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Transferring Colleges
Has anyone made the decision to transfer schools? Why and how difficult was it for you? My dilemma is this: I went back to school at 25 after 5 years off. Due to financial stuff; NONE of my credits transferred. I came to peace with it, enrolled in Community College and mostly paid out of pocket. This resulted in me…
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Transfering to a different College
Sorry this isn't fitness related. I have a meeting with my advisor at 11 and could use some insight. Has anyone made the decision to transfer schools? Why and how difficult was it for you? My dilemma is this: I went back to school at 25 after 5 years off. I enrolled in Community College and mostly paid out of pocket. This…
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Grocery Budget for Vegetarians
Hey y'all I feel like the majority of my money goes to the grocery stores. I cook all my own meals and I always bring a lunch to work. Trader Joes, Whole Foods and Hannaford are all within a block of each other and circle my office. I'm spending about $100 on groceries a week and I'm just one single vegetarian lady! I…
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Freelance Online Article rates
Hey everyone, Sorry, this isn't fitness related. I recently signed up for elance.com and just got a reply to my first bid! It's for a 200/word article for a lifestyles/trend blog (similar to Examiner.com). This particular bid is just for this one article with potential of becoming a regular thing. I have written for…
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BOSTON RUCKUS!
Hey New Englanders; Anyone running this race? I have 2 spots open on my team due to injuries. Any takers? Discounted rates! www.runruckus.com PM if interested!
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Syncing iPod with Spotify...HALP!
VERY long story short; I plugged my iPod (3rd gen) into the wall to charge one day. It wiped out my entire playlist. It also reformatted it. Someone has fixed the formatting issue. However, I'm now out 1000 songs and I need to rebuild. I can't afford to buy 1000 songs again so I'm looking for cheap (but mostly free)…
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Greener Postures Yoga Groupon
Hey! If anyone is in the Portland/Falmouth Maine area, there is a great groupon for 10 classes to Greener Postures. This is seriously the best yoga studio I've ever been to! It's heated vinyassa. Check it out!…
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Help MAKE A WISH beat the Guinness World Record
This little dude, Dalton is so small and so sick. His dying wish is to the beat the Guiness World Record for the most Christmas Cards. No trip to Disney, no celebrities and no fancy toys...just holiday cheer. Send Holiday cards to: Dalton Dingus HC 62 Box 1249 Salyersville, KY 41465.…
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Heated Vinyassa calorie burn
Hey Y'all, I'll preface this by saying I'm not a "yogi" but I have found a heated yoga studio that I LOVE. I leave each practice feeling so light and clear-headed. My limbs often feel like jelly after and I love that, too! Seriously, how many high planks can a person stand?! Anyway- I don't have a HRM. MFP and google…
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BATHING SUIT READY CHALLENGE!
Hello everyone! Summer is creepin' up on us so this challenge is a final push to get to where we feel comfortable by the summer months! Let's TONE UP. ***STARTING JUNE 1st***** GENERAL OVERVIEW Each member competes to have the most points (within their own team) from week to week; the teams are also competing against each…
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El Salvador
Hey all, I'm going on a surf vacation to El Salvador in March! I'm very excited but I've heard many horror stories. Everyone seems really sketched out by us (3 of us) going there. Here's the hostel we're staying at. I think it looks fun and inviting. http://esencianativa.com/hostal.html# Has anyone ever been here,…
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At home spa
Hello ladies (and gents?) My friend is unexpectantly expecting her second child and she is STRESSED. I thought a nice at home spa day would be a cheap and cheerful way for her to relax. On the agenda I have: 3 different types of smoothies detox and decaf green tea A big and colorful salad lemon water gentle stretching/yoga…
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Work advice...seriously about to quit my job.
Some of my long standing MFPals know all about this but I was promoted without a title or pay about 1.5 years ago. It was a temporary fix that became permanent. I'm essentially the assistant supervisor of a call center in addition to processing bill & corporate payments, trouble shooting other department's problems and…
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Down but not out...
I'm really refocused on my health and fitness lately. I'm seeing some results and I'm begining to like what I see physically. However, do to personal stuff and the weather change, I'm not feeling so great mentally. I really want to stay positive and be happy, healthy and whole as we head into the new year. So, I'm…
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New online writer...please read my article!
I was hired as a free-lance reviewer for examiner.com! Would you guys mind reading my article? I literally get FRACTIONS of a penny per view so I'm no trying to sell or promote myself. I'd just appreciate the support and feedback. Thanks!…
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Free Weights
Does anyone have any great (and easy) links to free weight exercises? I want to spend the day outside (since it's 82 and sunny in New England in OCTOBER) but I really need to work my arms and shoulders. I have 5lbs free weights I was going to bring to the park with me. Show me what you got!
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Commitment in relationships:
I was talking with a co-worker today and found this an interesting topic. A lot of things ended up being the same. What are your thoughts? What are the traits in someone that makes men (or women) want to commit? What are the major turn-off traits that makes them not want to?
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POOR SERVICE!
I just have to vent about the sh!tty experience I had last night. A little background: I live in Portland, Maine. Much like Portland, Oregon, this is a foodie/microbrew/hipster kind of town. While i like a good beer, I am not any of those things. I work hard, I train hard, I'm putting myself through school and sometimes I…
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SUPERFOODS!
Hi everyone, I've been pretty under the weather but I feel my body trying to fight what I think is the flu. :frown: I'm on a quest to heal myself before my 10k race Sunday (I know, I know...) homeopathically. I plan on eating SUPER clean and eating SUPER FOODS! What are you favorite vegetarian superfood recipes? Thanks so…
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JULY MILES CHALLENGE!!!!!
Hi Everyone that followed this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/250511-june-miles-challenge and newbies alike! It's a new month, it's a new challenge! ****THE CHALLENGE WILL NOT START UNTIL JULY 1st....THEME TO-BE-ANNOUNCED (we're still wrapping up June's challenge)**** June Miles peeps: You may keep your…
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Fiesta Ware
I'm going to a wedding next month and they're registered at Macy's for some PRICEY things! I just bought a $45 SALAD BOWL. I want to get one more thing because I am bringing a date but I can't afford much else. Does anyone know of any Fiesta Ware warehouse websites? I've tried Amazon and Overstock but they're not too much…
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Anyone in/around PORTLAND, MAINE?
Hey! Living Social has a great deal for World Gym: http://livingsocial.com/deals/66513?ref=personalized-link-box-19208903&rpi=19208903 $30 for 3 months UNLIMITED gym, exercise classes & tanning! $10 a month. I've done a free pass at this gym before. It's very clean and open. The classroom is a little small but the classes…
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Budgets! Ideas?
I know this isn't fitness related but I am STRUGGLING (like everyone else) trying to make ends meet and it's taking a toll on my well being. I could really use some guidance! I'm really not making much money at my current job. I've been shopping around for better paying jobs but SURPRISE! there aren't any. I don't feel…
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JUNE MILES CHALLENGE!!!
Hey everyone, Welcome to a new month! Let's kick off SUMMER with some good ol' fashioned MILES COUNTING! Every 4 people to sign up before June 1st are a team and each time is competing against EACH OTHER. The team with the most miles this month gets to decide the following month's challenge! We'll be using this formula to…
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Let's talk pilates:
I just realized I have a few older Gaiam Pilates DVDs on my shelf. I definitely want to mix in some yoga and pilates into my current fitness plan. Have you SEEN Jennifer Aniston?! HELLO. I want to look HALF as good as that and she's almost twice my age! I need some facts/opinions please: How difficult is it to pick up?…
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HEALTHY (Vegetarian) PICNIC IDEAS???
Do you haz any? I'm strictly vegetarian (not vegan, I eat some dairy) so I don't have any meat products and I won't buy any. I want to plan a little picnic after hiking Saturday. I'm cool with veggie sandwiches and fruit etc. However, it's kind of boring. My man-friend is very much a carnivore. He'll eat whatever, but I…
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APRIL MILES CHALLENGE!
Hey everyone, Welcome to a new month! It's time to track some new miles! TeamLeela and I have a great new idea for this month...TEAMS! Every 4 people to sign up before April 5th are a team and each time is competing against EACH OTHER. The team with the most miles this month gets to decide the following month's challenge!…
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MARCH MILES CHALLENGE!!
Hey everyone, It's that time again! It's the 1st of a new month so it's time to track some new miles! Let's try to get 1200 miles as a group this month. We'll be using the same formula to track the group's progress: ____(My Miles) + ______ (Previous Group Miles) = _______ (New Group Miles) Example: 2.50 (My Miles) + 50…
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Attn: Panera Bread Lovers!
There is a fantastic online tool that makes it realllly easy to find their nutritional information. It helped me plan my lunch today. Their "you pick two" options really aren't that bad calorie wise if you plan it right. As for sodium, AVOID THE SOUPS. YIKES! Just thought I'd share:…
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Contest at work! Help me win, please!
Hey y'all! I work at the administrative offices for AAA. (Y'know, the people that tow you if you're broken down or change your flat tire...) and we're holding an internal contest. The rules are to identify as many movies and television shows that include AAA or Auto Club product/brand placement or mention (must be U.S.…
