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Champion C9 running shoes
I was wondering if anyone has Champion C9 running shoes (I saw them for sale at target) and what our thought of them? It's time for new shoes (sadly, 4 weeks before my half marathon) because I was consistently getting blisters on the outside of my big toe. These blisters have now turned into a tender callous. I'm on a…
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Eco-friendly engagement rings
So does anyone have an eco-friendly engagement ring? I have encouraged my boyfriend to go eco-friendly, but I'm curious to know if anyone has one. If so, what company did you order from? We are looking at MiaDonna & Co.
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Taper Runs and New Shoes
Okay, so I have two questions in one post. I started Hal Higdon's Novice 2 training plan a week late, but I'm somehow finishing the plan a week early and running my 12 miles training run two weeks before the half instead of one week before the half. Should I just repeat my taper week twice or are there other suggestions?…
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One piece bathing suits
For my internship in March, part of my uniform is a one-piece bathing suit. Well, I always have a problem with bathing suit bottoms (even now ~30 pounds lighter), because my butt is too big! So curvy girls, where do you get your one pieces from? Please help!
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Huge NSV for my self esteem!
So I just had a HUGE NSV that makes me feel so much better after the mediocre (at best) day that I had. I came home to find that I had a request from some girls I went to undergrad with who had just started a fitness group on Facebook. The message they included with their invitation said something along the lines that I…
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Gravy Substitute or Making Own Gravy for Shepherd's Pie
Hi y'all. I'm making an adapted version of hungry girl's squash-tastic shepherd's pie. I'm a vegetarian and usually I just use mushroom gravy, but I have none here. Does anyone have any suggestions for a substitute for gravy in Shepherd's Pie or an EASY way to make my own gravy? I saw a recipe that said basically melt…
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Lyric Tattoos
Hey y'all. So I'm debating getting a tattoo with my siblings when I go back to my hometown in a few weeks. "Little Victories" is my absolute favorite Matt Nathanson (my favorite artist) song and I've wanted to get some version of it tattooed on me. I think I have decided that I'm going to get just the song title "Little…
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Secret Santa Gifts-Under $5
Hey y'all. I have a Secret Santa gift exchange coming up on Thursday and our limit is $5. I'd like to put together something nice, but I'm at a loss. My recipient is a male (about 25 years old) and I don't know much about him as we work different shifts. Since the limit is $5, I figured I could get away with putting…
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NSV- Little black dress
This is me about two years ago, I'm ALL The way on the right in the purple shirt. And this is me in my new little black dress :) Please excuse the dirty mirror and I'm a little bloated in the side pic, BUT I'm excited to be in this LBD Hopefully this works :)
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Happy National Hug A Runner Day!
Happy National Hug A Runner Day to all of my fellow runners :) If someone hug-tackles you while you're running, you'll know why :P
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Workouts while recovering from calf strain
Hey y'all...I strained my calf muscle on Thursday during my typical beach run. The last two days, it's been very painful to walk or bend my leg (i.e. when I'm sitting down). So, I was wondering if anyone could help me come up with workouts to use while I'm recovering from my calf strain so that I can keep the rest of my…
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~32 pounds down! With pics :D
I'm going through a rough time in my life, and I could use a pick me up.I'm in maintenance mode now! After about 6 months, I am down 32 pounds. These are my before and after pics. Before: I am all the way on the right in the purple (163 pounds) After: I now weigh about 131 pounds..
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Best Multivitamin for vegetarians?
I was wondering if anyone could lead me in the right direction for the best multivitamin for a vegetarian. I've been a vegetarian for three years now, and hate taking vitamins, but I really need to start taking vitamins to make sure that I'm getting all the vitamins and nutrients I need. Also, does anyone know any vitamins…
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Any cops that can help ease my nerves??
I got a ticket a few weeks ago for having no front license plate. I know I am at fault for this because my license plate was damaged during an accident. I was living in a state where I didn't require a front license plate, but now that I'm back in IL for a short time, I got slapped with a ticket. I have since mounted my…
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Vegetarian cooking for a Non-Vegetarian
Hi all :) I'm looking for some advice from vegetarians that have cooked/ do cook for non-vegetarians. I have absolutely no problem feeding non-vegetarians amazing vegetarian dishes, but here is where I may be running into a dilemma. My non-vegetarian boyfriend and I are moving in together this fall. The most popular…
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Craigslist
So I know of people who have used Craiglist to find furniture or miscellaneous items, but have you ever used Craigslist to find a home/apartment? If so, what was your experience? I just got into grad school, so my boyfriend and I are moving but we need to find a relatively cheap AND decent place to live. Can I trust…
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Best Jeans for Curvy Women
I have finally reached my goal.. lost 33 pounds! But now I need to buy new jeans. I always buy jeans that need to fit my thick thighs, but they're too big in my waist then. I also get that little gap between my back and the jeans. So, who sells the best jeans (at a reasonable price, I am a college student) to solve this…
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Summer Reading List
What's on your summer reading list? I'm interested in finding some new novels to read... my library isn't very good but if you have some ideas for me, I can look it up! I'll read just about anything (I can read in Spanish too). Thanks!
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Protein Help
I need some help, please! I don't think I get enough protein-- actually I KNOW I don't get enough protein most days. I'm a vegetarian, so I was hoping for some suggestions on good protein sources for vegetarians! I don't eat regular eggs, but I have been trying to eat liquid egg whites or egg substitute. I only drink…
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Coupons for Clothes?
Hey y'all! I'm beginning the "maintenance" part of my weight loss. I was wondering if anyone knew any websites or had any tips for scoring coupons to clothing stores? The local second hand shops are usually a hit and miss for me (more often a miss), so I was wondering if any of y'all could help! Thanks!
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Tighter abs
Hey y'all! I'm almost at my goal weight, and while I've lost 27 pounds so far and am extremely happy with my progress, I'm still not happy with my slightly flabby tummy. Does anyone have any suggestions for tightening it up? I don't want a six pack.. just tighter so it's less jiggly in my bikini :P
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Help please :)
I'm having trouble even reaching 1200 calories BEFORE exercise... I'm a vegetarian, so I eat a ton of veggies and stuff. I eat when I'm hungry and eat until I'm full. But I don't want my body to think that I'm starving it. I still have energy and everything and I'm still losing weight, but I need help finding healthier…
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~25 pounds lost, with pics!
I've lost about 25 pounds so far, and MFP has really helped. I'm loving my new body (so is my bf lol). I want to lose 2-3 more pounds then tone up! I've (hopefullly) attached pictures -- I'm not in the same outfit, but I hope you can still see a difference! Start: 163 lbs (plus or minus 2 pounds); I'm on the far right end…
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Couscous
Anyone have any good recipes to use with couscous? I'm growing tired of my usual seafood/veggies/ just cucumbers recipe.
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Tofu Breakfast Scamble Recipes?
Does anyone have any good recipes for a tofu breakfast scrambles? I don't really eat eggs, so I'd love to try a new breakfast (being vegetarian, I find that I limit myself more than I need to).
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Snacks
I'm trying to cut back on added sugars this month, but I'm finding that it's really difficult for me to even reach 1200 calories! I used to snack on granola bars, but processed ones have so much sugar. Does anyone have a good recipe for homemade granola bar with less sugar? Also, I'm thinking about making my own trail mix.…
