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B Vitamins - Is it just me??
Holy cow, I took a new B vitamin complex supplement this morning because I heard that it could help with my energy levels and, boy, did it ever! I'm buzzing like I'd had ten cups of coffee! Is this normal??
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I want your favorite smoothie recipes!
As it gets warmer here, I'm drinking more and more smoothies to keep cool! Here's the one I'm drinking right now: 1 c frozen blueberries 1 frozen banana 2 apple pears 1/2 c hemp hearts 1/4 c chia seeds 3 tsp chlorella or Kyo Green Energy Drink Powder 1 c cold water lots of ice Hit me with YOUR favorite smoothie recipes!
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Homemade Chickpea Chocoloate Chip Energy Bars
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/barefoot76/view/homemade-chickpea-chocolate-chip-energy-bars-219759 I keep getting asked for the recipe for these things since they are in my food diary a lot, LOL! These are the perfect go-to snack or treat for when you need to elevate your energy level and/or your mood. They are also an…
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Runners: How fast can I run?
I haven't been able to find any articles or books on this specifically, so I thought I'd throw it out there to fellow runners. I started running 20 years ago, but I've always been slow. I've run around 10 or so races over the last 5 years with the primary goal of finishing and building/maintaining good form, but now I'm…
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Bizarre pain! What on earth?!
So, today I was doing a hill run, about 3 miles, at a moderate pace, and I noticed a sharp pain in the side of my right foot. I thought I had something in my shoe; it felt like a thorn was poking me every time I landed on the ball of my right foot. When I got home, I checked my shoe and sock thoroughly, but there was…
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Why I binge. How about you?
I binge for emotional reasons. Sometimes the reason is immediate, obvious. When I'm stressed out about something that happened recently or I'm trying to avoid something that needs to be done, I turn to binging. Sometimes the reason isn't obvious, it is something under the surface. Sometimes it is something that happened a…
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What are the different types of yoga?
Tell me about the different types of yoga. I used to teach Hatha and Iyengar about 20 years ago, but it seems like there are a million new kinds of yoga now! Hot yoga, Acroyoga.... What are they? Have you tried them? What do you like best?
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Calories - Need advice!
About me: 36 years old 4'9" tall CW fluctuating between 107 and 109 since I joined GW 98 (been here before, so I know I can do it, and K-A suggests UGW @ 93 lbs) I'm fairly active. When I started on MFP, I had already gone back to the gym in April 2011 to lose weight and get in shape, but the scale had gone in the wrong…
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How to prepare for a mud run?
I have one of those crazy 5k mud runs coming up in June and I'm trying to figure out what more I can do to get ready! I've got a couple of half marathons under my belt, so I'm not worried about the running. I've done the first stage of NROLFW, but I'm not totally confident about my brute strength -- especially upper-body.…
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How to not feel so deprived?
Am I the only one that feels deprived a good deal of the time? I'm trying really hard to eat clean and I think I do so most of the time. I eat out three or four times a week, usually try to make good choices, and I love a good cocktail -- every day if I could, but I'm trying to cut back. I think a big part of feeling…
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Teens + Drugs/Alcohol = Your advice?
I've got young kids, but we're on the edge of the teen years (oldest is 12). We talk about drugs, alcohol, sex, etc very openly around here, and I'm lucky that my oldest is a pretty responsible, communicative kid. Even so, I know that peer pressure is pretty strong -- it sure was when I was his age. I know he isn't perfect…
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How do you have fun without eating?
So I realized over the weekend how much my idea of "fun" revolves around food. I love to cook. I love to go out to eat. I love to eat in general! And, really, with four kids I don't have time to go places much unless I go with them, so when I am at home, making or ordering-in food is our primary recreation. Help, what do…
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Help me pick a vacation destination!
I've got four kids ages 2 to 12. Going on a vacation every year has pretty much been impossible because of having a baby and how expensive it is for so many people to travel. We usually manage to do a family reunion at a cousin's lake house nearby for a few days every summer, and we take a 3,000-mile cross-country road…
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Spiking / Fat2Fit didn't work, taking advice
Howdy, all! Here's the breakdown and maybe someone can offer advice, I'm very willing to try anything. First things first, my stats. Age: 35 Height: 4'9" (57 inches) Current Weight: 111.2 lbs Body Fat: 24.5% Goal Weight: 93-98 lbs (I used to be 98 lbs but I was "skinny fat," now I want to have muscle!) I started getting…
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Inspiration stories/pics?
I'm wondering if anyone else has "goal" photos or stories that inspired you to get started lifting or keep lifting? The thing that got me started was seeing Kelly Ripa one morning on tv and her triceps were bulging as she spoke and gestured! I don't know if she lifts, but it sure looks like it. All I know is that, even…
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Ugh, I hate stevia! Now what?
Truth out: I can't stand artificial sweeteners. They leave a nasty after-taste in my mouth. I've been using agave nectar or honey in place of cane sugar. Any other suggestions?
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Short ladies, where do you buy clothes?
I don't buy clothes very often, and I'm finally in a position to need some new duds. I was at REI last night to get a new pair of shoes and I saw some cute shirts and dresses, but it was all slightly too tall/long for me. I'm looking for a good place to get petite clothes since I am a diminutive 4'9". Any suggestions?
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Leftover yolks?
Usually I eat the whole egg, but today I thought I would try an egg white omelette. It was yummy! But now what should I do with those leftover yolks??? Can I bake something with just the yolks?
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Need random advice about an acquaintance!
Here's the short of it: There is a lot of hoopla up at my kids' elementary school about parking, specifically about people parking in no parking zones during pick-up and drop-off. We've been working on getting the word out, making sure signage is adequate etc. Still, we have some repeat offenders. There's a mom in one of…
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Need advice about some clothing!
So, I went ahead and bought my swimwear for this summer. I ordered it online a size smaller than I am now according to their charts based on my fat loss goals. Here's the thing: The bottoms fit perfectly. The tops are snug. They don't look bad in the mirror, they just fit a bit tight when I have them on. In general, I need…
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Do smaller people burn fewer calories?
I had a thought the other day: I am short and so, of course, all the TDEE calculators suggest that I need fewer calories than someone taller who weighs more. That seems like common sense. So wouldn't it also be common sense that I would burn fewer calories when working out? After all, I am lifting less (body)weight and…
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Do you drink alcohol?
I've been focusing on running for the last year with some weight training mixed in, mainly to help strengthen my core and support my joints and ligaments for distance running. I've just finished up my season and I'm ready to start lifting to get ready for an endurance event in June. What I'm wondering is whether alcohol…
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Half-marathon tomorrow -- encouraging words, please!
I have to get up at 5am and run in the cold! I was sick earlier this month and I'm behind on my training! My tummy and sinuses have been icky all day! I'm tired and I just don't wanna! What if I suck? What if I can't make it all the way? What if it is my worst race ever??!!!?? Seriously, I'm just not feeling it right now,…
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Should I buy it????
Every year, I start looking for a swimsuit in May or June, just as summer is getting started. By then it is too late, all the suits have been picked over and there isn't much to choose from. I noticed the suits are already starting to appear at the stores! I am feeling pretty confident about my weight loss goals, but I'm…
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Going out to dinner tonight -- Help me stay motivated!!!
My hubby is taking me out on a belated Valentine's date tonight! I don't know where we're going or what types of food there will be. I'm sure there will be lots of opportunities for me to wreck my calorie count for the day :-/ I really want to just relax and be able to enjoy myself AND somehow stay on track. Advice…
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Meds are messing with my appetite!
I had a huge allergy attack last night and had to take some medicine for it this morning. I hate doing this because it makes me sick to my stomach and I don't want to eat. Sounds great, right? LOL Except that once the meds wear off in the afternoon, I am suddenly famished and prone to binge! I'm trying to plan ahead. Any…
