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she did WHAT?!?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48395134/ns/local_news-spokane_wa/t/woman-driver-sprays-pepper-spray-elderly-lady-spokane-home-depot/#.UBac0PUgWyo crazy news story. what in the world was she thinking?
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misbehavin'
this morning, i woke up to find my youngest son had cut the shoelaces in my running shoes. a few years ago, the oldest son threw a can of green paint down the staircase. what are some not-so-wonderful actions your kids/pets have taken?
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food on the table
have you heard of this new menu planning service? i think it sounds really cool and it is free for up to 3 meals a week (there is an option to pay for an upgrade if you want more meal recommendations). http://www.foodonthetable.com/ their meal planner template combines weekly sales from your local grocery store with your…
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anybody use the supplement protandim?
thoughts? how long have you been on it and when did you start feeling the effects of taking it? my friend started selling this and from the dateline report on it, it seems like a good product. also read a couple of peer reviewed studies that touch on diabetes and heart disease (not that i have either). she told me that tim…
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easiest chili rellenos you've ever seen
string cheese roasted hatch chilis (of whatever heat you like) egg roll rice paper wraps smidge of oil to baste take the skin off roasted hatch chilis and pull out the seed. wrap chili around string cheese. wrap with egg roll (follow instruction on package for folding directions). baste the top with a small amount of oil…
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80 calorie salad - what would you add?
the lettuce uses up 20 calories. what dressing/salsa would you use? what side items (like cucumbers, tomatoes, bacon bits, tortilla strips, cheese, etc) would you try to work in?
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do you eat udi's?
i had lunch with a friend at udi's and we had the apple walnut cranberry chicken salad (sandwich) with greens (orange balsamic dressing). delicious! i would love to accurately record it, but i can't find a calorie count for it. i am using 2 slices of their cranberry raisin walnut bread (140) and carl junior's cranberry…
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10 Life Lessons From Albert Einstein
1. Follow Your Curiosity: “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” 2. Perseverance is Priceless: “It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” 3. Focus on the Present: “Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it…
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daily weigh-in club
not everyone likes weighing in everyday, but this is a group for those of us that do. :) if weighing in everyday causes you to start obsessing or become depressed, please don't join. if you join this group, please introduce yourself and let us a little bit about you. you can also send a friend request to an other members…
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the second song on your playlist for long runs
mine is adam lambert's 'whatdya want from me?' when he starts the song 'hey, slow it down..', i can always feel myself pulling back and really checking my speed to make sure i am not going too fast. what's yours and why?
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running downhill
how do you train to run a half-marathon that is all downhill? the elevation change is about 1900 feet. i do run hills, but that includes the uphill part. plus they are fairly small, the most being one mile downhill. this course is all downhill, except for a half-mile flat stretch. i have trouble leaning back and slowing…
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not hungery after a half?
i had a chocolate milk and an apple after the race, but now nothing sounds good. how do you refuel when you are just not hungry?
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racing in weather you haven't planned for
my third half marathon is tomorrow. the weather report says that it is going to be a mix of rain and snow. i did most of my running either indoors or in nice weather. i ran last winter in snow, but i have never run a long distance in rain before. advice? i am not sure how that affects what i am going to wear. i am also not…
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what knitting/crafting blogs do you visit?
some i visit are: http://crazyknittinglady.wordpress.com/ http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/ http://www.knitpurlgurl.com/ http://www.twistedknitter.prettyposies.com/wp/ http://acunningplan.typepad.com/ http://chicknits.com/rambles/ http://knitorious.typepad.com/knitorious/ http://wendyknits.net/…
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runners: timing music for jeff galloway method
i have a half marathon coming up in 2 weeks and i am trying to get my playlist figured out. i have been training without music, but will be using music during the race. i use jog.fm to calculate the beats per minute of a song to determine if i want to use it or not. i believe it is very helpful in keeping a consistent pace…
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long runs = coldsore?
about a month ago, i ran 7 miles. the next day i got several cold sores. i didn't make a connection to the running because i get them when i am stressed and my in-laws had just left after a 'busy' (read stressful) weekend. a few weeks later, i ran 9.5 miles and again got several cold sores the next day. yesterday, i had…
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suggestion: do not stir
i finally got around to reading the container on my fage yogurt and it turns out i've been doing it wrong. lol. how many of you stir?
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oh my!!! alicia silverstone chews up baby's food
and spits in his mouth like feeding a baby bird. are there any cultures where this is considered a 'normal' feeding ritual? http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/27/alicia-silverstone-baby-feed-video/#.T3IeQtmZaSo
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runners, how long do you stretch?
how much time do you spend stretching before a run? how long do you stretch after a run? which stretches are your favorites?
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edible flowers
Edible Flowers to Grow in Your Vegetable or Flower Garden * Borage: Borage has a cucumber like scent and flavor. The vivid blue flowers make a striking addition to a salad or a last minute garnish to cooked foods. (Use as a companion plant for tomatoes, squash and strawberries.) * Calendula: (Pot Marigolds) The petals work…
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what is your favorite yarn?
i love debbie bliss pure silk. i love the way pure silk looks. i love the way pure silk feels. i love working with silk. the only thing i don't love about pure silk? the price. $14 for 50g and i am making a cabled tank top that requires 10 skeins. :) ouch! what's your favorite yarn?
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tim tebow
are you a fan or no? hubby has been watching some documentaries on him lately. he seems like a nice young man, but i think quinn would be a better choice to start. do you think heart and high energy is better than aim and fundamentals?
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doing your running and cross-training on the same day?
i didn't get a chance to run yesterday. i have cycling class today. i will not be able to exercise at all tomorrow and i do my long run sunday. do i double up and run today along with the cycling or skip the run (can't skip the cycling)?
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teen girl seting power lifting record in sd
http://www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/article_ac3ee9d6-6eb7-11e1-aafa-001871e3ce6c.html interesting story. four records set. "Lester set a U.S. record in the deadlift (330.5 pounds) at the Colorado State Power Lifting Championships in December 2011." "Lester also set records in the bench (181 pounds), squat (374 pounds) and…
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arch pain in left foot
i recently hurt my hip playing roller hockey. i think i might be compensating for that when i walk and/or run. i now have pain on the outside edge of my left arch (not the arch itself, but the flat part touching the ground). are there any exercises i can do that will help make this go away? will it go away on its own when…
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training thru blisters
the last time i trained for a half-marathon, i never got any blisters until the day of the event. (new socks - ugh! learnt my lesson there.) today i ran 7 miles and a blister formed on my right foot on the pad beneath my big toe. it is fairly small, but i am not sure how to handle it. i run again on tuesday. do i leave it…
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okay, who else has a ridiculous amount of workout clothes?
i am going to lunch with a friend and then off to the gym for a quick run before picking my boys up from school. so i was packing a gym bag ...and i realized that i have way too many 'fitness outfits'. lol. i have summer workout clothes, spring/fall workout clothes, and winter workout clothes. they take up the bottom 2…
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? about half marathon training schedule
last week was 6.5 this week is 8 next week is 2.5 week after is 10 i was injured playing roller hockey and would like to switch this week (8) and next week (2.5) around to give myself a chance to heal. i am not sure what kind of science goes into making a training schedule or if it is mostly guesswork. i know i need to…
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stupid measurements
lost an inch in my waist, but gained 1/2 inch in my hips (while staying the same weight). what's that about? *grumble*
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olde town yoga deal
http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/857/deals/261456-one-month-of-unlimited-yoga-and-nia-classes
