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List your Trader Joe's favorites here!
I adore TJ's! But....I have not been there since I started MFP a couple of weeks ago. I would love to know what your favorite healthy foods are there! I love: -seaweed snacks -almost all of their salad dressings -ezekiel bread
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My choice is not to obsess...
I've been at this for 2 months, and I know myself regarding what works and what will not work. My choice is not to obsess. About: - Macros. Yes, they are important, but I am not going to flip out if I go over a few grams on fat etc. - Skinny girls that I will never be: I see them everywhere. I see so many body types and…
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I am addicted to....
Nuts! I was just reflecting on my calories today wondering why they were so high when I feel like I didn't eat much. I've had 290 calories just in nuts and nut butter! I love them all, almonds, cashew nuts, pistachio nuts (ha the movie Best in Show, remember?) and all of the nut butters. The great thing is, is that NOW, I…
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Deadlifts, what is proper form?
I don't know why deadlifts feel so weird to me, and I feel like I am doing them wrong. My knees are slightly bent, and back straight, is that correct? Should I feel like my but is up in the air a bit? Any advice is appreciated! :heart:
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Strength training people, interesting research from the AHA
This is a helpful but technical article on the cardiovascular effects of resistance exercise, http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/113/22/2642.full If your not in the mood for reading, at least take a look at the table which sums up the differences in the studies between aerobic exercise and resistance training,…
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No wonder our perception of beauty is distorted - video
This is an older video but I love it so much. It is from the Dove "real beauty" campaign, which has now morphed into a self esteem campaign for young girls and teens. The video shows how the media and photoshop wrecks havoc on our self esteem. Watch it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U Here is another cute one…
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I can only do 3 pushups!
Grr, I feel like such a weakling! I can only do 3 real push ups :) Tell me this will improve over time?
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New, 175 lbs, looking for friends! Join me!
Hi, I've actually been here for 2 weeks but just realized I never introduced myself! I am in my 40's, 5'5, and 175 lbs. 3 years ago I weight 130 and was fit and toned and very active. What happened? Well the downward spiral started with me working night shifts. I've always had a snacking problem and it became out of…
