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Small NSV of the day!
Small NSV of the day. I have had this really awesome watch that my dad gave me about 10 years ago. I was much smaller then, not skinny but not fat either. Anyways, for many years I havent put on that watch because it was so tight that I didnt felt comfortable with it. Today, after I put it on, my watch is actually moving…
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Walking. Pretty sure logging it wrong
I do roughly about 3.5 miles (as per my pedometer) walking everyday in my 8 hours shift. In MFP, i have selected the sedentary lifestyle so I can add that as a workout. Problem: I do that 3.5 miles in 8 hours duration. I have so far been conservative and logging it as 60 minutes of 2.0 miles/hour slow walking (as you can…
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New wanna-be runner need help
Need some assistance from runners! I have been running/walking in my day to day shoes but I was told that having a seperate set of shoes just for running is ideal, even if they're mediocre kind of shoes. Any truth to that? or should I just continue using my regular shoes I use for day to day activity? Kinda poor so I would…
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Trance/techno/dubstep thread!
We all like music, I like vocal trance and dubstep so I will share some of my favorite music here. Will consist mostly of trance/vocal trance/dubstep/anything that does *undst undst*. Feel free to add to the list! Deadmau5 - Ghosts n stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV8eiSA4vqc&feature=related Ronald Jenkees- stay…
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request: Salsa recipe
For a single guy, I would love to have a decent salsa recipe for the burrito's I will be making. I am indian and I absolutely love spicy and HOT food (yes, theres a difference between spicy and hot). So, whats your favorite salsa recipe?
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2 NSV's within 24 hours
These NSV's are more mental victory than anything. NSV # 1: Yesterday when I got home, all tired, I saw a small plastic bag at my apartments door handle. In it was a notification for lease renewal + 1 Take 5 candy bar. The first thought in my mind was "Ah F**k you mr. landlord" and then I calmly walked into my apartment,…
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4k run/walk
Thinking about joining in on a 4k run/walk thats gonna be happening in the town soon (http://irunflint.com/race-schedule/shillelagh-4-mile-run-and-walk/ ). I figured that if I spend some coins, i would endup finishing it. Anyone know anything about this sorta event that they might wanna share with me? I have never…
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Eggplant Pasta sauce
Recipe for pasta sauce with egg plant in a pan put couple of tbsp of olive oil. Saute 1 medium onion + 1-2 cloves of garlic+some crushed chilli peppers. After about a minute or 2, add 1-2 eggplants. DONOT add oil or water. Eggplant dont need any additional help to cook up at this point. Cook till egg plant changes color.…
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Protein shakes
Theres alot of mixed info about it online and I could use some direct help about it. I am soon going to start weight lifting. It'll be slow progress at home and alot of it would be body weight training. Should I still use whey protein shakes? Also, if I do use them, what time is the best use of it?
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Need help entering "workout"
Ok I need some advice on how to record my walking. I have a pedometer that I carry on me. I have sedenatory lifestyle however I am often moving around but its not really walking straight all together. At the end of the day, I just select walking @ 2.0 mph and divide up the miles on the pedometer into the time spent (eg. if…
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fruit salad. Indian Style!
We used to make this all the time. Its amazingly healthy and very tasty. The only thing you might have to worry about is getting something called "Chaat masala" which can be found at any indian store for under a buck and will last forever and is a very versatile spice that can be used to spice up alot of things, including…
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Riz's moms recipe: Chana Masala
My mom (like many of us) was the best cook I knew and taught me a few recipes. I will share one of the most healthy Indian recipe you can enjoy. Some of the ingredients you might not have at your disposal but you can buy them for very cheap at any indian store (you typcially get a big bag of spice for under a dollar each)…
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Having a terrible week
After losing 7 lbs, on sunday i got into a binge after I saw a youtube video that reminded me of my ex-gf. Then, on Tuesday I cooked at home something that isnt very healthy (Its called biryani, very oil heavy with beef and white rice) Then yesterday and today I am sick and so ended up ordering a pizza because I cant cook…
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Having a day off diet
is it wise to do that? Typically I have tuesdays as my "Cook something delicious thats home cooked and natural but isnt the most healthy stuff". For me typically that dish is called "Biryani". Anyways, does having days like this helps or hurt your diet. I am almost certain that I will always have to have a day like this,…
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Hummus recipe
Enjoy my hummus recipe 1 can chick peas (Garbanzo beans). Make sure to wash them thoroughly to get all that extra salty water out. 3 tbsp yogurt (or "tahini" if you have access to it) 3 cloves of garlic salt olive oil lemon juice Put them all in a blender. Add olive oil and lemon juice as needed. Enjoy it with some pita…
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Fiest Lime Rice
I made this recipe (Coutesy of Skinnytaste.com) and it was just amazing! I had this with some chicken and it tasted awesome and it was surprisingly filling + low calories Original recipe found at http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/fiesta-lime-rice.html Fiesta Lime Rice Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes Servings: 4 • Serving…
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Roasted almond + honey
Anyone else eat a spoonfull of honey with 2 roasted almonds? My mother used to feed us this when we were little for extra brain power + honey is amazing to build up immune system. I would like to get back on this but doe sanyone know of any pros/cons of using this in terms of weight loss?
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request: Burrito recipe
I like those Qdoba chicken queso currito. Anyone got a copy cat recipe to make them (a healthier version)?
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1000 Calories over the limit
so....after watching a random youtube video in which the girl reminded me of my ex, tonight I went on a binge. Ended up eating 20 of those little chicken wings at rallys and icecream. Any tips for recovery?
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natural vs. artificial
Just had to share this to hear your thoughts out loud! http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1EJEKx/lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EalToe7-488/Ts-GYGHctJI/AAAAAAAAQFQ/udLIDmSGDaI/s720/nigella.jpg/
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Am I losing too much weight?
I was 280 lbs this monday and today (Saturday) I weight 274.4 lbs. I'm worried I might be doing something wrong in losing weight thats gonna come back to bite me in the *kitten*. I am eating good. Keeping my logs which is keeping me around the calories MFP have said. Exercising is decent but nothing extreme. If anything I…
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My metabolism needs some help
some stats about myself. I'm 28 male, 5feet and 9 inches and weight 278 lbs and am starting to workout and eat right after about a year of "taking a break". I have been working out, although with not as much success as one would hope ( http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/484851-having-a-hard-time-meeting-goals ). I am…
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Having a hard time meeting goals!
I'm not sure if I have to build up more before I can finish such goals but I today started Jillians 30 days shred and I couldnt even do 6 minutes of it. Same thing with my stationary bike. I love riding a bike, even the stationary one because its something I actually enjoy (childhood memories, watching TV in front of it…
