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Healthy curried egg salad
I love curried egg salad, so I've made my own healthified version and it tastes just as good as the real thing! 4 hard boiled egg whites 1 hard boiled egg 5 tsp dijon mustard 1/4 cup 0% Fage greek yogurt 1 stalk celery, diced a little diced red onion curry powder Chop up the eggs (I use the Slap Chop :laugh: ) and mix…
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Need really fun ideas for a 30th birthday party
Hey guys! Need some ideas for a 30th birthday party for a very good friend of mine (a girl). We have to throw her a really cool, funny, creative party. Has anyone been to any cool ones or have any ideas for a theme? Nothing too girly, because it is basically an all night party and all of her friends like to drink and…
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A funny for all the lifting girls
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The absolute BEST Greek yogurt
I have tried them all - Fage, Chobani, Oikos, Athenos, Dannon, and even the Iclandic Skyi yogurt...but the winner is........ Voskos!! It is absolutely delicious!! If you haven't tried it yet, you must!
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Pepperidge Farms Pumpkin Spice Bread
OH MY!!! This is quite possibly the tastiest bread I have ever tried!!! Its limited edition!! Get in and buy it now!
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A cool fast workout to try
This looks awesome and anyone can do it at home if they have a barbell. http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/training-day/201108/workout-hell
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This is why Interval Training/Crossfit works
I am a big believer in interval training and Crossfit type workouts. I "preach" a lot on these boards. I wanted to share a little experience we had today in our class. Here was our workout from start to finish: Warmup: 400 meter run, 20 shoulder dislocates with pvc pipe, 20 walking lunges, 10 squats, 10 handstand pushups,…
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Where my Miami Heat fans at?
Up 2-1 in the finals BABY! (Should be 3-0 but, give it to the Mavs to come out with a fire under their @sses Thursday night) D-Wade is DA MAN!
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Shrimp and Lobster Ceviche Wontons
Found this recipe on fitsugar.com - YUM! Eat with guacamole. I couldn't find lobster this weekend so I used crab meat instead. Shrimp and Lobster Ceviche Wontons Ingredients •1/2 C. salad shrimp (80) •1/2 C. or 1/2 package lobster meat (100) •1/2 C. diced tomato •1/4 C. diced onion •1 Tbs. chopped cilantro (or if you…
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Beware of the portion size for cinnamon apple straws!
I love these Sensible Portions cinnamon apple straws when I need something crunchy that is also not so bad for you... But I decided to weigh them on a scale today instead of reaching for the usual 38 that they SAY is the portion size...can you say WAY off!! 20 straws was 1 ounce, that is almost HALF of what they say…
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Easy delicious 3-ingredient protein pancakes
These are by far the easiest and most delicious protein pancakes without the use of protein powder that I have found!! Ingredients (per serving): 1/4 cup egg whites (approx 2) 1/4 cup 1% cottage cheese (I prefer Friendship whipped) 1/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal (not instant) Use the magic bullet or blender to blend all of…
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I had a "puke scare" at Crossfit today
I have been doing Crossfit for over 6 months now and have NEVER had a near puking incident...but today's workout was a KILLER. Thought I would share for those Crossfit junkies... The name of the workout was "Fight Gone Bad" 3 ROUNDS - 5 MINUTES PER ROUND - 1 MINUTE REST - MAXIMUM REPS Stations: Wall ball (14lbs) Sumo…
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The results of lifting heavy (pic)
I decided to take a picture while I was at the gym today after doing my pull ups, shoulder presses and bicep curls (went up to 20 lb dumbbells today woohoo). My arms were popping! This is for the sceptics, the ones they think will look "bulky". :wink:
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WAY yummy frozen greek yogurt bars
I just found these at BJ's today...I had to share they are super good!!! Yasso frozen greek yogurt bars Cals: 70 Carbs: 12 Protein: 6 http://yassofrozenyogurt.com/
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Burn 500-700 calories in 30 minutes or less
If you can do this workout, it will take you about 30 minutes and will burn approximately 500 calories for the average female. I just did this today and WOW, am I exhausted!! "Filthy Fifty" (Crossfit WOD) 1/2 mile run (warmup) 50 box jumps 50 jumping pull ups 50 kettlebell swings (35#) 50 walking lunges 50 knees to elbows…
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For those who hate broccoli like myself
Wow, we made this yesterday and even the kids would eat it!! The only sub I made was I sprayed with olive oil rather than drizzled - I also halved this recipe as it makes way too much broccoli. The roasting makes such a difference in flavor, although take note that it does shrink the broccoli down a bit! Parmesan Roasted…
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Remember this when you reach for the Halloween candy
•5 miniature Milky Way chocolate bars or two fun size bags of M&M's, 190 calories: •You'll need 28 minutes of an aerobic fitness class •4 miniature Snickers chocolate bars, 170 calories: • You'll need a brisk walk with the dog for 50 minutes •7 miniature Three Musketeers chocolate bars, 170 calories: •You'll need to swim…
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Easy Creamy Mushroom Chicken Quinoa dinner
I made up my own little recipe with what I had on hand tonight, and I have to say it turned out yummy!! Esp for those who don't care for quinoa, you cannot taste it in this dish, it could have been rice. I made this for myself and my husband, who eats 2 portions, and still had some left. So I guess it is 3-4 servings…
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For the Arctic Zero lovers out there...
I was just at Whole Foods today and it looks like the new flavors are out!! I picked up Pumpkin Spice (YUM), Coffee, and Cookies n Cream. I have buying a pint of Vanilla Maple every week for forever, and just today did the new flavors show up! I'm beyond excited!! How else can you eat a pint of ice cream (albeit not REAL…
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When do the honey crisp apples come out?
I faithfully wait for them every fall...I know we're not in fall yet but we're close. Does anyone know when we start seeing these in the stores? They are so delicious, they are like candy! I can't wait!
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I see no need to ever eat a french fry again
So I had some leftover Russet potatoes and the kids were crying for french fries, so I made some for them. 1/2 medium potato is only 50 calories! And made a big handful of delicious fries! Here's what I did... Peel a few potatoes and place in a pot of ice cold water for 1/2 hour. Not sure why, but this makes them crispier.…
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Cilantro Yogurt salad dressing
Kind of like a ranch, but very good for you. I like to do this in my magic bullet. 1 6oz container Fage 0% greek yogurt handful fresh cilantro, stems removed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar couple drops of olive oil Blend it all together, and add a little more vinegar if you need it to be more…
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A nice, easy, tasty lemon cake
This cake is awesome! And so easy for the non-bakers out there, Ingredients: one box Betty Crocker SuperMoist Lemon cake mix 3 large egg whites one small box sugar free fat free lemon pudding mix 1 1/4 cup water Use a sheet cake pan (11x7 or something like that) and heat oven to 350. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl.…
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My before/after pics - from 120lbs to 105lbs
These were taken in 2004, my son was a year old. Next is me last year in 2009. Next set of pictures is my husband and I in 2004, then us again in 2009. Would you believe we're 5 years older in the after? Crazy how a little weight can make such a difference!
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Cottage cheese "fluff"
So a lot of us don't like cottage cheese. I used to be one of them, until I discovered this recipe on another site. It is called "fluff". 2 ingredients - Friendship 1% Whipped cottage cheese (I'm sure you can use others, but this one has great consistency) & sugar free jello snack cups (any flavor). Using a magic bullet or…
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Rats would rather starve then eat healthy
This is an interesting article about a research done with rats. It certainly explains a lot! ***Fat rats on junk food would rather starve than eat healthy, Scripps Florida study suggests In a study that compares cupcakes and cookies to cocaine, scientists at Scripps Florida say rats fed a diet of junk food grew addicted to…
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Chicken veggie burgers
Made a new easy burger tonight that was delicious! Makes 4 burgers (4oz each) Ground chicken breast, 99% fat free medium zucchini, finely shredded 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (ground) salt, pepper, oregano to taste 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs Mix up the chicken breast, shredded zucchini, parmesan and spices. Make 4 4oz patties.…
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Chicken veggie burgers
Made a new easy burger tonight that was delicious! Makes 4 burgers (4oz each) Ground chicken breast, 99% fat free medium zucchini, finely shredded 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (ground) salt, pepper, oregano to taste 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs Mix up the chicken breast, shredded zucchini, parmesan and spices. Make 4 4oz patties.…
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Strawberry oatmeal pancakes
These are so delicious and perfectly balanced (and easy!) - I really dislike eggs so any way to get them in I am game. Ingredients - 1/2 cup quick cooking oats 3/4 cup egg whites (the ones that come premixed) 3-4 medium sliced strawberries (or blueberries, or bananas) 2 packets Splenda optional: 1/4 cup fat free ricotta…
