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The Next Big Diet Ingredient?
Article on Yahoo today claims the "next big diet ingredient" has been discovered: chili peppers. Link to Article Link to Referenced Study Text excerpts for those who can't visit the link: "Partial to spicy food? You’re in luck — a new study has found that capsaicin (the compound that makes chili peppers spicy) might help…
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Be my frieeeeeend!
Hi everyone, I've been lurking around here for a while now, and decided I'd like to have a few more friends! I have a few awesome ladies - and one lone, awesome man (maybe I need more men on my friends list!?) - that I am friends with currently, but could use a few more! Would love to have some friends my age - but really,…
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PUT DOWN THE CHOCOLATE
So, part of my job as an office manager, is to receive, open & figure out what to do with any packages the company receives. This time of year, that obviously consists mostly of gift baskets full of goodies. Today we got a doozie. A 7-pound bucket stuffed full of all my favorite chocolatey things... Reese's, krackel,…
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New to the Group!
Hey ladies, just wanted to introduce myself. I just joined the group today after finding it through one of my MFP friends. My name is Elizabeth, I'm 27 and was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 18 or 19. My doctor put me on Metformin, Spironolactone, and birth control. I've been on birth control on and off over the years,…
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Preparing Couscous?
Hi guys, I recently bought couscous at the store for the first time, and wanted to make it for dinner tonight. I have NO clue what the best way would be to prepare it, so I was wondering if you guys could give me some tips! What's your favorite way to prepare it?
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Good Diet for PCOS
First off, when I say "diet" I'm just referring to the food you eat in general (the real meaning of the word "diet") - I am NOT referring to a crash diet, crazy eating plan, etc. I've seen lots of posts on the forums from women questioning the proper diet for women with PCOS. I came across a really good blog/article today…
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Ball of foot going numb on elliptical?
Every time I'm on the elliptical (I typically do 30-40 minute workouts), the ball of my foot goes numb - on both feet. Anybody know what could be causing this? Could it be my shoes? I currently wear a pair of Nike Air Pegasus. I know it's not due to them being too tight, but maybe they just aren't the right shoes for that…
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My Silly NSV for the Day!
We're doing a weight loss challenge at work right now (as it seems most people are!). We have our weigh-in's every Friday, and then Friday for lunch, I go with some of my co-workers and we have our "cheat meal." Well, today we went to one of my favorite Mexican restaurants and I ordered my favorite dish (nachos with ground…
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Any Brooklyn, NY residents?
Hi guys - I currently live in Oklahoma, but will be relocating to Brooklyn after the first of the year and would love to find a few new local MFP friends in the area. I'm 26 and would especially like to find other people around my age who are also on a weight loss journey. If you live in the area, add me or message me! :)
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Which celeb has your ideal body?
Anybody have a celebrity whose body is your inspiration? Mine is Beyonce - toned and in shape but still has thighs, hips, and a booty!
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Question About Cardio/Midsection Toning
Quick question for you guys.. while working out, I would really like to focus on slimming my midsection down and was wondering if there was certain cardio exercise that's better for that than others. I love doing the Arc Trainer at the gym and I also alternate some Hip Hop Abs in occasionally. Would it be better to do more…
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How many times do you eat every day?
Just wondering what other people have found to work for them in regards to the number of times you eat in a day. I have low blood sugar issues from time to time (not diabetic, but might be borderline hypoglycemic), where I feel faint/lightheaded, shaky and a little nauseous so today I switched from eating 4x/day to 6x/day…
