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Let's find some more active MPF horse folks
I thought I would start friending people listed in Members who are active. Can't wait to hear what they are riding!
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Have Emotional Eating?
I have been following the Eat To Live program, Dr. Fuhrman with great success. I was actually following his more gradual Eat For Health as I had a lot of bad habits! down 36 lbs, I felt I was really controlling my food and the Binge Monster might break out any moment. One fellow on E2L mentioned Shrink Yourself, book and…
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HELP- How did you stop night eating?
The last big challenge. Eat dinner. End dinner. No more eating. If you had this problem, how did you change?
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shows-events-rides
If I can find Sunny a babysitter, we are off to the Fairhill PaperChase this Friday. First one of the year. Fairhill is a racing center that Michael Matz (Barbaro) uses, among other. Also home to eventing competitions. Normally I don't want to drive an hour but the riding is great and I love Paper Chases....basically a 2…
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Documentaries, books, etc.
For the last weeks, I have been watching pro vegan documentaries on Netflix. Apparently I was conned by terms like "free range", "family farm". What a joke. Of course I hate the sad parts and if its too much I just don't look. On a positive note, I am learning so much more. The films lead me to books. I was vegetarian up…
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Needed! Food Suggestions for Distant Clinic
I may go to Nevada in March for a three day clinic. I do not want to rely on clinic food. Yet I will be based at a motel. I need to find out if I would have a kitchen or fridge. My Plan is Plant Based Food, nothing processed. ?Filling starches that don't need cooking?? Thinking Out Loud Breakfast Ideas - fruit, whole wheat…
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Relating to Food
my Cousin, Yi, gave me a Cuisinart Pressure Cooker. I think I am ready to try it, as soon as I figure out how the release valve goes on. Of course I have heard horror stories from the olden days. Also not thrilled that I have to use oil to keep the foaming down. I hope I can rinse the oil off the beans. I have replaced oil…
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What's working? What's not?
Huffington Post 7-13-12 Weight Loss Research "So what behaviors worked? Women who kept food journals lost six more pounds than counterparts who did not, though it was important to keep good journaling habits, such as recording honestly and accurately, consistantly and diligently reporting and adding details like how foods…
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Self Love when the Physical isn't What We'd Like
I have been talking to a friend who says self love and appreciation is so important. It is natural to appreciate and support others. I must say I do struggle with self. Yes I am glad my body is working. But a life long weight problem seems a bit much! Here are some of my friends suggestions: voice gratitude in the morning…
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February 2013
Vaca in New Zealand went well food and movement wise. Well Done! ???????????? Now Back Home: Food- Clear out food that might trouble me. H isn't back til 3-8-13. CHECK! ???? Grocery Shopping as soon as heater is fixed, hopefully second visit is a charm Make some stews and/or soups that I can eat for a few days Try fruit,…
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January, Goals, Check in
I like little goals. Here is what I will accomplish this January: Starting Weight 212.5 I would like to lose at least 1 lb per week Finishing Weight 208 or Less. I will weigh in once a week. I hope I can find a gym type scale near home base in New Zealand. I will eat well and track my food. Low Fat Vegan. I fly from USA to…
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How Do You & Your Horse Cope with Winter?
We have a real problem with ice. One year we iced over for 3 weeks. I mean the barn was crazy. We made old manure tracks/paths for the horses. Most kept their horse in but then many developed stifle issues. Anyway...I discovered what I call every day Crampons at the hiking store. Not the ones with tiny knives on the end…
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Your Horse
This is Dawn from Delaware, east coast of USA. I would love to hear about your horse(s), and what you like to do. Love Sunny Days LFR and I have begin together since 2004, when I found him at a rescue. An Off the Track Thoroughbred, rising 6, and so sweet and friendly. Pocket Pony! I wanted a BFF to bring along. He had a…
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What R Your DAILY Tips for Food & Exercise?
Someone else suggested this topic so I will just go ahead and begin. If it ends up being great we can co-publish a book on Amazon and become rich! Tip #1, Th Jan 17th, 9:26 pm Tonight I was concerned about over eating at dinner. I made a large cup of very hot, green tea + a little stevia sweetener to have while I was…
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What R U & UR Horse Doing this Winter?
I am in Delaware where we are having a cold winter but I am able to layer enough to enjoy trail riding, which is what I did today. My OTTB is barefoot. Today I put Easy Care Glove Boots with tiny Quick Studs on all 4 feet so he wouldn't slip on the ice. They worked great! as soon as he crossed the first sheet of ice, he…
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Newbie and Intro
Hi from Delaware. Retraing an OTTB. We've been together for 8 yrs. Was a barefoot trimmer. Now learning bodywork. My boy lives in a 12 horse herd in PA. I can work on any of the horses, that's fun to see the differences. I also use clicker training. Into natural horse care, as much as possible. Our adjoining pastures have…
