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  • Snacking throughout the day is a good thing to do. Don't just snack on fruits and veggies only, but on more dense snacks. Say you want to eat an apple or some celery, eat it with peanut butter. Good quality (aka real) yogurt is also great, one particular brand I like is Liberte. It's a little more on the spendy side of…
    in What are some easy to eat, high calorie foods/meals? Comment by mandy_bird May 2015
  • You may also be seeing people use other types of assistance, not just food stamps. Just like @CleanUpWhatIMessedUp said, there's TANF. There's also a program called WIC for pregnant women and mothers with young children in lower income brackets. But it looks like on their website, they are only given $10/month for women,…
    in Food Stamps and Healthy Food Comment by mandy_bird May 2015
  • Great advice here. You can make awesome homemade pizza. I did it in college because it was easy, cheap, and quick (30 mins. here): http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quick-and-easy-pizza-crust/ Flour, yeast, sugar, salt, oil and water for the dough. Use spaghetti sauce (cheaper to buy than pizza sauce) and pile it up with any…
    in I want pizza! Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • I'm a Ravenclaw, true and through. Tried thinking myself into being a Gryffindor, but I guess eventually I realized if I was thinking my way through it using logic, I'm definitely a Ravenclaw. Hopefully more Ravenclaws start posting! Seems like there are some out there...
    in Ravenclaw Common Room Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • @gia07 and @GoldspursX3 I think some people will eat the fruit afterwards...sounds like that's what @draco706 does? Depending on how soggy it is, I might try and eat it, too! lol
    in Fruit Flavored Water? Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • Do you mean water down the soda? I figured I could slowly kick my habit by adding more water to my soda each day until it was eventually just water, but I'm not sure if that'd work?
    in Fruit Flavored Water? Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • I have thought about this! The lemon/lime with just soda water. I'll have to give that a try.
    in Fruit Flavored Water? Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • Thanks for all the suggestions! Have you ever tried cantaloupe or honey-dew melon? I think the flavor would be great, but not really the texture.
    in Fruit Flavored Water? Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • That does sound good! I'll have to try it. I picked up some basil seeds and will start planting, hopefully I can use my own basil for this!
    in Fruit Flavored Water? Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • Yes, processed foods and drinks are the worst. I admit, I like to drink soda and that stuff is awful. But, there are better options out there. One thing I've thought about doing is fruit water. Slicing up fruits, herbs, and some veggies into water. Now that it's closer to summer in the USA, more fresh fruits and herbs will…
    in Amazed how much sugar is in things Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • Master's program in organizational communication.
    in Whats your major? Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • I'm in my Master's program right now and trying to stay fit, too. I know this post is way back from January, but I could also use some wellness buddies in a similar college/grad school situation.
    in PhD student seeking wellness buddy! Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • Definitely agree with this! You are going to need to eat more, and learn to ignore the scale. If you want tight, strong muscles (obviously, without steroid use), I'm pretty sure you're going to weigh more than 115 lbs. Simple fact, gaining muscle mass does not mean lower pounds on a scale -- it means more! If your goal is…
    in What am I doing wrong? Less than 16 lbs lost in 4 months (pics) Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • I did a Spartan Sprint last year and loved it. Wish I could do one this year, but there aren't any Spartan races nearby. I'm thinking about doing another mudrun/obstacle race this year in August. Friend me if you want another Spartan to stay accountable with! Aroo!
    in Training for spartan run need MFP friends to stay competitive! Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • I did a Spartan Sprint last August and loved it. I wish I could do one this year, but there are none close enough to me. I think I'll be doing another obstacle race, though, and hope for a race close to me next year. You'll need to do full-body workouts. I was definitely not as prepared my first go-around. I think the key…
    in Spartan Sprint- trying to get fit for it. Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • Pumpkin soup! Although it has cream in it, I think it's heavenly: http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/2011/10/pumpkin-soup.html
    in What's the most amazing soup you've ever had? Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • Sounds like you're taking the wrong approach by pushing yourself. I agree with what some of the others have said, slow down, and try to keep a steady pace for at least 20 minutes...even if that means just walking. If you slowly increase your tempo each day, eventually you will be able to run for 20 minutes or more without…
    in Hate running but want to run Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • @Lexylynne88 You can definitely do a Spartan race by yourself! I finished my first Spartan Sprint in August 2014 and did it by myself. Are you signed up for Spartan's WOD (Workout-of-the-day)? If not, do it! They have great workouts that don't require a gym membership. I also agree with both of the above posts. Try to find…
    in Upper body and core Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
  • Yes, YouTube is awesome. I use YouTube for Yoga. I also just picked up a more intense Taebo DVD for $1.50 at a local thrift store. I also second CSARdiver, Spartan race training also has Workout-of-the-day (WOD) and 30-day challenges that keep you going really well! @CSARdiver are you a Spartan, too?
    in Need ideas for fitness on a budget! Comment by mandy_bird April 2015
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