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Roasting Vegetables
Ok so I love roasted vegetables but I’ve never made them before (besides potatoes). What is your favorite veggie/method of roasting? Help a newbie out! (Ps-I DO NOT like sweet potatoes or Brussel sprouts. Anything else is fair game)
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Fat burning/metabolism boosting foods
So I just got into a debate on a fitness page with a man who said grapefruit, lentils, etc. have metabolism boosting properties. He also claimed good calories vs. bad calories leading to nutrient absorption vs. fat storage. Then something about the "alkaline spectrum of the food chain." I have never read an article with…
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rkcampbell's September Fresh Start Updates
Hi everyone! I am a 28 year-old wife and mother of 2 girls (5 and 2). I lost 70 pounds in my first year and a half on MFP, but kinda got lazy over the summer and gained 10 back. I am a teacher, so now that I'm back to school I feel I can get back into a routine and get back on track. My goals for September are: 1. Get back…
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How do I log a mud run?
Hi everyone! Today I'm doing a Mud Factor 5k. So pumped!! How would I go about logging it? I went through the database and really the only thing that even remotely made sense was to put hiking (cross country). I'll probably be walking the majority of it. Suggestions?
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Anyone have good (easy) asparagus recipes?
I'm thinking like a main dish. Anyone have any suggestions? I have a really good creamy pasta with sirloin and asparagus, but looking for some variety!
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How do I cook spaghetti squash?
I just got 3 today and am looking to use them for chicken parm this week, but I have NO clue how to even attempt to cook it!!! HELP!!!!
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EASY LOW-CAL green smoothies?
Hi everyone! I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I'm looking for some EASY green smoothie ideas. If you have nutrition info that'd be good too!!! Looking for some new breakfast options!!! Thanks in advance!
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Survival Race/Mud Run in the morning!
I'm so excited! I'm going to be doing my first 5k Survival Race tomorrow morning! This is something I never would have even CONSIDERED doing 6 months/55 pounds ago. I'm so excited! I'm not by any means a runner, but I know I can do this! I also have an AWESOME friend doing it with me. Quick question...how do I go about…
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Survival Race/Mud Run in the morning!
I'm so excited! I'm going to be doing my first 5k Survival Race tomorrow morning! This is something I never would have even CONSIDERED doing 6 months/55 pounds ago. I'm so excited! Quick question...how do I go about logging this as exercise? I know there's no real way to be exact since it's an obstacle course, but I'd like…
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Grapes...????
So I'm looking up grapes and see around 65 calories per cup (which is what i always use) and then I'm seeing over 100 calories per cup. So I googled it and saw European grapes and American grapes. What the heck am I eating and how many calories is it??? I always thought grapes were grapes.
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HUGE NSV!!!
I've been trying to run lately. Even when I was an athlete in high school I could never really run much. I was just not in good enough shape and had bad knees. Well, today when I was at the gym on the treadmill, I RAN A MILE!!!! A whole mile!!!! The closest I have come is about .6 before that. I don't even know what to…
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How should I log this?
Today I'll be helping a friend get ready to set up a new pool. Basically we're going to be shoveling sand into a big pit. How would I log this as exercise???
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NSV Today
I went shopping today (my pants have been falling off!) and actually had to go down TWO sizes than I was before!!! I have lost 31 pounds and am now a size 14 which I haven't been since junior year of high school (I'm 27). I've been smiling all day since!
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Hi everyone!
Hi! My name is Becky and I joined MFP 10 weeks ago. We started a weight loss challenge at church and a friend from work introduced me to MFP. So far things are going great. I started at 239 and am at 213 as of this morning. I still have a long way to go, but I'm excited to continue on this journey. (by the way I won the…
