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Race Day!
Got the photos of my sister and me...1st race together!! It was the Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run...we saw Santa, Mrs. Claus and many reindeer running with us. It was a beautiful morning in Southern California:glasses:
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We all know it's ALLL about the t-shirt
I am signed up for a 10K next saturday. The race is in Santa Monica. They emailed everyone inviting them to come early to pick up the packets with t-shirt, bib and chip, so we won't all have to wait in a tremendous line on race day. I had paid the extra $5 to get the dri-max shirt, instead of the cotton one. I'd ordered a…
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O. M. G.
I just saw a commercial for three new flavors of Light Laughing Cow: Mozzarella (eh.) Chipotle :happy: (Oh wow) and Blue Cheese :love: (OMFG) Input from anyone who has had these? I am especially curious about the blue cheese. I LOVE blue cheese, the stinkier and stronger the better. Laughing Cow Swiss is very mild in…
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another one bites the dust!
Another size, that is... The last time I felt OK in my own skin was about 5 years ago, and I was wearing 14's. Now I have made my way back to that size, and I have kind of stalled out...because all of the "skinny" clothes I have been hanging on to in my closet now fit me. Even the jeans slip right on, (even if they are…
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So Cal runners...thoughts?
I want to register for a 10K, and I'm new to So Cal. I found info online for a 10K on December 11 in Venice/Santa Monica, and I also found one the following week in Manhattan Beach. I like the idea of running near the ocean...which would you pick? Any input is appreciated :)
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Dang...Got Me AGAIN
EVerytime I go to costco it seems like some food item catches my attention. This time I found CD shrimp wonton soup bowls. Only 115 calories per bowl of soup, and practically no fat. Sounds great right? Six bowls for $8. Bargain, yes? Well.....I got home, fixed on of those bad boys up for a starter on my lunch, and noticed…
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Ready to step it UP
I joined a gym! I got a member ship to LA Fitness, and it is a really really nice gym. They gave me $20/month for all clubs and I am so excited! I have done the first 50 lbs mainly just be eating reduced calories, but it's time to step it up and add strength training to the lifestyle. I'm excited!!!!!:bigsmile:
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not to be a totally evil temptress....
But Chipotle has a BOGO deal right now. Here's how it works: if you have an iphone, and youuse it to access facebook, you go to Chipotle, use the "places" feature to check in, and it pops up a window for buy one get one free on burritos, bowls, tacos and salads. The promo ends tomorrow. I just heard about it today and I…
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BMI
When I started this journey, I was smack in the middle of the "obese" indicator. Now I am smack in the middle of the "overweight" range. I cannot wait to hit "healthy"
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Question...
why does everyone always say how much sodium there is in diet soda? My coke zero has 40mg. in the face of my daily total, that is tiny. I just don't get it....
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F I F T Y
You guys, I did it! 50 pounds LOST forever!!! It's been a long road, and I'm not done, but what a milestone and I could not, would not have done it without MFP and all of my MFP friends!!! I'd like to thank Mike, Al, and everyone on my friends list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Interesting Article
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101018/india_nm/india522760 This article discusses the findings that 30,000 years ago, early folk were making bread. It goes on to say that this may be a shake-up to the followers of so-called "caveman" diets. (since the claim is early humans didn't eat grain products) What do you guys think?
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Yesssssssssssssss
When I started losing weight, I was wearing about a size 20. I was actually wearing 18's, but I was squishing out of them in denial, so I know I was probably really a 20. Today, I bought a dress and a suit in a size 12!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO Ya!!! It feels so good to get new clothes in smaller sizes!
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vegetarian.....turkey?
I went to a bridal shower this weekend. One of the guests had brought two big trays of baked ziti. One was labeled BEEF and one was labeled TURKEY. She proudly informed us she had baked two different trays, and gesturing to the turkey, she added, "For the vegetarians." She repeated this comment twice, so I'm fairly certain…
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Birthday Love
I was feeling all down on my way to work tonight. I had invited out a bunch of friends to go out to dinner with me and hubby tomorrow to celebrate my birthday (which isn't until Saturday), and they all had plans. So I was all sad and feeling sorry for myself. Then I got to work, and my students had brought me: 1. two dozen…
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Wedding Ring and Watch
I had both sized, since they were both flopping around. My wedding ring was made at a size 8, I purposely oversized it because I needed a 7.5 but the ring is wide and like Cinderella's sister said..."sevens are so comfortable I always wear eights...LOL" My watch had a link removed and my ring went down by 1.25 sizes! YAY~!…
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New Resolve
I've been a MFP member for more than a year now, coming up on two years actually. I have stalled out and slowed my progress for various reasons, life, apathy, extreme stress, etc. I've been able to maintain my losses, but I haven't made any real progress in way too long. But I have new resolve and I am ready to finish…
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Skinny Jeans
well okay they are size 14's so they aren't actually *that* skinny, but they are a pair I have not been able to even put on in more than 3 years! ten lbs ago I could get them on but not zipped. Now they are on and they only give the slightest muffintop! YAY!
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So Interesting!!!!
I was browsing news stories and found this: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates/ I had no idea that specifically "whole" grains are so important for maintaining a healthy heart. I thought all grains/cereals and the like were equal, but the researchers at Harvard explain it so well.…
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drum roll please.................
I am now officially out of the 200's. OK so 198 isn't my goal weight, I still have almost halfway to go, but the 2 has been banished from the hundreds place!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Finally got Hubby on board!!!!
My husband has always been pretty fit most of his life, very athletic, loves to lift weights, etc. Well his method of weight loss has been....I can eat whatever I want as long as I work out enough to burn it off. This is *kind of* true, but he wasn't measuring or keeping track of anything, so his weight has been creeping…
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this is stupidly easily and yummy
chunk up one large peach, about 20 green seedless grapes, and about 20 chunks of fresh cut pineapple. put it in your blender on "puree" until smooth. 189 calories, and SOOOOOOOO yummy and actually very filling.
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yay!
I just sat downand looked at all my reports. Since I started this journey on Dec. 28, I have lost a total of 23 inches off my neck, waist, hips, arms thighs, boobs. SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET this is just the kick in the pants I needed today:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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Interesting article, what do you think?
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/the-myth-about-exercise-may-be-that-it-doesnt-work-497734/;_ylt=AnxuF753BTo9qg8lKFcJV8kCgKU5 I don't know what to think about this........what do you guys think?
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it's a nice problem to have, mind you......
I have a problem: I was given an enormous amount of free food, and a lot of it is perishable produce items. I have many pounds of broccoli, all the tops, all cut up, ready to steam and eat. The problem is, there is absolutely no way for us to eat it quickly enough. can I a) freeze it as-is, for later use, to be cooked…
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interesting article
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/33979/8-perfect-fitness-foods/ I love that both PBJ and chocolate milk are on the list!!!!
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HRM question
so I am wanting to get one, and I am looking on ebay. When one is listed as men's vs. women's, is it simply designating the style/design qualities, or has it been pre-programmed with male/female data? what I mean is, are they calling it a women's just because of how it looks, or does this designation change how it will…
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subway calories
does anyone know if the 370 calories they quote on a 6 inch sweet onion chicken teriyaki includes cheese? I order mine without cheese, and without most of the extra vegetables. just meat, onion and teriyaki sauce, lettuce and olives. on wheat bread. thanks in advance for any help on this-
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how much does hair weigh?
Soooo, I have been off the wagon for a good month, not losing, but not gaining. Tring to limit calories but not doing it correctly- just hovering at 206. So two days ago I decided enough dallying, it was time to get serious again. I re-set my goals and stuck to my calories for the last 2 days. today I weighed and BOOM. 2…