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Tracking Sugar
Once upon a time, I used to use SparkPeople.com instead of MFP. I will go and check out their articles and message boards from time to time. I've seen lost of people on the MFP message boards questioning why they are always going over on their sugar intake according to MFP. I believe that the MFP amounts are most likely…
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15 foods you don’t need to buy organic
I found this article on Yahoo. I think I'm going to jot these down and keep them in mind when I go shopping. I wanted to share for anyone else interested in saving a little. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/whats-fresh-trying-to-save-money-15-foods-you-don-t-need-to-buy-organic-999969/ Here's the article....... Although…
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Made my doctor's day
I had to go visit my doctor today because my blood pressue has been low. I have hypertension and I've been on meds for it since I was in my early 20s. So the doctor comes in WITHOUT my chart and asks why I was coming in. I explain and he takes my BP, and very quickly says he has my medication too high. Without the chart,…
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The Naked Chef Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver recieved the TED Award (explained more in the article) last night and was able to make a wish. "My wish is for you to have a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, to inspire families to cook again and to empower people everywhere to fight obesity," he said in a speech at the TED…
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Yummy breakfast sandwich
I used to love McDonald's egg mcmuffins and sausage egg mcmuffins. A year ago, I probably would have grabbed 2 sausage egg mcmuffins on my way to work and chowed down in the car. I haven't had one in ages and sometimes I really miss them. Now I usually have something quick but healthy once I get to work, lately it's been…
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Heart Rate Monitor on Woot.com
Anyone interested in a Heart Rate Monitor should go check out Woot.com right now!! They have a Precision Trainer Heart Rate Monitor with Speed and Distance for $25 + $5 shipping. They are having a woot off right now, so it probably won't be available long. I bought this a few months back and I've been happy with it.…
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Pain in the. . .
I’ve never had much of a cushion for my tailbone and it seems like what little cushion I had is gone. Now, it hurts to sit at my desk at work although we have really nice office chairs. It hurts to sit on a cushy sofa. We won't go into the torture it is to sit in a hard chair. So here’s my question, will working my glutes…
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Blood Pressure Monitor Recommendations
My doctor has been after me to buy a home blood pressure monitor since he put me on meds for high blood pressure. Not being health conscience at the time, I didn't buy one then. My BP has been under control (with meds) for a long time now, so I haven't worry about it. When I went for my last check up, my blood pressure was…
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Stocking stuffers
Help!! My poor hubby is looking for ideas to fill up my stocking after he puts in the gifts. In years past he's just filled it with candy. He is really supportive of me and he wants to find a healthier alternative. His last idea was to fill it with nuts. I know that nuts are healthy, but I have little control when it comes…
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C25K Stories
Ok all you C25K grads, I'm having a really hard time motivating myself to finish Week 3. I did Week 3 Day 2 on Thursday and it was harder than I wanted and it really discouraged me. It has me doubting myself and I've been avoiding it ever since. I've got to snap out of it. I was wondering if some of you might tell me if…
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SlimShots
I am NOT considering this for myself, but my MIL has requested these for Christmas. I just wondered if anyone has tried them and what your experiences were.
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C25K Question
How do you know if you are ready to start the next week of the program? I just finished Week 1. Everything I've ready says not to push yourself and repeat a week if needed. I just don't know how to tell if starting week 2 would be pushing myself too much. Day 3 was easier than day 1, but it still wasn't easy. I just can't…
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Blue Cheese
I was recently given a big block of blue cheese and I have no idea what to do with it other than put it in a salad or on top of a burger. If you have any recipes or suggestions of what to do with it, please post them. I hate to let something this good go to waste.
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Whole Food Multivitamin
I want to switch to a whole food multivitamin instead of the synthetic I have been taking. Does anyone have a particular brand they would suggest?
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Cooking Light's Frozen Blackberry-Lemon Chiffon Pie
I made this for a group of ladies last night and it was wonderful. Everyone raved! There are no artificial sweetners or any other "fake" food, but it is still only 166 calories per serving. Yield 12 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 cookie sheets) 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons 2%…
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Zig Zag Method
After a few suggestions this morning that I research the zig zag method, I'm really digging the idea. I was just wondering how people who are already doing this are cycling the calories. I've seen a couple different suggestions, 2 low / 1 high, 5 low / 2 high. Does it matter as long as it averages out for the week? I…
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Eating exercise calories
Is it okay to eat your exercise calories the next day? I usually am only able to exercise at night and I don’t finish until 7:30 or so. I usually burn between 800-1000 calories those days. I know I’ve seen it suggested that you don’t eat your exercise calories until after you burn them, but I really hate trying to eat that…
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Love bicycling, hate my bike
I hate my bike. It is hard to ride and requires more effort than it should. I’ve ridden my husband’s a few times and his is much easier to ride. We both have bike computers, so we get an instant idea of how fast we are riding. Using the same amount of effort I use on my bike to go about 10-12 mph, I can go around 15-17 mph…
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PETA's Save the Whales campaign
PETA has always been a tad bit annoying, but this billboard is just down right offensive. How does stuff like this help with the ethical treatment of animals? How can they expect people to treat animals ethically when they can't treat humans that way? Just awful.…
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Started bicycling and stopped losing
My husband and I started bicycling about a month or so ago. Since we started cycling, I stopped losing weight. I realize this is because I'm gaining muscle. I've lost 2 inches in my waist over the past 2 weeks and I can tell a big difference in how my legs look. I know gaining muscle is wonderful for me. I realize all the…
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President's Challenge
Anyone else doing the President's Challenge this round? I just joined this morning. It started yesterday, so I'm already a day behind! Just wondered if there was anyone else out there.
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Downward spiral
I started losing weight in February and I've done well at keeping myself motivated until this week. I’ve lost almost 20 lbs. This week has been a downward spiral from the beginning. I usually go to the gym 3 days a week and walk a mile everyday during my lunch at work. This week, I only managed to go for a walk twice and…
