iron and not…
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Low carb site
So I just found this cool blog for "low carb" and/or gluten free people... now neither of those are me, but I thought some of this stuff was super cool and creative. http://yourlighterside.com/ One thing I want to try is: http://yourlighterside.com/low-carb-deep-dish-pan-pizza/ (making a small one would be perfect for…
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Visiting Vegas - food help??
Hi all, So DH and I are vising Vegas next week - for 8 days (eek what was I thinking?!) and I need some help for food suggestions. The place we're staying has a kitchen area .... but we love good food and there are a lot of options around! Since it's winter time, it'll be colder walking around and we can't sit by the pool…
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Exercise calories - how to figure
Hi everyone, I know the answer will be a HRM, but I don't have the money for that right now... So, how do I burn more calories when working out? It seems like everyone posts crazy high amounts when they do stuff - but for me it's really low. For example, I did 20 minutes at 3.0 mph and only "burned" 56 calories...…
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24 calorie mini cupcakes
Hi all, Just made this last night and thought I'd share. 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1/4 cup wheat flour pinch baking powder (<1/4 tsp) pinch baking soda (1/8 tsp) pinch salt (1/8 tsp) 3 tbsp sugar 1 1/8 tsp corn starch 5/8 tsp vanilla extract (or do half peppermint for another good flavor) 1/8 cup vanilla yogurt 1 tbsp applesauce…
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Healthy kid's snack..?! Not really...
I really dislike when "healthy" is applied to everything - some things aren't healthy even though they may be good. For example, (from: http://www.parenting.com/article/oatmeal-snack-cakes) Oatmeal Snack Cakes 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 Tbsp boiling water…
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twist on banana soft serve
I know the banana idea has been used before, but here's a take on it that we enjoyed last night: 1 frozen banana 10 frozen raspberries 1 tbsp pb (We used chunky, all natural) 1/3 tbsp cocoa powder blend well until smooth - makes 2 (small) servings for around 110 calories each honey would also go well with this, or you can…
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Recipe Swap?
Hi all, In the interest of broadening my culinary skills and eating more diverse foods, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a recipe swap with me? The idea is that I would send you a dinner to make and you would send me one - complete meal, homemade, healthy. We would then report back with how it went.…
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101 quick recipes for healthier eating
Hey y'all, in case you didn't see this article from the NYT, it has 101 quick meal ideas that sound great and look easy: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/18/dining/18mini.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all One example: 9 Pan-grill a skirt steak for three or four minutes a side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, slice and serve over…
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Eat - hungry - Eat - hungry....
Anyone else on this type of cycle? I eat a big meal (like my 500 calorie lunch) and I feel happy and full and sated for a little bit but then I get hungry again, like REALLY hungry, so I eat a good snack (recently, an apple) and now I'm hungry again, just an hour later! I have to wonder if I'm actually hungry or just…
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Single Serve Blueberry & Raspberry Muffin
Hi all, so I adapted this recipe (http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/08/28/single-serving-blueberry-muffin/) by adding raspberries... My version was: 3 T whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp baking powder pinch salt 1 T blueberries (frozen) 1 T raspberries (frozen) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 T unsweetened applesauce 1 T plus 1 tsp…
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BBC news article on calories
I hope I'm allowed to post this...the article discusses calories in food and has a really clever "square" technique - I like it since every square = 100 calories...so I'd get 15 and a half squares to fill up per day (they use 2000 calories for a woman, high for me). What do y'all think?…
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Semi-vegetarian lifestyle
Hi all, So I have a few questions for all those who are "vegetarians". I am thinking about the process and I just wanted to know what people who have done it awhile think....in addition to the questions, please add any other helpful comments. 1. If you practice this lifestyle, do your other family members join in? How do…
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Whole Wheat Pasta Recipes?
Hi all, Sorry if this has been asked before (and just point me that way) but I couldn't find it in a search... In the interest of being healthier, we have been trying to make our breads, etc with whole wheat. This would include pasta. However, the recipe my husband used tonight turned out poorly... So do anyone have a…
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Weight fluctuations with maintenance...
Hi everyone... I was just wondering how many people see +/- 1-2 pounds when they are maintaining? I was 111.8 on the 7th of August and now I've been 112.6 since the 14th... Do people see that small change happening or does it mean I'm slowly gaining? Does something like that even matter in the big scheme of a "life…
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Satisfy Sugar Cravings?
I'm sure this has been asked before, but since I'm in the middle of one, I'm asking again. What do y'all do to satisfy your sugar cravings? I am already looking forward to my one square of dark chocolate for lunch, but I REALLY want a larger, crazy yummy thing.... My things I try: water (I just have to pee constantly, it…
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Why is nutrition so complicated??
Eat fat Don't eat fat Eat carbs Don't eat "white carbs" Eat sweet potato Don't eat starchy foods .... It goes on and on - why is information on eating well so controversial? Some of it, like "eating too many brownies is bad", makes sense but things like "don't eat whole grain" or "too many fruits are bad" or "eat lots of…
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Going WAY over on vacation
My DH and I are visiting family for 11 days and every day so far I have been going way over. Plus the way they cook is with lots of bad fats and stuff. Any tips for eating healthier on this vacation? Don't want to offend anyone but don't want to lose all progress either!
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Two "desserts" UNDER 100 calories per serving!
Hey all, In the interest of sharing, here are two things we've made in the last few days that are yummy and under 100 calories per serving (ie, 1 piece). Oatmeal Crumble Muffins: crumble: 30g brown sugar 2 tbsp butter 1.4 oz whole wheat flour .75 oz rolled oats pinch salt Muffins: 1.75 oz rolled oats 1.75 oz ap flour 1.75…
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No calories burned with strength exercises?
Hi all, I'm a little confused - why would it say no calories were burned with strength exercises? I sure felt it, and I sweated, so how does it not count for anything?? Thanks!
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Stop snacking??
Hi everyone, So my ideal day for eating would go like this: Breakfast - 250 cal (I do this well - with a variety of foods - oatmeal, fruit, english muffins, whole wheat thin bagel, cereal, egg, etc with milk or juice or tea mostly...) Snack - 150 cal Lunch - 350 cal Snack - 150 cal Supper - 450 cal Snack - 170 cal (Popcorn…
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Salsa & chip - substitute?
Hi everyone, So I really like making my own salsa (and geez is it low in calories!!) but I do NOT like eating it with vegetables. So what can I eat it with that is healthier than chips but still gives me that taste? I tried saltine crackers - but each one still has like 5 calories, so it adds up quickly. We make our own…
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A tad late on the introduction...
But a hearty Hello nevertheless! I've been using the app for awhile and I have recently decided to check out the website. I've already posted a few things, but I figured I should do a quick intro post. I'm 27, married, have a cat, and am in school for my PhD. I am in maintenance mode and tone up mode and general "be…
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Confused - MyFitnessPal versus USDA
Hi all, So I track very carefully on the myfitnesspal app....but I really want to just eat the correct recommendations of foods from USDA. However, I noticed that tends to give me a ton more calories. For example, I took a sample day of food and put it into both - Myfitnesspal: 1620 calories (ie, 70 OVER my limit) USDA…
