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| Foods | Summer Survey | Jun 30 2009 22:27 (UTC) |
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Favorite cold drink besides water: crystal light lemonade Best summer dessert: mixed berries Favorite summer meal: shrimp ceviche Most enjoyable outdoor activity: swimming You are at the beach, scorched, what drink would you like calories aside: patron, lime juice and seltzer water Favorite summer fruit: cherries Beach or pool: beach Favorite salad dressing: balsamic vinaigrette Seedless or seeded watermelon: seedless What SPF (sunscreen) do you start off with at the beginning of summer: 15 Favorite road trip snack: carrot sticks You get stung by a jellyfish…what do you do!!!?: ask my boyfriend to pee on me? Any certain brand of bottled water you buy: none Best BBQ food item: BBQ chicken breast While out in the sun do you burn easily, tan, or acquire more freckles, or what: tan and acquire more freckles Is it called coke, pop, soda or soft drink: coke Favorite smoothie flavor: strawberry banana Salsa, queso, or pica de gillo: pico+avocado => guacamole Favorite vegetable to eat raw: cherry tomatoes |
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| The Lounge | moving in with your boyfriend/girlfriend | Jun 04 2009 23:23 (UTC) |
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After living with my boyfriend for 3 years, I can't imagine living without him. Being together everyday helps balance our relationship. He slows me down and I speed him up and we end up in the middle. Overall it's the best thing for us. |
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| Foods | Holiday Food Survey! | May 28 2009 21:28 (UTC) |
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New Year's Drink: champagne! Valentine's Day Treat: candy hearts St. Patrick's Irish Bread or Stew: BEER! Guiness and/or Irish carbombs Easter Dinner Dish: holiday salad 4th of July American Cuisine: corn on the cobb Halloween Candy: candy corn Thanksgiving Side Dish: green bean casserole Christmas Treat: bailey's and coffee |
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| Foods | survey--snacks | Apr 17 2009 23:57 (UTC) |
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1. best granola bar **Nature Valley cinnamon 2. best potato/pita/or other chip type snack *goldfish 3. best muffin or pastry item **whole wheat english muffin 4. best cookies ** snackwell's creme sandwiches 5. best crackers ** TLC Party Crackers Mediterranean Bruschetta 6. best hummus/spread/dip **laughing cow french onion wedges 7. best fruit snack **Welch's fruit snack 8. best energy bar **luna bars 9. best candy **butterscotch disc 10. best ice cream **vanilla soy ice cream 11. best pretzels **regular mini twists 12. best trail mix/snack mix **Planter's pistachio lovers mix 13. best cereal--good for baggies, on the go snacks **special k red berrie 14. best unconventional snack--maybe actual food item that you eat as a snack **broccoli soup 15. best yogurt **light blueberry yogurt 16. best sweet treat not mentioned **grapes 17. best salty treat not mentioned **popcorn |
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| The Lounge | Survey on eating habits for my friend | Apr 07 2009 04:03 (UTC) |
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That's an informative survey. Breakfast is SOOOOO important!!! |
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| The Lounge | Stand by your kid(s)...... | Mar 22 2009 00:44 (UTC) |
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I got in trouble with the law and my parents bailed me out of it. I paid every cent that went into getting me OUT of trouble!!! All bail, probation expenses, bought my own car and insurance. They supported me by letting me live at their house ( I was 17 at the time) and made me deal with my trouble (that I caused) on my own. Now, 3 years after this, my parents help me pay my tuition and help with my financial needs because I proved myself to be responsible for myself when it was necessary. I cleaned up my act and paid for all of it and I'm a better person for having to pay for everything by myself. Yes, it was difficult, but I wouldn't have learned as much if I didn't bear the financial burden of my mistakes. |
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| Weight Loss | But... It's Like REALLY Noticable... | Mar 21 2009 23:40 (UTC) |
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I agree with seeing the boyfriend on a regular basis idea. My boyfriend and I live together and over the last year I've lost 10 lbs and he gained about 25 lbs. He never commented on my loss and I didn't really notice his gain until I looked at pictures from our last Christmas together. THEN I noticed. I don't really have anything to add besides the fact that men aren't mind readers and won't say anything that will potentially get them in trouble (if it's a good guy!). |
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| Foods | [Survey] How do you like your... | Mar 16 2009 15:35 (UTC) |
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Eggs - Scrambled, sunny-side up, or boiled? scrambled Potato - Fried, baked, roasted, or mashed? roasted Berries - Frozen, fresh/raw, dried, or cooked/pureed? raw! Tomatoes - Stewed, paste, raw, or juice? raw Beans - Soup/chili, salad, or as a dip? soup Corn - Whole kernel, creamed, or as a flour (ie tortillas, cornbread)? whole kernel Cheese - As sauce, in salad, or with fruit? with fruits and vegetable Meat - Lunchmeat, main course, side dish, or salad? main course Nuts - On salads, stir-fries, desserts/snacks, or as butters? snack Green veggies - in pasta, cooked as a side dish, or in salads? in salad Carrots - Raw, cooked, or in dessert? raw Milk - Pudding, smoothies, or by itself? pudding Rice - On its own, in desserts, in soups? on its own Fish - Steamed, grilled/broiled, in soup, or raw? grilled fish AND sushi Oats - Oatmeal, baked goods, or granola? granola |
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| Foods | vitamin A addiction | Mar 15 2009 19:27 (UTC) |
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There's something called vitamin A toxicity: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/126104- overview
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| Health & Support | Food Pyramid | Mar 10 2009 23:02 (UTC) |
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As a student studying Nutrition Sciences I think that the Food Pyramid is a good visual example of a balanced diet. Overall, I think it's easier for Americans to look at the pyramid then to calculate their diet based on the 50-60% Carb, 30-35% Protein and 20-30% Fat ratios that is recommended to an average person. I use the MyPyramid website for schoolwork all the time and the website has a menu plan and a diet evaulator and you can imput your personal data for a personal food pyramid with suggestions of how to get your recommended servings per day with lots of variety.
Overall, I like the food pyramid. |
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| Foods | A trip to the grocery store survey | Feb 14 2009 22:46 (UTC) |
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Your given the following ingredients what do you prepare or eat with them: 1. Brown Rice- chicken and mushroom gravy 2. A bowl of spring mix- pistachios and dried cranberrie 3. Peanut butter- allergic 4. Hummus- carrot 5. Sliced Apples- cinnamon 6. Whole wheat bread- blueberry jam 7. Plain Yogurt- granola 8. Tofu- stirfry Your in the grocery store and have to purchase the following items, what flavor, brand etc do you choose: 9. A carton of icecream- vanilla soy ice ream 10. A box of cereal- special k with cinnamon pecan 11. Bag of frozen vegetables- edamame 12. Box of crackers- goldfish with calcium 13. Can of soup- organic broccoli soup 14. Frozen meal- kashi 15. Salad dressing- balsamic vinaigrette *Indulge yourself, take out all nutritional dietary concern and select the type of the following you buy 16. Bag of salty snacks: original chex mix 17. Bag of candy- butterscotch disc 18. Baked good from the bakery department: sourdough bread 19. Dip or spread (ie: Ranch dip)- dill dip 20. Kids/Sugary Cereal- cinnamon toast crunch |
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| Weight Gain | what happens at a nutritionist? | Jan 28 2009 03:36 (UTC) |
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At my first appointment I made a list of what I usually eat for my meals and snacks and then I did a 5 day food record and brought it back. From my day-to-day account she advised me on the nutrients I was skipping out on and how I could easily incorporate them into my diet and increase my calorie intake without having to eat a whole lot more, just better nutritious choices.
I'm training to be a dietitian, so I know your appointment won't be torture. Nutritionists are here to serve your needs. |
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| Foods | Survey: Rate these foods | Jan 22 2009 23:38 (UTC) |
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Grains whole wheat, oats, brown rice, buckwheat, corn, quinoa, rye, refined wheat, white rice
Dark green vegetables spinach, romaine lettuce, broccoli, other dark green lettuce, kale, bok choy, collard green
Orange vegetables carrots, squash, sweet potato Other vegetables tomatoes, celery, cucumber, green beans, cauliflower, eggplant, cabbage, beets, mushrooms, olives, onion
Citrus fruits oranges, kumquat, tangerines, grapefruit, lime, lemon Oranges, grapefruit, lemon, lime, tangerines, pomelos, kumquat Berries strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberrie
Other drupes Cherries, peaches, nectarines, mangoes, plum, apricots, date Melons Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, winter melon Other fruits
grapes, apples, kiwi, pineapple, pears, pomegranate, papaya, fig Meats Egg, fish, chicken, turkey, shellfish, don't eat the rest
Beans black beans, garbanzo beans, soy beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, lima beans, fava beans, navy beans, lentil
Nuts almonds, pistachios, walnut, cashews, pecan, brazil nut, macadamia nut, hazelnut
Seeds pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, pine nut
Dairy yogurt, cheese, frozen yogurt, 2% milk, nonfat milk, ice cream, whole milk
Spices and herbs cinnamon, cilantro, black pepper, oregano, basil, thyme, mustard, peppermint, cumin, chili pepper
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| Foods | Fun food survey | Jan 21 2009 13:22 (UTC) |
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Fast food place: Subway
Pop: Diet Dr Pepper and Fresca
Brand of bottled water: all kind
Gum or mints: Orbit gum and mento
Type of nuts: Almonds and pistachio
Type of chocolate: none
Sports drink:low cal Propel water Type of chips: Fat Free pringle
Breakfast bread: whole wheat toast with jelly
Flavor or taste: sweet and salty
OTHER QUESTIONS: What do you absolutely refuse to eat? red meat
The most disgusting thing you have ever eaten? sauerkraut
The longest you have gone without food or drink? no idea... 12 hours maybe
Do you watch cooking or food shows? Food Network Challenge and Good Eats!
Do you know how to cook? yes
When did you learn how to cook? mom taught me
What did you last eat for breakfast? egg whites, yogurt and coffee
What did you last eat for lunch? shrimp gumbo, popcorn and grape
What did you last eat for dinner? spinach salad with carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, grapes, chicken breast and balsamic vinaigrette. then yogurt and cereal for dessert
Would you rather eat alone, with strangers, or with friends and family? with family and friend
Would you say you have good table manners? most of the time
If you have pets, do they ever get table scraps? no pet
Ever eaten dog, cat, other animal food? no
First thing you usually feel like eating when you wake up? first thing I want is a cup of coffee Do you chew gum? all the time
Health food or junk food? healthy food. junk food makes me feel like death
Are you overweight? not at all
Are you allerigic to any kind of food? peanut butter/peanuts
What's your favorite pizza topping? spinach
Organic or not? organic sometime
Are you vegetarian? no, tried for 6 months but lacked protein
Favorite Food? grape
Vegetable of the Year? yellow squash
Ever eaten spam? noooooo |
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| Foods | Food Survey | Jan 07 2009 22:58 (UTC) |
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What is your favorite: Breakfast food: scrambled egg whites with ketchup Italian dish: Pollo Primavera Mexican dish: grilled mahi-mahi on mexican rice Drink: regular: iced tea, alcoholic: vodka and lemonade Dessert: key lime pie Chinese dish: Kung Pao chicken Appetizer: spinach dip Diet food/product: fat free pringle Winter comfort food: coffee with bailey's cream Summer comfort food: sugar free popsicle Birthday treat: cupcake Fast food item: Arby's market fresh sandwiche Frozen food: frozen edamame Food to bake: banana bread Food to cook: stir fry Type of Pizza: spinach Canned food item: garbanzo bean Type of chocolate: none Fruit: grape Veggie: cherry tomatoe |
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| Foods | Winter food survey | Jan 07 2009 22:47 (UTC) |
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| Foods | Macadamia Nuts | Jan 07 2009 22:41 (UTC) |
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mono- and polyunsaturated are the "best fats", but sat fat in moderation is okay. Trans fats are the BAD fats |
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| Weight Loss | Weight Loss Dilemma | Nov 19 2008 02:26 (UTC) |
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I think your mom and doctor are mainly concerned about how you would go about losing 20 lbs. A crash diet or starving yourself to lose 20 lbs would be unhealthy even if your starting weight was much higher than it is. If you concentrate on eating healthy and incorporating more exercise into your daily routine then I dont think 140 is too low for you to still be healthy. Hope that helps... |
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| Weight Loss | Opinions on this meal plan | Nov 19 2008 02:22 (UTC) |
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For dinner, if you eat at home, salads are easy to make and the ingredients are fairly cheap. I use raw spinach, romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped carrots and cucumbers and some low fat cheese sprinkled on top. I like balsamic vinegrette too. I agree with all the previous posts that your diet needs more protein, chicken breast, pinto beans, black beans, fish, edamame or ground turkey are good and easy things to throw next to a salad. I don't have a lot of time to cook and usually take my lunch to school with me so I hardboil eggs to bring for good protein at lunch. I completely think the 100 cal packs are overpriced, especially when you can buy a regular box of crackers or chips and divide it into servings in your own plastic bags. It's a little more work, but it's much cheaper and knowing what one serving looks like is helpful for when you're eating a meal that you have to guesstimate your portions and calorie intake.
Planning meals just takes practice. Good luck!!! |
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| Health & Support | Is anyone else REALLY bad at intuitive eating? | Nov 14 2008 20:04 (UTC) |
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I have no sense of intuitive eating. I can't figure out what I want to eat when I'm hungry and other times I just eat anything I see when I'm bored and not hungry. Maybe someday my mind will be able to understand what my stomach needs, but I keep trying every day. |
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| Weight Loss | When in flippity %@*# did a BMI under 20 become considered underweight?? | Nov 10 2008 19:49 (UTC) |
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The US Health Organizations as well as most dietitians and nutritionists know that a BMI of under 18.5 is underweight and over 24 is overweight. Your healthy weight is dependent on your frame size as well as your height. If size 6 angers you so much, then go by the waistline in inches. A 28' waist can't be bigger or smaller than 28". |
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| Foods | Need help with nutrition facts - math skills rusty! | Nov 06 2008 19:24 (UTC) |
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Each gram of fat has 9 kcal, a gram of carbohydrates(sugar) has 4 kcal and each gram of protein has 4 kcal. So 9 grams of protein would total 36 kcal, 3 grams of fat would total 27 kcal and 10 grams of sugar/carbs would total 40 kcal. Hope that helps |
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| Motivation | Family Size Box of Honey Bunches of Oats... | Nov 04 2008 01:44 (UTC) |
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Cereal of all kinds is my downfall, i just can't stop eating it once I start. I avoid buying it all together because I haven't figured out how to eat a normal portion. and yes, just bunches is trying to kill us all!!!!! |
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| Health & Support | Need a Spotter for ending the cycle...and anyone else who is giving up drinking! | Nov 02 2008 20:04 (UTC) |
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I'm also a college student and if I'm not drinking with everyone else I'm sitting at home on Saturday night doing nothing. I haven't cut out drinking all together because I enjoy having fun with my friends, but not drinking beer on a regular basis helped me to lose 5 lbs after the summer ended. Usually I look for a low-cal option for my drinks, but that's the best I can do. There are a lot of good drink recipes I've found online and most bartenders can make whatever diet cocktail i ask for. Good luck!!! your willpower is stronger than mine. |
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| Health & Support | severe stomach pains.. please help | Oct 29 2008 20:45 (UTC) |
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I've had these stomach pains for about the last week too and my boyfriend keeps telling me it's just me overreacting. Mine happen in the middle of the afternoon, not just after dinner... it really sucks. thanks for these suggestions! |
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| Weight Loss | Appetite suppressant | Oct 29 2008 20:17 (UTC) |
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i read that if you eat within an hour of waking up it jumpstarts your metabolism for the whole day. |
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| Foods | Eating out for lunch: So Many Options! | Oct 09 2008 20:05 (UTC) |
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I have a book called "Eat This, Not That" and it has a fantastic list of healthy options at fast food and regular restaurants. It's relatively inexpensive (about $10) and it's really helpful when picking items when eating out. Examples: Panera-
Deceptively, the Fuji apple chicken salad has 580 calories and the sierra turkey sandwich has 840 calories.
The book is by David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine and I picked up a copy at Border's bookstore. I really recommend having a copy, it's an awesome book.
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| Young Calorie Counters | Has your change in fitness/nutrition made you question what you want to be when you're older? | Oct 05 2008 19:15 (UTC) |
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after watching super size me, I changed my major to Nutrition Sciences so I can spread knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices. It's a science and math intensive field, but it's so worth it. |
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| The Lounge | how many ex boyfriends do you have? | Sep 10 2008 04:11 (UTC) |
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20, 13 ex-lovers |
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