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Ladies of Faith - Great Free Devotional
I just started this devotional and wanted to share my enthusiasm. Great way to start the day and encourage you to eat to live and not the other way around. https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/419-made-to-crave-21-day-challenge Here is a sample reading: Day 1: Chocolate is my Comfort and Deliverer God made you wonderful.…
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Great Devotional
Just started this great devotional and wanted to share my enthusiasm https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/419-made-to-crave-21-day-challenge Here is a sample reading: Day 1: Chocolate is my Comfort and Deliverer God made you wonderful. Psalm 139 says you are wonderfully and fearfully made. You are beautiful and loved, no…
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Coconut and Almond Milk - lower in cals, but worth it?
I started buying almond milk (after joining MFP and realizing that it's half the calories of skim) but...today I read this article which makes me question my decision. I know there are a lot of you who started drinking the same and thought that I would pass this info on. Also, the article tells you how to make your own…
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Biggest Loser MFP Journal
Just wondering what the journals of people on the Biggest Loser would look like... I just catch a little of the show here and there, but never see much about what they are eating - just what they shouldn't be. Last night the coach mentioned that most overweight people skip breakfast and made a 160 calorie smoothy. Seems…
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Water makes me cold
Anyone else have problems drinking enough H2O on cold days? We keep our house temp low to save $ and when I drink water it makes me chilly. I try to drink a lot of tea/coffee figuring it's at least liquid, but I can't drink it fast enough. Not sure if I have any other options.
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ALL cereal is TOXIC?! Organic is the worst?!
I just recently starting trying to eat clean, but have a closet full of "junk" I can't bear to throw out. In the meantime I have been trying to educate myself and everytime I think I make a step in the right direction I find out I am not doing as good as I thought. I have started buying organic and staying away form…
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Granola recipe?
I love the convience of granola bars, but I would like to try to make my own in an effort to cut back on sugar and preservatives. Any good recipes for granola, fruit bars, or any other healthy on-the-go snacks I can throw in my purse would be appreciated. Thanks :)
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Children using MFP ~ ?
My almost 9 year old daughter is believed have a kidney stone (an x-ray shows a dark spot, but we have not been able to get to a urologist yet). From what I read she should be watching her sodium intake. I know that MFP has surprised me about how much sodium I get and would like to track her eating (and drinking) as well.…
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Exercise and sinus infections
Just wondering if anyone else out there has had issues with exercising giving them sinus infections? Sometimes during a workout when my heart rate goes up and my head starts moving quickly (for example during aerobics or jogging) my head will start to pound and I start getting a lot of pressure behind my nose. Sometimes it…
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36 year old mom trying to lose 55 lbs. needs support
I am a 36 year old wife and mom of 4 who has 55+ lbs. to lose. I just started this journey last night after realizing that I weigh as much as I did the day I delivered triplets!!! My biggest struggles are making time to exercise, having a husband who is a great cook (and although I love him, not very supportive), and…
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Excited to begin this new journey - new friends and motivati
I am a 36 year old Mom of 4 young children. Recently I stepped on the scale to discover that I now weigh as much as the day I delivered my triplets!!! Ugh, how did I let this happen?! I could use some friendship and motivation to hit my pre-pregnancy weight... 55 lbs to lose. Any advice or support would be appreciated, esp…
