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MFP User, First Time Mom
Hello Ladies! I'm a first time mom with a 2 month old and loving it. I've been using MFP for years and did not use it during the pregnancy. Now that I'm back in "drop the weight" mode, I'm really interested in reading how other moms set up their calories. I'm going through threads now, but as you know there isn't a whole…
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Dr. Oz 5 Minute Workout Metabolism
Hello!! :wink: Yesterday I saw a really cool workout on the Dr. Oz Show. It was a 5 minute metabolism workout. This is something I'm interested in because I'm at home with a newborn baby. So 5 minutes is very doable! I did it yesterday and I had to much more energy. It was great! Any thoughts on how to enter this into my…
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Cabbage Recipes Needed... Soups?
Hey all! I have a head of cabbage and some vegetable broth. I also have some veggies on hand and canned tomatoes. I'd love to make a soup with the crock pot. I was wondering if anyone has had any luck making a cabbage soup? If so, please share your recipes! :happy:
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Exercise and Massage
Hey all - I know my knowledgeable MFP friends can help me with this one..... :happy: I have a massage scheduled for this evening. I am wanting to incorporate a monthly massage into my lifestyle on a regular basis because of it's health benefits. I plan to workout this evening about 3-4 hours before my massage for about an…
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Carbs and Exercising
Hey all, I've tried searching for a topic close to this, but I haven't found what I'm looking for. Okay, am I losing it, or is my carb count lowering (in my food diary), once I log in a workout? :noway: I could swear that my carb count will be higher after work, but then after I log in my exercise that evening, the count…
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Holy Horchata!!! (For those with digestive issues)
Last night a miracle came down upon me from the heavens. My Mexican angels who own the local restaurant (who also happen to be our neighbors and amigos) served us a surprise drink last night. Horchata! - This is a traditional beverage that is made different ways depending on the origin. In Mexico it is made with rice and…
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Breakfast (Cereal is Haunting Me)
Hello Everyone! I have been eating cereal almost every morning for breakfast ..........forever! :happy: High fiber, organic, some kind of healthier cereal. It's fast, easy and good source of fiber. HOWEVER......I've noticed my daily carb count is way too high. The cereal has 44 grams a serving!!! I also eat fruit, multi…
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Pumpkin Fluff Super Easy for Gatherings
Hey All :tongue: Not sure if there is a Pumpkin Fluff Recipe out there, BUT I had to share. It is one of my favorites for this time of year. Perfect for dividing the batch and taking to different gatherings. Stays chilled, so it lasts a while. Pumpkin Fluff Dip 1 - 15 oz can of pumpkin 1 - 8 oz tub of cool whip or whipped…
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Another Left Over Lunch Idea
Well, I'm really holding out before we go to the store this week.... Lunch today... Found extra tortillas in the veggie bin in the refrigerator! SCORE! 1 whole wheat toritlla 1 Cup or so of shredded chicken breast (leftover from a rotisserie chicken) 1 Slice of Pepperjack Cheese *Layer and then Melt all three in microwave…
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Chicken Strawberry Salad
So yesterday, we had hardly any food in the house. My husband and I were rushing around all day - going here and there. My husband ran out to the store and bought a rotisserie chicken and ate almost the entire thing!!!! Luckily, he save some white skinless pieces for me in the fridge! I looked around and thought - What…
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Advice for Easy & Healthy Tonight
Hey all! I usually have my dinners planned out and I love to cook. BUT I'm pretty sick today and I don't think I will even make it through work today. :frown: I'd really like to make something very easy and healthy that both me and my husband will like for dinner tonight. I can run by the store a pick up a few things too.…
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Met Short-term Goal. Vaca Over. Now What?
Okay, so I've been on this site for the past year or so and thus far, I've slowly and consistently lost weight. I've enjoyed everything about it. Throughout my journey the goal has been to eat healthy, exercise more, lose some excess weight, get toned and overall health. And it is working! :happy: I had this goal of 135…
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Vegetarian Pizza
Made a delicious homemade vegetarian pizza last night. Just kinda threw it together and it was awesome. So I thought I'd share the recipe. Is a great way to use up extra veggies, stay healthy and a better alternative to take out pizza!! :happy: This pizza is only 181 calories a piece and is a good source of fiber.... FYI.…
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Need Help With Toning
HI All! :smile: I'm really proud to say that over the last year I've lost almost 15 pounds and I'm getting closer and closer to my goal weight. I've finally master my food, water and cardio and things are looking great! I'm a curvy girl who's been working on getting rid of excess chub (as I call it). I love my curves... I…
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Weight Classes for Women
Hey All! Went to an awesome free weight/aerobic class for women on Monday! I'm still really sore. I've been stretching and drinking as much water as I can. This class normally is Mondays and Wednesdays. I can't go tonight, because of a conflict. (My Question Is:) But if I go to the gym later tonight on my own, is it good…
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Quick Question...Advice for Tonight
I know, I know, there are posts everywhere out there about eating calories, not eating them. Exercising then eating the calories and I have to admit, I'm still a bit confused.....I read those posts over and over :noway: My question is..... Today I ate several small healthy meals and feel great! I worked out tonight and…
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Really Hungry or Not Hungry...... Help!
Hello :smile: Interesting dilemma I'm in recently. I'm either really hungry throughout the day or not so much at all. About a month ago it seemed I was balanced (for months leading up to). I ate all my calories and worked out, ate those too. And I ate about 4-5 small healthy meals a day and loved it. The past week or two…
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Birthday Goal: 130 lbs For My 30th Birthday!
Hey All! Never really started anything like this. If anyone is on a birthday count down, please join me! :flowerforyou: I have managed too keep off my last 10 lbs for the last 6 months, however I am at a plateau. I'd really like to get serious again and make a noticeable difference. :glasses: My 30th birthday is October…
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Caprese Salad.....Too Easy and Delicious!!!
My parents always made this growing up and then I was reminded it of it over the weekend watching Giada on Food Network. This salad is easy and versatile. The Caprese Salad consists of few ingredients and is light and refreshing. You can eat it alone or put on top of whole grain pasta for more of a meal. I also think it…
