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considering a cleanse/detox....
Hi everyone! I am back to mfp after taking a break for far too long. I want to get back on track immediately! I am on winter break from college and I would like to start the new year and my next semester feeling healthier and looking more fit. I am considering jump-starting my program with a colon cleanse or body detox.…
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Stevia
Hi everyone! I noticed a few posts today relating to sugar and artificial sweeteners. I personally avoid both at all costs due to my hypoglycemia (not to mention the abundance of other health issues that result from sugar/artificial sweeteners!). I do, however, LOVE stevia. I'm sure many of you already know about stevia…
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Non-Food Recipes
I made a really awesome brown sugar body scrub today, and it got me thinking....maybe other people have recipes for home remedies, etc. they might like to share!! So, if you have any "non-food" recipes post them here. Here is my body scrub: 2 TBSP brown suger 2 TBSP ground oats (I used a coffee grinder to refine them so…
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Help! Giant Blisters!
I spent 8 hours walking around Chicago yesterday in brand new strappy sandals. bad idea! I now have 2 gigantic blisters on my right foot. One is actually on the bottom of my foot and one has taken over my whole heel. I don't know what to do! I literally cannot walk right now because any pressure on either of them hurts. I…
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Birth Control and Weight Gain
Okay, question for all the ladies out there...have you noticed certain birth control methods cause you to gain weight? I know all the recent studies say birth control pills do not cause weight gain, but I swear I puffed up like a balloon while I was on it. I decided to stop taking the pill about a month ago and I think it…
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Round 2
Hi everybody! I used mfp for a year or so, and had great success. However, I think I got a bit over confident in the results and ended up straying for quite some time. I'm back now under a new screen name hoping to find a fresh start. If anybody thinks they might like an accountability partner let me know!! :smile: I have…
