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TVP Fajitas!
I recently bought a large supply of Bob's Red Mill Textured Veggie Protein from Amazon. I figured I'd just throw it into soups in place of meat for a cheap and filling meal. Today, in the mood for something spicy, I whipped up this easy TVP recipe that's well...freaking delicious and freaking huge. What you'll need to…
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And suddenly everyone knew I was a nurse...
Black Friday kicked my *kitten* this year. I was up cooking all sorts of tasty (and moderately low-cal) foods and since everyone in my family suddenly fell into a food-coma, I ended up playing with toddlers for three hours. I cleaned the whole house, put away leftovers, played some drums, and then hit the pavement for some…
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Quinoa Burgers!
Celebrating Meatless Monday in true fashion: BURGERS! You'll need: 1/2 c. Quinoa 3 tbl egg whites 3 tbl flour 1 c. finely shredded zucchini patted dry 2 green onion stalks Protein powder (optional, i just used it because i forgot to squeeze out the extra water in the zucchini) 1 tbl sweetener (Really could be a teaspoon,…
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How to deal with *kitten* at the gym...
I spent a decent amount of time deciding between two gyms in my area and finally chose the larger one with more machines, more perks, pool, etc. I discovered weight lifting and found my way to the machines in the weight room and the dumbbell rack but I've also encountered some really unsavory people that aren't exactly…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
Mmmmm....YESSSSSSS.... You'll need: 1.5 oz pitted dates 1 can garbanzo beans (or you can soak regular ones...either way, 1 4/5 c.) 3 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp baking soda 3 tbl peanut butter (or nut butter. If you're allergic, sub oil) 5 tbls sugar free chocolate chips 1/4c quick oats 1/2 c milk of some kind (depending…
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TVP
So I got some but other than throwing it into soups, I'm totally lost. Any good recipes?
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Shrinking pains?
Maybe I'm the only one with this problem, or maybe I'm just now noticing it, but is anyone else having shrinking pains? My shoulders are getting more sculpted and all of a sudden my arms/chest/back feel so heavy on them. I feel a lot of tension in my traps and now my hips are getting in on the action too. It's like all of…
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Why you might be a less-fat fat person but still look like a
I was looking into how it's even possible that I've lost 62 pounds and it doesn't seem like I've dropped an inch. I know losing fat is like peeling the layers of an onion, you lose it from all over, but 62 pounds worth and you'd think I'd drop something! I've been really focused on my diet and not so much on cardio and…
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For those with a hankering for cake batter....
I was sitting at work the other day on my break and decided that it was about time to enjoy my typical greek yogurt. I brought along protein powder because I had worked out earlier that day and as I was going to dump the powder in my glass, I klutzed-out and dropped the whole scoop all over my desk and into my yogurt.…
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From 380 to 336....
I haven't been 336 in....well...I honestly can't remember! I hovered over 350 for at least a year but I can't even remember when I was 336 last! I'm getting so close to 300! :drinker:
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Polar FT4
I bought the Polar FT4 after my sportline HRM kicked the bucket. I programmed it correctly but I think it's giving me the wrong caloric burn. Based off the old HRM and even the machines, I should be burning around 400--500 calories for the 50 minutes of exercise I'm doing based off resistance and intensity. The Polar gave…
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Mini Egg and Cheese Quiche
Truthfully, you can add anything into these little suckers but I kept it pretty simple! And i totally ate all of the eight cups and didn't feel an ounce guilty! 8 Athens Mini Phyllo Dough Cups 1/4 c. (28g) egg whites 1/8 c. (14g) goat cheese Garlic powder, onion powder, parsley and w/e Get the cups, pop in the cheese,…
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350 can "s" my "d"!!!
350 has been my INFAMOUS plateau area. I bounced between 345-355 for a solid year before being pushed over to 380. I honestly thought 350 was the limit that my body would go. Three weeks ago I hit 350. Then 352, then 350, then 347, then 350 (you get the idea). I finally got my *kitten* in gear and I'm now down under my…
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Healthcare Worker Diet!
I laughed so hard when I read this to my friend who works in dietary and she thinks it's a diet not just for nurses! :laugh: http://scrubsmag.com/nurse-jos-nursing-diet/
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Chia seeds
Okay. I bought them using the advice from a friend who says they're "the bomb" but now that I have them...what do I do with them? :laugh:
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Stop hating on people at the gym! *RANT*
I have heard entirely too many people pissing on the "new years resolvers" at the gym. Shut the hell up! If anything you should be supportive because you all know how hard it is to lose weight and how hard it is to start off in the gym, worrying about people judging you! You are not all high and mighty because you decided…
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Sasquatch
You think he's real? I've been watching Finding Big Foot with my roommate and I'm kind of creeped out :ohwell:
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Broke my freaking foot.
So I walked about 3 miles a day with intermittent jogging without all the walking at work I do (I'm a nurse) but today I decided to switch it up and actually run a bit. I ended up landing on my foot funny and broke it :frown: I've been looking up exercises and found plenty for strength training (arms, back, abs) but not…
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$$$
'I'm trying to find a decent figure on exactly how much more money obese people spend being obese. I found this article about spending $1500 additional dollars on healthcare but I'm not satisfied with that answer! http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/story?id=8184975&page=1#.Tt7Fh7Ik6so I started crunching the numbers:…
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Waiting for results...
Well, I've used MFP for sixty days, lost 22 lbs and 17 total inches (including three from my waist, chest (read back fat), and hips. BUUUUUTTT I have nothing to show for it. My clothes fit me the exact same! 17 inches MY *kitten* :explode: :grumble: :mad: :angry: . I'm wondering if I really did lose any inches and if so,…
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Two jobs
I was recently (unofficially) offered another position at a hospital in Illinois to be hiring rather soon for ~60 hrs every two weeks. I just got a job at a nursing home which will be part time, but they might move me to full time. Both positions will be nights. Have you guys worked two jobs before? How did you not get…
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Feel inspired
You are ready to break the chains :heart: Post your inspirational pics...
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Resting heart rate
When I first started my new diet and exercise routine my resting heart rate was 90. Now that I work out/exercise everyday, my resting heart rate is around 57. Last night, it was 43. I know trained athletes have lower heart rates but should I be worried being only a month in? My heart rate will pick up whenever I move…
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PCOSers
At the risk of sounding REALLY stupid...:ohwell: I have PCOS and have lost almost 20 lbs. This little bit of loss has done wonders for my cycle and I haven't had a cyst since I've been dieting. I'm not sure if my hormones are functioning better or what but I've gone up a cup size (from a full D to a full DD) since I lost…
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FINALLY!
I'm finally seeing some results! I've lost 16 lbs and hadn't seen results from the start but once I started walking and 30 Day Shredding I can finally fit comfortably into a pair of 24/26 buisness pants. WITH NO ELASTIC. I bought these pants 40 lbs ago!
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A little bit of inspiration
"Quit? You know, once I was thinking about quitting when I was diagnosed with brain, lung, and testicular cancer, all at the same time. But with the love and support of my friends and family, I got back on the bike and I won the Tour de France five times in a row. But I'm sure you have a good reason to quit. So what are…
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"Skin"ny
So I've been looking into various products to help with skin tone. I'm losing weight in the proper fashion (about three pounds a week) but I'm still looking for products to kind of help the stretch marks fade :frown: So far I've been slathering on coco butter but it just makes me hungry for chocolate :laugh: Have you guys…
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This is my face
Whenever I see cookies, cake, brownies, rum, and other bad diety things.... It gave me a laugh. Hope it motivates you! Just say no!
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I always said
If you ask your girlfriend (boyfriend?) for a sandwich, and they don't come back with something like this....they don't love you....unless its grilled cheese...
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500 mile challenge!
Me: I will walk 500 hundred miles... You: And I will walk 500 hundred more To be the people that walked a thousand miles and now fit through the door! DA DA DA. DA DA DA. DA DA DA. DA DA. BUM DEDEE BUM DEE DEE DA BUM! The challenge is most for beginner exercisers and we will walk 500 miles in six months! :D That's about 3…
