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Foam rolling
I'm finally getting into a routine of foam rolling and have some questions. How long do you foam roll a particular problem spot, like a knot or tender area? I usually go over it 5-6 times, but wonder if I should be doing longer like 30-60 seconds on one spot? Can I "overdo" it when rolling a problem spot? Should I actually…
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Pesto tips?
Believe it or not, I've never made pesto. I bought a bunch of basil at the store and will make some this weekend. Any tips or favorite variations?
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It's Not About Your Butt
This article is a must read and "must do", especially for women. You can fret over your butt, thighs, and stomach as much as you want, but in the end, it's about your health and your future.…
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What ethnicity/culture has the most calorie-dense food?
Recently I've seen a lot of posts from people complaining that they can't lose weight because "I'm X culture and our food is high in calories." I've seen this stated regarding food from Greece, Mexico, India, and the Dominican Republic, to name a few. Which country/culture/ethnicity do you think has the most calorie-dense…
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Before and After, Same Outfit
I've been wanting to take these pics for awhile, my official "before" pics 2 1/2 years ago, and me now wearing the same workout outfit. LOL. I will save these clothes forever. I wasn't too excited about my trainer taking the before pic, but it's one of the best things he did for me! SW 301 CW 148 Always remember why you…
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My success story made the front page of the newspaper!
My success story made the front page of the newspaper! I've been so excited waiting for this to come out. Hats off to EVERYONE who is making this journey, to the MFP technology, and my wonderful MFP friends!!
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Water in Europe
We just got back from 2 weeks in Switzerland, where NO restaurant served water with the meal. You have to purchase water at 4.50CHF per glass. Keeping hydrated was the biggest challenge of the trip. Some places will sell you a liter bottle. What's the deal with that?
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Composite MFP body!
If we combined all our bodies into one composite photo we'd have big boobs, sinking cheeks, bellies that stick out, flat butt, and huge calves, with bat wings no less! What a mess we are, collectively.
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18 months and going strong w/ pics
Today marks 18 months since I started my journey with my first workout w/ personal trainer and start of logging & weight loss. I've lost 120 pounds and 65 inches. When I started, I couldn't walk more than 1/4 mile without excruciating foot, knee, & hip pain. I couldn't walk up my own steep driveway without several stops.…
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3 yrs ago vs now
It's been almost 3 years since I started, and today I came across an old candid pic that shows the difference even better than the "official" before pic taken by my trainer. I have to remember where I started so I don't go back. That's why I love my old pics. I would never in a million years think there has actually been…
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How do you organize your recipes?
I copy them to Word or save in a PDF and save on my computer. I usually print them out to make. There must be a tidier way!
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Nutrition labelling changes postponed
Updates to the USFDA nutrition labels have been postponed. God forbid we should know what we're eating. http://www.fooducate.com/app#!page=post&id=5909A0B0-444A-1DC0-457E-B882B34B8169
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Spaceship award!
I got the Fitbit Spaceship Badge for 14,000 lifetime floors since July 2014. Three years ago I could barely walk up my own steep driveway!