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Fabric softner coats the fibers of your fabrics with a waxy coating, which then repels moisture. As a result, the fabric ends up losing its absorbency. Therefore, any fabric you intend to absorb moisture (bath towels, dish towels, workout clothes, socks, etc) will lose its effectiveness over time. Look at your fabric…
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Diet Dr. Pepper gave me abdominal pain (completely disappeared once I quit drinking it, I had one at work one day and the pain was back). It gave my husband acid reflux. We both feel much better after stopping it. We've also noticed fewer headaches as well. Oh, and on the rare occasion that I have regular soda, I don't…
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Hard to say. Sounds like you've been hitting it pretty hard; have you taken any rest days? You may be overtraining and your body is telling you it needs a little break. And "rest" may be anything from making sure you're getting enough sleep every night, to taking a day off training. Doesn't necessarily mean no workout at…
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Shoes when on the elliptical, and of course for anything outdoors or involving jumping/impact. Otherwise, barefoot it is--no socks even. I work out at home and have cushioned mats on the floor. So far I've not had any trouble with slipping or with foot/ankle pain (and I used to twist my ankles just walking on a flat…
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I second the "practice touching the white of your eye with a clean finger" advice. From years of wearing contacts, the best thing I can offer is that you should NOT be able to feel the lenses in your eye. If you can, they aren't fitted properly. That, and proper washing of your hands before and after handling the lenses,…
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Oh, man, you're killing me here! Used to play all the time until a couple years ago when our guild just sort of...inexplicably...disintegrated. I actually didn't miss it at first, as it had become like a second job and the constant raiding was just taking up so much of my time. Lately I have been jonseing to play again. I…
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Hiking. Bike riding (for the scenery). Tennis, softball, golf (carrying your own clubs), basketball, volleyball. Dancing (any kind: square dancing, ballroom, swing, salsa, belly dancing). Gardening. Rearranging furniture. Organizing that back bedroom. Clean the house. Paint the house. Clean your neighbor's house. Rake…
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SOOO glad I'm not the only one who has eaten a whole box of Kraft Mac and Cheese. Until I got on MFP I honestly thought it was a single-portion per box. Half a tube of cookie dough (split with my college roommate or I would have eaten the whole thing. No fridge in our dorm room to keep it cold, so we HAD to eat it all,…
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I'm not one (obviously) but I married one! He grew up on a ranch, ONLY wears Wranglers, hunts, fishes and takes our girls with him!! He's a hard worker, drives a big ol' truck, knows how to build/fix wire fence and ride a horse. Many of our early dates consisted of driving out to a pasture somewhere and watching for…
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I truly believe that my husband and I are indeed soul mates. After almost 19 years together (16 married), we often know intuitively what each other is thinking or feeling. We've done projects around the house with minimal conversation just because we know what each other needs. We both enjoy the same things, but also allow…
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If those are the only three options, I'd pick #2 as that whole situation would be temporary (until he finds a job or hers advances to allow for more pay). You can always buy more toys later. The first and third options seem pretty long-term with no end in sight, and pretty disheartening to boot. I'd have an easier time…
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First off, if a woman's period (i.e. cramps, heavy flow, headaches, nausea, dizziness, or whatever) is so debilitating that it keeps her from even going to work or school, she needs to see a doctor to rule out any major problems such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, etc. There ARE treatments for these things!! If I had to…
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As others have mentioned, are you on any meds--INCLUDING BIRTH CONTROL? All forms of hormonal BC have the potential for affecting libido. Talk to your doc and get some bloodwork done. Try something new. Anything. Toys, positions, locations. (This summer when our kids were at grandmas for a week, several areas of the house…
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Yes, I am. I really can't say in regards to whether exercise would help with the excretion (just because I haven't really studied that--sounds interesting), but if she is trying to lose weight she needs to keep up the physical activity. Certainly can't hurt matters.
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To the OP: The fact that you aren't having a period yet can indicate that your hormone levels are not yet back to normal. This just takes time--and how much time varies from woman to woman, and even at different points in the same woman's life (as you have discovered). In the course of taking care of many women and dealing…
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This is my issue as well. For those who would say "Get some free weights" or "go to a different gym" I say this: I can't afford to, so if you would like to contribute to my gym fund, I'll give you PayPal info. I would love to have just free weights/squat rack/whatever, or be able to afford to go to a gym with those…
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Football is life. The rest is just details. I like football at any level, but pro is my FAVE!! I have counted the days to training camps, OTAs, and preseason since the end of LAST season. And while the preseason schedule doesn't affect team standings, IMO anything that involve players smashing into one another and…
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But the real question is... Are you on speaking terms with the wife yet?
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1. Getting enough protein. I know WHAT I need to eat to get enough, but actually doing it is another thing altogether. 2. Not overeating. I love pasta and bread, and it's tough sometimes to limit the portions. 3. Avoiding Pepsi. I love my Pepsi, but boy that's a lot of empty calories!
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While I agree that too many of the wrong sort of snacks are not good, I have to admit that I do tend to allow my kids to snack more than is probably wise/necessary. My car is full of crumbs, but they aren't allowed to eat in their rooms. They all love fruit and veggies, though, and often choose those over candy and sweets…
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--Losing my baby sister when I was 14. She was only 2 weeks old. (I was an only child up to that point) --Welcoming my second baby sister when I was 16. I have made every effort to be present for every milestone in her life. She's getting married in October. (these two events were the catalyst for me to go into the medical…
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Making a phone call to anyone I don't know personally. Thank goodness for online-ordering for pizza! Things with more than 6 legs. I can handle ants, bees, or other insects (I don't LIKE them, but not afraid of them). Cockroaches just disgust me. But spiders and centipedes--HELL NO. If it's a small spider I'll just squish…
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I lift and stretch barefoot, but wear shoes when running on my elliptical (primarily because the treads on the pedals hurt the soles of my feet). I used to have very weak ankles, and would twist them on a regular basis, even when just walking down the hall. I think they are stronger now, and I injure myself much less…
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I've been doing it for a few months now (currently halfway through stage 4) and I like it. I can see a difference in my body composition, even though I'm not losing much weight. I'm definitely stronger, and I haven't had nearly the trouble with back/neck pain and headaches like I was before. Yes, the workouts are getting a…
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We have two scales in our office. I can weigh myself on one (fully clothed of course! I like remaining employed), immediately walk across to the other scale and they will be 3-4 pounds different. Same clothes and everything--not even taking a sip of water between.
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It depends on the situation as to whether a grammar/spelling issue bothers me. In an informal setting (such as online forums, texting, Facebook, etc) it doesn't really bother me unless it's so bad it changes the whole meaning of the sentence. If it's in a formal letter, or on a professionally-made sign, it irritates me…
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The fact is, the author has a point--that obesity is not a something with an easy solution. Each person's experience is different, and we all have a unique relationship with food. Some of us view food as simple fuel, others as a means to socialize. Some of us see food as an enemy, others as their best friend. I can…
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I haven't read all of these, but as a former cashier (grocery store and fast-food place), present-day customer, and one who works with the public daily, I can relate to just about all of these. People who expect you to be a mind reader. Just tell me or ask whatever it is you need. Politely is better, but don't get angry…
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1 large banana, sliced and frozen about 1-2 cups of strawberries, frozen about 1 cup vanilla or strawberry yogurt (could use Greek or lite or whatever) about 1 cup orange juice (could use milk if you like less tangy flavor) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder if desired Add all to blender, and GO!! Just experiment a little and…
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I used to work at a Taco John's when I was in college (oh, man do I miss the Potato Oles!) and I would have to recommend Jimmy Johns if you're going for healthy. Both are quite yummy (I much prefer TJ over Taco Bell) but from a calorie-count and sodium standpoint, JJ will likely be your best bet.
