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| Vegetarian | breakfast ideas? | Feb 11 2008 02:31 (UTC) |
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| I like to make pancakes w/ ww flour, fruit puree, and 1 T vital wheat gluten as an egg substitute. They're delish! | |||
| Foods | 12 cal NUTELLA!! | Jan 21 2008 19:33 (UTC) |
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| Um, that's not even remotely like Nutella. Nutella = chocolate HAZELNUT not chocolate peanut butter. | |||
| Foods | I'm allergic to flax....any alternatives? | Dec 31 2007 22:48 (UTC) |
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| If you're asking for Omega-3 sources... then
Walnuts Salmon Tuna Sardines Mackerel Herring Hemp seeds |
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| Foods | COTTAGE cheese fanatic :) GIMMEE YOUR IDEAS! | Dec 26 2007 19:35 (UTC) |
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| Organic Valley low-fat for me please. Friendship whipped is really really good too!
I LOVE it with cinnamon! It is a match made in heaven. Put flax seed meal and a banana or sliced apple in there and it is diVINE! It's great mixed with salsa Put it on top of celery and top with raisins Puree in in a blender with a banana! This is so so good.. like banana cream pudding or something. I also like to add something like sf maple syrup or cinnamon or even peanut butter |
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| Foods | What are you going to eat to hold you over until Christmas dinner? | Dec 26 2007 19:33 (UTC) |
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| I had an egg white omelette with veggies for lunch and a snack of cottage cheese and a small banana with peanut butter about 2 1/2 hours prior. Wasn't hungry at all at the dinner table! | |||
| Foods | low carb snacks | Dec 15 2007 16:36 (UTC) |
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| I usually have maybe 150-170 carbs per day.
Here are some ideas: Almonds (or other nuts) Red bell pepper strips with hummus Soy nuts Edamame Broccoli with a little parmesan cheese Light string cheeses Pumpkin seeds |
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| Fitness | How long are your workouts? | Nov 24 2007 04:42 (UTC) |
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| You definitely don't need to work out for 90 minutes everyday! 30-45 minutes of exercise is a great amount and you will be a lot less likely to get burnt out and injured.
That being said, I do usually work out for an hour 6 days per week. I do about 40-50 minutes of cardio 5 days a week with 20-40 minutes of weights 3 days a week, and then my long run day, which is now usually about 16 miles. |
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| Foods | Avocado | Nov 24 2007 04:39 (UTC) |
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| I eat them pretty often. They are very high in good fats and very healthy overall. And no they aren't really high-calorie... 2 Tbsp. is like 50 calories and 4-5 grams of fat. If you ate an entire one that would be sort of a lot of calories but it's so rich I think that feat would be nearly impossible!
I usually slice it in half, then LEAVE THE CORE IN whatever you're leaving in the fridge because it helps it stay fresh! I like to put it on salads, spread it on sprouted grain bread, make a little guacamole by just mixing it with chunky fresh salsa, put it on top of home-made soup like chili. I've even mixed it with unsweetened baking cocoa, milk, peppermint extract, and Splenda and it tastes like chocolate mint mousse! Hmm.. they don't last too long. They turn brown really easily but they're still good even if they have oxidixed a tad... Hope that helped : ) |
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| Foods | What Kind of Cereal do YOU like? | Nov 21 2007 04:52 (UTC) |
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| Shredded wheat... oh man I could eat that every day!
OATMEAL!! My all time fave Homemade granola |
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| Fitness | what to do when you cant go walking because its cold and snowy!! | Nov 21 2007 04:50 (UTC) |
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| Jumproping
Walking/running up and down the stairs Jumping Jacks Squats, lunges, push-ups, sit-ups, planks, etc. Pilates |
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| Recipes | New protein pancake invention | Oct 06 2007 22:27 (UTC) |
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| No, you are supposed to use 1/2 cup of dry oats. | |||
| Foods | Flaxseed suggestions? Anyone? | Oct 06 2007 22:23 (UTC) |
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| I love the taste of flax seed meal! I love putting a tablespoon or two into Fage yogurt w/ cinnamon, w/ cottage cheese and cinnamon, mix it with hummus and dip veggies into it, throw it in a smoothie, put it into oatmeal, put it into a bowl of cold cereal, etc.
Flax seed oil has more calories and doesn't have the fiber (4 grams per 2 T serving) that the meal has. But you could definitely use the oil to make salad dressing, put it into a smoothie, etc. |
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| Foods | Greek Yougurt??? | Sep 30 2007 23:38 (UTC) |
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| I LOOOOOOVE Greek yogurt!!!! Fage is amazing. I used to always get the 0%, which is great, but then I tried the 2% and it is a million times better. The 2% is soooo rich, has 17 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fat. YUM! I love to use either and make parfaits w/ wheat germ, flax seed meal, and berries.
Also, there's this new kind of Greek yogurt called Oikos and it's manufactured by Stonyfield. Carlynhow, maybe that's available in Canada? Oikos is also organic and comes in plain and vanilla. I haven't tried it yet though |
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| Foods | Meal replacement bars... | Sep 24 2007 02:06 (UTC) |
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| Atkins peanut butter granola bars | |||
| Foods | sandwich ideas | Aug 19 2007 03:06 (UTC) |
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| 1. Tofurky w/ a laughing cow light wedge and various veggies of choice
2. 1/4 cup Emerald Valley Jalapeno and Garlic hummus and lots of veggies and a slice of avocado 3. A veggie burger w/ ketchup and mustard 4. Egg whites blended w/ light mayo, dijon, paprika, cayenne, and garlic. Romaine lettuce leaf and tomato and avocado slices 5. Seitan put in the food processor w/ light mayo, dijon, parsley, chives, and spices of your choice 6. 2 oz. Lifetime Fat Free cheddar cheese, a little cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper on two slices Ezekiel bread and you have yourself a delicious guilt free grilled cheese! |
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| Foods | Way to much protein powder? | Aug 19 2007 02:51 (UTC) |
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| The general guidelines are to eat carbs before and a mix of fast acting protein and carbs afterwards. For example, pre workout you could have 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal w/ a 1/4 cup skim milk and then after you could have a protein shake w/ 1 banana, frozen berries, 1 scoop protein powder and milk or something. But really, what you eat after cardio isn't nearly as important as what you eat after lifting. The general guidelines for a post workout meal is to have a ratio of 4:1 or carbs to protein and also a small amount of fat, like 1% chocolate milk. | |||
| Foods | My lovely discovery | Aug 19 2007 02:42 (UTC) |
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| Wow, what a discovery. I've been eating it for like 3 years haha.
I like to blend it with cottage or ricotta cheese for a mock chocolate mousse. It's really good in oatmeal or oat bran w/ a little p.b. and a banana I like it in 0% or 2% Fage yogurt too |
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| Foods | eggs are weird!! | Aug 19 2007 02:36 (UTC) |
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| Traditional scrambled eggs usually contain cream, half and half, or milk and are cooked in some sort of oil | |||
| Foods | Are there ANY low fat nuts/seeds? | Aug 12 2007 04:22 (UTC) |
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| The soy nuts that I have bought have like 3-4 grams of fat I think.
You shouldn't be afraid of nuts. It's very important to get adequate healthy fats in your diet. I would recommend eating flax seed meal and walnuts for Omega-3s, and almonds and sunflower or pumpkin seeds for protein and fiber and vitamin E. |
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| Weight Loss | teens: how many calories do you eat? | Aug 12 2007 04:12 (UTC) |
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| I'm female, 5'2 and 109 pounds, and I eat 1500-2000. I'm very very active though | |||
| Fitness | Is that a heavy morning breakfast before going to the gym? | Jul 19 2007 21:58 (UTC) |
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| It sounds like a very healthful nutritious breakfast, and if you feel good during your workouts, then it should be totally fine! Personally, I think it is a pretty high fiber breakfast and it would upset my stomach during my work out if I ate it, but everyone is different. | |||
| Foods | zucchini......? | Jun 22 2007 23:52 (UTC) |
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| I modified Rachael Ray's mexican zucchini fries. Here's the recipe
2 zucchini (first cut in half, then cut into fry shapes) water to adhere the spices chili powder to taste cumin to taste cayenne to taste paprika to taste salt and pepper Place on a nonstick cookie sheet lined with foil if you like. Put into a 450-500 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until desired 'doneness'. They are sooooo good! But be warned, they are spicy! |
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| Fitness | Not sore after lifting weights | Jun 19 2007 20:59 (UTC) |
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| You shouldn't up your reps if you want to build muscle and strength. You need to up your weights. Soreness means your body is repairing your muscles and they are being strengthened. High reps actually causes muscle loss. High reps and high weights work different muscle fibers. You can't get the same benefits from high reps as you can from heavy weights
If you want to build muscle: 2 or 3 sets of 6-8 reps. Use heavy weights |
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| Fitness | Reducing my belly! Advice? | Jun 19 2007 20:54 (UTC) |
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| Great abs are made in the kitchen. And through cardio.
I'm assuming your 'rice' lunch is white rice, which is not good for you. Why don't you actually try eating healthy. Eat MORE CALORIES. Your body is starving. BTW: It is nearly impossible for a woman to 'bulk up' due to testosterone levels, etc. Anyone who says that is a complete moron and totally incorrect. I am going to be a personal trainer and personally have a sixpack. Sit ups do not equal great abs. Most people use terrible form and wonder why they don't have a flat stomach. Planks work your core muscles, which are deep within and under your abdominal muscles. They are great for strengthening your entire core. Side planks work your obliques (side abs). Sit ups work the surface muscles. However, you can work your abs every day and still have a belly. Why? Because you likely have a layer of fat sitting over them covering the muscle. You need to do cardio and eat WHOLE grains (not white rice), PROTEIN (fat free yogurt, milk, soy milk, tofu, salmon, chicken, turkey, egg whites, cottage cheese) fruits (berries, kiwi, apples, oranges, grapefruit, etc) and vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, eggplant, zucchini, etc.) Don't eat processed foods and you will notice a difference |
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| Weight Loss | too few calories | Jun 19 2007 20:47 (UTC) |
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| If you are eating so low calorie (which is VERY unhealthy), then I highly doubt you are eating adequate fats. You NEED fat. Aim for 30% of your daily intake. Make sure they are healthy sources as well, like salmon, olive oil, flaxseeds, peanut butter, nuts, avocado, seeds, etc.
It's not hard to add fats. When you have whole grain toast, add a tablespoon of peanut butter. When you eat yogurt, add a tablespoon or two of ground flaxseeds or some nuts. Put a slice or two of avocado on your sandwich or wrap or salad. Eat salmon instead of chicken a few nights per week. Cook your foods in olive oil. Snack on nuts. Also, fat really aids in satiety. You will never feel satisfied and you will never be healthy if you eat a very low fat diet |
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| Weight Loss | OK ... for all you people who eat less than 1200 calories a day... YOU ARE WRONG | Jun 19 2007 20:42 (UTC) |
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| Megonjay!! FINALLY someone on these boards with some SENSE!! Thank you!!!!
Many people here are starving themselves, forever slowing their metabolisms, and their bodies are feasting on muscle tissue to survive. Yet they wonder why they don't lost weight.. hmm. Consider this: I work out for an hour 6-7 days per week. I eat 1800-2200 calories per day. And I am LOSING weight. And no, I'm not blessed with a super metabolism or anything like that. In fact, I used to be a little overweight. Then I lost some weight by beginning to exercise and eating healthier. I ate about 1300-1600 calories per day. Then I plateaued. What did I do? I upped my calories. Then what happened? I LOST 10 POUNDS. I actually lost way too MUCH weight by eating more. The body will burn however many calories it is used to burning. If you feed your body 1000 calories everyday, it will slow to a crawl and will only burn that much. Your body will feast on your muscle tissue for fuel. If you slowly up your calories to 2000, your body will burn 2000. Fancy this: I had an eating disorder. I had to gain weight, but it took forever. Why? Because my metabolism fired up because I was upping my calories. I have hardly gained anything eating 3500 + calories daily. |
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| Foods | OMG!!!! Chips and Salsa | Jun 19 2007 20:36 (UTC) |
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| Salsa is great! So low calorie yet so many nutrients and so much flavor! If you would like chips with it, why not make your own?
Whole Grain Pita Chips: 1 Ezekiel 4:9 pita pocket minced garlic salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to about 375. Slice the pita into pieces. Spread with garlic (or any other flavoring you would like) and top with salt and pepper. Like a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and place the pita on top. Bake for 10 minutes They are delicious! 7 grams of fiber, 7 grams of protein, virtually no fat. Mmm.... |
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| Foods | SO hungry =S | Jun 19 2007 20:33 (UTC) |
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| How much are you eating right now?
Why do you want to lose weight? You are at a healthy weight for your height. I suspect you are not eating enough calories in general or are not eating enough fiber and healthy fat. Since you mentioned protein and Americans tend to eat loads of protein, I don't think that's an issue. Many dieters neglect fats because they have over double the calories per gram of carbohydrates and proteins. However, this is highly unhealthy. Since you are a teenager, you need plenty of fat just for development. Fat helps with satiety immensely. You need 25-35% of your daily calories from fat. Make sure those fats are from nuts, olive oil, avocado, peanut butter, salmon, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc. Also, how much fiber are you eating? You need at least 25 grams per day, but I personally think that is on the low end. I get like 40 grams per day easily. One other possibility, are you eating too quickly? Try concentrating on your food more and eating slowly. At least 20 minutes per meal. Hope this helps! |
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| Foods | (Sweet) Breakfast Protein Help | Jun 19 2007 20:28 (UTC) |
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| I have protein pancakes everyday. 1 scoop protein powder 1/2 cup fat free ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese or 0% greek yogurt) 2 egg whites Sweetener of choice (I use Stevia) OPTIONAL: cinnamon, allspice, cloves, etc. Just spoon it up onto a nonstick skillet. They are FANTASTIC! This recipe has 215 calories, 46 grams of protein. And like 4 carbs. Just thought I'd add: Carbs are by no means bad for you. They are the only way you can get fiber and lots of other nutrients. Whenever I eat these pancakes, I always have high fiber fruit (like raspberries or blackberries) along with them. Fiber is an essential nutrient. Don't neglect your carbs!! Fill up on whole grains (Ezekiel breads and cereals, oats, oat bran, brown rice, quinoa, barley, etc.) fruits (berries, apples, oranges, grapefruit, pears, bananas, kiwi, cherries, etc.) and vegetables (bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, eggplant, zucchini, spinach, kale, etc.) |
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| Weight Loss | not eating after 7:30 P.M. (Bob Greene on Oprah) | Jun 19 2007 20:21 (UTC) |
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| It doesn't matter when you eat.
It sort of matters what you eat. It really matters how MUCH you eat. I have eaten a healthy snack at night like all my life and I am very very fit. I even got way too thin while still eating right before bed. As long as it fits into your calories, it's fine. I always find it hilarious how now everyone thinks it's bad to eat after 7:30 because of Oprah. Well, why don't you take a look at her. Does it seem to be working? Um no |
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