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Back on WW and already lost 9 lbs!
I started with MFP almost 2 years ago. About 4 months of up 2 pounds down 2, up 3, down 3 etc. I joined WW online. I immediately lost 4 lbs my first week and then continues to lose weight and never gained. It was always a steady downward weight loss for me. After I had gotten down to my goal weight I stopped doing WW and…
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recipe rehab
Anyone watch this show? I like that they take a typical meal and revamp it to make it healthier. My favorite dish was then they redid fried chicken. It wasn't fried but looked fried. Lots of great ideas on that show.
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80 calorie banana muffins
I make these banana muffins all the time and the kids love them. I had no idea they were only around 80 calories per muffin. I fill 24 muffin compartments 2/3rds of the way with the mix. You don't have to use the spices I've added to this recipe. The original recipe doesn't have any spices in it but I love it with cinnamon…
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phantom periods
Anyone get this? It was confirmed by my obgyn that I am in perimenopause. But he never told me about phantom periods. I had in the past missed now and then for a month or 2 in a row and then would get it again. But now I get up to 3 weeks of cramping, bloating, body aches etc. as If i'm getting my period but no flow. It…
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NSV...what's your's?
Today for the first time in years I was able to shovel the snow. This may be a bad thing for most but for me its great because for the past several years I couldn't shovel the snow because my dr's were afraid I would have a heart attack. It wasn't so much because I was over weight but my MS was really bad and my BP was…
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What is a MILF? Should I be offended or what?
The other day on campus a guy called me a MILF. Then my son's friend called me a MILF and my son punched him pretty hard knocking the wind out of him. Should I be offended or is this a complement? What comments do people make now that you've lost weight that you're not sure how to take it?
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funny fitness video
http://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=151441865009109 A friend of mine sent me this link. Its too funny!
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game systems for exercise. Suggestions and info needed
I've been thinking of getting a video game system to play work out or exercise video games on. Our kids have game systems but they would freak if "MOM" wanted to use it. god forbid lol Daughter suggested xbox 360 with kinex or whatever its called and getting the dance game. She plays one at a friends house and loves it and…
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curry dish that is out of this world!
If you like black beans, chick peas and artichoke hearts you're going to love this recipe!! I made it minus the tomatoes. Our 2 youngest are allergic. You have to add the lemon. I tasted it first before adding the lemon and it was so so. Added the lemon juice and OMG!!! HEAVENLY!! Our youngest is a very picky eater but is…
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who area your favorite comedians?
There is a topic for funny people you find unfunny so thought I would start talking about who you find really funny. My all time personal favorite is no longer with us. George Carlin. I saw him live once and he was so funny my sides were killing me from laughing so hard.
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what do you want to do when you reach your goal weight?
I want to buy a bikini and then go swimming. Even if it is at the gym! I have 16 more pounds to go! Then in the summer I want to walk around on the beach in that bikini! Its been about 8 years since I've worn even a bathing suite of any kind. My husband thinks I could wear one now but I don't feel that confident to wear…
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On my way to no longer being overweight
Dr. said I have only 4 more pounds to go till I'm no longer considered overweight. I am so thrilled as was he. All blood work and vitals are great. No more BP meds, no more MS meds or pain meds. My joints no longer hurt, back feels normal for a change with some slight pain but nothing to cry about, muscles no longer ache…
