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saving calories for a splurge?
So I've been trying to prepare for the weekend: my brother is coming to visit me at school tomorrow. we're going out tomorrow night (out=bar=drinks) and then heading to River Street on friday night (dinner, bars). So all week Ive been staying at within my calories, and also not eating my exercise calories (only ~200-300)…
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adding protein/fiber to a breakfast smoothie?
I looked around the message boards and found some great smoothie recipies. Tried one this morning and it was great! 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond breeze 1 banana 6 oz fat free vanilla yogurt 1 tbsp Better n Peanut Butter It came out to about 285 calories, i think. This is great for breakfast, but I'm looking for…
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i just need.... advice.
So frustrated!!! I have been stuck at 148 forEVERRR, I can't seem to get out of the upper 140s and I feel like I've been watching what i eat and exercising for years (2 years since i got serious about watching what i eat). I follow my calorie goal, MAYBE go over sometimes by 100 or 200 calories, but not all the time. I run…
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looking for a good recipe book!
Anyone know of a recipe book that has entire meals with calorie counts planned out? (and that has delicious recipes!) I'm getting bored of eating the same things all the time for lunch and dinner. I love too cook but am not good at just coming up with a healthy and delicious meal...
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Yum Yum sauce
where can i buy it??? or do i have to make my own?
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i can't stop eating sweets!
i plan each meal and snack throughout the day, and I am always right at my calorie goal after all of the planning. but throughout the day, all I want is SUGAR. this is something recent, so i'm not sure where it's stemming from. for example, after lunch (either a Special K Protein Shake and Apple or a turkey sandwich,…
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Homemade LOW CAL tortilla chips
When was the last time you had 25 chips for 50 calories? 1 piece Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Flour Lavash Bread (sold in packs of 4) Spray Butter Seasoning Cut the Lavash bread into 10 strips. Then cut the other way 10 strips (to make 100 rectangle/square pieces). Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.…
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Energy Boost at the end of the day...
At the end of the day I am EXHAUSTED. All I want to do is leave work and park my butt on my couch until bed time. I have decided to pick 2-3 days a week to go straight to the gym so i don't even have the opportunity to sit down and be lazy. However, I still need some kind of an energy boosta so that I can get to the gym…
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hey runners!
my mom and i will be running in the Peachtree Road Race next week (yay!). we've been getting ready for weeks including long runs up to about the race length (10K or 6.2 miles). we're wondering what to eat energy-wise pre race. on the mornings of a long run, i have a cup of coffee (partly to wake up, the other part to give…
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fruit pizza?
so i was reading another thread about fruit pizzas, and now i want to make one. what kind of things could be used as the crust? the other thread mentioned a cookie crust. what kind of cookie do yall think would be good? any other alternatives for a "crust"? :flowerforyou:
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what to eat at Locos?
loco's doesnt have their nutritional info posted (boooo on them!) i'm trying to decide on a healthy, but filling choice. i ate a HUGE breakfast loaded with cals, so even after eating dinner and then working out, i probably will still be over a little bit. but i'm going to locos for a meeting. my ideas: the garden sandwich…
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any good cookout side dishes?
i'm going to a pool party and want to bring something that i can feel not-so-bad about munching on? it's a cookout, so we're all bringing stuff to share. i'm bringing some stuff to throw in my pool bag for me in case all of the other options are things i don't want to have (cake, cookies, etc...). so basically i'm wanting…
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was anyone else skeptical about 30 Day Shred?
I just started 30 Day Shred. I've been really excited waiting for it in the mail and it FINALLY got here. As excited as I am, i'm a little skeptical that it will give really noticeable results with just 20 minutes a day. clearly, i am NOT expecting to look like jillian michaels or the other girls in the video after the 30…
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cookout side dish ideas?
i'm going to a pool party and want to bring something that i can feel not-so-bad about munching on? it's a cookout, so we're all bringing stuff to share. i'm bringing some stuff to throw in my pool bag for me in case all of the other options are things i don't want to have (cake, cookies, etc...). so basically i'm wanting…
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i need a goooood guac recipe!
so i really don't like avacodos... but i had "helluva good" guacamole (which i later found out what guac FLAVORED dip... hmph), but I really liked it. has anyone had the Helluva good kind, and any suggestions on how I can make it so I'll like it? I'm thinking I will need to add some sour cream or mayo or something to the…
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it's not an emotional thing... i just LOVE food.
so i'm one of those people that eats when i'm not hungry (like 99% of other ppl trying to lose weight, it seems). i tried to be concious of how i was feeling when i ate and wasn't hungry. i wasn't upset. wasn't stressed. no anxiety, nothing. i just like food. there is food i just want to eat because it TASTES good. and…
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greek yogurt?
i've never had it, but ive heard a lot about it. Hungry Girl uses greek yogurt in a lot of the recipes. what's it like? taste funny? taste good?
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best HRM?
researching HRMs! going to look on Amazon and Ebay and see what kind of a deal I can get. What HRM do YOU use, and what do you like about it? What should I look for in a HRM to get the most out of it? I've read other threads about ones that come with a watch where you can input all of your info to get the most accurate…
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eating after workout?
so i know it's good to eat some protein after a workout to help repair and refuel your muscles. does the same apply even if you just do cardio and no strength training?
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a couple questions about 30 Day Shred.. please help!
Hey everyone.. i've been checking out previous threads on the Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred. I think I'm jumping on the bandwagon and buying it! I go on a cruise in about a month, so I think this is a great way finish getting ready! I have a few questions:: 1. If I don't have a HRM (I'm going to invest in one, just can't…
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training for a 10K, but need some advice!
I snagged a spot in the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta for the 4th of July (yay!). I've been looking at some websites with training plans (runnersworld.com, active.com). Some of the training things they talk about are a little confusing to me (Speed Work, Intervals, etc.). Are there any sites that kind of "break it down"…
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HG's Grab 'n Go Breakfast Cookies
These are good-sized cookies (im talkng around 4 inches in diameter!). I tasted the batter and YUM-O! I do NOT like pumpkin, but you can't even taste it in this recipe. I can't wait to eat one for breakfast tomorrow with some vanilla yogurt!! They are cinaamon-brown-sugary-y and delish. 5g of fiber and 5g of protein?? I'm…
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The Body Fat Solution by Tom Venuto
ive been reading some threads about "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle." Is this the book that it's found in? has anyone read it? reviews? worth the purchase? :flowerforyou:
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what to add to salad at a mexican food place?
i already KNOW what i am going to get: chicken salad. no guac, no refried beans, no cheese (and probably no tortilla bowl so i won't be tempted to eat it..!). lots of SALSA though :) question 1: is there anything else you'd recommend i ask them to put in my salad to "beef" it up a little bit (specific veggies maybe?) that…
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chocolate breakfast muffin recipe?
i realllly like the WW Double Chocolate muffins, but i'd like to be able to make my own breakfast muffins (preferably chocolate). any chocolate muffin recipes that are around 150-200 calories? :heart: :heart: :heart:
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i need help saying NO to certain foods
...such as peanut butter and fluff (fluffernutter. YUM), and candy that i have saved for my students at school (but somehow becomes a little snack for me when they are out of the room...) i finished my PB last week and havent bought any again because i know that right now i can't resist the urge to take a spoonfull! but my…
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increasing fiber in baked goods
how can i up the fiber in my baked goods (muffins, cupcakes, etc). would adding some kind of fiber powder to the mix work? or is there another way to add some filling fiber? im trying to make my baked goods a little more filling (so i can enjoy them for breakfast. yummm) thanks!
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calling all smoothie recipes!
i have a fabulous blender. and i want to make some smoothies in the morning!! unfortunately, i have NO idea how to make one or what to put it in (fruit, duh. yogurt probably.) what's your FAVORITE smoothie recipe?? (complete with ingredients that won't leave you hungry an hour later!) :flowerforyou:
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question about heart rate monitors
how much can i expect/be willing to pay for a HRM? and where can i find one? i'm a college student, so i can't be breakin the bank...!!! thanks!
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pimento cheese?
anyone have a good homemade pimento cheese? ive heard of baking it and making it a dip, anyone tried it? i want to make some homemade pimento cheese, but don't know where to start besides mayo, cheese, and pimentos? any delicious twists? :flowerforyou:
