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dead to MFP?
so i feel like i need to say hello again and let the world know I'm not dead. As a matter of fact, for the past three months, I've been living in my gym. I just haven't seemed to log it. Not here anyway. I feel like I can handle one but not both. I can handle either watching my caloric intake, or pushing myself to gym it…
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PCOS and Metformin
Hello i'm sticking this under food and nutrtion because I think it tied directly to my nutritional downfall. Ok So to all my CYSTERS out there... Do any of you take Metformin or the Metformin/Spironolactone combo for your pcos? The reason I ask is because I've spoken to a few fells PCO's and and they all said helped them…
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Amy Winehouse Confirmed Dead
I don't know if you know or care but she had one of the most soulful amazing voices... she was a whole bottle of talent just overflowing. and it breaks my heart to know that a pile of bad decisions finally took her out. it's so sad. what i would do to have windpipes like hers. :( and now she's gone with only 2 records…
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Whole Chicken Help
ok so first time i crockpotted a whole chicken it turned into greasy mush due to the fat and skin. this time i deskinned that chicken stuck it on balls of foil (thanks for the tip mfpeeps) and it turned out beautiful! but now i'm trying to add the recipe and i find no info anywhere about nutritional values for a SKINLESS…
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finally gonna reach out. HELP.
Ok, my doctor's recommendation for help with my weight loss is gastric bypass surgery. (that's two different dr's telling me that pcos is going to make this virtually impossible) I started this journey six months ago at 327lbs. I have my ups and i seriously had my downs (mom was diagnosed with cancer and chemo sucks let me…
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newton's Fruit Thins and stinky cheese = WIN!
ok so for those of you who love your stinky cheeses such as Goat Cheese, or for those who love it only in Waldorf Salads which are usually insanely high in calories (thank you dressing!) I've found the perfect quick fix of the craving! Goat Cheese and Newton's Fruit Thins (currently munching on the Blueberry and Brown…
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Fears with the changes
So I was thinking today, I'm a big girl and with being as big as I am I understand the feeling of being judged strictly on my weight or looks or HAIR (thank you pcos for that lil gem) and so on. Maybe that is why I don't judge others for that reason. This is also why my level of attraction isn't phyisical first but mental…
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My Icehouse Canyon Photos :)
I went on a hike to Icehouse Canyon in the Angeles National Forest today and wanted to share with you my amateur photogs taken :) the hike kicked my *kitten* but the photos are purdy :p at least i think so. Ice House Canyon 2011-06-12 063 by Knittyyas, on Flickr Ice House Canyon 2011-06-12 013 by Knittyyas, on Flickr Ice…
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los angeles county sunday hikes???
if i put the effort in tryin to organize sunday hikes for the LA southern cali area, would anyone actually participate with me???
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suggestions for less pressure on my hands
ok so i'm gonna be blunt with you all. I hate working out. I do it because I need to do it but I will use any excuse to not do it. Because i'm tired of sabotaging myself, i'm askin for help. I've found within the last few weeks that my hands and wrists are hurting quite a bit from work and my crafts. I've since stopped all…
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Urban Outfitters Steals from Artists!!
Sooo yeah as an artist and avid Etsy supporter (seller and buyer!) I was completely sickened today to find out that all those lovely things i loved and bought from UO (urban outfitters) were most likely stolen just as they stole from an artist recently and worse off from street fair crafters. People put hard work into…
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Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin?
Does anyone have any info on the nutrional facts on a bottle of Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel? I'm going to blow my diet tonight at a wine and cheese party and would like to know just how bad? Thanks!
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I'm stealing my mother's crock pot/slow cooker
ok so I've decided to steal my mother's old crock pot. she doesn't use it and i can definitely use it! sooo anyone got any great recipes low cal, low fat and definitely low sodium!?!?!?! lay it on me! :D
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2 kinds of fat
its not what you think LOL there's two kinds of "i'm fat" stories on this site... 1. I was once thin/less outta shape and now i'm fat and 2. I've been fat my whole damned life. REGARDLESS, its good to know that no one's struggle is more or less hard. No one deserves it more or less. I felt like i needed to take a moment…
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comments on the profile wall (this is positive!)
I was just wondering I noticed a lot of people forget to check their profile walls. but those of us who do... how do you reply to the loves you get from your MFP Family ??? Do you comment on their post to your wall? or Do you go to their wall and post your response??? 99% of the time i go to their wall but today i…
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water bottles
anyone know where i could find a good BPA free water bottle minimum size 32oz? every water bottle i come across is 16.9 or 20 oz and i need something bigger at my desk or when i hike if i plan to drink the water intake i need. i can't do that with small bottles. and with the amount of water i'll be taking in the ones with…
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my boss noticed....
its a lil nsv for me considering that this has been such a rough journey for me. talk about a battle with myself. but today i was walkin around in jeans and a tank top at work today (because i was just way too lazy to dig out cute stuff) and my boss walked by... stopped and said "hey.... you look good! lose weight?" and i…
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5 in 7 challenge!!
ok so here's what i threw up on my wall just in case ya'll aren't on my friends list LOL I'm throwing this out there. my bestie S_Dot and I are throwin down the challenge. I've fallen off the workout wagon completely. gotten lazy. and i can't live like that. So its back to getting into burnin again. THE CHALLENGE! 5 burns…
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NSV - Yas style
okay so this might seem weird to alot of you but i had a groovy lil NSV this morning... I woke up got ready for work put on my now incredibly baggy jeans and looked down. I CAN NO LONGER SEE MY GUT PAST MY BOOBS!!! this may not seem like much to you... but its huge to me because i didn't realize just how bad my body image…
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Mio Drink Mix
So i'm the type of girl who wants to know what she's ingesting. I have been on the hunt for an alternative to Crystal Light and its Aspartame filled anals for a very long time. They came out with Crystal iIght Pure which is fantastic. It is sweetened with Stevia which is the leaf of a plant. it is natural. However the…
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The other side of the coin
I read this article on Jezebel today and thought to post it here. Its sad, I should warn you, but it sheds alot of light on the skewed view of how the world sees beauty and what that does to models. which of course, effect us. The Fashion Industry’s Anorexia Problem Libby Rodenbough — The Fashion Industry's Anorexia…
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cravings when i'm sick
So i was just wondering ... Most people say when they are sick they don't feel like eating, they lose their appetite. I'm the exact opposite. When I'm sick, I not only want to eat everything, but I get weird cravings like for curry and mixing cereals.. Am i the only one who becomes the worst eater ever when they are sick???
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inexpensive protein shake????
So I'm asking this on behalf of my best friend who doesn't have the access at the moment. He's working out every night late and burning quite a few calories that he is having a hard to replenishing. It's been suggested that he look into a protein shake before he works out. The problem is he is strapped for cash. Does…
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Fast Food Commercials
sooo am I the only one that gets kinda grossed out by fast food commercials now? Just saw a Taco Bell commercial for the Quad burrito and thought about all that crazy preservative filled meat bi product 4 TIMES MORE OF IT! and got totally grossed out. ;p awww the changes .
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logging exercise is confusing me!
sooo i've only logged exercise once... tonight i worked out with my roommate and he does this crazy men's fitness training set. Because I don't use weights yet, he considers it cardio that raises my heartrate and warms me up. I did 4 sets of 20 squats 2 sets of 20 lunges 2 sets of 20 girlie pushups... but when I attempt to…
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subway calculator or build your own
ok so i know this was asked in the forums somewhere but it might have been OT on another topic because i can't find it anywhere by searching. I'm having really bad experiences with the food database. all these subway sandwiches are personalized and very wrong. especially on the sodium count. so i want to create one, stick…
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No Sodium Snack Advice!?
Ok so I have a real problem with sodium. Even with my own home made food I find myself feeling addicted to the taste of salt :( I need to find snacks that are NO SODIUM. any suggestions? Thanks!
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is so incredibly happy
so I didn't want to stick this in success stories because its not really a success story. But!! I'm so elated that I have to say something to someone. Today... for the first time ever... I made all of my goals. I'm sitting here crying because I never thought that I would ever have the strength to take control of my life.…
