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Lists and Updates of Races/Runs/Walks in STL
I noticed that there have been duplicate posts on upcoming races. Figured it may be a good idea to pin this topic at the top of the group's forum but I don't know who can do that. For now here is a great resource for races. This site has a calendar of all the races and runs/walks in the area and is always updating. I…
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Pinterest - 36 ways to lose weight
Saw this on Pinterest and thought it was great. Especially #36. Don't know if all are true or work but great advice. Much of the advice I have first heard from fellow MFP friends. 1. Drink one glass of water every hour. It will make you feel full. 2. Drink ice cold water. Your body will burn calories just getting the water…
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Craving This?...Eat This
From http://healthwellness808.com/?p=1180
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Portion Control Lasagna
I found this and thought it was a great way to control portions. Even better - Foil wrap each one and put it in the freezer for lunches all week. This recipe isn't considering calories or fat. Figured just replace the noodles with whole grain noodles, low fat cheeses, and ground turkey and then you have something…
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I always wondered how MFP figured out my cals needed...
I found this on a EatingWell article on how to calculate how many calories you should consume a day in order to lose weight. Calculate your calorie goal YOUR CURRENT WEIGHT X 12 = calories needed to maintain your weight To lose 1 pound/week: Cut 500 calories/day To lose 2 pounds/week: Cut 1,000 calories/day Note: For…
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Real Photos - no photoshop
I found a website that is very interesting to look at. You plug in your height, weight, pant size, shirt size, body shape and see real photos of women at that size. Gives you a realistic idea of what you may look like at your goal weight. www.mybodygallery.com
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Trying new adventures through Groupon, Living Social Etc.
So I am about to buy the groupon that is available today for St. Louis Self Defense in Brentwood. It is a 10-class punch card for $39 and I have heard amazing things about their Kettlebell classes and the Krav Maga Martial Arts classes look very exciting and fun. I know there are tons of "groupon-type" website out there…
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The Best Lunch Box?
So I work 2 jobs and go to school. When I leave the house in the morning I rarely come home until it is time for bed. That means I have to pack my food for the whole day. I was wondering if anyone else has to do this and if you have found a great lunch box out there that will hold everything and keep the food cold. Or just…
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Break the Cycle of Emotional Eating
This came from one of the PE coaches at the school I work for to motivate the employees that are participating in our own Biggest Loser Contest. Break the Cycle of Emotional Eating Okay, go grab a notebook or a journal. It’s time to start getting real about your emotional eating. Sure, it can be a vicious cycle if you…
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15 Shocking Food Industry Secrets
Saw this today on Yahoo Health and found it interesting. While researching our latest book, Eat This, Not That! 2011, we spotted more minefields than ever—in restaurants, at supermarkets, in your own pantry. That’s why we cornered food-industry insiders and asked them to come clean. What they told us may shock you. Go…
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Stretch Marks
What does everyone do for stretch marks? I gained a lot of weight fast and now I'm losing it (40 lbs so far total) but I have ugly stretch marks on my stomach. I'm trying to not be self conscience about it but I hate them! Is there a way to get rid of them or at least diminish them a lot? I'm afraid I'll end up spending…
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Discounts on Fitness classes
I check groupon.com and livingsocial.com daily. They are websites that offer discounts to local businesses. The discounts are only offered one per day and then change but have a year until they expire. I live in St. Louis and so far I have been able to try indoor rock climbing for $10, 8 bootcamp classes for $25, unlimited…
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Oh how I wish . . .
I could believe the scale on my non weigh in days sometimes! I always weigh myself first thing in the morning and yesterday I lost a pound this past week! Great! But then I randomly stepped on the scale at 5:30pm tonight and it said I weigh 2 pounds less then yesterday! That would mean three pounds this week! I worked out…
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My Favorite Jeans
I fit into my favorite Express jeans that I haven't fit in for three years! They are a size 12! Goodbye size 16! Goodbye size 14!
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A cheat meal...
So I haven't been doing this for even a week yet but I think I have been doing good. I have worked out 4 days in a row. Two of those days I got up at 4:45am so I could get my workout in before work. Luckily I am not a dessert eater. I don't like pies or cakes but love chocolate. I have been able to stay away from all the…
