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Celebrity Endorsements
I've wondered why there's thread after thread asking about waist training, cleanses, detoxes etc. Now I know why! It's because Lindsay Lohan (or some other minor-celeb) posts Instagram picture of themselves with a product. For money. Jezebel has put together a helpful compendium of many of these endorsements.…
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Teff?
Does anyone cook with teff? I read a while ago that it's the 'new quinoa', but hadn't seen it in a store until today. I didn't buy it because I wouldn't have a clue what to do with it. The grains were really tiny so it looked like it would cook up to be a bit porridgey, so I wondered if it might make a good substitute for…
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Toenail Fungus treatments?
I know - EWWW, right? I have it and it's just nasty. Last time I asked my doctor about it she just said "Me too! Nothing really works to get rid of it!" which wasn't very encouraging. This was a few years ago though, and I've seen a few ads recently for new prescription meds and even laser treatments. I just wondered if…
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Can run 10 mins at 4mph. Where should I start?
I want to start running, and this morning on the treadmill I challenged myself a bit more than I have for a while. Turns out I was able to run 10 minutes at 4mph, walked for 5 minutes, then ran another 10 mins. I was planning on starting C25K next week, but I'm wondering if I would do better to keep doing what I'm doing,…
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Can run 10 mins at 4mph. What next? (C25K question)
I posted this to the C25K group, but haven't had any responses, so I'm re-posting here hoping for some input. I want to start running, and this morning on the treadmill I challenged myself a bit more than I have for a while. Turns out I was able to run fairly comfortably for 10 minutes at 4mph, walked for 5 minutes, then…
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How to protect sensitive teeth from cold when exercising outside?
My front two teeth were broken when I was a kid, so I have one veneer and one crown. When it's even a bit cold out, these teeth hurt. Bear in mind I live in Alberta, Canada. It's a sensitivity issue, but because they aren't real teeth Sensodyne etc won't help. I'm just starting to run again and noticed it quite badly this…
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Nearly Spring Break
Is there a direct correlation between the fact that Spring Break is just around the corner and the spike in "Juicing" "Cleansing" and "HELP!!!! Need to loose (sic) 20lbs in 3 days!!!!" threads? It's making me tired.
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How to gauge how overweight I am
I'm 5'5", 183lbs, medium frame. The ideal weight for my height is between about 115 - 145lbs. That's a big range. When I'm considering how overweight I am, should I count from the highest point that would put me in the 'normal' range (about 145lbs), or from the mid-point of the range (about 130lbs)? i.e. am I 40lbs or…
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Yet another Fitbit Question
Words of one syllable please, as if to a small and not very bright child. I'm set to Sedentary on my Fitbit Dashboard and on MFP because I'm at a desk all day and don't go the gym or anything, even though I'm fairly 'busy'. If I walk the dog, or do some heavy-duty yard work, or even a little jog (if I ever work up to…
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How to use 8lbs of strawberries
So I found myself with 24lbs of strawberries. I've washed, trimmed and frozen a third. Made a bucketload of purée. Kids have had all the smoothies they can stomach for now. I'm left with about 8lbs. Ideas?
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Question for those who make yogurt from scratch
I just did this for the first time this weekend and was pleased with the result. I used my crockpot and followed the recipes which said to heat the milk initially to 185 and then cool it to 110 before adding the culture. My question is whether that first step is necessary, when I'll always be using regular grocery store…
