ZumbaBeast86

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Bubble-up Enchilada Bake
This is a test for my pictures. I'm trying desperately to figure out how to post these darn pictures to this beloved site. HELP! What am I doing wrong? In any case, this was my yummy dinner for tonight. It is a family favorite DIET dinner!!
Chicken "Alfredo"
Holy Potatoes. I am in food coma heaven. I recently ordered a few cookbooks by Hungry Girl, and in the 1-2-3 book, there's a recipe for a microwave chicken alfredo (of sorts). I don't know about you, but anything Italian and microwave generally turns out rubbery and gross. Not to mention that it's made with tofu, which I…
Chicken "Alfredo"
Holy Potatoes. I am in food coma heaven. I recently ordered a few cookbooks by Hungry Girl, and in the 1-2-3 book, there's a recipe for a microwave chicken alfredo (of sorts). I don't know about you, but anything Italian and microwave generally turns out rubbery and gross. Not to mention that it's made with tofu, which I…
Taco Cupcakes and "Better For You" Mac and Cheese
Just sharing pictures of the meals I've made this week that were just oh so yummy! If anyone wants either recipe, I'll gladly share!
FitBit Information
Anyone know where I can get a FitBit for under $100? It's just not in my budget to spend that much money on a HRM. But I love all that it offers and would like to add it to my daily routine. Thanks for any input!
Nutella French Toast
After my zumba workout this morning, I was sooo hungry and I need to get in all my exercise calories. I'm craving anything chocolate right now, and really just wanted to eat spoonfuls of Nutella right out of the jar. But seeing as how that would be a bad thing (really, is it so bad??), I decided that I could cook with the…
Chicken Sausage Wonton Cups
3 ingredients, fairly good with calories, and filling. Here's what I used: 6 Wonton wrappers, 1 wedge laughing cow garlic and herb cheese, and 1 link of chicken sausauge. Just diced up the chicken sausage after it was cooked, mixed it with the cheese. 2 wrappers down in the muffin tin, spoonful of meat/cheese mix, 1 more…
Shin Splints
I've never had them, but think I might. How can I tell? And if I do have them, how can I take care of them so I don't damage anything?
Good and Bad NSV
I'm getting dressed for work when I realize....ALL of my work clothes look awful. SIMPLY AWFUL! The reason? They're all so baggy that they just hang on me or fall off (the pants are falling off when I walk in them). I think it's time for new clothes. The bad part of this? I have to wear my nicest pair of jeans to work…
April Abs N' Arms Challenge. Who's in??
This challenge begins tomorrow, requires very little time, and it doable by just about anyone! Who's in? (In case you can't read the print on the pictures, here's the direct link to it: http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj572/kprohaska/ArmsnAbsApril.png)
My Jeans NSV
So I know the women out there who love their jeans will truly love this NSV. I know I'm doing a happy dance! Last Fall (October 2011), I bought 2 pairs of jeans without trying them on. I just bought them in the size I was wearing at the time in my old jeans. When I got them home, both of them would not button. In fact, the…
This might be a dumb question but....
Is homemade granola (oats, seeds, puffed rice) considered part of the "bad carbs"? I want to go bad carb-free for a few days to boost my system out of it's plateau, and I have a huge craving for some homemade granola. I'm sticking to carbs like fruits, veggies, and leans meats, but I need your opinion. Is the combo of…
I need people to weigh in with their thoughts, instead of po
I don't feel like I'm completely discouraged, but I could definitely use some words of encouragement or at least some opinions. I need to lose 72 more pounds before I reach my first GW. Since January 15, 2012, I've lost 22 pounds even. On most people you would see that difference. On me...I don't really see it. I do feel…
Cayenne Supplements
Let me preface this by saying that I do not believe in miracle drugs, miracle diets, taking supplements simply to "burn" excess body fat. I've just been wondering, all of you awesome people out there in MyFitnessPal-land.... Does anyone take a cayenne pepper supplement for metabolism? At my last doctor's visit, I mentioned…
Should I invest?
I'm really looking to do exercises focused around my midsection. I've been doing a lot of reading for what exercises are most effective, and a lot of them involve using an exercise ball. Is it worth the investment since I don't want to pay gym fees? If so, what kind of a ball should I get? There are so many kinds available…
Bump?
I just started with MFP on Sunday of last weekend. Can someone explain to me what "bump" means when I see it in a comment thread? Thanks!
Does anyone Zumba?
I started doing the Zumba classes in mid December, and they are awesome! Just wondering if anyone else has tried Zumba and if they like it. I definitely get a great work out from just a 1 hour class. I'm adding more to my schedule this week so I can have 4 days of work outs per week!