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Best excuses if your caught sleeping at your desk
I was cleaning out my desk and came across the best excuses if you get caught sleeping at your cubicle - thought I'd share some of the better ones and you can add to the list: > They told me at the blood bank this might happen... > I wasn't sleeping, I was meditating on the mission statement and envisioning a new…
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Pick up the POO
Sorry, this may be TMI, but... Tonight for my exercise, I decided to work in my yard, raking some leaves and cleaning up. All was going well, until that moment ... We've all experienced it, when you step in doggy POO, and it's now plastered on the bottom of your shoe. You pretty much know immediately when it happens and…
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Lasik Eye Surgery ?
So, it's that time of year again where we figure out how much money to put into our Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for next years unreimbursed medical expenses. I'm contemplating Lasik Eye Surgery, but made the mistake of reading some bad outcome stories. Would like to hear from those that have had it whether it was…
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What R U paying for gas???
So, tonight in Des Moines I filled up the tank to the tune of $3.34 / Gallon - pretty much a bargain compared to a month ago. What are you paying for a gallon of gas???
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The Moon tonight
What's the moon look like where you are tonight. In Des Moines it's HUGE and Orange. too early for a harvest moon but definitely beautiful tonight.
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Procrastination
O.k. I know we all have something we put off, again and again, wishing that it would just go away... For me, it's pulling weeds or pretty much anything yard related. What is it you hate to do so much that you put it off, day after day??
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We Lie loudest when we...
We Lie loudest when we lie to ourselves. I lied when I thought I deserved Pizza last night... In truth, I was really being lazy and didn't want to cook. How have you lied to yourself?
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Sit up straight like your mamma told you....
Found this article from NYTimes today and thought I'd share the insights with fellow MPFers. Made me sit up straight at my desk instead of my usual slouch.. "Sitting up straight at work could help the 80% of Americans who have back pain, a condition that is difficult and costly to treat. Experts say most back pain is from…
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Ants....
I thought the Food topic would be a fine place to ask this question. I have ants roaming my kitchen counter. They are driving me buggy (pun intended). Do any of the MFP folks have a nice - non-toxic way to get rid of them or hold them at bay. It's been really rainy and wet here lately, but I've never before had this many…
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What happened to my Car?
So this morning, I get in my car, and I think... What happened to my car, as there seemed to be much more room than I remember. I realize that I've always driven with the seat completely pulled back. (to accommodate my gut and butt).. Today I had to move the seat up to comfortably reach the steering wheel and pedals.....…
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Small Pleasures
Today, I picked Lilly of the Valley flowers out of my yard and brought them into work so I could enjoy them all day. I love the spring flowers and they are something that definitely brightens my day. What small pleasures do you like?
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LA Times article on Muscle vs higher metabolism
Wow, this article makes it even more confusing. Just when I thought that weight lifting / strength training was the answer to keeping your metabolism going...... http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-fitness-muscle-myth-20110516,0,7417131.story
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Farmer's Market Finds
Today was the opening day of the Des Moines Farmer's Market ... I'm not bragging to say, it's one of the best in the country. I try to find new foods and healthy ideas each time I go. Today I found Sawmill Hollow Organic Aronia Berry Juice (chokeberries). They are a locally grown fruit, but similar in antioxidant qualities…
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white rice recipes?
I'm a tight wad, and refuse to throw away food. I have a huge bag of white rice I'm trying to use up then will switch to eating better for you brown rice. Anyone have any tried and true receipes for white rice that they would like to share so I can use it up. I have a handy- dandy microwave rice cooker, so am able to make…
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Cheap Ice Bag --- How to:
Need a cheap way to may an ice pack. Take a bottle of rubbing alcohol, pour it into a large freezer type ziplock bag. Refill the bottle three times with tap water and add it to the bag with the alcohol. Seal bag, and put it in a second large freezer bag. Freeze overnight. the alcohol keeps the water from freezing solid,…
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Cage - Free Peeps for Easter
Peeps, from the beginning of their brief existences, are forced to share small cardboard and cellophane box cages so cramped that the peeps could not walk around, stand, or even flap their wings, even if they weren’t inanimate. And after spending their relatively short shelf-life sitting in their own sugar, they are doomed…
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Weigh in on Whey - Yes Way!
So, I'd like to hear what other Whey products people are using. I use body fortress super advance whey protein powder - mix it in with Fage Greek Yogurt and throw in some frozen blueberries or a banana. Taste just like chocolate pudding..... But, I don't know if it's one of the better products or not. Would like something…
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Wall Street Journal and MFP
The Wall Street Journal reviews the top health and fitness applications for smartphones out of the at least 10,000 diet and exercise mobile apps that are available. They name Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal and Calorie Counter by FatSecret as top calorie-counting apps, Epicurious and Good Food Healthy…
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Food Label Errors or Clever marketing
For my a.m. breakfast, I measured out 2/3 cup of Trader Joe's High Fiber Fruit & Nut Multigran Medley Cereal (yeah that's the whole title). According to the nurtition guide 2/3 cup, or 30 grams is one serving and = to 90 calories. Since I recently bought a food scale, I decide to weigh that portion to see how close it was…
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Kale & Collard Greens ??
I've read a lot of good things about Kale - being a superfood and should be added to your diet (also collard greens). I've never cooked either of these and was hoping someone out there might have some recipes for these items they would like to share.
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Save the Ta-Ta's
I recently lost a close friend to breast-cancer, so wanted to send everyone a reminder to get your Mammograms and do those monthly breast self-exams. I just got my mammo results and happy to have a clean bill of health. I know it's not always the most pleasant experience, but, the piece of mind is priceless.
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Immersion Blenders?
After reading thru some of the soup recipes, I'm considering purchasing an immersion blender. I know this is not a forum for advertisement, but wondered who has one they like- what brand is it, and would you recommend it? Would like a prospective from someone who uses this kitchen tool.
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Pedometer for 10.000 steps?
Anyone using a pedometer to measure progress? My employer is providing one for a 10,000 step challenge. Any success with this method?
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Tie Shoes please
So I went to my closet this a.m. and pulled out my trusty loafers to slip on and trudge through the snow. As I took a step, they fell off my feet. I checked, and I did put on socks this morning so, I couldn't understand what had happened. I tried on another, similar pair and it happened again. As a big smile came over my…
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Stress Fracture / Plantar Fascitis
So, I've been working out since December 2009 - had moderate success in loosing 45 lbs over the year, and really dedicated myself to a consistent workout every day. Try to do 60 minutes of cardio (treadmill, eliptical, bike) daily, along with weight training and working with a trainer 2 x week. Over the past two months,…
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Whole Food Store - good or bad
I just read in the local paper (Des Moines, Iowa) that Whole Foods is looking to open us a store here - we just got a Trader Joe's which I really love. Anyone have a Whole Foods store in their area and would you say "thumbs-up" or "thumbs-down" and why? From other articles I've read, the stores focus is on a lot of…
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Salad Dressing - need help
I'm stuck finding a good tasting lower - to low fat Salad Dressing for my salads. Any ideas or home recipes you can share?
