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Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert
Tried this recipe tonight! It was so good and fairly healthy..I guess as far as sweets and desserts go. I am sure you can make it healthier by using sugar free, low fat, etc. ingredients. Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert 17 miniature ice cream sandwiches, (100 calorie sandwiches) divided1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream…
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Caraway Seeds
Has anyone tried caraway seeds? Looking for some input on experiences or researches. Thank you!
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Chia Seeds
After some research and looking into Chia Seeds, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with them? Do they really do what they are supposed to? Any and all opinions/advice is welcomed. P.S. I may have mispelled it too :/
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Healthy!!! Comfort Food Clam Chowder
If you are like me, and you like Clam Chowder, you know how full of salt and unhealthy it can be. But this recipe is actually healthy for you and allows you stay within your calorie goals and still enjoy a comfort food. Enjoy!!! Mom's Classic Clam Chowder 3/4 c Onion, chopped 3/4 c Celery, chopped 3/4 c Carrots, chopped…
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Low to no salt foods
My doctor told me to lower my salt intake to 1,000 mg a day. I am finding it severly hard. I need ideas for either no salt food or low salt foods. No I do not add salt to my food. So that will not be an issue. All help would be appreciated.
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Has anyone done a Color Run?
Has anyone done a Color Run? It looks to be so much fun. If you had was wondering what your experience was like. I am doing one. Here is a link for it if you are wondering what it is: http://thecolorrun.com/
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First 5K NSV
I have to brag and share a triumphant tale. I know many of you have ran your first 5ks already. But tonight I did my very first one. I am on a happy emotional high right now. I ran it in 40 minutes! As I saw that 2 mile marker I started to feel the emotions coming up fast and strong. Knowing I was that far and have ran…
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Atheltic Tape..Does it work?
My neighbor told me about runners/athletes tape that has ben gay/icy hot in the strips that you can put around a knee, etc. Anyone heard of this? And does it work?
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Natural Calorie Burn
Ok so I have a question for you MFP members. I am wearing my hrm as a test for hours on end today too see how many calories I burn doing normal everday activities. Thus far since doing this I have cleaned, went to the store, ate dinner, relaxed, and chatted with my hubby. According to the hrm 7:54:38 (hours:minuts:seconds)…
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HRM vs. Treadmill Calories Burned
I have a question that may have been asked on here before, but I am honestly not going to search the board to find it..... I just got my hrm and tonight is the second time I have used it. I noticed that on the treadmill it read 110 calories burned more than what my hrm read. This made me go huh! No matter what the pulse…
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A little NSV
Today I went to Old Navy and bought two shirts. Normally I would have had to buy a large, but it was big. So I tried to the medium...And it fit! I was so excited. I have not been able to buy medium shirts in as long as I can remember. But the best part is that it is Old Navy medium! Those usually run small for me!
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When you need the motivation
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Just for Giggles
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You know you are getting it done when....
You know are getting it done and losing that weight and getting into shape when someone who has not seen you in a years says "wow you are really skinny"! That made my afternoon :)
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Thoughts on this
Someone I know told me today that her doctor said: That the biggest part of weight loss is the diet alone. Exercising just helps shrink the skin. Food is what makes us unhealthy. Now is it just me or is this common sense? But it all goes hand in in hand. Just curious what you all thought of this. **Not trying to start a…
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Body Combat Classes
Has anyone tried a Body Combat class at your local gym? I put a brief description below in case you do not know what I am talking about. BODYCOMBAT+trade; is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines…
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28 lbs. Later
Today I have been feeling stressed and frustrated over my pending move in the next few days. But I went up to say goodbye to some old coworkers. They have not seen me in a few months. They were so shocked by results. I am: Height: 5ft. 3in. Starting weight: 188lbs. Current weight: 160lbs. almost 1/2 way there Goal…
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Greek Yogurt: How do you like it?
So today I decided to buy Oikos Greek Plain Yogurt to try. I did not like it plain, that was so gross. I put pureed fresh raspberries in it with a packet of Truvia and found that I liked it that way. But it still needs something. So I wanted to know how you like it?
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Diet Soda Warnings
I was reading health news on msn.com and came across this. Thought I would share it with you all. Here is the link if you would rather see it there than the copy and paste of the article I put here. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46431225/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/ Diet soda may benefit the waistline, but a new study…
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Time to Introduce Myself
I have been replying on topics for awhile, but never introduced myself. I thought I should probably do so as I find myself reading blogs and replying to posts more often. I have been on MFP since early December. This site was recommended to me by my sister-in-law. I love it. The motivation and support from everyone on here…
