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Can't find my motivation again
Not looking for a pity party - I'm really pissed at myself. I started MFP awhile back and lost 36 pounds. I was 4 pounds (FOUR!!!!) from my goal weight. Then LIFE happened - I moved to a different state (was a horrific experience and have since moved back) and moved my baby girl 14 hours away to college. Fell off the wagon…
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Starting over
So I've been struggling to get back on the bandwagon - I have all of the excuses in place - I moved from the north to the south, I sent my baby off to college 6 hours away, new job, new home, yada yada. Now it's time to kick my own *kitten* for a bit - last night I pulled up some old photos - the BEFORE photos, if you…
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possibly moving to Mobile, AL - HELP!
I've been considering moving to Knoxville, TN...but now my thoughts are drifting towards Mobile, AL. I need some advice as far as apartments and daycares. I've been looking at Timber Ridge, Yester Oaks, Sandpiper, and Cabana. I need a 3 bedroom and can't spend more than $1025...oh and it must except cats and dogs. Anyone?…
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Moving to KNOXVILLE
HI everyone! My daughters and I will be moving from Michigan to Knoxville, TN this summer...wondering if anyone can recommend (or vehemently NOT recommend) an apartment complex. I will be working in W. Knox...so I'm hoping to stay over in that area. Price range is under $1030 a month - looking for a 3 bedroom. I was…
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Memphis?????
I may have an opportunity to transfer my job down to Memphis (from Michigan). I'd love to get some opinions - positive and negative about the area. Last year I visited there for a day and a half - not nearly long enough to form an opinion - so I'm hoping someone can give me some "real" insight vs. all the stuff I read on…
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Easy Baked Penne - 385 cals
I made this with crumbled sausage, but you could substitute ground turkey or something else to lessen the fat/calories. The way I made it, I cut it into 12 servings at 385 calories a piece. It was pretty yummy - my kids really liked it. Ingredients: 2 C. mozzarella 1/2 C. water 15 oz. Ricotta cheese 1/2 C. Parmesan cheese…
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help translating French!
I received a bag of chocolate-marshmallow candy from a kid in my class...they just returned from a trip to France. They are super yummy...but the nutrition info is all in French!!! Can someone help me??? They are called: Lutti Koala - extra moelleux Pour 100g Valeur energetique - 1623 kJ Proteines - 5.3 g Glucides - 69 g…
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daughter fell on ice - advice
OMG - I am sooooo mad. Tonight when I got back from getting groceries,my 17 year old daughter came out to the parking lot to help and slipped and fell on ice on the sidewalk. She ripped her pants, bruised her right knee, ripped open and bruised her left knee, and has a big scrape on her left buttock. She broke the pickle…
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Oxford, MS
My daughter is considering attending Ole Miss next fall (she's been accepted, just looking at all offers). I'm looking for information about the area. Anybody live down there and/or can give me some insight? I may consider moving down there (from Michigan) as well, if everything works out. Anyone, anyone? :-)
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Thinking of relocating
My youngest is a senior in HS this year and she's looking to go to college somewhere south (we're currently in Michigan). She's been accepted to Univ. of TN and Ole Miss - waiting for answers from UNC, Univ. of Georgia, Tulane, and Rice. ANYWAY, there is really nothing holding me here...so I'd love to get out of the…
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"Holiday Insensitivities"
Just read an article about how one school district (Texas maybe?) is really trying to "curb the holiday insensitivities" by only allowing "winter" parties - the staff and children aren't allowed to wear red or green, serve any red or green beverages or snacks and aren't allowed to greet each other with "Merry Christmas" or…
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curious about "stone"
How much is a "stone" and where are those measurements used? I read a lot of posts about people losing "a stone" and I have no idea if that's really good or what. ;-)
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Ryan...
Gosling or Reynolds????? ;-) Me - Ryan Gosling. When he licks his lips...oh my word.
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What Chrismas song do you HATE????
Me...has to be John Lennon's "So This Is Christmas" - can't STAND it!!!!
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can't get a date
Ok...I've asked my friends. I've racked my brain. I'm so confused. I've been divorced since 2003 - with an engagement in 2006 that I'd rather forget. I haven't had a real boyfriend since 2006. I've tried all the dating internet sites - I actually started writing a book about all of the horrible dates I've been on. I know…
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diet sadness
Does it ever make you SAD that you can't eat whatever you want??? Like tonight - I made banana bread and had one slice - and I'm SO SAD because I just want to eat the entire thing!!! I won't because I'm working on changing those bad habits...but it makes me sad. It makes me sad that I can't wolf down a handful of Reeses PB…
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Favorite Halloween/scary movie
What's your favorite scary movie - the one you can watch over and over and you know every line...but still love it? Mine would have to be the original Halloween. "You can't kill the Boogeyman!"
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21 pounds gone PLUS NSV
I'd post a pic here, but I can't figure it out. (I did post them to my profile.) lol (Sorry - so NOT technologically inclined.) BUT my NSV - I was looking in the mirror when I put on a tighter-than-usual shirt - and I noticed this bump under my boob. I said to my daughter, "What the hell is that? I can't have a muffin…
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peeing
Ok...I'm going to ask this question...how do you people drink so much water and not have to pee ALLLLLLL the time??? Don't get me wrong - I try to drink a lot of water, but my job is such that I have to have someone (my boss) come in for me to cover while I go to the bathroom. It's annoying and embarrassing and I feel like…
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MFP Addict
Hi everyone. My name is Diane and I'm addicted to MFP. lol I read a lot of the posts and blogs - I really enjoy the repeat ones and giggle to myself when people blast other people for repeating questions. I've only lost 19 pounds so far, but I'm really enjoying my (fairly) new found addiction to MFP. Happy posting…
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5 ingredient dishes
I'm not much of a cook - so I'm looking for super easy, yummy main dishes which are under 5 ingredients. Anyone, anyone?
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exercise confusion
Maybe I'm reading too many posts...but I think the more I read, the more confused I become. Soooo, if I'm reading this correctly, if I take a 30 minute walk every day (for example), it doesn't count as exercise because I do it every day. So does it only count as exercise if I do it occasionally, not every day...or how does…
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most embarrassing thing during workout???
Today I was up early - decided to take a walk outside (I'm on vacation). Found a great walking/jogging path. Was all alone - enjoying the scenery. I'm briskly walking - really getting into it - and all of a sudden, I let out a huge fart - it's ok - I'm all alone, right? Nooooo - up comes a really cute guy behind me and…
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PMS craving!
I don't know about any other women out there, but I just want to eat everything in sight!!! Or that I can get my hands on! God forbid I actually go grocery shopping - I would hate to see what I come home with!!! How do others handle cravings? Little bits of the "forbidden" foods???
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veggie help
Alright - at the risk of sounding like an idiot, I need help with vegetables. I have an "I don't like them" mental block - but I'm wondering if it's just the way they've been presented to me. I could use some help with preparation - how do you cook/made/serve things? I'm talking down to the basics - if I buy asparagus or…
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comparing weight / size
So I was talking to a coworker today - she had just gotten back from the doctor and was disappointed that she weighed in at 150. (She's probably 5 foot 2.) To look at her, I think she's at least a couple sizes bigger than me - but currently I'm weighing in at 159. I also have people (nosey people who ask) say that they…
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"clean" eating
I'm not sure what this means! I'm fairly new to this healthy eating thing. lol Can someone give me a non-sarcastic definition or explanation? Thanks!
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Trying to be honest with myself
Ok - I know all the things I do wrong. I am a total emotional eater. I eat a lot of crap and not a lot of things that are "good" for me. I work on my feet all day so I'm exhausted when I get home and don't exercise the way I should. BUT I really want things to change. I'm trying to tweak things slowly as to not burn myself…
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picky eater!
HI - please help! I'm struggling with finding things to eat that I actually like. I don't like very many veggies - some fruits. I'm also not a very good cook and I'm working a LOT...so the faster and easier, the better. How do people do it? I just need some motivation and ideas!!!
