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Lighter Quiche Lorraine
I found this recipe in an old issue of Shape Magazine. My hubby absolutely loved it, and he's a VERY picky eater. Lighter Quiche Lorraine (Shape Magazine) Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 slice • Calories: 244 • Fat: 16 g g • Saturated Fat: 7 g • Calcium: 192 mg • Iron: 1mg • Fiber: 2 g • Protein: 9 g • Carbs: 11g• Sodium:…
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Nuvaring Migraine Question?
I started using the Nuvaring six months ago. I absolutely love it, but I've also started to develop killer headaches the two days before I actually get my period. Nothing seems to get rid of them, Excederine Migraine, Imitrex. Last month, I had to go to the doctor for help getting rid of one I had for seven days! My…
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Kayaking 5K - How to train?
So far this year, I did one 5K and one mud run. My 5K was not stellar at 50:58 and I was #122 out of 139. I did train for it, but was only able to reach 30 minutes on the treadmill so endurance is definitely an issue for me. I recently did a mud run which was more like a rigorous hike with crossing back and forth over the…
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Recent Activities Update!
At the beginning of April I did a 5K with my husband and daughter in the stroller. We didn't do fantastic and our time was 50:58, but in training I had only walk/jogged on the treadmill for 30 minutes and only got 1.6 miles. Yesterday, I did a fun mud run. The whole course was a 5K, but we had the option of doing just…
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First 5K in three years... this weekend!!!
I've been training pretty much since January, but I had two setbacks due to illness where I went a full week without running. Then, I took a break Easter weekend. I wish I had trained a bit more... I'm up to 30 minute runs, but my pace is slow. I get maybe a 1.65 mile in that amount of time. Ready or not, here it comes!…
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Introductions
My name is Shannon and I created this group to connect with other educators. I have a two year old, a full time job teaching high school English, a husband starting a new business and who is working six days a week, and live-in in-laws that are helping with his new business/child care. It's crazy! I feel like putting aside…
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Need help getting back to training after being sick....
So, I ended up with a terrible bout of the flu two weeks ago, which the flu shot apparently didn't cover. I missed three days of work and was sick for about five days and had to go to the doctor's to get medicine and an inhaler for the cough. Fast forward... two weeks later, I'm just starting to count my calories again,…
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Running with short legs?
I almost feel comical by asking this question, but does anyone think it's more challenging to run because you're a short person or have short legs? I'm 5'3" and I see treadmill workouts that tell me to run at 5mph and I laugh. I'm already at a jog at 3.5 and feel like I'm running at 4.0. I tried amping it up to 6mph for 30…
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How's it Going?
I was wondering how all of us are doing on our weigh loss journeys? January was a rough start for me, since I kept getting sick, but *knocks on wood*, I've been pretty good health wise right now. I lost ten pounds in two months and I hope I can keep it going. I actually took my yoga mat to work and, when I don't have a…
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Keep getting sick!
I think this has been the worse year for me health wise. I'm a teacher, so I'm exposed to a lot of germs throughout the day. I've had one skin infection, two colds, an ear infection, and food poisoning since September! Three of those have occurred since I started exercises and counting calories at the start of January. I…
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Weighing in....
So, as day 30 approaches since my last weigh in, I'm anxious about stepping on that scale. Does anyone else feel intimidated about weighing in? I know if I don't see change, it's going to be a big setback for me. I've been working so hard this month. I'm afraid I'll let the number get the better of me and I'll lose my…
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Why do I keep getting sick?
I think this has been the worse year for me health wise. As we all know being teachers, I'm exposed to a lot of germs throughout the day. I've had one skin infection, two colds, an ear infection, and food poisoning since September! Three of those have occurred since I started exercises and counting calories at the start of…
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Catching up after Getting Sick!
So, this was the week that never seem to end for me! I got food poisoning on Saturday and was ill all the way up way up to Thursday evening. It was great for weight loss, as I my wedding band isn't cutting into my ring finger anymore, not so great for nutrition! One day I had 300 calories because food was so repulsive for…
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Welcome!
Welcome to the Teachers (Educators) with Kids Group! I created this group because I felt like there wasn't representation in MyFitnessPal for people that have unique jobs like educators, but also have families and personal health goals. Please feel free to join the group, introduce yourself and ask your other teacher…
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Netflix has exercise videos to stream!
I was on Netfilx the other day and I noticed that they have exercise videos you can stream live. I was totally psyched! Any other Netflix users out there? I love it. I have the basic plan, $9.00 a month unlimited streaming, with the one DVD at a time. I don't even miss cable/satellite. Shannon
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Garmin Forerunner 405CX, 410, or 610
There's always a lot of talk on here about the different HRM watches. I did check out several forum posts, but I need advice from someone who has used a lot of Garmin Forerunner watches. I'm a newbie runner who would like to work on her pace, increasing her run lengths, while also monitoring my calories for weight loss.…
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Best Running Shoes for Shin Splints?
I've been having a lot of foot issues as of late.... ankle, heel, and outer foot pain into my toes. I have an appointment to see a podiatrist in a month. I've also been known to get shin splints as I increase my distance. For those of you who get shin splints, what shoe worked best for you? Shannon
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Organic Gardening
I'm going to try planting my own garden this year, starting from seeds. I'm completely new to gardening and, on top of it, I'd like to try to keep everything organic. I'm looking for buddies to help me through the process and to give me, much appreciated, advice. Also, I have a pear and peach fruit tree. The pears get…
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BPM Utility for ITunes?
One of my fitness magazines said there were downloadable applications that one could buy on ITunes that would read your playlist music and sort it by beats per minute. My problem: I don't have an Iphone or Ipad. Does anyone know of a way I can do the same thing on my laptop computer? It would be great to fine tune my gym…
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Garmin Products & Birth Defects/Cancer?
So, I was totally excited to receive my Garmin Premium Heartrate Monitor Strap to go with my new Forerunner 410 watch, when the fine print flashed in front of my eyes. It reads: "Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known in the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or…
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Garmin Productions & Proposition 65
So, I was totally excited to receive my Garmin Premium Heartrate Monitor Strap to go with my new Forerunner 410 watch, when the fine print flashed in front of my eyes. It reads: "Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known in the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or…
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Holly Madison & Shape Magazine??? WTF??
Okay, I have to vent a little bit about seeing Holly Madison as a success story in Shape Magazine. Read the article here: http://www.shape.com/weight-loss/success-stories/celeb-slim-down-playboy-beauty-holly-madison I was so irritated about her being a poor example, that I wrote the following to Shape's editorial…
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Dirty Girl - Scranton, PA
I would LOVE to do this untimed obstacle course race, just because it looks like so much fun. Is anyone else going? http://www.godirtygirl.com/ Shannon
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IPod Classic Apps?
I love all of the new Apps that are out for iPhones and ipod touch, but I can't really afford one of these devices right now. I was wondering if anyone has applications that are for the Ipod Classic (click wheel... no touch screen) that they found to be useful or motivational? Shannon
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Rebounding Exercise Videos?
I got a rebounder for a wedding gift (Yes, I asked for it on the registry). However, no one offers classes for it in our area. I was wondering if anyone has used a rebounding exercise video and could give me title suggestions? I generally like female instructors with good music and a pretty backdrop (no dark dungeons…
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Beef versus Chicken Broth
I like to buy low sodium, natural beef and chicken broth. The more I cook with it, however, I have observed that I like chicken broth better! It seems like if I make a recipe, if it has chicken broth in it, I usually like it better. Is this just me? Shannon
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Sleep Apnia
My husband was just diagnosed with severe sleep apnia. He stopped breathing approximately 101 times an hour, according to his sleep study, and he snores terribly. The doctor, of course, recommended a CPAP machine. I'm not really gun ho on this, as I'm a light sleeper and I'm afraid the machine will interfere with MY sleep.…
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Hip Flexor Pain Post-Running?
Runners: does anyone get pain in their hip flexors after a run? For me, it's constantly in my left leg. It bothers me mostly when I lift my thigh upwards, like I'm going up a flight of stairs. I stretch after my runs, but I'm not sure what else I can do about it! I'm just wondering if anyone else had this pain, especially…
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Newlyweds on a Mission
I used to be a member of the Brides on a Mission thread, which was very helpful during the whole wedding planning and pre-wedding weight loss process. Now that I'm married (it's just about four months now), I'm finding daily challenges as a newlywed to eating healthy and keeping my level of fitness up. Not to mention, I'm…
