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Low Impact Lower Body Exercises
I need to avoid pressure & impact on my joints - any favorite low impact lower body (legs, glutes, etc) exercises?
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30 Day Apple Watch Challenge Starts Tomorrow!
Come join my apple watch challenge through the Challenges app! Use code yrxp to join!
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Soy: good or bad?
without realizing, I've slowly been incorporating more soy into my diet (milk, tofu, etc) and have found some conflicting info about soy in my searches. What are your thoughts on soy? Good, bad or other?
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Spinning Class Shoes Recommendation?
I've been spinning 4 days a week every week for awhile now and would like to invest in the clip shoes for my spin bike. Does anyone have a good shoes recommendation? Are all clip shoes universal or do I need to get a specific pair for specific bikes? Im not in the market for something super pricey so your help is greatly…
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Avocado Egg Salad Recipe
Avocado Egg Salad Skinnytaste.com Servings: 6 • Size: 1/2 cup • Old Points: 3 pt • Points+: 4 pt (w/ light Flatout 7 pts) Calories: 154.7 • Fat: 11.7 g • Protein: 9.3 g • Carb: 4.6 g • Fiber: 3 g • Sugar: 0.5 g Sodium: 132 mg (without salt) Ingredients: 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped 4 hard boiled egg whites, chopped…
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AMAZING 60 calorie Protein Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS (makes 1 dozen cheesecakes, if baked in a cupcake pan) Cheesecake part: 1 cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 tbsp of nonfat or 1-2% fat cottage cheese (I used 2%) 1 tbsp of whole wheat flour (orig. recipe called for coconut flour, but I didn’t have any) 1 whole medium lemon 2 fresh organic eggs 1/4 cup of…
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My Progress So Far :D
I started MFP on 12/29/11. My Stats: Height: 6 feet Starting Weight: 204lbs Current Weight: 170lbs ^^ bridesmaid at a friends wedding ^^taken this past weekend My goal now is not so much a number but to increase my strength and endurance
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Maple Chipotle Sweet Potato Burger Recipe
via whatthecookery Maple Chipotle Sweet Potato Burger makes 4 burgers you will need: 1/4 dry millet + 3/4 cup water 1 large or (2) small sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed and steamed (about 2 cups worth) 1 cup of baby Bella mushrooms, quartered 2 dates, pitted 1 chipotle pepper juice of 1 lime 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp dried cilantro,…
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Finding a Roommate Off of Craigslist - Yaay or No Way?
I currently live alone in a two bedroom apartment. I can make the rent on my own, but it would be nice to split it with someone to have extra cash every month. No one I know is looking to move, so what are your thoughts about finding a roommate through Craigslist?
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Peanut Butter and Jelly “Mousse”
Ingredients 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter 1 tablespoon strawberry jelly or jam (non-chunky) 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup plain, low-fat Voskos Greek yogurt 1/2 cup fresh berries Directions 1. Place the peanut butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for ten seconds, to soften. 2. Add the…
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Chocolate Filled Strawberries!
Ingredients 15-20 strawberries (the larger the better) 1 bag of Milk or Dark Chocolate chips (I use the 11.5 oz Guittard milk chocolate chips) Directions 1. Cut the stems off your clean strawberries and carefully scoop out the top of the berry. The deeper you scoop the more chocolate it will hold. I used large strawberries…
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Chocolatey Chunky Monkey Ice Cream (low cal, low fat)
Ingredients 5 bananas, peeled, slices, and frozen 2 tbsp. of nut butter 2 tbsp. of unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup of raw walnuts 1/4 cup of chocolate chunks/chips (I try with dark, organic, raw chocolate) Directions Place frozen bananas, almond butter, and coconut in your food processor. Pulse until a large mass…
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Summertime Pineapple Sangria
1 bottle red wine- Cabernet Sauvignon 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup fresh berries- a mix of raspberries and bluberries 1 cup diced pineapple 1 lime, sliced into thin rounds 1 orange, sliced into thin rounds 3 cups club soda Combine all ingredients except for club soda in a large pitcher or jug. Let…
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Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas
Ingredients: 2 medium ripe bananas, (the riper the better) sliced into 1/2" pieces 1 1/2 cup blueberries 1/4 cup honey (or agave) 1 cup uncooked quick oats 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp cinnamon pinch of salt 1 cup fat free milk (or any milk you desire) 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract…
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Coconut Shell Fruit Popsicles - AMAZING!!
Coconut Shell Fruit Popsicles [yields ~4] *This recipe is slightly vague, as a lot of the measurements will vary depending on the size of your molds and how many popsicles you make. 100% fruit juice, no sugar added [peach, white grape, pineapple, etc.] coconut water 2 kiwis, thinly sliced 3/4c pineapple, thinly sliced 2T…
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Soothing and Creamy Lavender Honey Popsicles
Honey Lavender Popsicles Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 6 A delightful mixture of honey and lavender makes this popsicle soothing and dreamy. Perfect for Summer! Ingredients 2 cups purified water 3/4 cup dried lavender 3 T organic condensed milk 2 oz fresh honeycomb or honey Instructions…
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Deconstructed Hummus - Twist on the Classic
Ingredients 4 1/2-ish cups cooked chickpeas (from 3 cans or from 1 1/2 cups dried) 1 large or 2 small shallots, finely minced 1 bunch cilantro, leaves and fine stems chopped, thick stems reserved for another use 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds 2 teaspoons cumin seeds Juice and zest 1 organic lemon 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil…
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Low Cal Mango, Blueberry and Coconut Ice Pops
Mango, Blueberry and Coconut Ice Pops yield, about 8 large pops For the Blueberry Layer 1 pint blueberries, about 2c 1c water 4-6T sugar (depending on the sweetness of your berries) 1t lime juice Combine the blueberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the blueberries are very…
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75 Cal Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chip Kisses
Who doesn’t love a little kiss? These kisses are the perfect snack to go. Plus, they’re super cute! Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chip Backpack Kisses [ LACTO VEGETARIAN / QUICK / KID FRIENDLY ] Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 0 minutes Yield: 33 kisses ½ cup (120 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup (60 ml) vegan unsweetened protein…
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Baked Apples with Apple-Cran Oatmeal!!
Baked Apples with Apple-Cranberry Oatmeal (makes 2 servings; total cost per serving: ~ $2!!!) Ingredients: 3 medium Granny Smith apples 1 c rolled oats 1 c dried cranberries 1 c water 3/4 c nonfat milk 1 T raw sugar 1/2 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t ground nutmeg Pinch of salt (optional) Juice of half lemon Directions: 1.…
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Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing
I made this last night and it is so good! I put a little over my grilled chicken and tonight I'm using it as salad dressing. Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing Skinnytaste.com Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 3 1/2 tbsp • Old Points: 1 pt • Points+: 2 pts Calories: 64.9 • Fat: 4.8 g • Protein: 1.8 g • Carb: 5.1 g •…
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Work Husband
Does anyone have a work husband or wife? Are they just a fun, beneficial work relationship or do they tend to lead to something more scandalous?
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Never Been On A Date
I am 27 years old and have never been on a date. I have never been in love or had a boyfriend or been in a relationship. It has kind of been one of those things where I kept thinking that it will happen, someone will want me eventually. Those thoughts are starting to be replaced with it will probably never happen, and no…
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My Morning Train Ride Commute
So, I get on my morning train and I want the open window seat so the guy sitting in the aisle seat has to get up and let me through. After about a half hour, I cracked all my knuckles and then my wrists (long commutes = stiff joints, whatevs its what I do). So the guy taps me on the shoulder, I take out my earplugs and he…
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Chris Cornell Singing "I Will Always Love You"
Chris, looking like Eddie circa 1997, but still sounding as lovely as ever. Me gusta. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgFAq9Q8l8U&feature=player_embedded#!
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280 Square Foot Apartment?!?
I am looked at an apartment on the Upper East Side in Manhattan for an amazing price, but the apartment is about 280sp feet....help! When is too small too small? Is that really liveable?
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More Benefits of Green Tea!
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46275905/ns/today-today_health/t/green-tea-could-be-secret-healthy-old-age-study-suggests/ Boosts in strength and physically aging better :)
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Any TALL girls out there?
I'm 6 foot tall 27 year old and looking to lose about 40 more pounds. I'm looking for some support/ tips/ inspiration from any ladies out there with my same height/ goals etc.
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Flax Seed
I've been hearing all the positives of adding flax seed into my diet. Any tips on how? I've never really used it before and I don't bake all too often for myself. I basically stick to yogurt, protein shakes, salads, chicken, fruit, veggies, hummus, dip, etc. Any tips on how to add it in? Also, what is the taste/…
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Running Headphones
Does anyone have any suggestions for a good pair of running headphones I can plug into my Iphone? My buds keep falling out midrun and its driving me crazy! Nothing too expensive please :)
