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for the love of spinach.
Hello mfp friends, I love spinach and the way it males me feel after I eat it. Please share your recipies and calorie count.
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What's your porn star name?
take your first pets name + the name of the street you grew up on. Jake Swandale
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Can dairy help you absorb less fat?
In a study conducted in Denmark it has been observed that the more calcium you include in your diet the less body fat you will have and the less you will weigh. Can this really be true? Isn’t cheese the enemy of every conscientious dieter? Perhaps not. We took the Truth about Food team to Denmark to meet the scientists…
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Spinach the truth. OMG
Nutritional Benefits Spinach is one of the most nutrient-packed vegetables and its raw juice is an excellent source of chlorophyll. It is also a superb source of vitamins A, B complex, C, E, K, carotenes, folate, manganese, calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, some trace elements and many…
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The Avocado
Next to the olive, the avocado is the second fruit with the highest monounsaturated fatty acids content at 20%. This amounts to almost twenty times that of any other fruit. Weight-watchers often stay away from avocados specifically because of the fats content of the fruit. But that's a myth. The monounsaturated fats and…
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Cucumber. The Truth OMG
The cucumber is a type of melon and comes from the same family as watermelon, zucchini and other squash. It is cylindrical in shape with lengths of approximately 6 to 9 inches. Its skin is very similar to watermelon, ranges from green to white. Inside, the flesh is pale green and very juicy. The cucumber is a tropical…
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Green Leafy Vegitables. Why you should eat them...
THE SECRET INGREDIENT: CHLOROPHYLL When you hear the word "chlorophyll", you may vaguely remember this word from Biology in school. To some of you, the word may mean almost nothing, other than the green thing in plants. Yes, it is "the green thing" in plants, the phytochemical that makes plants green. But, it is also a…
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Weight loss follows 2 basic laws of nature
Law #1 Energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only be transformed from one form to another You don’t gain weight spontaneously. You gain weight when you consume excess energy, or calories that your body doesn’t burn. This excess energy, in most cases transformed to fat in the average adult. You don’t lose weight…
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This site is addicting.
Help me.....I've fallen and I can't get up. :)
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STARVATION MODE
For the purposes of this article, let us ignore the multiple and complex factors in the metabolism of an average human, and stick to the basics. On this basic level, there are a few vital principles that must be understood. Starvation mode: If your food is digested then your body goes into starvation mode. If your body…
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Thank You MOM....
Today, be grateful for one thing. Take two minutes. Right now. Your mom, home, dog or family. Not neccesarily in that order. Feel the pleasure that they have given you. If one of these things strike a negative in you, just focus on the posative things that you are grateful for. Say "Thank You __________". "I am grateful…
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Feelings of gratitude.
Today I have a feeling of gratitude. I am grateful for maturity and success. I am grateful for my family and friends. I am grateful for my life and the wonders I behold. I am grateful for MFP and the successful game plan it gives. I am grateful for the people who make comments for and about me. Thank you everybody. I hope…
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My Grocery List
Dairy String cheese 1 pk Swiss cheese Low fat Cheddar cheese sm low fat Parmesan low fat Mozzarella low fat Feta cheese low fat 36 oz 1% cottage cheese ½ gallon skim milk SNACKS 30 pistachios 1 oz cashews 4 oz soy nuts 4 oz turkey jerky MEATS 32 eggs for egg whites 8 oz turkey 4 oz fat-free turkey breast 6 oz ground turkey…
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Mediterranean Omelet:
Calories 278 : Protein 32g : Carbohydrates 14g : Fat : 10g : Servings 1 Egg whites 5 and 1 whole egg President Fat Free Feta 1 oz Kalamata Olives 5 Green Olives 5 Roma Tomato ½ This omelet is an explosion of taste in the morning. Mid way thru eating it you start to appreciate the complexity of flavors and textures.…
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What is a Plateau???
I am a very dedicated to weight loss. I have hit a plateau. Not sure if it's the food that I eat or the amount of exercise. I stay under my daily calories -500 for weight loss. My progress has been outstanding. I have lost -22 lbs of fat in 9 weeks and gained +10 lbs in muscle, bone and water retention. I am assuming that…
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SPAGETTI OR PIZZA CRAVINGS ANYONE
In the time it took to warm my oven to 425f, I rolled up 28 lean turkey meatballs with italian seasoning into 1.4 oz balls. They melt down to an easy count 1oz. Now all I have to do is put 3-5 in a bowl, cover with spagetti sauce, 1oz part skim mozzarella and nuke until cheese is melted. Beats my spagetti and pizza craving…
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I never knew my cucumber was...
The cucumber is a type of melon and comes from the same family as watermelon, zucchini and other squash. It is cylindrical in shape with lengths of approximately 6 to 9 inches. Its skin is very similar to watermelon, ranges from green to white. Inside, the flesh is pale green and very juicy. The cucumber is a tropical…
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food poetry
Is it true to be hungry in one man's mind or suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous hunger. Oh hunger I knew you so, you drew me into bad food and simple carbs that did not supply my body with nutrition that it needs. So, i ate again to give it what it needs, but my calorie intake just bounced me on its knee. So, I…
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Spinach Part 2
It is about choices. Next time your significant other asks for snack food give them fat free feta, Julianed roma tomato, Julianed Cucumber rolled up in spinach. Use 1 tsp of EVOO and spicy mustard as a dipping sauce. In Italy and most european countries, food is the center of the universe. It's a place to gather and talk.…
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One of my playlists.
Treadmill: Killing in the name of . Rise of the machine Wake up . Rise of the machine Devil inside . INXS Crawling . Linkin Park Running . Information Society 10 min Remix (The best remix ever) Bounce . System of the down Shimmy . System of the down Gym : Beautiful Distaster . 311 The Transistion . Hawthorn Hieghts Down .…
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Snack : Stuffed Red Pepper
Snack : Stuffed Red Pepper 178 Calories : 24g Protein : 17g Carbs : 1g Fat Peppers - Sweet, red, raw, 1 large ) Nonfat Feta Cheese, 1.6 oz 1 Fresh Garlic Clove Red Onion 2 Tablespoons Mushrooms raw 3/4 cup Real Turkey Breast 1.6oz · Spray the red pepper with pam. Throw the red pepper on the top of the grill or stove…
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In the time it took..........
In the time it took to warm my oven to 425f, I rolled up 28 lean turkey meatballs with italian seasoning into 1.4 oz balls. They melt down to an easy count 1oz. Now all I have to do is put 3-5 in a bowl, cover with spagetti sause, 1oz part skim mozzarella and nuke for 45 seconds. Beats my spagetti and pizza craving in a…
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Week 20
Week Date...........Fat %.....Fat Pounds.....Water.........Muscle........Bone...........Weight......Total fat Lost Week 1 7/4/11...........24.1.............45.5.............56.6.............70.9............8.1..............191............0 Week…
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Rate me. Ladies only
Ladies. I am single and curious. I have thought of myself as good looking, but I never really put it on a scale. What is your personal opinion of my looks. Scale 1-10. 10 being the best. If your a guy and rate me...well...I'm not interested. Ladies only.
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Thank You MOM....
Today, be grateful for one thing. Take two minutes. Right now. Your mom, home, dog or family. Not neccesarily in that order. Feel the pleasure that they have given you. If one of these things strike a negative in you, just focus on the posative things that you are grateful for. Say "Thank You __________". "I am grateful…
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Halloween Costumes
The weather is starting to change. Today there was a nice cool breeze comming from the Northeast. The clouds were dark grey and there was a tinge of rain in the air. People start to go inside to mingle and socialize. Halloween is a greatly celebrated here in the U.S. We celebrate by doing activities such as trick or…
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The importance of a "BMI Scale"
A Body Mass Index or BMI measurement Is a measurement of Fat, Muscle, Water and Bone. A BMI scale sends electrical impulses thru your feet (can't feel it). It is not an exact science but fairly close. Amazon.com or eBay have great deals. I picked mine up on eBay for $21. But, it was back at the bottom of the recession.…
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Eat more to loose fat.
Eating more is not about just eating. You have to eat the right foods. Your body needs amino acids, fatty acids, carbohydrates and water. Your body burns so many calories in a 24 hr period. If you eat what your body burns equally you stay the same weight. My body burns 2,100 calories or cals without me leaving my bed. It's…
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Are you hitting a plateau???
First question you should alsways ask when dieting is.....What is my try BMR. Basal Metabolic Rate This is the amount of calories you burn sitting on your behind in a 24 hr period. Then how active are you. My calculation algorithim is always off. The calculation gives me a 1600 BMR. My true BMR is 2100. This is because of…
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Feeling of gratitude.
Today I have a feeling of gratitude. I am grateful for maturity and success. I am grateful for my family and friends. I am grateful for my life and the wonders I behold. I am grateful for MFP and the successful game plan it gives. I am grateful for the people who make comments for and about me. Thank you everybody. I hope…
