http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.html traineo forum thread - Flat Belly Dieting Discussion Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:23:11 +0000 http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlMore articles... 5 Fat-Fighting Foods to Add to Your Diet! Here's a twist on dieting you might like: instead of pointing out all the forbidden chocolates and other sweets and treats you can't have, let's talk about what you can have! Of course, just adding these "fat-fighting" foods to a poor diet of pizza and potato chips won't give you a figure like Anna Kournikova. But if you replace some of the bad calories you're currently consuming with calories fro...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 04:23:11 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlQuoting: covertressFor Valentine's Day, I got, and ate, one pound of dark chocolate Godiva truffels. Ever since, I've been losing weight as if a gypsy laid his finger aside his nose and whispered, "Thinner..." Hilarious! Seriously tho, I could really get into being healthy even more if I could have chocolate every day! tex...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlWed, 05 Mar 2008 16:11:54 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlQuoting: rach_1623So m=2.7 ounces. I love engineers.... Thanks! From a volume standpoint, a 1/4 cup seemed a bit... I generally consider 1-2 squares a serving (it's 50 or 100 calories), and I get the little 2" square dark chocolate bar that has 4 individual squares on it. It's not often, but it sure does taste good and make me feel good to have one ...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlWed, 05 Mar 2008 14:21:16 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlStephanie...LOVE the King reference!http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 23:45:03 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlMath time!! Search for density of chocolate. Hmm.. not any really good reliable sources out there so I'm just going to go with one I found. Density of chocolate (rho) = 80 lbm/ft^3. Okay, now for the calculation: mass = density * volume m=rho*V= 80 lbm/ft^3 * 1/4 cup *.008355 ft^3/cup * 16 ounces/ lbm (don't get scared by the conversion factors!!) So m=2.7 ounces. That seems like a LOT of chocolate! If someone can find a better value for the density of chocolate, I'...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 22:11:07 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlFor Valentine's Day, I got, and ate, one pound of dark chocolate Godiva truffels. Ever since, I've been losing weight as if a gypsy laid his finger aside his nose and whispered, "Thinner..."http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 21:53:15 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlI thought the chocolate thing was a bit 'weird' too, but that is what they put into the article. ??? Quoting: covertressI thought it said "flat belly dancing"... Haha Stephanie, it will transform to that once we figure out how to shrink the ol' tummies down first.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 21:53:07 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlI have a regular size candy bar sitting on my table that's 1.75 ounces. (I know, I know, there should NOT be a candy bar within arm's reach of me!) It's a little strange to me that they measured it in terms of cups rather than ounces, though. Strange. (Also, if I honestly need to eat more than a candy bar's worth of chocolate every day, I've been going about this "healthy eating" thing all wrong!)...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 21:39:32 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmleven better... there's chocolate here.... now I REALLY want some dark chocolate http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:58:46 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.html...oops...I clicked on this thread because I thought it said "flat belly dancing"...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:55:55 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlI wonder how close that is? I can't find a good reference to determine the density of chocolate (1 cup = 8oz is a volume-weight conversion using water, the density of which is different from chocolate)... Might be similar enough with chocolate for eating purposes, but maybe not for baking. Also wondering if there is a difference between dark and semi....http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:54:18 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.html1/4 cup is the equivalent of 2 ounces... I could see that being one serving.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:43:55 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.html1/4 cup of chocolate????http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:18:47 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlKelly Rutan found this very informative article on The 5 Flat Belly Foods: These ingredients hold the power to truly transform your body, not to mention lengthen your life. The secret is their magical "MUFA" (Aka good fat!) To the ancient Greeks, olive oil was liquid gold. For the Aztecs, chocolate was sacred. Almonds were prized by Egypt's pharaohs, and avocados have symbolized fertility for centuries. These can't-live-without-'em foods share more than history; th...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5294_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:10:29 +0000