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Help with scars on face
Does anyone know if a really good treatment for scars? My husband was bit in the face by a mastiff last month and has 2 scars under his eye, one on his bottom lip, and one on his chin. They are dark pink in color and raised... he's worried they won't go away. Is there anything that can help? Thanks in advance!…
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"The Blahs"
I have a major case of the blahs today :frown: I always think about my workout like all day at work and I can't decide what I want to do today. I want to sweat my *kitten* off but I also feel like pushing some weights around. I don't sweat much during my regular weight routine. What can I do in the gym with basic equipment…
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Yaz & Gall Bladder Failure
I heard the tail end of a commercial about a law suit for anyone that has taken the birth control Yaz and had gall bladder failure. Does anyone know anything about this?
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You just never know...
I just found out that an old friend/boyfriend of mine committed suicide last night. And, while I haven't talked to him in years, I am very saddened by this news. I am so sad for his friends and family, and to even think about the pain he must have been feeling to decide nothing was worth it. This makes me think about all…
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Chicken Wing Recipe
I am wanting something reaaalll good for dinner tonight! I am thinking about doing a "mock junk food night" with meatballs and chicken wings. Does anyone have an easy (and healthy) recipe for baked chicken wings? I like all kinds, sweet, spicy, yummy! :bigsmile:
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What should I have for lunch?!?!
BAHH! I don't have anything for lunch today! I usually have left-overs or whatnot but today I dont have ANYTHING. I would liek to get something fast but don't really want Subway.... I have like 500 calories allowance for lunch. Any ideas I could pick up from Kroger and make a quick meal at work? I'm hungyr!! :cry:
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Posturepedic
Does anyone have any experience with Sealy Posturepedic beds? I have wanted a king size bed for a long time, and am thinking about buying one with some of our wedding money. Of course, being the bargain-hunter I am, I found one on Craig's List that they say is 2 years old and was used in a guest bedroom. Anyway, my husband…
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Question about Sweet Potatoes
I have recently discovered that I LOVE :love: :heart: sweet potatoes. I buy the biggest ones I can find at Kroger and have been eating about half of one twice a week. I know they are better than regular, white potatoes, but what are the other benefits (or drawbacks) of eating them on a regular basis?
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Losing 5-7 more pounds-advice please
Since I started on MFP, I have lost almost 10 pounds, but still feel like I could stand to lose another 5 to 7 in the long run. I am currently 128 +/-, 5' 6.5", 23 years old (F). I have a desk job and go to the gym for 45 minutes to an hour an average of 3 times per week. My work outs are typically: jog 1 mile, stretch…
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Oats
I love instant oatmeal and have been eating the "No Sugar Added Maple Syrup and Brown Sugar" type, but don't like the added ingredients... aspertame? no thanks. So I brought in the big container of rolled oats and prepared them according to the instructions (which are basically the same as for the instant) but they just…
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The Honeymoon's Over
and I need to get back on track! I managed to hit the fitness center twice on the honeymoon, but think all the beer and tropical drinks have caught up with me. Yesterday I went to the gym and felt like crap, like I'm totally out of shape again. So, I'm ready to get back in to it and felt like the first step would be to…
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Hot Beverages
So I'm just curious... Pretty much every day after I eat lunch, I have a big glass of hot green tea. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any benefit (or not) to drinking hot beverages after eating a meal. Thanks!
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SO SORE!!
I'm pretty used to feeling some soreness pretty much every day from working out. Today, I am so sore I can hardly move. It took every ounce of energy for me to get out of bed this morning! I kind of like being sore because it lets me know I am working hard but, is there anything I could or ::should:: be doing to relieve…
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Glycogen Increase?
I have been reading posts talking about weight gain after intense workouts. So here's my situation and I hope you MFP experts can help me do what's best! In 17 days I will be wearing a very unforgiving dress on the most important day of my life--My wedding!:heart: The first time I went for a fitting I realized that I…
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Looking for a healthier pasta salad
Hello :flowerforyou: This weekend I am going out of town with my parents. My mom makes THE BEST pasta salad you could ever eat, and you can't NOT eat it! :laugh: Any time it is around, I eat waaaaay too much of it and bloat like a hot air balloon. I would like to make my own version with whole wheat pasta, and vinegar…
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30 Day Wedding Workout
OK, I know I have been talking a lot about my wedding, which was my original motivation for finding this website back in March. Well, with only 31 days until my wedding, I am not satisfied! I have lost about 8 pounds so far... great. But I am still lacking the slim tone look that I was hoping for. So, I am asking advice…
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Weights for 30 Day Shred
I just ordered the 30 Day Shred video (thanks to another post that said it is on clearance at walmart.com right now, cost me less than $10 including shipping :bigsmile: ). Anyway, I know you need 2-5 pound hand weights. The only ones I have at home are 5 pounds. What weight do you all use?
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Stuffed Peppers
Happy Friday everyone! :flowerforyou: I am making stuffed peppers for dinner tonight and am looking for a good recipe. Please share! Thanks!
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Gastric Bypass
I would like to hear everyone's experience with Gastric Bypass Surgery. My MamMaw (grandmother) is in her 70's, high blood pressure, heart condition, and had the surgery yesterday. She is doing well so far as far as recovery, but I don't know much about the procedure, or what happens afterward, so if anyone has experience,…
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Question about Subway Subs
Uhhhhhh......... :indifferent: On Subway's website, under nutritional information, under sandwiches... does that include the bread? Because if you look at the values of the bread alone, they are a couple hundred calories, so that would mean the meat and stuff is only about 100 calories??
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Vitamins and Supplements
Today I bought Fiber Supplements and Flax Seed Oil. I have also been taking a generic multivitamin and a prenatal vitamin. Do you guys think there is any benefit to taking these or am I wasting my money? Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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All I had to do...
was pull up the message boards, search key word "elliptical", and read some posts to find the motivation to get my butt on the elliptical when I get home. Funny how much I go back and forth about "well, it's Friday... I would love to go home and take a nap" or, "Well, I could go on my run, or do the elliptical, but... I…
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I need support today!
Okay... at 3:00 today, we are having a going-away party for one of our long-term employees. Of course this party involves wine and cheese! I MUST stay away from the alcohol because my plans starting at 3:30 involve an intense workout and then a shopping trip at WalMart. I just need some support to be able to hang out at…
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Getting Married
I know I've posted on here about the stresses I have been feeling trying to plan my wedding that is only 10 weeks away. I told myself from the very beginning that I wasn't going to get stressed, I was going to take my time and enjoy all the time spent planning and preparing. I am getting closer to having everything in…
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A few things about running
#1 I suck at it :happy: Seriously though, I have noticed that sometimes I will start out running, feeling great, and then my stomach will start to bloat (sometimes with side cramps, sometimes not). I was wondering if anyone else experiences this, or what I can do to prevent it. Also, anything to help prevent fingers from…
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I think my head is going to explode!!
I AM FREAKING OUT!!!!! :explode: :frown: :indifferent: :explode: My wedding is only 11 weeks away and I feel like I still have SOOOOOOO much to do! :cry: :ohwell: On top of that, I am taking my first online class this quarter and I am already behind. I have several different "home improvement" projects going on right now,…
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6 oz chicken breast
Someone please help me! I have looked at several different entries for 6 oz grilled chicken breast. The values range from 180 calories to 400! Can someone give me a good idea of how many calories are ACTUALLY in 6 ounces of grilled boneless skinless chicken breast!? And another question while I'm at it... how do you…
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Holiday Weekend
So, here it comes, another holiday weekend. A time to celebrate with friends and family. And what comes along with celebration? FOOD AND DRINKS! :drinker: :devil: We will be at my Fiance's mom's house. She is a GREAT hostess and cook, and the whole family likes to drink! One thing I am going to try to do is hop on her…
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Wedding Dress Help
My wedding is at the end of September. I am taking my dress to my Grandma tonight to get started on the alterations. I have lost 5 pounds in the past 3 months and am confident that I will be able to lose another 5 before the wedding. So what should I do? I don't want my dress to be too big come September, but I need to…
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Fiber Supplements
I have been looking into fiber supplements and have noticed that most of them have only 3g fiber per serving, and not to exceed 1 serving per day. What's up with that? :huh: I am trying to get at least 25-30 g of fiber per day, and 3 grams hardly seems supplemental. Does anyone know of a good supplement? I am already…