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Chick fil a--dumb question
What size drink/fries comes with a combo meal? I splurged today after my spin class and I need to know what size to log in. It seemed bigger than a small.
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Anyone had a cortisone shot in the heel????
I am suffering from plantar faciitis and physical therapy is not doing what I need it to do. I have given up running b/c of the pain in my foot and the next step is a shot. The orthopedist said himself that it would hurt like hades. I have also heard from other that is quite unpleasant. My physical therapist said that it…
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Great Snack Option!
I am a chip and dip kind of chick so snack time presents HUGE problems for me b/c my go to snack food is not a good food choice. I crave crunchy, salty, bad for me stuff and it is usually my downfall. Nuts don't do it for me. I like them but it is just not the same as a bag of chips. I have tried all sorts of things and…
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New, sort of...
Hi, I'm Bambi. I have been a MFP member for years but have been off the wagon so to speak. I'm approaching the 3rd anniversary of my 39th birthday and have decided that depression and being a busy wife, mom, photographer, designer and teacher are no longer excuses for not being healthy. I am here to in get "ME" back. I…
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Biggest Loser comment about high calorie day??
I have never really heard them say what amount of calories these people actually consume while at the ranch and last night there was a comment made about high calorie day so my guess is they vary it up a bit. Anybody else do this and get results? Just curious.
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WW points vs Calorie Counting
Just sharing what I did for no real purpose other than sharing in case there are other WWers on here! So I am counting WW points and decided to also log in my food here just to see how it all ends up. I am allowed 29 points a day and for the past four days it has averaged to 1259 calories a day. Because WW doesn't count…
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Shoe question
Does anyone out there oversupinate with their feet? If so do you have a running shoe that you love and has made your life better? I wear my shoes out b/c I oversupinate and it is so bad that it has now caused other problems. I need a solution. I have done some research online but I would love to hear a personal story if…
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17 day diet
So I had a friend do this diet with much success and I have to say that carbs really are not my friend b/c I choose the wrong ones. So I am hoping that this will wean me from my bad carb choices once and for all. No carbs for 17 days should make brown rice seem AWESOME once I get to the cycle that lets me have it!! I can…
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Weight Watchers vs MFP
So I had alot of success with MFP a few years ago and maintained my weight loss for the first time ever until our life hit a bump in the road and we ended up moving from my beloved South to NE Indiana! I had a hard time with the move and let my eating and exercise habits die while I wallowed in my depression. Needless to…
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I am back....
My name is Bambi and I have been a member for a long time but the last year has been a whirlwind, moving from the deep South to northern Indiana and I have been off the wagon and blamed it on stress and depression. The time for excuses is over. I am not waiting for the New Year. I start NOW! So I pledge to myself to log in…
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Weighing Food
I bought a digital food scale and I was SHOCKED to see how inaccurate I was calculating things! A VERY eye opening experience. I also discovered that I was eating more than I actually thought that I was eating. This explains the very sluggish weight loss. So if you are struggling with no weight coming off or you are…
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Black Bean Hummus
I just made this. It is YUMMY! I like it better than regular hummus actually and I love that stuff!! 1 garlic clove 1 can black beans (undrained) 2 TBS lemon juice 1 1/2 TBS Tahini 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin !/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon of paprika 10 black olives chopped Dump first 7…
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Seriously, where do they come up with this stuff?
everybody has a gimmick. I think the premise of good old fashioned hard work has just been thrown out the window. So many of the ads for exercise gimmicks swear that in 3 minutes a day you can look like an ab god/goddess or have the arms/butt/legs that you have always dreamed of. WHATEVER!…
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weighing meat/poultry
Am I supposed to weigh it before or after it is cooked. Four ounces of raw chx weighs more than 4 ounces of cooked chicken, so which do you use? Same thing with fish too.
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new walking shoes that tone????
So I keep seeing these advertised...I think they are Reebok. Claim to have balance ball sort of action which tones you more while you walk. Not sure I am buying into it. Anyone tried them? I would love to become a believer but the skeptic in me wonders if a shoe can actually make a difference in toning. Opinions wanted…
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The Biggest Loser last night
So while watching the Biggest Loser last night I listened to Jillian say that they needed to burn 6000 calories and only eat 1200 calories. I assume the 6000 calories is over a 24 hour period. That is a mega deficit. Did I hear it right or am I missing something? Any thoughts?
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Life threw me a curve ball and I fell off the wagon...
but now I am back. Short version. In April we found out my hubby was going to lose his job. In July we found out he will still have a job but it will be in Indiana...we are in Alabama currently. So needless to say my life has been quite stressful since April. I didn't think I was a stress eater...but boy was I wrong. I…
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new day, new start
I have not had a good last few weeks. My life has been crazy, busy and stressful. All of this has taken a major toll on my eating and exercising so today I am starting fresh with a new outlook on things. Just stating it publicly b/c yesterday I thought it and it didn't happen!!! TODAY is the day.
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Rails to Trails
Today I had my first chance to experience the Rails to Trails program that many states are doing. Basically old railways are paved and are only for non motorized vehicles or pedestrians. We rode 52 miles on the Chief Ladiga (AL)/Silver Comet (GA) trail and it was an awesome, awesome experience. The scenery was exceptional.…
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How about those Carolina Tarheels!!!
Don't know if anyone out there loves college hoops like I do, but have to give a shout out to my boys...who played an awesome championship game last night. I wish I had the drive and focus on my exercise/diet that Tyler Hansbrough has for basketball...I would have met my goal a LONG time ago!!! Great job Tarheels! What a…
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Achieved a big goal on my bike today!
So I have been riding a little over a year and got my first road bike back in September. Now that the weather is getting more "springy" I have been trying to put some miles on my bike. So today I set out to do 20 and I averaged my fastest ever! I am not super speedy by anyone's standards, but I did 20 on hilly terrain…
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Success!
I went away with my girlfriends this weekend and I didn't gain any weight. I didn't lose any, but I didn't gain either! I didn't log in my food but I was careful about what went into my mouth. I also didn't get to exercise b/c it was either raining or snowing. So I am considering this a success!!
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Recent post about green tea?!!!
Somebody recently posted about drinking green tea and how it had been beneficial to their weight loss. I can't find the thread and am too impatient to go look for it. Does anybody have any success stories about green tea and how it has made your life better??? I was just curious. I bought some today and drank a cup with…
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As of today I am down...
16 pounds since the day after Christmas!
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This morning I was so tired and ill...
but I made myself go to spin class. I sat in the gym parking lot for 5 minutes before going in just thinking about turning around and driving home. Every once in a while I just have those days where I have no energy and today was one of them. BUT, after my 5 minute arguement with myself I got out of the car and went…
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Pistachios...
Love them! They make a great snack. Half a cup (in shell) is 170 calories. My kids love them too!
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ripening bananas??
I bought some very green bananas yesterday b/c that was all they had. Any suggestions on how to speed up the ripening process?
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Question for century riders
How many weeks out do you start your training? Do you follow a specific training schedule/pace or do you just put time in the saddle? Any answers would be appreciated! Thanks!
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January Fitness Achievements
So I decided to set some exercise goals for the year and keep a journal of what I do. It really motivates me to get out there and be active. Sort of a "self" challenge. I set a goal of 2000 miles on my bike for the year. I set a goal to walk/run 312 miles for the year. I take some classes at the gym and while I didn't…
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I actually had a doctor tell me...
that I should not be doing ANY strength training while trying to lose weight. Doctor said I should only do cardio and once I reach goal then start toning. I find this absolutely kooky! It is not like I lift weights for an hour every day of the week..just twice and it is in BodyPump class. Obviously I am not going to take…
