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Quinoa has crunchy bits!
Ew! I was so excited to try quinoa recently. I cooked it just like the package recipe said and really enjoyed it...until I bit into a super crunchy little bit of what seemed like sand. It was awful and after the second time, I couldn't stomach eating it anymore. Has anyone had this happen before and did you figure out how…
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Has anyone used a midwife?
Hi PPPers! Has anyone seen a midwife for their pregnancy/birth? I am considering using one for my second, when the time comes, but have some reservations. Did you give birth at home or in the hospital? I think I want to stick with a hospital but am not sure if midwives can deliver in hospitals. What was your overall…
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Need to expand my friend list!
Hi PPP'rs I'm not new here, but would like to expand my friend list- I don't have a lot of active friends on MFP and would like some extra encouragement and to provide encouragement to fellow new moms as well. I had my first baby 7 months ago and the getting back in shape process has been very slow for me, but I'm working…
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Homemade baby food
Hey everyone, new mom here and I love to make homemade baby food. I want some creative ideas for different foods as my son gets older though. So far, I've done: avocado, green beans, butternut squash, sweet potato, peas, banana, brown rice, and oatmeal. Do you have any other suggestions that you've tried? Especially…
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Advice for evening over-eating
Hi everyone, I need some advice on evening-time overeating. I have this pattern of eating well/fairly well during the day, but come evening time it is much harder for me to control what I eat. Has anyone had this same issue and what have you found helps? I'm not looking to never eat at night...just to be in control and not…
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Quick at home exercises
I am a new mom and have given up my gym membership. I still want to work out, but would rather do it at home now. Unfortunately, its extremely cold outside now so I have to do everything inside my home. I would really appreciate any ideas for quick indoor cardio ideas that I can do in small spurts (they can include…
