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leg work
best exercises to tone legs and get rid of cellulite? i do squats sometimes and really need to get back to a daily workout schedule. anything besides sweats that will be helpful? my thighs are gross. thanks in advance
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interstitial cystitis
hey guys, i have been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis over a year, but have had it (was misdiagnosed as having frequent utis) the past 6 years. i do really well at times keeping away from acidic and trigger foods for flare ups, but at times it is really hard, and i have tomato sauce, pizza, alcohol, chocolate,…
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recovery
hello mfp land. i have currently in outpatient at ny presbyterian in their eating disorders clinic, participating in a research study. i have upped my cals from the 700/800s into the low 1100s/1200s over the past couple of weeks. i am so full all the time and bloated but trying to drink that water to help it go down.…
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vegan cauliflower alfredo sauce
mmmm, creamy cauliflower alfredo sauce. over some macaroni. perfect for this cold rainy weather here in new york. thank you chocolatecoveredkatie.com for this. you are awesome! i love her, she is like my favorite food blogger. this makes about 2 cups 1 1/2 cups raw cauliflower 1/4 tsp garlic powder or 2 tsp minced garlic…
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vegetarian recipes to share
hey guys! a tad bored so i figured i would share some of my favorite vegetarian/vegan recipes on here. if anyone has any of their own, feel free to share them in this thread! spinach artichoke dip pasta (from mfp user pocket mole, off her blog goudamonster) - serves 6 3 cups rotini pasta 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and…
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behind those closed doors
ahoy there mfp! what's in your fridge, freezer and cabinets? and what have you thrown together as a meal with what's in there? i also included my window sill because there are spices/hot sauces on there also, don't hide anything, even if it is something you are embarrassed that you consume. that makes it more fun! feel…
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behind closed doors
ahoy there mfp! i believe this has been done before but i thought i would start a new thread, and add on a little. what's in your fridge, freezer and cabinets? and what have you thrown together as a meal with what's in their? i also included my window sill because there are spices/hot sauces on there also, don't hide…
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eggplant curry
mmmm i love curry, and i had an eggplant that i wasn't sure what to do with (the boy doesn't like eggplant parm, gasp i know!) so i threw this together. makes about 2-3 servings, depending how hungry you are: 1/2 eggplant, chopped into pieces 2/3 cup frozen pearl onion (you can use red onion too, i didn't have any at the…
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low calorie pizzadilla
i was craving a huge greasy slice of cheese pizza. mmmm new york pizza. i have food at home though, and really didn't want to stop on the way home from work to get something. 1 tortilla (low carb for less calories) 2 tbsp marinara sauce 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella 2 tbsp ricotta cheese 1/2 cup frozen spinach cooked and…
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veganism
ok so i am tossing the idea around of going vegan again. i was for a bit maybe around 5 or 6 years ago, but had gotten really sick from a mixture of things. i would love to hear from any vegans on here about how your health has been and how long you have been dairy and egg free for. i already use coconut milk instead of…
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2012
anyone else dread next week? i feel like some people may go irrationally crazy because of the end of the world hype. i really hate that stuff, always throws people in mass hysteria. on the other hand, is in an excuse to throw an awesome party.
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does heat destrpy protein powder?
random question. i mix protein powder with my oatmeal (super tasty), it is nature's bounty complete protein and viramin mix). i told my mom about it since she uses the same powder and asked if heating it would destroy the nutrients in it. not sure about it, since a lot of protein you eat is cooked anyway, anyone have any…
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filling 100 calorie snack
hey guys, had this in the morning and wanted to share. 1/4 cup quick oats (70) 1/2 scoop protein powder (30) - i used chocolate cook the oats, add the powder. yum! very filling, 100 calories. anyone else have some yummy filling snacks to share?
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fun physical activities
Hey guys, I am a residential counselor for mental health services, and need some ideas to engage the clients in physical activity. Nothing too long or crazy, something maybe 15-20 minutes that would be fun for them (generally younger population in 20s and 30s). I was thinking something dance like, maybe the electric slide…
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potluck ideas
hey guys, my job is having a potluck for me this week (my last week at work) and i was wondering if anyone had some healthy food ideas? i do not have access to an oven at the "kitchen" area in my office, just a fridge and microwave. i was thinking maybe a fruit salad b/c it is hot out and that could be refreshing, a lot of…
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low cal shrataki stir fry
this makes 2 servings. 3 whole mushrooms, sliced 1 package tofu or reguluar shirataki noodles (rinsed for several minutes) 1 c broccoli cuts 1 c red bell peppers, chopped 1 slice red onion 1/2 c bean sprouts 2 tbls soy sauce 1 c quorn meatless chicken tenders seasoning such as garlic powder, if desired saute vegetables,…
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skip it
okay so i have a skip it from 1988, ticker still works. anyone know a good way to log that? (other than a calorie counter watch) i am thinking, maybe running in place?
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Disorder
hey all, i have a bladder disorder where i cannot have any acidic foods and do not handle soy well, called IC. i struggle with finding foods that are good to eat (i know exactly what i can eat and what to make), it is more of that i have a really hard time staying away from bad foods, and then i end up feeling like i have…
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groovin' recipe websites
not sure how many of you have found this site, i think it's groovy. www.yummly.com there are a lot of ways to tweak what type of food you are looking for. you can find food based on calorie count, cuisine, dietary restrictions, and other things. and for my fellow veggies, this is a good site.…
