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Frozen meals...work of the devil or heaven sent?
So...I was pressed for time this morning and had an empty fridge, so rather than try and scrounge up an unhealthy lunch from home or from the cefeteria at work, I stopped at the store instead. I grabbed three frozen "meals" one for breakfast, lunch and dinner and for a snack later (I work 12 hour shifts so all meals on…
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Tell us about yourself!!
Please, introduce yourself, tell us what brought you here and what brought you to derby!:happy: I'm FunkBunny, a friend of mine (a fellow derby girl) told me I should come and check it out. I wore crappy rentals, borrowed pads and a helmet and ended up with a blister the size of my thumb on the bottom of my foot, but I…
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Wii Just Dance for cardio?
Has anyone here tried this game? I have it and love it and I'll tell you, I sweat my *kitten* off doing it, heart pounding the whole deal. I count it as cardio...does anyone else?
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Should we shoot for another 10?
By say... Valentines?
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My Motivation
I was out shopping for some jeans (I hate buying them in my current size, but it is what it is and had to be done because winter in Michigan is no time to be pants-less) while I was shopping I saw all the summer clothes were on FABULOUS clearance. I found a super cute tank top and some jean shorts in the size I would love…
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derby Girl workout...
Derby Girl Workout: 20 squats 30 second plank 20 Right lunge 20 Left lunge 30 second plank 20 pushups 30 second side plank (right) 20 plies 30 second side plank (left)
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Between practices and bouts...
What do you do to help yourself as an athlete in between bouts and practices? Do you focus on endurance? Are you the cardio queen? Is it all core all the time in your house? Share, share, share!! I try for 30 minutes of cardio each day I'm not doing derby (either elliptical or the treadmill, but prefer running outside to…
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What have you lost?
What have you lost? 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human’s skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8 pounds = a human head 10 pounds= chemical additives an…
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Group Admin
Hi all! i started this group and Iove that we have so many derby people here in the world of MFP. But I have very little time to devote to this page and our growing derby family! So if you are interested in becoming an Admin and/or moderator, please PM me and I will make it happen! Derby love all! Keep on rollin'!
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First Bout
My first bout is in 14 days! I'm fluxing between nervous-excited and not nervous at all but still excited! Gotta hit the cardio and cort these next two weeks to make some great progress! I'm a blocker and a hard hitter, but I need to work on endurance. We are a small team and I will more than likely being to jam at least…
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Practice tonight!
My taem practices Mon and thurs most weeks, Mon Wed the others. And damn, I wish it was every night... Watch for a big burn comin' on FunkBunny's page!! xoxo derby peeps!
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New roller Derby Group
Just putting the word out there that a group has been started for people who are roller derby girls, Refs or NSOs. Let's pack it up and jam those pounds off! FunkBunny #83 Chemical City Derby Girls
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What are you reading?
I'm about 1/3 of the way through James Frey's Bright Shiny Morning. Loving it! Not my typical read, but it has me totally engrossed by his style and delivery. Wonderful! So...what's catching your eye these days?
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Help! I've lost my cat!!
Now I just have to get rid of a 2 year old! What have you lost? :wink: 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human’s skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8…
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A Christmas Story
DID YOU KNOW THIS Little Christmas story? When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the…
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Healthy (and raw!) Pecan Bar recipe (212 calories)
If pecan pie is on your mind, you and your guests will love this raw and healthy version. While this recipe calls for only healthy ingredients, it produces a super-rich and sweet pecan pie that is best served in small portions. Rather than serve this pie in traditional triangular portions, I recommend that you use a good…
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Vanilla Quinoa Pudding recipe
Vanilla Quinoa Pudding Quinoa in this application results in a cross between rice pudding and tapioca, with more protein than either. •3 cups whole milk (works well with soy or nut milk for a vegan version) •1 vanilla bean (split, or 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract) •1/4 cup maple syrup •pinch of salt •1 cup quinoa Rinse…
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BodyMedia or BodyBugg?
What are the pros and cons of these? I'm interetsed in them, and want the one that's easiest to use and find out my daily calorie burn! Thanks in advance!
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Article on how to stay full longer!
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/weight-loss/8-ways-stay-full-longer Great info in there that I think can really help some people.
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The Body Budget Article
http://www.helium.com/items/1598372-balancing-nutrition Balancing The Body Budget To manage your home successfully you have to manage your budget very carefully, some more carefully than others. No matter who you are, you have to pay attention to what's going in and out in order to have a comfortable living space. Now,…
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Eat This...Not That for Chinese food?
Is there a listing out there that can steer you towards the healthier choices in take out Chinese food? I know, skip the egg roll and wontons...but what about the main dishes? Is chow mein better for you than rice? What sauces to avoid? What dishes to grab on to, and which ones should you pass by fast! Anyone know?
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Have your cake, and eat it, too!
In the mood for cake and can't get it out of your head? try making diet pop cake! take your favorite flavor of cake (chocolate, white, yellow, red velvet). Take a can of diet pop (what ever flavor balances with your cake choise the best...like diet sprite with white cake, Diet Dr Pepper with Chocolate or Red Velvet, Diet…
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30 day shredders out there...
A question...how often did you do the workouts? Daily? Every other to give your muscles time to heal? How many days a week? I have done the video, level 1 once. Two days ago and my legs are still sore. Should I push through the pain and endure or give time to heal in between? Any advice would be lovely!
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Walking for weight loss
Any one here use walking as their main source of cardio? Dose it work for real weight loss? Do you see serious body improvements? I've been walking for the past couple weeks as my main source and wanted to see what other people have done to succeed.
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Looking for a good movie to watch tonight...
I'm in the mood for something almost futuristic, not sci-fi with aliens, but more along the lines of "I Robot' or "AI". Something that had a decent budget to film and has at least one or two recognizable people in it (I"ve sat through too many crappy B flicks, it's not even funny!) I'm drawing a complete blank and would…
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No wonder people are overweight! Krispy Kreme Cheeseburger!
“Well, let’s see,” Dave Owens of Appleton, Wis., said at the fair’s opening day this month. “It’s a doughnut with chocolate-covered bacon and a cheeseburger put together. How could you go wrong?” I saw an article online this morning about a state fair that serves up Krispy Kreme Cheeseburgers, instead of fries you can get…
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Tired of Water? article
Here is a great article from Yahoo today on other things to drink besides water! http://health.yahoo.net/experts/healthieryou/tired-water-read
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Looking for a good movie to watch tonight...
Oops...duplicate post!
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Crazy calorie thing
Okay, I know that's an ambiguous title, but it is a crazy calorie thing. When i start my day I have 1460 calories to work with. If I don't do any cardio, I tend to go over the 1460 and find myself hungry all the time and struggling to stay even close to my range. (I give myself 100 calorie wiggle room on either side) Now,…
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Frozen meals...work of the devil or heaven sent?
So...I was pressed for time this morning and had an empty fridge, so rather than try and scrounge up an unhealthy lunch from home or from the cefeteria at work, I stopped at the store instead. I grabbed three frozen "meals" one for breakfast, lunch and dinner and for a snack later (I work 12 hour shifts so all meals on…
