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The Sad Story of Ricky Naputi....Who was to blame?
I saw this last night. The story is about a 900 lb man, who was bedridden. TLC tried to stage an intervention with him and his wife, and even had doctors offering weight loss surgery provided he lose 150 lbs first. It never happened, and Ricky died at age 39. He couldn't get up and walk. He could barely breathe right.…
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PMS and Binge Eating - real or just an excuse?
I don't buy into the "I have PMS so I just ate 5,000 calories!" theories floating around. Yes, when I get PMS I get cravings for salty and sweet things. I crave food with those tastes. HOWEVER, I still manage to keep control of the AMOUNT of those sweet and salty foods I'm eating. I think overeating and blaming it on PMS…
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Strange Eating Quirks, Anyone?
I don't want to turn this into a dangerous subject, so please no "I eat 200 calories a day every day of the week that has an E in it.." stories. This is more about quirks people have when it comes to eating certain foods, or meals. Let me share mine as an example: I have to have my food arranged on a plate in a certain way…
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What Food Did You Eat as Child That Would Gross You Out Now?
Hey all! Since I started the Strange Food Quirks post and got a lot of positive responses, I thought I'd introduce another topic that is similar: Childhood Foods You Would Never Eat Now. Three of mine were: Peanut Butter and Dill Pickle Sandwiches A hot dog cut down the middle with melted butter poured down the center…
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What's your 6-word Memoir?
A fun challenge for all! This is a form of poetry, believe it or not. You chose 6 words, and only 6, that summarize a part of who you are or what you've experienced. Here is my life, summed up into six words: college. wife. mother. college again. teacher. CAN YOU WRITE A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR LIFE IN ONLY SIX WORDS? Give it a…
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Tweets from the Animals
"Dear Mom and Dad, the cat puked on the carpeting again. Don't worry, I cleaned it up! Come home soon, COME!" Love, the Dog
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Things A Parrot or Parakeet Shouldn't Say Out Loud
"Where's the fire extinguisher?"
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Tell me your "sign"
You have just been given one of those huge traffic signs they place on the side of highways and roads that warn people of upcoming hazards, important traffic updates, etc. What does YOURS say? Here's mine: Caution: Spontaneous public dancer ahead. Proceed only with sense of humor.
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Birds Must Fly, Writers Must Write, So...
I challenge all you MFP writers to a ten-minute writing assignment. You have ten minutes to respond to the prompt below - no more, no less. When finished, post a new ten-minute prompt. Pushing Buttons: Use this as the central theme in your writing. Now, set your timer, adjust your watch, and....three....two....one... GO.
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The "Pregnant and Dating" TV Reality Show
What are your thoughts about the idea of having a TV reality show that follows pregnant women through the single and dating scene? Not to be hating on pregnant women in general, but I think it's a bit inappropriate. Yes, pregnant women need love too -- but what about the father of that child? Where is HE? These women…
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Need Tips for Weight Training At Home!
Hi, everyone! I am a cardio enthusiast (I do cardio 4 to 6 times a week and LOVE IT) and want to add some weight training into my routine. I'm not looking to heavily build up, just tone and define my muscles and maybe drop down another size in my waist. Does anyone have any great tips for weights I can build/use at home? I…
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What's Your Brag? POST IT HERE
I'm a great teacher. What's YOUR brag?
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When I grew up, I never expected to.....
become a teacher. I saw my mom working really hard and thought "There is no way I will EVER become a teacher". But, here I am. What's your "never expected but here you are?" And, just for grins, let's share something POSITIVE about ourselves.
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Is this the worst that can happen to me?
I've seen a lot of posts that are written in panic mode: I ate 300 more calories than I should! I've worked out all week long and haven't lost a pound! My fingers feel fat! WHAT DO I DO? Folks, let's put some proper perspective about life back into the equation. NONE of the above situations are life threatening and…
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Water Retention and Weight Loss
I'm just curious, so all posts/responses welcome here. I see a lot of answers to the question: "Why am I not losing weight?" that center around water retention. It always seems to be women responding to other women assuring them or suggesting that their "inability to lose weight might be due to water retention." I rarely…
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Only those who agree with me...
Should post here. My opinion is that only opinions that are similar to mine should be agreed upon by others. All other non-agreed upon opinions are not favorable and should not be agreed upon in this thread by others who don't share my original opinion. Agreed?
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You wake up in a jail cell...
And your best friend is next to you. What do you say?
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When did that "moment" happen for you?
While teaching Zumba last night to some ladies at Curves, one of the women said to me before class began: "You're looking 'model thin'!" While I don't agree with this statement because models are much thinner than I am, I was flattered, because it has now become obvious that I am getting fitter and trimmer. To me, this was…
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Help Me Understand Why..
It is so difficult for many people to make a conscientious decision to stop eating garbage food? Why some people would run to diet pills or supplements in a desperate attempt to lose weight quickly, when that weight was gained over a long period of time? Why people just can't stop stuffing their faces? I don't understand…
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For those considering a Detox/Master Cleanse READ THIS FIRST
******ATTENTION!!! THIS TOPIC IS NOT A PROMOTION OR ENDORSEMENT FOR THIS DIET****** I found this on another website and just had to add it here. I have to ask: WHO WOULD ACTUALLY DO THIS???? Wow... Purchase lemons, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, laxative herbal tea, and sea salt in sufficient quantities to last the duration…
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Sayings You Don't Want to See On Top of Your Cake
I'm positive. Get Checked. GO.
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Bad Sports Team Mascot Ideas
Post your suggestions for a really bad mascot idea for a sports team. It can be any city, anywhere. It does not have to be an actual location with an actual team. ex: The Shreveport Smegmas
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BAD TV Game Show Ideas
Catch That Spear!
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TV Show Ideas Destined to Fail
"Door Knob Lore Throughout History"
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The THIS OR THAT game
This is a fun game. It is simple to play, and requires NO thinking. All you do is make a choice between two things. The RULES are simple: 1. NO over-thinking -- just reacting 2. NO debating someone else's answer 3. NO posting of anything but your choice and the next subsequent choice for the next poster Example: Vanilla or…
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DEEP THOUGHTS
What's the speed of dark? We have a speed of light. And for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, there MUST be a speed of dark. I also am convinced there is an edge to our universe. If it is continuously expanding, then it must be expanding into SOMETHING (emptiness). Therefore, the area it…
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I KID YOU NOT!
The other thread was deleted and shall not be named here. However, I found it to be a raging success, so I'm going to try this again. This thread is for those moments that make you think HUH, DID THEY REALLY SAY OR DO THAT???? The man who developed the Segway machine was killed when his Segway malfunctioned during a ride…
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Do you really know what you're eating in those protein bars?
I came across a great article this morning while perusing through the health section of CNN. The article is about what is "really in" those protein bar snacks that claim to be nutritious. http://shine.yahoo.com/shine-food/7-nutrition-bars-worse-candy-213500862.html Give it a read.
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The Food Hospital
There is a new series on Food Channel which I have found fascinating. It is called "The Food Hospital" and it takes patients with known health situations and, by changing WHAT they eat, try to get their symptoms to lessen. I'm fascinated by the link between proper nutrition and the cessation or suppression of various…
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Need Help With Glutes Not Firing
I'm sure this is going to sound strange, but I'm hoping to get some advice from people pretty well versed in isolating and working out specific muscle areas. My left glutes do not seem to be working all that well. I can tell because one side of my butt is getting tighter and rounder than the other. I tend to swing my leg…
