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What annoys you?
1. People who cannot tell the difference between "to" and "too", "affect" and "effect", "there" and "their", and "lose" and "loose" 2. Hypocrites 3. Smokers 4. Adolescent Justin Bieber and Twilight fans Feel free to share your opinions.
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Very alarming news...25% of teenagers are diabetic
What, in your opinion, can be done to change the statistic? More FDA regulations? Discuss!
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5'0-5'3 What are your goals?
Hello! I am 5'3, seeking to lose 8 pounds. What are your goals? BTW, I am not new to MFP. I deleted my old account out of frustration. But I created a new one. I love the support and I love supporting others in return. Feel free to add me! I will help, motivate, and support you!
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Using Race in College Admissions
One can't deny that certain races are judged by different standards in college admissions. It has been proven by research that... Whites were three times as likely to gain admissions as Asians. Hispanics were twice as likely to gain admission as whites. Do you believe colleges should be "race-blind"? I have mixed feelings.…
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Answers to common questions
Just want to clarify the answers to some frequently-asked questions on MFP... 1. Should I eat my exercise calories? - People who do not often come to a plateau after an extended period of time, due to the fact they are subsisting on such a low amount of calories. Eating 200 calories a day without exercise is similar to…
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What's on your bucket list?
Go skiing in the Alps Get a PhD Perform piano at Carnegie Hall again Visit the Amazon Rainforest Visit the Great Wall of China Race a cheetah (just kidding)
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Taxing Saturated Fat
Denmark recently imposed a tax on saturated fat. Now the citizens have to pay the equivalent of $6.27 per pound of saturated fat. I think it is unnecessary, and frankly, preposterous. While I believe the government should take some measures to improve its citizens' health, such as lowering the cost of healthy food, a tax…
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October Goals
Overall weight loss goal: 12.8 pounds. October weight loss goal: I would like to lose 12.8 pounds, but it unlikely to happen. 8 is more reasonable. Daily caloric intake:1200. Reason for weight loss: I want to lose the weight I gained from binging and overeating, and to live a healthier lifestyle. Goals for October 1. No…
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Wrong Attitudes
A lot of people (not necessarily people using MFP) have the wrong attitude concerning health and weight-loss. 1. Healthy weight-loss is not a quick process, but rather, a lifestyle-change. It takes dedication and effort. Quick-fixes like the ever-so-popular HCG won't cut it! 2. Do not freak out if you have to attend a…
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Prevent Binges and Overeating.
Hello! It appears that a lot of people are struggling with binging and overeating, myself included. Here are my tips to prevent it: 1. Whenever you are craving unhealthy and unnecessary foods, drink water with some lemon juice, or just plain water. It will fill you up, and curb your appetite. Bring a reusable water…
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What are your goals for this week? (9/5 - 9/11)
Hello. While it is important to set long-term goals, it is equally important to have short-term goals. For example, you may not imagine losing 10 pounds this week, but you can develop the habits that will enable you to do. Short-term goals result in long-term success. Mine are: 1. No binging. 2. Eat as close to my caloric…
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Favorite Songs
What are your favorite songs? Mine are... Lighters - Bad Meets Evil Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day Snow - Red Hot Chili Peppers Float On - Modest Mouse Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves Yesterday - The Beatles Beautiful - Christina Aguilera Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler Bittersweet Symphony -…
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Rant on Unhealthy Habits in America.
It annoys me when people immediately point fingers at McDonald's and advertising for bad health and the obesity epidemic. It is our fault. Who buys junk food & McDonald's, despite the well-known fact that it is detrimental to our health? Us. If we, as consumers, didn't like junk food, we wouldn't buy it, and McDonald's…
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Back to School Lunch Ideas
Hello. I will be headed back to the stress factory I call high school soon. Senior year! Any other high-schoolers on MFP? I want to start a healthy diet, and stick with it. Does anyone have suggestions for a nutritious lunch? Your advice is much appreciated!
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Critique my diary, por favor.
Hola! I am on a 1200-calorie diet. And I need some constructive criticism! I originally planned to consume an average of 1200 calories per week, with 2 days where I can eat over 1200 calories. I think I went overboard today, even for a "cheat" day. (And I didn't eat dinner yet, but I plan ahead) For now, my diary is locked…
