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thanks for all the resources, everyone!

run_way: So what sorts of lifting exercises are you doing? I've never been able to get my thighs smaller or more toned, so I'd love to figure out how to do that!

I love pumpkin stuff! Would you be willing to share the recipe?

where can I get this soup recipe? Sounds great!

like the suggestions here!

Agreeing with AnnInTexas here - I too have read that if your workout is too intense, you've gone beyond the "fat burning" phase of a workout. It might seem counter-intuitive, but cut back on the intensity a bit and see what happens.

Yes, I'm glad to see more women ignoring that myth about weighlifting = bulking up! My mom and I enjoy lifting together when possible, and have seen definite benefits from it. Question for you: does the book - or do you - have advice on exercises that tone up the thighs, specifically the inner thigh area?

thanks!

That's a fantastic NSV! Great job!

These are so funny! I'm grinning and laughing - what a great idea for a Friday! Thanks for sharing, everyone.

I've had depression for years, and also have discovered that I eat more (and worse) when I'm upset. So if you figure out a trick to breaking that habit (anyone??), let me know. But I agree with what lots of others have said, that for me, working out literally does make me feel better. It took me a while to find workouts…

If you're very sedentary most of the day, you should list yourself at that, not "active" in MFP. That will affect how many calories you're supposed to take in.

LEM_hmrthwr14, those are awesome! What name/style are they (other than obviously Nikes)?

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Since you spend the majority of your day sitting in an office (as do I), it should be sedentary.

I say try some tea bags (not loose leaf) to start with, since loose leaf costs more (as does the equipment for it). Yes, I'm a grad student on a very tight budget. I like loose leaf, but it's a treat, not a daily thing for me. Some bagged teas I really like are Stash Tea's Decaf Chocolate Hazlenut, Lipton's Vanilla Caramel…

Thanks, everyone, for the ideas and advice! Much appreciated!

I'm trying to find is a recipe for pumpkin spice cookies that will taste like the ones from Aldi's Baker's Corner pumpkin spice cookie mix. The mix cookies are fantastic, but require a whole stick of butter, and I'd like to figure out a way to make something that tastes similar from scratch, with pureed pumpkin so as to…