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turning 21
so....yesterday i turned 21. I had already planned out what I was going to eat and drink ahead of time, put it into MFP and went to the gym TWICE to try to balance out some of the calories so I wouldn't feel so bad about bingeing at my favorite restaurant. :bigsmile: well i got there and got so drunk that i couldn't make…
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The Calmness In Our Lives
I am passing this on to you because it really works, and we could all use a little more calmness in our lives. By following simple advice heard on the Dr. Phil show, you too can find inner peace. Dr. Phil proclaimed,"The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and have never finished." So, I…
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Glucosamine
I recently (4 months ago) started running/jogging and am training for a half marathon this year with hopes of doing a full marathon next year. I've had some joint issues in the past from dancing and I was looking into a glucosamine supplement since I've seen many recommendations from long-distance runners. I was at Trader…
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Stop animal abuse
Hey all! I decided to join the PETA Pack and train for a half marathon with a fundraising goal of $500 for PETA's search and rescue team for abused animals. I thought you would be a good group to ask for help. The link below is for my fundraising page and 100% goes to the animals. If you want to join the pack and run/fund…
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confession!
Last night was bad. I haven't been eating perfectly in general but it hasn't been terrible and no real binges. Last night I was hungry after dance so I stopped and got fries from burger king (around 10 pm) after I had the apple I brought for my after practice snack. I ate them even though they weren't even good. It's a…
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Fiber
Is there such a thing as too much fiber? If so, what would be considered too much? I average about 30 grams per day but the past 2 or 3 days I've had 60+ grams per day! I feel very full but I understand whats going on so I'm not really concerned, I'm just wondering if its counter productive? I drink about 70 ounces of…
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body odor
I've heard this before but I've recently started experiencing it.... I think. LOL After eating a fairly clean vegan diet, I don't smell. Even when sweating and without giving up coffee. I started making my own deodorant a few years ago (BEST EVER let me know if you want details) but this summer it was so humid that I just…
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1/2 Marathon to stop animal abuse
Hey all! I decided to join the PETA Pack and train for a half marathon with a fundraising goal of $500 for PETA's search and rescue team for abused animals. I thought you would be a good group to ask for help. The link below is for my fundraising page and 100% goes to the animals. If you want to join the pack and run/fund…
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Is it rude...
Not to attend a wedding gift opening party? I'm in a wedding this weekend back home (1300 miles from where I live) and I was informed yesterday that not only will I be attending bridal party/wedding festivities Friday and Saturday, but I am also invited to a wedding gift opening lunch on Sunday. I leave Monday. Is it…
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Not your typical cleanse
I'm not really a fan of "cleanses" but I am a fan of clean eating in general. A friend of mine posted about her experience with this cleanse on facebook and I decided to check it out. As a far a cleanses go this one seems pretty good. It's all real food, and I could see how it would "reset" your system and taste buds to…
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Selecting a food option for a wedding
I am a bridesmaid in a childhood friend's wedding this summer and just received the invitation. The food options are chicken or "vegetarian" which I was excited about except the dish is spring vegetable cavatappi which is traditionally made with butter, milk, and cheese. :frown: I would suck it up to be polite and not…
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anyone dabbled in fruitarianism?
Please don't bash me for this, but I'm really curious about fruitarianism. Anyone have experience with it? I've been googling but you all seem to be happy, striving for health plant eaters and I'd appreciate your input. There's no way I'd be able to give up my veggies, rice and beans but could there be a benefit to eating…
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random fiber question
I was at a friend's house recently and she said she was watching some food show where some fitness people come make over your pantry/fridge so you can eat healthier or something and something was mentioned about fiber. I guess one of the fitness people said that if you eat over 25 grams of fiber per day, nothing else you…
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omega 3's
What are some good sources of vegan omega 3's or supplements? I use chia seeds on occasion but what else is out there?
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distance vs. obstacle course
So I have my sight set on a half marathon in April. I'm pretty excited since I'm fairly new to distance running. I would like to do a mud run with my hubby after that but the one in my area is only 3 weeks after the half... I'm thinking this is too soon to switch training plans and I was wondering if you all had any…
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scoping out running trails
Now that I've started running, and plan on increasing my distance over the next few months, I notice myself "scoping out" good places to go running while I'm in the car. Neighborhoods with sidewalks, pretty paths lined with trees, a scenic bridges, etc. Yesterday I also decided to check on my odometer to see how far away…
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For those who are frustrated...
I came across this today and it's s short video on the long term benefits of exercise regardless of weight loss. http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=aUaInS6HIGo
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half marathon training
Hello! Now that I've been running 3-4 miles a day, 5 days a week, I've decided I need a goal. My first goal was a 10k because the most I've ever "raced" was a 5k but there are very few 10k races in my area, and not for several months. There are quite a few half marathons however and as I started looking at training plans,…
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Eating well on a budget?
I know this has to be a common theme nowdays especially this time of year but we are FLAT broke and I try to limit my groceries to $30 a week for my husband and myself. We eat a lot of whole wheat pasta, brown rice, frozen veggies, dried beans, and he eats chicken. I feel like I can never buy enough food to make him feel…
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Good article on "starvation mode"
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/core_march_8.htm
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I'M BAAAAACK!
Hey all I've been using this site off and on for a few years but I finally got to my goal weight and have been hovering right under it for a few months now and I wanted to check back in with everyone! I stopped counting calories and just ate "clean" to get to my goal weight along with light workouts like walking daily and…
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reducing carbs
Hey all! I'm stuck at a standstill dropping and gaining the same 3 lbs over and over. I decided to switch my workouts from high intensity weights 3x a week and running 2 miles a day to running 3-4 miles a day and the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. I'm also pondering changing my macronutrient goals to lower carbs and sugar…
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random - I'm a dork!
Ok I had to share this because I'm sure a few of you can relate - or not. My girlfriends and I have all been really busy so we planned to get together tonight for drinks at someone's house. Well I haven't gone out in months not to mention drinking. I don't like drinking if I don't plan on getting drunk because its just…
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fruit dip
I just made this on 'accident' and its an amazing fruit dip! 1/4c fat free greek yogurt 1/2 scoop vanilla muscle milk powder sprinkle cinnamon I'm eating it on chilled squash for dessert and its delightful!!!
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Has anyone heard of/tried this?
Its called Arctic Zero. It definitely does NOT comply with my 'whole organic foods only' diet but the ingredients are not as bad as most food on the market!! Its basically a frozen protein shake?? My hubby and I have a terrible habit of eating ice cream after dinner every night and (he's deployed now) I told him when he…
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what would you do with 600 cals???
I'm over by almost 600 cals today (rarity!) I'm a little hungry but I don't want to ruin my day! I'm thinking some greek yogurt with fruit as a kind of 'sundae dessert' sounds really good. probably won't be 600 cals but it will get me closer. What would you do with 600 cals?? :wink:
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I can't believe I just did that
This is so gross. I have been craving butter. BUTTER. I never eat butter. I made some toast and planned to put butter on it. As my toast was cooking... I started eating the butter right out of the container. It was earth balance but its still just fat. I bet I ate 2 whole table spoons right there PLUS the portion I spread…
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calling all dieticians / nutritionists
I love the health fitness world and really want to get into nutrition specifically. Any recommendations for schools? Where did you get your degree? What kind do you have? How long did it take? What is the job market looking for? Any help would be great because this would be a COMPLETE career change for me. I am a big fan…
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TODAY not 'tomorrow'
Today I splurged. Yesterday I splurged. Not more than 200 calories over my goal but I still felt like crap about it. Today was supposed to be my weightlifting day and I skipped it. Finally I decided to take the dog out for a run and it was so beautiful out that i got an extra mile in. :smile: After I logged it, even after…
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protein supplements?
I've been doing research on various protein powders other than whey. My body never processed it well and come to find out its dairy!! (never knew that!) I have a hard time with dairy and try to avoid it in large doses so I'm wondering if any of you have tried soy, hemp, rice, or any other vegan-type protein supplement and…
