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People who eat over 2000 calories a day...
Do you have an open diary and/or can I friend you? Especially if you don't eat much meat or eat fairly "clean"? I am active and breastfeeding and therefore need to eat at least 2100 calories a day. I sometimes run out of ideas that are vegetarian, cheap, and healthy. I would love to share ideas and see what other people…
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Your favorite veggie burger recipe?
I am dying to make these low-cal baked onion rings: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/03/low-fat-baked-onion-rings.html#more So, I am planing to make veggies burgers for dinner tomorrow. I have a package of boca burgers in my freezer but want to make homemade patties for once. I'm curious: what is your favorite, tried and…
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Article about Restaurants Nutritional Information
Thought people might be interested in this article about calorie and other nutritional information that is supplied by restaurants. Some good news (most were fairly accurate) and some bad (some were REALLY off). I would be interested in people's thoughts! Edit: Wow. I am out of it. It is here:…
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What is your favorite eggplant recipe?
My darling husband bought three eggplant at the farmer's market this weekend and I can't decide what to make with them! I know I don't want eggplant parm but other than that, I am wide open. Something indian? Stuffed eggplant? Something italian? What is your favorite healthy, tasty, and hopefully quick eggplant recipe?…
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How shoud I log this?
When I lift weights, I first warm up on the treadmill. I know how to log that, of course. After that, though, I will do about two minutes of abs, go straight into two minutes of legs, then two minutes of arms. I will repeat that set three times and then do a two-minute sprint on the treadmill. I will do three cycles of…
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Top 2 running songs?
I just got an amazon credit of $2.00 that I use to buy music. What two running songs should I get? What are your favorites right now? :) Thanks!
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The "Try A New Veggie or Fruit a Week Club"
Hey folks. I grew up in a family that ate out often and didn't eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruits. I have always been very picky about all foods, including fruits and veggies. Since starting to really focus on eating healthy, and as a result of the influence of my awesome hubby, I have made an attempt to expand…
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Some motivation from postsecret.com
If you don't know about postsecret.com, check it out! People make postcards with their secrets and send them in. Every sunday, new secrets are posted. This one caught my eye this morning: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BRcmlvx7zDk/TaoJeow7P-I/AAAAAAAAOpc/a6Tm9HdZ_g8/s1600/sexy.jpg Even if you don't find that particular woman…
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Rec for easy low-cal pineapple cupcakes
If you don't know about skinnytaste.com, check it out! If you do know about skinnytaste.com, you may have seen the post about these Pineapple Bliss cupcakes: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/pineapple-bliss-cupcakes.html I made them yesterday and wanted to let people know that they are AWESOME. You just mix a box of…
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Lots of ricotta and out of ideas
I have a big container of ricotta and do NOT want to make lasagna. In fact, I would rather stay away from pasta at all. Pasta just doesn't sound good to me tonight. Also, I am vegetarian. Does anyone have quick, fun, and yummy ideas for what to do with this ricotta? I do have zucchini, onion, and spinach... and need to go…
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Personality traits and exercise
I thought this was an interesting article on personality traits and working out. It gives helpful tips on using your personality strengths to meet your exercise and weight loss goals. It's not terribly deep but I found it somewhat useful! http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=404 I'm an introvert,…
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New (to me) breakfast idea
Maybe this isn't a new idea to other people - or maybe it is a weird idea - but I loved my breakfast this morning and had to share. We had some left-over part-skim ricotta cheese in the fridge that has been calling my name for a few days. I chopped up some strawberries very finely and mixed it with the ricotta. Then I…
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Do I eat too often?
Some background on me: I am 5'8" and about 125 pounds. I know that is slim, and I am trying to maintain, not lose any more weight! I originally started using MFP to lose some baby weight but have stuck around because it helps me make smart choices about what to eat to get enough protein, vitamins, etc. I am pretty active.…
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Canned salmon?
I love canned tuna but try to only eat one can a week because of mercury levels. I haven't tried canned salmon. I can see how it would make healthy, quick lunch options, though! What do you guys think? Does canned salmon taste good? Is it nearly as good for you as fresh? What do you make with canned salmon?
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Hey Swimmers! Want to have a distance challenge?
I was considering keeping track of how far I swim during the month of February and then trying to increase that in March. Anyone else want to keep track of and share their distance each day? My goal for February is between 40 and 45 laps in a 50-meter pool twice a week. That means 350 laps in February, which equals 17500…
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Favorite Podcasts?
I like to listen to podcasts when working out... or driving, cleaning, grocery shopping, etc! My favorites are This American Life, The Moth, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, and The Dinner Party Download. The are all thought-provoking, fun, and/or informative. Check them out! What are your favorite podcasts? I need something new…
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Interval or endurance training?
I am 30, female, and just trying to lose the last five pounds of baby weight. I am already at a healthy weight for my height and am MUCH more interested in boosting/maintaining my metabolim and getting fit than losing weight. I would love to go jogging with my husband this summer, for example, but now can only do a couple…
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Need advice about family visiting
My wonderful sister and niece are visiting this week. It is partially to help me with my three-month-old daughter. Both my sister and my five-year-old niece eat very unhealthily. My sister has struggled with her weight and health all of her life and I'm afraid her daughter is following in her footsteps. She knows my…
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Need a jogging workout for today!
I am primarily a swimmer but I try to jog once a week. It got to the point where I could do a good 4-mile jog... and then I got pregnant and went to just swimming. I've been back to jogging for about 8 weeks now and usually run about 1.25 miles at a 12-minute pace to warm up, rest to stretch, about mile of one-minute…
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What are your favorite "insteads"?
I am all about what I can "insteads" -- things that can stand in for other, less healthy options. For example, I have a long commute home a couple of days a week and pick up a subway sandwich on the way. I was always very tempted by the chips until I started bringing a bag of baby carrots with me. Now I have the same…
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New member and mommy
I joined MFP a few weeks after having my daughter in early November. At my six-week doctor's appointment, I learned that I had only lost 10 pounds after having a 7 pound baby and working out regularly for four weeks. I had heard that nursing burned 500 calories a day and used that as an excuse to eat whatever I wanted! I…