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New Year's Menu
What is your menu for New Year's? I have kids, and I'm doing a cheese/fruit/cracker plate and crudités, potato-cheddar chowder, and graham cracker eclair cake. I haven't decided if I like this menu well enough to make it Tradition.
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Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe Request
I made Thanksgiving Dinner this year, first time in quite a while. I was pleased with most dishes, but my stuffing wasn't so great. My sister uses Stove Top, but I'm just not ready to go there. Any favorites out there? Thanks!
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Will Power
These are my personal notes from my favorite blogger that I want to share with you. I encourage you to read the original sources. http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/the-myth-of-will-power/ "If you’re not used to telling yourself no… where are you going to develop that herculean strength? You learn…
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Fear of running
I'm obese. I was 260, now I'm 213. I had running goals, but developed plantar fasciitis from using the treadmill in the fall. The pain is mostly gone, now. I am comfortable on the elliptical and strider, and I lift. But I don't have running goals anymore, for fear of re-injuring myself. Thoughts?
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Friends!
I'm not new to MFP, but I am new to the social section. I've added 60 friends in a week! Unlike FB, I don't know any in real life. I'm getting fuzzy on what I have in common with my MFP friends. Some are "weight loss twins" some had something insightful to say on a thread, etc. I'm not sure which forum to put this on! I…
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Molasses, not so sketchy
Sweeteners are sketchy. Molasses, however is a good source of calcium, magnesium and potassium. http://www.livestrong.com/article/506766-the-healthy-benefits-of-molasses/#page=2
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Battle scars -- pic inc
Today (after warming up with lighter weights) I deadlifted 155 lbs, 25 reps. These are the callouses, the battle scars in my fight against fat. I'm proud of them. One year ago I don't think I could have lifted the bar!
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40 lbs lost in 1 year
Progress pictures at my blog: https://inchwormbyinchworm.wordpress.com/photos/ SuperBowlSunday was my one year anniversary of joining a gym.
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2014: 260 lb to 220 lb
Hi, I lost 40 lbs in 2014. Anticipating more weight loss in 2015! Keeping a log at InchwormByInchworm.wordpress.com 2014 was mostly familiarizing myself with the gym. 2015 is more about portion control and meal planning and counting calories.
