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No Bake - Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies
2 cups pitted dates 1/2c cocoa powder 1tbsp coconut powder 2-4tbsp maple syrup to taste 2 heaping tbsp natural peanut butter Combine all ingredients by pulsing in processor, just until combined and press into pan. No bake!
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Onion Dip (appetizer, tastes like cream cheese)
2 cups macadamia nuts 3/4 cup water 1tsp sea salt 1c chopped onion In a processor, combine nuts, water and salt until smooth and creamy. Remove from processor and fold in chopped onion. Refrigerate for at least a half hour for flavours to combine. Enjoy with crackers, veggies, chili or soup! I just ate on crackers and it…
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Logging exercise
I've recently been advised not to log my exercise in MFP as the estimation of calories I burn is too high, and it will throw off my total calories and macros I should be consuming throughout the day. I was told to eat closer to the 1800 cal mark a day if I exercise, and closer to the 1600 cal range if I don't, to maintain…
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Any good cleanse recommendations?
With the holidays over, I thought it would be a good time to kick start my clean eating and exercise routines by doing a cleanse. I'm looking for a healthy, natural diet, or cleanse program? I am looking for a program that offers more benefits than just losing weight fast. Any recommendations would be great! Thanks much :)
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Best workout DVDs
I have bought a couple myself, but will not buy anymore unless they've come recommended to me, too many disappointments! What are some of the best workout DVDs you've bought?
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Runner's Knee?
Has anyone ever suffered from runner's knee? I am training for a 10km race and have just recently started noticing a sharp pain in my left knee. It started at first just having the pain during exercise, but now it's all the time. Does anyone have any experience treating this or any advice on how to make it better? Any info…
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Pre-workout??
What does everyone think of the preworkout shakes that are advertised in supplement stores? My boyfriend just bought be a brancd called Assault, and although I do notice it gives me energy for the gym, I don't know if I feel comfortable drinking it because of what it does to my body? I'm not a scientist so reading the…
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Friend me!
I want more friends! I love the support and comments that I am getting and seeing on my news feed from my existing friends, and I want more, more, more!! Add me brothas and sistas!!
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What helps you push through the pain of that last rep?
Whether it be finishing the last 3 squats, pushing yourself to sprint the last 30 seconds in your cardio, or whatever else you might struggle with, how do you make yourself push past the pain to get it done? My old trainer told me to concentrate on something infront of you, and find a place in your mind where you won't…
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Love carby snacks?! Try these healthy versions!
Copied from: http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2012/08/healthy-snack-roasted-chickpeas.html Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or about 4 cups cooked chickpeas from dried beans 2 tablespoons olive oil seasonings of your choice (see below for suggestions) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the beans for…
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Workouts for home!
On days that I can't make it to the gym, I love to start my morning or finish my day by doing one of these workouts that targets your cardiovascular system and strenghtens your body! These are just ideas of little programs you can do, but if you find you like some more than others, you can mix and match and create a home…
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Supportive & knowledgeable!
Hi! I'm new to myfitnesspal, and would love to hear from people about their journey. I would love to share my knowledge in clean eating and exercising, if you're interested. I'm looking for more support through my journey and will return it to friends. Feel free to add me and message me. I'm looking forward to getting to…
