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how do you like your greek yogurt?
I just got greek yogurt for the first time! I had it with a little bit of honey and cinnamon. How do you like yours,and what are some things you could substitute it for in recipes. Thanks :)
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Depression,looking for friends
I have always been very prone to depression. Usually I will get depressed in the winter,but I also suffered from childhood depression for many years. The thing was in the past I could deal with it because when I thought about there was no root cause for my depression,I was just sad. Right now I am in another funk.But Im…
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Fall Pumpkin Spice Muffins
In the spirit of fall and pumpkins etc I got inspired today to make some pumpkin spice muffins. I based my recipe off of one from cooks.com ,but modified it a bit. Bake in the oven at 350 for 15-20 mins (depends on how big you mak your muffins) and..... VOILA! I forgot to put the baking powder in mine,but they still turned…
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Expecting Moms group
Hi everyone,I was looking to start a discussion group for expecting moms. I used mfp starting in January and by June I had reached my goal of 110 and lost 23 pounds. I used it on and off over the summer,and a few weeks ago found out Im pregnant. I signed off for a few weeks,but realize what a great support mfp is,it helps…
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For those in maintenance-a group challenge!
Hi there,as many of us in maintenance mode may know. Just because we have reached our goal weight doesn't mean were done! I propose 10-20 of you join me for some August challenges.I've never really participate din any MFP challenges so you guys can help me out with brain storming and all. Im thinking things like getting…
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Have lost motivation/ upcoming stress
I guess this is more of a rant,but definitely looking for support and advice. Monday I start my new job,which is awesome.Only I haven't finished my last one. I work 7-3 Monday,7-3 Tuesday,7-3 Wednesday.Then it gets ugly,7-3 Thursday and then 4-10 that night at my old job. Friday 9-2 at my old job,and 3-11 at the new one.…
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Help me decide
My gym buddy who usually drives to the gym bailed on me last minute (I don't hold it against her,an old friend of hers came to town) Should I walk to the gym and back to get my run in (30 mins each way + the run) Should I do the 30 day shred,or should I attempt to run/walk on the path outside my house?
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For about 20 dollars
http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=what_20_will_buy_at_the_drivethru_and_at_the_supermarket A tumblr friend posted this interesting article. It shows comparisons for around 20 dollars of what you could get at a drive through,or what healthy things you could spend that money on.
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Interesting article
Very interesting read about a "shocking" photo of a "plus sized model". Also features a little bit of self love. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1210814/Lizzie-Millers-Glamour-magazine-shoot-How-models-picture-shook-world-flabby-tummy-all.html
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Just made the yummiest summer drink!
I just came up with this recipe and had to share it. It turned out AMAZING! I call it a "Watermelon Spritzer" ingredients: 1/2 cup water melon 1/2 cup water 1 tsp sugar (could be replaced with sweetener,but I dont have any right now) 1/2 club soda Puree the watermelon,water and sugar in the blender,add soda. Top with mint!…
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I have 500 cals left,and its 7:30
I am about to go do the 30 day shred( another 133 calores plus),so while Im gone give me lots of calorie filling but LOW CARB snack/small meal suggestions. :)
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Looking for a macaroni salad recipe
Hey everyone,I am craving some macaroni salad (it is bbq season after all,and I already have a good recipe for sweet potato salad). Wondering if anyone can offer up a low cal white sauce macaroni salad recipe. Usually I can improvise a recipe to make it low cal,but I've not made macaroni before so Im not even sure what is…
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Another Running NSV
Yesterday I ran 3.1m or 5K in 32 minutes. I hadn't run in about 2 weeks so I was hoping for 33 minutes if I was lucky. 32!! I want to do the run for the cure in the fall and hope to have it down to 28 minutes by then. So proud of myself for the moment though.
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Low Carb Suggestions
Hi everyone. I am working on lowering my carb intake. Anyways I have my day planned out for today in my diary (already ate breakfast). I am working tonight so my food choices are pretty limited. I am in maintenance now,and planning on working out later and my total is pretty low regardless. Just looking for another 1 or 2…
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Running Question
Urg, Im confused. Im wondering if the treadmill at my gym track miles in stead of kms. I have been reading that the "average" 5 k run is 30-40 mins. According to my treadmill even if I maintain a speed of 5.5-6.0 ( not knowing of that is MPH of KPH either) It takes me 50 + minutes to get to distance travelled 5. Maybe Im…
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Most people don't notice
Most people just stare at me when I tell them I've lost 23 pounds this year. They don't believe me,I don't even bother adding in I lost 5 before Christmas as well. I think because I was generally around 130 for a few years before gaining almost 10 last year people didn't realize I had gained even more weight. Plus I guess…
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EVERYBODY DO THIS
Instead of looking in the mirror and being disappointing or being hard on yourself for making a bad choice or not exercising. STOP THAT THOUGHT! Say something nice about yourself. Try this everyday. At first it will be hard,over time it will get easier. Maybe try writing your daily positive thought down,seeing all the nice…
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Impressed with Tim Hortons
While I was on the Tims website yesterday and skimming through the MFP datebase. I was trying to decide what to eat at tims as I was meeting a friend there around lunch time. I because very frustrated as EVERY lunch option was at least around the 1000 mg of sodium mark! Their soups aren't all that high in fat,but HOLY…
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Looking for some low carb food diaries
title says it all. Attemping to lower my carb intake and wondering if a few people following low carb diets would let me view their diaries and give me some suggestions. My current intake is usually around 200,looking to lower it to around 100.
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Give me ideas
I am out of groceries :O, sooo mfp'ers lets play a game. I tell you whats in my cupboards,and you give me recipe ideas. I have pasta, rice, ground beef, about six frozen shrimp loads of peanut butter, eggs, a few slices of bread, tortilla shells, skim milk, carrot sticks, tomato sauce, cheese slices. Anyone feeling up to…
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High Fiber food
Help! I seem to constantly be falling very short on my fiber requirements. Until starting mfp I used to assume the breads and pastas I ate would suffice for my fiber but now that I'm tracking and reading labels it turns out most of the breads especially that Im eating are very low in fiber. Just wondering if anyone could…
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Eat This Not that slideshow
Stumbled across this while doing some internet searches. Its a slideshow geared towards getting teens to eat healthier,but has lots of great tips for the general pulic. http://fit.webmd.com/teen/food/slideshow/slideshow-teen-filling-foods
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Sara Lee 45 Cal bread
I have seen a few posts mentioning this before. I was just wondering if anyone knows if you can get this product in Canada and where. Thanks.
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Goal reached
Mfp told me I logged in for 130 days today. My scale told me I weigh 110 lbs today. Goal reached in 130 days. AND I ran 5k for the first time yesterday. I am over the moon!!! NOOOWW,maintence tips anyone?
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Two NSVS today!!
1.I ran 5 k!!!!!!! Firs time ever,It felt amazing.Granted it took me an hour,but now that I have the distance down I can work on the time. 2. As I tugged my pants up for the 100th time today I realized just what pair of pants I was wearing. The 28's I excitedly bought at my 10 pound goal. They are literally falling off me…
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NSv the art of 300 cal meals
Looking through my diary for today and looking through some of my saved meals/recipes I have come to realize that I have got the art of under 300 calorie meals down! Considering I was on 1200 cals for about 4 months,my meals had to be filling but low in cal.
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Confession Time
I have a guilty confession. About 3 times in the past week I have "completed" my diary under my calorie goal but ate an additional 100-200 calories after without logging it. I have had "secret" chocolate and popcorn. Then last night I was starving after working a 12 hr shift and forgetting my supper and binged on…
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TrueBlood = 56 days!
The countdown is on,any other Truebies out there? What do YOU want to see in the new season (other then Eric topless as much as possible :P)
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In my goal range :)
Reached my goal range earlier this week. Pretty exciting!!! Just had to share it,!! Going to lose a few more pounds before I switch to maintenance,so I have a bit of wiggle room. Sorry,ya'll I just had to say it. I have been dying to tell everyone I see- I HAVE LOST OVER 25 POUNDS SINCE THIS TIME LAST YEAR!!!!
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Before and Afters :)
Hi there MFP, the time has come for me to post some B&A's. The first pics in grey are me near the beginning of my journey. I started MFP at 133 and 5 ft2 1/2 and the pictures are from 130. Second Pictures are me today at 115 and 5 ft 3,I haven't decided if I should lose a few more pounds or just keep working on toning…
