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Attention Beer Lovers. I need your help!
Tonight, I am attempting to make carne guisada (aka spicy beef stew) for dinner. I have a bottle of New Belgium 1554 Black Ale and a bottle of Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale. So, which should I use for the stew? In general, I'm worried about bitterness when using an ale, but I figure I can offset that with a little brown…
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6/7/2012 - Grays and Torreys Peak
Hey all, jplucheck, MisterDubs303, and I climbed another two 14ers. Feel free to check out my blog to hear more about it and see some pictures: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/JoniBologna/view/climbing-grays-peak-14-270ft-and-torreys-peak-14-267ft-275568
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Looking for active, dedicated, and supportive friends
Hi there! I've been on MFP for quite awhile now. I log everyday and unless on vacation. I don't disappear for weeks or months or stop giving my friends encouragement. It seems overtime this has happened to many of my friends. They simply vanish, and I never hear from them again, or hear from them maybe once every couple of…
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When to eat back exercise cals - long distance hiker?
Hey all. I apologize in advance if this topic has been beaten to death. I really wish they would put in a "search" function for group topics, as there are 100s in this group. First of all, I have been "eating more" for the last several months. It has been working for me for the most part, but I am a little worried I am…
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Because 13ers are underrated...
Hey there fellow hikers. I wanted to share my most recent peak climbing experience. I climbed James Peak a few weeks ago, which is a 13er. Personally, while I love a good 14er, they are often crowded, and the trails are overused. I wanted to put the notion out there that 13ers are just as worthy, and in some cases more…
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One Year & 50lbs Lost (Pics)
Today, I hit 365 days of taking MFP seriously, and I have lost almost 50lbs. I feel like a new woman. It all happened very gradually, but now that I am here it feels like I have come so far. I am now a size 8 (US), and I started at at size 16 (US). I have lost 25 inches and 13% body fat. I eat "clean" about 80% of the…
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14ers
I wanted to start this thread because, well, it's inevitable if you're hiking in Colorado. I must admit I have the itch pretty bad. Snowshoeing and foothill hiking is fun, but I am hurting to get up in the high country. I have made it my personal goal to climb at least 10 peaks over 12,000 feet this summer. I am already…
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Trip Reports
Hey Colorado friends! I apologize for being such a slacker on this group. Partly, I have been discouraged by the lack of people wanting to join. Please feel free to invite any other Colorado hikers you know of MFP. And a big THANK YOU to those of you who have joined. Now, I thought this would be a great place to post…
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Favorite Winter Hikes
Hey all. I always find it a bit funny when I hear someone say, "it's summer now, so I can go hiking again." I don't think a lot of people realize hiking is a great year-round activity, especially in Colorado. There are seemingly endless amounts of foothills trails that are perfect for those warmer winter days. Personally,…
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Trip Reports
Hi fellow hikers! I thought this thread would be a fun place to share trip reports of everyone's adventures. Of course, I would be more than happy to help anyone wanting to upload pictures, so ask questions as needed. Last weekend, my boyfriend Nick, my friend lanorrr, and I went hiking up a small foothill just west of…
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Stretches?
Can anyone recommend some good stretches? I had to post-pone Day 2 a day because I was still very sore. Thought I'd be money after 2 full days rest, but I still found myself a little sore today. My real problem area is the front of my shoulders, right where my arms meet my chest. Any help would be appreciated! :happy:
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Any Cold Weather Riders?
I really started putting in a lot of miles on my bike this last summer. Now that the cold and snow is setting in, do any of you still plan on riding? This will be my first winter of commuting to work by bike. Tomorrow it's supposed to be 25 degrees during my ride. Any tips, advice, or personal experiences?
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25lbs in 5 Months - Pics!
Well, I'm not even half way to my goal, and I already see a remarkable difference! April: Two weeks ago:
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Denver Area Peeps - Tour De Fat This Saturday!
Hello fellow MFPers, I wanted to spread the word about this event. I have been lucky enough to attend this event the last 5 years in multiple cities (3 times in Fort Collins, 2 times in Denver, and 1 time in Austin). Tour De Fat is a bike tour run by New Belgium Brewery, which promotes bicycling in many cities throughout…
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First Goal Reached and 2 NSVs.
After a very rough week, it has been a glorious day for me. I won't divulge too much here, but I am facing some serious hurdles in my life. This next year will be a stressful and extremely challenging one. However, I am thankful for a few things in life right now. First, is my boyfriend. He is so kind and supportive of me.…
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Looking for friends who are committed
Hello MFPers. I would like to preface this post by saying, I have met some really amazing and inspiring people on this site. They continue to motivate me and make me smile day after day. With that said, I have also made a lot of friends who have bailed. I don't think less of them for this. This happened to me my first…
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20 lbs by August 5th
Hey Everyone, This whole weight loss thing has been a struggle lately. I bought the largest size pair of pants I have ever worn this week. It's hard for me to pinpoint exactly where I'm going wrong, but I'm sick of feeling this way. Not only do I not feel physically comfortable, but my self-esteem has plummeted. One night…
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Will you be my friend?
Hi all! As I do not have any "real life" friends on this diet and exercise journey with me, I would love to find more friends on here. I would like to build a web of support and encouragement for myself and others. Anyone willing to be a part of my web? :flowerforyou:
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What is this "bump" nonsense?
I've noticed a few replies to message boards posts that just say "bump". What is this all about?
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Fruits that are "off limits" when dieting
So, I've heard from several different sources that eating certain fruits when dieting can throw you off your weight loss, such as bananas, grapes, avocados, mangoes, coconut, dried fruits, etc. Is it true that these will slow down losing weight? I find it hard to swallow when anyone tells me to avoid fruits in general.…
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When will my clothes fit again?
One of my main motivations for losing a little weight is to fit into my clothes comfortably again. They seem to have gotten a little snug. :ohwell: The hardest for me is my bras. I am a busty woman to begin with and being overweight has made it immensely uncomfortable to have these ample breasts. They have ballooned out of…
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Breaking My Caffeine Habit?
As far as coffee addicts go, I'm not that bad. I don't necessarily drink caffeine everyday, but it's become a psychological comfort more than anything. Whether it be a vanilla latte, or a Dr. Pepper, there are certain times and foods that I feel the need to have a caffeinated beverage with. For instance, a Dr. Pepper with…
