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New Friends!
Hello, I have been on the site for quite awhile. I had a great group but over time people have dropped off. I'm looking for new friends. I recently started adopting a vegan lifestyle but that isn't a requirement for friendship! I'm just looking for motivational people who can help keep me on track. Molly
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Emotional Eating
Those of you who consider yourselves emotional eaters, what did you do to overcome it?
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Childcare
What's the daily rate for a nanny these days? What are people charging?
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FLAVORFUL Veggies
I want to add large portions of vegetables to my meals for healthy, filling foods. I love most vegetables but I don't want to get bored with the basic preparation. I'm a vegetarian so I do well with adding them to my main course but am lacking in some good side dish ideas. What are your favorite FLAVORFUL, healthy…
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Hello, Detroit
Hey, everyone, I'm from the Detroit area and was wondering if we have any other Detroiters on MFP. I've spent the last several years gaining and losing about 20 pounds between summer and winter. Every year when it starts to get cold around Thanksgiving I start to gain weight until around March. Then I start losing usually…
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Whale or Mermaid?
A while back, at the entrance of a gym, there was a picture of a very thin and beautiful woman. The caption was "This summer, do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?" The story goes, a woman (of clothing size unknown) answered the following way: "Dear people, whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, seals,…
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Nutrition Breakdown
I am trying to combat afternoon hunger. What is everyone's ideal percentage breakdown for fat, carbs, protein?
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Crockpot Recipes
Does anyone have some great crockpot recipes they'd like to share? Especially vegetarian ones? Also, do you have any suggestions for a crockpot main dish that would go well with potato cheddar soup? I have some leftover potato cheddar soup that I'd like to pair with something for dinner tomorrow. Thanks!!
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Lentils
I'm looking for a yummy recipe with lentils. (not lentil soup) I love lentils but I'm running out of ideas. Maybe you guys have a good suggestion??
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Motivation
What tips do you have for staying motivated? I always do well for 4-6 weeks and then get bored. I'll start bad habits again and gain back what I've lost. I've been losing and gain the same 20 or so pounds for the last several years. Give me some ideas on sticking to the plan, even when you don't really want to!
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For the men....
Hilarious! http://deadspin.com/5805887/ill-wear-shorts-if-i-goddamn-want-to
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Walk at Home
Has anyone used the Leslie Sansone Walk at Home DVDs? How do you like them?
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Biggest Loser 30 Day Jump Start
Has anyone used the Biggest Loser 30 Day Jump Start book? It's been collecting dust on my bookshelf for a couple years now. I think I might give it another go because I have 5 weeks to do as much work as possible before a big event. Has anyone had any success using it?
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Raw Food
I'd like to do a raw food diet for one week as a trial. My plan is that eventually I'll have "raw food" days several times a week. I want to make sure I get the right nutrients at the right times of day. Can someone suggest a typical meal plan for a day or even a week? I want to make sure I get enough protein and fiber at…
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Happy Paczki Day!
It's Fat Tuesday! Remember to only have one paczek (singular for paczki) today because they're soooo high in calories! But so yummy!
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Protein
I VERY, VERY rarely eat meat. My diet is primarily vegetarian. People often ask me, "how do you get enough protein?" It's kind of funny because I'm ALWAYS over on protein in my food diary. How bad is it to be over on protein?
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Success
This morning I came back to work after winter break and saw several cakes, cupcakes, cookies, ect. on the table so we could celebrate a coworkers birthday. I decided immediately that today was not the day to have even a small piece. I've been struggling the last week on sticking to my plan so I need to be strict for a bit.…
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Tim Hortons egg white breakfast sandwich?
I had an egg white breakfast sandwich from Tim Hortons this morning without ham. Nutritional info says 240 calories with the ham. Any ideas how much I should deduct for the ham?
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Workout with Your Kids
Can anyone recommend a good workout DVD to buy to do with a toddler? We are ordering a yoga for families DVD but would like something else, too. We love to dance so I was looking for a good dance type workout DVD to do with my 3 and half year old son. Any suggestions?
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Fluctuating Calorie Totals
I've read a few posts about people who fluctuate their calorie totals by day to boost their metabolism and weight loss results. For instance, you have 2 low days, 3 medium days, and 2 high days per week which total the total amount of calories you should have per week. Has this been working for anyone who is doing it? What…
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Buffets
Tomorrow I am going to a lecture on urban farming. It includes a buffet style luncheon featuring products from local food producers. I plan to fill my plate with mainly produce and I assume most of the stuff will be good, healthy food but...it's gonna suck trying to log the food. Any suggestions?
