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Measuring Dry Pasta?
Okay, I know what a pasta serving is supposed to look like when it is cooked. But how do I measure it at home, before the noodles get cooked? I'd like to be able to make exactly 2.5 servings (me, hubby, and toddler), so no leftovers or chances to overindulge. But I have no clue how to figure out much spaghetti noodles or…
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Self Control Issues
Hi all, this may be long, so I apologize in advance. I have been on MFP since January. I have had no problem getting into an exercise routine. I hate exercise, but I do it at least 5 days a week--I run 2 miles 2x a week now, and do a dvd the other 3 days, plus some fitness walking about 5 days a week. My problem is that I…
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Wasa Cracker Ideas?
I recently tried Wasa crackers, which was Oprah's HG of snacks a few years ago when she dropped all that weight. Honestly, they aren't that great on their own, but are a nice "crunchy" alternative to chips for very few cals and lots of fiber. I've made PBJ with them, spread Laughing Cow wedges on them, top them with tuna…
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Stupid Hotmail Question
Hi guys, I have a really dumb question that I can't figure out. I bumped some key on my keyboard while I was in hotmail and now everything is in HUGE letters. Like, HUGE. Like, with a magnifying glass. I can't figure out how to make the inbox and new messages smaller again. Gaaackkk!!! Such a stupid, simple problem and I…
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Doesn't it drive you nuts when. . .
you look in the mirror after a particularly good workout, where your abs feel toned and taut, and your legs are burning. . . and the outside of your body doesn't match how you're feeling on the inside? I know that's a huge issue for me when it comes to exercise--I can feel it working inside, but it takes seemingly FOREVER…
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Toe pain?
Hi all, I ran 2 miles for the first time yesterday. Today, I notice that when I walk, the big toe of my right foot hurts. It starts about an inch or two below the big toe and travels up through it. It's esp. noticeable when my foot rolls to the balls of my feet. I am an overpronator (feet turn inward slightly when I…
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Issue--I bulk up easily, lose fat slowly
Hello, hello. As you can all see from my weight-loss ticker, I've lost nada as far as weight goes. My stomach is somewhat flatter (due to cutting out a lot of caffiene/pop) and I can see/feel my quads are growing stronger too. However, I've run into a small but frustrating problem--my butt is getting bigger and so are my…
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Something "crunchy" to go with salsa?
Hi all, I'm a huge fan of salsa. Which is pretty good for you, esp. if you make or buy freshly made stuff. However, I have a really hard time eating it without the 'crunch' of potato chips. I have tried the whole low-fat tortilla chips thing, but it doesn't matter when you can eat the whole bag. . . :embarassed: . . . in…
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End of First Week, No Weight Change
I told myself that I wouldn't weigh myself until I finished 2 full weeks on MFP, especially because I'm not used to calorie counting at all and am having trouble not going over. I also know that I'm a "slow" starter when it comes to weight loss--I'll work out for 6 weeks with no visible changes and then BAM! everything is…
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Hi! Trying to stop the swing cycle.
Hello, hello! Just thought I'd introduce myself here. I am one of those people who is constantly gaining and losing the same 20-25 pounds, which I know is bad. I take about 9 months to lose it, and 3-4 to gain it allllll back. I really want to stop the cycle. Even though I'll still be somewhat overweight with a 25 pound…
