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Mini meatless tostadas
This is great for a filling, high fiber lunch when you're craving something that tastes a little naughty. Bottoms: Kettle Brand Organic Black Bean Tortilla Chips - 1 oz... or 11 chips Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, sliced thin and cut into 1 inch squares (make one for each chip!) Topping: 1/2 cup organic black beans (from a…
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Gotta get back into the groove!
So... I did really well from January until my SO came home in May (I had lost over 25 lbs total). Maintained my weight without any effort during our wedding and honeymoon, but then started falling back into my old eating habits (overeating, choosing unhealthy foods, snacking out of "habit" and wine3-4 times a week).…
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Hypothetical Situation (just for fun)
You're sitting alone in your room late at night and an alien suddenly materializes out of thin air next to you. The creature begins pleading for your help and tells you that it has been sent from it's home planet to bring back one human that can save it's entire race from imminent extinction! The chosen human is you. The…
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Reverse Osmosis Water
So... I was watching this guy online, Sean Croxton from "Underground Wellness." He made a YouTube video about how much water we should be drinking. Nothing new there. However, he mentioned that distilled water should not be consumed on a regular basis because our bodies need the sodium and hard minerals normally found in…
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Let Jillian Michaels motivate you...
Does anyone here tune into Jillian Michaels' radio show on Sundays? You can find the last 2 months of episodes online at: http://www.kfi640.com/pages/podcasting/ I love listening to her show when I'm feeling sluggish or lazy... she's a great motivator!
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caffeine and calorie burn
I don't normally drink my caffeine right before a workout... just so you know. But today I drank a full can of Low Carb Monster (I'm pretty caffeine tolerant, so this is not unusual for me) and then I went on my morning walks. I wore my HRM. For my 30 minute walk with one dog, I burned more calories with less effort than I…
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Deceptive label... help me figure this one out!
Okay, so my can of chicken weighs 9.75 ounces unopened. The label says that a serving is 2 ounces and there are about 5 servings in the can. However, once drained of water and dumped out of the can, there are actually only about 6.5 oz of chicken left. So there are actually about 3 servings in the can IF a serving is…
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what is the absolute worst "food" you've ever tasted?
I'm a fan of trying new things, especially abroad. I love to hear what people think is the worst tasting thing they have ever eaten! I'll go first. An Icelandic delicacy is fermented shark fin. They cut the fin off the shark and let it ferment for days. They cut it into itty bitty pieces and serve it on toothpicks. It is…
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Yoga for Beginners video recommendations?
I'm interested in learning yoga for the purpose of improving flexibility and stress relief. I don't have the money to pay for a class/instructor, so I'm hoping to get some great DVD recommendations. I have basically NO experience with yoga, so I'm looking for videos that emphasize proper form and allow me to take it slow.…
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Anyone get a "lump" in your throat feeling?
This may or may not have to do with my new eating habits, I don't know... But for a week now, I've had this "lump" in my throat feeling, as if I'm trying to suppress crying. It comes and goes at random times during the day and sometimes it stays for 30 minutes, sometimes several hours... and then it just disappears for a…
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What can I do with green cabbage?
I have half a head of green cabbage that I need to eat within the next two days or so. Usually, I put it in a pan with some polish sausage and bell peppers and onions... but I'm out of polish sausage, (which isn't that healthy anyway) and want some new ideas for cabbage. Anybody have simple, yet satisfying ideas? Thanks in…
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Feels like a hangover... but...
I haven't had alcohol in a few weeks. I woke up this morning feeling nauseated with the sort of jittery/tingly sensation that usually accompanies a hangover. I would swear I am hungover, but it's just not possible. My heart rate is normal and I have no other symptoms besides the queasy feeling and the jittery feeling. So,…
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"Dear Body..."
Dear Body, I am SO very sorry that I gorged myself on handfuls and handfuls of popcorn last night while watching movies. But I am more sorry for consuming a huge bowl full of Taco Joe Dip topped with cheese and sour cream, and countless tortilla chips. I don't know what came over me! While I appreciate the reprimand you…
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New to MFP and totally excited to be here
Hi everyone! I'm new to MFP and so far I'm really digging it. There's quite a bit of activity in this community and I'm enjoying reading the forum posts. My fiance just left a week ago for a tour in Qatar and we're planning a June wedding, so I'm determined to lose what I'll call my "lazy weight" and get into great shape…
