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Tennis players!!!
Hello - I've been playing tennis for over 20 years now, and I love it! I have a hard time finding a game with people that are at my level, but I'm starting to find a few more people. Anyone else out there a die hard tennis player? What is your rating? I'm between a 3.5-4.0. Do you play USTA or just local leagues?
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Protein shakes - Bad for weight loss?
My husband was making me one of his protein shakes after each of my workouts for me, but has stopped, because he said that the packages says its not to be used if you are trying to lose weight. Is this true? You can't have a protein shake if your trying to lose weight?? Either way, it doesn't really bother me - I've made…
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Juice Cleanse - Ever done one? How did it work for you?
There are a few juice bars in my area, and I'm thinking about trying a 3 day juice cleanse. If you've done it - Was it good? Did you have a lot of energy during it? How expencive was it? How much weight did you lose on it? Would you recommend someone doing it - Would you do it again? TIA!!!
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Need new kicks - Maybe wide width?
My right foot is in bad shape (my left foot is fine). My pinkie toe and the one next to it (ring finger toe...) have more blisters and painful raw skin than healthy skin. Literally, the entire two toes are just one big blister. My husband is convinced that I need wide width shoes. Can someone suggest a good pair? I'm…
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Fitbit question...
I bought a Fitbit this week, and really like it (especially being able to sync the food to here). I was looking up my stats this morning, and noticed that my count on stairs was a bit low (I've doubled all of my goals). So I decided to be proactive about it, got up off the couch (resting after the gym) and jogged up and…
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Fitbit question
I just bought a Fitbit today, and I really like it. One thing I don't like about it, however, is the food database, and the fact that it doesn't have a scanner on the phone app. I was told by someone that you can Sync your Fitbit to Myfitnesspal, and use this food database. The person that told me this said that he uses it…
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Calorie counter you wear on your arm...
I see people wearing these all the time, and I am interested in buying one. However, I don't know what they are called! So what are the calorie burned trackers called that you wear on your arm? Can you recommend a good one? TIA
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Hurricane Sandy victims - Anyone else?
I'm on day 8 with no heat or power to my house. It was 48 degrees there this morning. Thankfully, my father got power back about 30 hours ago, and we are all here taking advantage of it. Myself, my husband, our two kids, and my inlaws - Thank goodness my parents have a big house! Looking at video and pictures of the places…
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Profile Pics - How old do we look??
Guess the age of the person above you from their profile pic. So how old do I look?? ( ;
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Anyone else love Jerky??
I always thought jerky was for red necks and white trash.... But I've found a new appreciation for it! Its great to take on the road with you, especially if you don't feel like having yet another chocolate / peanut butter / caramel granola bar. Anyone have a favorite brand or flavor?
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Wheatgrass - Whos taking shots??
I want to not only be thin, but healthy too, and I've heard that wheatgrass is good for you. However, I have no idea WHY its so good, or what is so good about it. I heard that it lowers your blood pressure, and thats something I don't need. My BP is already scary low... But I'm wondering if the other health benefits are so…
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What foods do you bring for on the go??
We are going to the Bronx Zoo this weekend, and though they do have some semi-healthy options (can't remember if they offer salad...) I would like to bring my own lunch and snacks. I'm looking for options for some healthy foods that I can bring with me. Remember I'll have to carry it while walking the entire zoo, so I…
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Keurig Owners - Question
I have a Keurig, and after I brew one cup of coffee, it starts to blink (like it needs more water, but there is plenty in there) and it reads "PRIME" Anyone know what is going on with it? It happens AFTER I make one cup, and wont allow me to make a second. Really frustrating!!! TIA
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Please help!! Best fish dish to order at Steak House??
We are going to a steak house tomorrow night for my nephews birthday. They have a fish menu - What would you choose??? I love all fish, and pretty open to all spices and such, and price isn't an issue. Would you ask them to cook it a specific way to keep the calories down? TIA!!! Heres the list of seafood they have on…
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Whats your #1 go to item when FOOD SHOPPING?
I'm going food shopping in a bit, and I'm in a bit of a rut. I get the same foods every time, and though they are tasty, good for me, and low in calorie, I'm getting a bored. Give me your top three healthy picks at the food store!!!
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Baked Turkey Cutlets - How would you do them?
I have a package of turkey cutlets that I want to make tonight, but I'm not sure how I should prepair them. I'm thinking of putting them on a baking sheet, putting a LF mayo / mustart sauce on them, and then covering that with some breadcrumbs, and baking. Any other suggestions welcome. I would rather stay away from the…
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Low blood pressure / Low blood sugar - Thoughts?
All morning I've felt off. Extra dizzy and light headed, blacking out more than normal when I get up. I also black out when I get up because of my low blood pressure, but I'm feeling extra "off" this morning. I've been cleaning and cooking all morning, and haven't eaten much yet, other than a glass of OJ. The OJ didn't do…
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Blacking out when getting up?
Anyone else have this issue? I went to the doc, and she said its because my blood pressure is very low. I've gotten to the point that its so normal for me, I just walk through the black out till the light comes back.... Anyone else?
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Do you believe in ghosts/spirits? Share your experiences!!
I'm gona be home alone tonight till after dark, and I love to scare myself... :devil: So if you've ever had an experience with a spirit - Share!!!!
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Celebrity Free Pass - Whos Yours??
Everyone has a celebrity "free pass" - Right? You know, someone that you really like, and, if on some crazy, chance occurrence, you ran into them, and had the chance to "get your freak on" with them without your spouse getting mad - Who would it be???? Mine is - Russell Martin - Catcher for the NY Yankees. <3 <3 <3
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New recipe for anyone who loves shrimp!
I don't know if this is a "new" recipe, but its new to me, and I love it, so I figured I should share! Its shrimp with mangos & sun dried tomatoes. Heres the recipe - 10 jumbo shrimp - raw 2 tbsp EVOO salt & pepper to taste 1 mango, cut up into squares 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil Pre heat your oven…
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Worst Wedding Proposal EVER
Anyone have any stories about the worst wedding proposal??? Heres mine!!! Went to a local bar with my soon-to-be-fiance and two of his male friends. It was right after 9/11 and he told me that the local post office had an anthrax scare, and he wanted me to have some Levaquin (the anti-anthrax drug). He handed me a vile…
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Fantacy Vacation - Whats yours?
So?? Where would you go, and what would you do? Money is no object, and lets pretend you never have to go back to work again, so you can stay as long as you want!!!! Ahhhh to dream..... :drinker:
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Whats your favorite word / Whats your lease favorite word
Favorite word to say: Salsa Lease favorite word - Moist. Makes me thing of.... you know...... Sex..... LOL Not that thats a bad thing..... :huh:
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Over weight trainers.... WTF??
A few months ago my gym did free classes to become a trainer, and some of these "trainers" have been hired... So, for lack of a better term - Now we have a whole bunch of fat, out of shape people walking around saying that they are trainers and giving classes!!! I'm sorry, but if I'm thinner than you, and have more muscle…
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Anyone do a Step Class?
I was supposed to go to my first Step Class today, but decided to give blood before going, and was told that I'm not allowed to go to the gym for 24 hours after doing so!!! Oh well, there are other classes! Anyway, I'm just wondering - In a 45-55 minute step class, how many calories does one burn on average? I know its a…
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Kettlebell - Any good websites?
I'm looking for a good site to give me kettlebell exercises. Pictures, video, whatever. TIA
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Long Island Medium...
Anyone watch this? Its my new favorite show! I don't have anyone close who has passed away, but I know if I did, I would want to drive the hour up to Long Island, and visit this woman.... Though she is kinda loud... lol The one thing that kills me about her, is when she goes up to a random person whos friend/spirit has…
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Cook my shrimp!!!
I have about 1.5 pounds of large, defrosted deshelled shrimp on my counter right now, and I need a new, HEALTHY way of cooking them. I normally put them on a sheet pan, put some EVOO, salt and pepper on them, and then roast them. Then I just put them on some lettuce, and thats it. Any other ideas? Anyone know how to make…
