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In reply to the discussion: What 200 Calories Look Like in Different Foods [View all]NRaleighLiberal
(60,013 posts)8. Interesting that on the Weight Watchers program (which I've done successfully and highly
recommend), they don't count most fruits and veggies, since in their view the benefits far outweigh the "calories" (or in their language, points). On my way to losing 60 lbs, it was the morning and afternoon fruit breaks that helped so much with success.
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Really interesting, thanks! I was disappointed in the grapes and melon - since
petronius
Feb 2013
#6
Interesting that on the Weight Watchers program (which I've done successfully and highly
NRaleighLiberal
Feb 2013
#8
I agree that's a pretty important distinction - calories alone is one-dimensional
petronius
Feb 2013
#11
thanks! going well - from 258 in Jan 2011, down to 196 last summer - crept up a bit
NRaleighLiberal
Feb 2013
#13
Chop it fine, caraway seeds, lemon juice, salt pepper and a drizzle of good
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#29
I'll try it! I'm always pleasantly surprised how just a little bit of lemon juice makes such a huge
patricia92243
Feb 2013
#30
Very interesting. Who would have thought there are so many calories in balsamic vinegar?
Shrike47
Feb 2013
#15
1 tablespoon of butter has 100 calories. 28 grams is not a whole ounce. n/t
patricia92243
Feb 2013
#24