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Dinner for a 12 yr old's bday party?
Any thoughts to what I can buy or make for a 12 yr old's bday party? Tomorrow night she's having 10 girls over for a slumber party. I originally thought we'd order pizza but I've done really good this week with calorie counting. Thinking maybe I could find a better choice than pizza for all of us. Any thoughts? Or maybe…
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Runners...tell me where you ran a half or full marathon!
I want to run another full to my 2012 schedule! Any ideas in the midwest? Where did you run a half or full would you go back? In 2011 I ran: Half and full January Walt Disney World Half October at Walt Disney World In 2012 I ran: Half and full at Walt Disney World I'd love to run more races other than Dianey but want a fun…
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Runners.....Chicago marathon?
I'm a slow runner and finished the full at Disney this past weekend in 5:55. Has anyone run the Chicago marathon? Considering running it this year but worried I may be too slow! Any thoughts? My full was the day after running a half I'm assuming I could have a better finish time if I didn't run a half the day before.…
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I can't be sick!
I leave in one week for Disney to run a half and full marathon. Today I woke up with a sore throat and stuffy nose. I'm freaking out I can't be sick this week! Advice anyone?
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WDW Marathon Weekend anyone running?
Anyone running at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend? 5K, half, full, or goofy? I'm running the goofy but a little nervous that it's almost here
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Food during race week?
I'm leaving for disneynin 24 days to run during marathon weekend. Half and full marathon weekend. I want to stay away from Disney food as much as I can. We're loading up at Walmart the daywe arrive and we'll cook most of our meals in our room(we have a full kitchen). What food do you eat the days leading up to races and…
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Runner what's your drive for running?
I started running because people said I couldn't do it...said I was crazy. I still use that as fuel but now I run because it gives me a feeling that I can do anything. If I can run 39.2 miles in 2 days I can do anything. Now I'm addicted and love running. We also ran our first half and full in honor of my hubby's 10 years…
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Runner what's your drive for running?
I started running because people said I couldn't do it...said I was crazy. I still use that as fuel but now I run because it gives me a feeling that I can do anything. If I can run 39.2 miles in 2 days I can do anything. Now I'm addicted and love running. We also ran our first half and full in honor of my hubby's 10 years…
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Body bugg digital armband
My hubby bought me a body bugg digital armband for my birthday per my interest in them. I am a little overwhelmed as I'm trying to figure this out. Anyone have one? Any tips?
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What's your favorite race?
Runners or walkers....what was your favorite race and why? What was your least favorite race and why? What's your dream race? My favorite race was marathon weekend at Walt Disney world january 2011 half and full. Its my favorite because it was my first. It gave me confidence that I can do anything! My least favorite was a…
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Do you catch colds easy?
I have gotten this question a lot in the past two weeks! I have a home daycare of 12 kids (yes I licensed for that size of kids I case you think I'm crazy). In the past month a lot of the kids, friends, and family have gotten sick or the flu. I noticed when I eat right and workout I don't get sick as often. Anyone else…
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Wish I knew then what I know now...
Sometimes I think about the things I've learned since using mfp. I think about if only I knew these things before! Just wondering if anyone else experiences these thoughts.,. I wish I realized how much time it takes to work off a "quick" trip to McDonald's. Or even the time it takes to burn a bottle of coke. Yikes!
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What were you thinking its called a stop sign for a reason!
I was driving home and a car pulled out in front of me after not stopping at the stop sign. I was pissed because the car almost ran into the side of my car! She turned down my street so when she pulled over I rolled my window down and gave her a piece of my mind! Hope she thinks twice when she pulls up to a stop sign. I…
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What's Your Top 5 Must Hear Songs Working Out?
I seem to switch between 2 playlists on my IPOD while working out. Can't seem to find the perfect list! What's your top songs you listen to on your IPOD? 1. Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO 2. In the Dark - Dev 3. Mr Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan 4. Take Over Control - Afrojack 5. Linkin Park/Breaking Benjamin/Godsmack/Puddle of…
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What do you use to fuel your body - Runners?
Currently training for a half and full marathon. I'm just wondering what others use to fuel their bodies during a race? cliff shots, pretzels, gels, beans???
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looking for runners?
Looking for people who enjoy running. I'm training for the Goofy Challenge (Jan 7th half and Jan 8th full). I'm by far not not an expert and would love to find extra support to keep me moving!
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Should I be concerned? Please tell me you've experienced thi
I started running in compression socks to help with shin issues. Seems to help. Tonight my son noticed something Wong with me feet. I have a dark reddish ....what looks like bruises below my small toe on the edge of my feet. Same place on each foot. Has anyone experienced this and can it be from the socks? I haven't…
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Need help name that song!
The DJ at the Wine & Dine 1/2 Marathon Oct 1st played a song we loved! Heard it on the radio plenty while in Orlando visiting. Came home and can't find it anywhere! I know this isn't much help but see if you can figure it out for me please! It's a Latin/Salsa/type of music. I originally heard it as music at the circus…
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Anyone have a spouse who travels?
I've used MFP on and off since January. Hit it hard with a new sept challenge. I had a VERY scheduled life style VERY busy for the past 10 years. My hubby worked M-F 530am to 4pm with a saturday on and off. However he switched positions in March and now travels 50% of the time. I'm struggling to adjust to a life style with…
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Cancer Free celebrate?
Hubby .....if for some reason you feel the need for the first time to read on the boards please close and pick another day to do this! ;) My hubby is going to celebrate 11 years as a cancer survivor in October. It's made us who we are and I'm super proud of him for everything he's done and become. I want to do something…
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10 days till Walt Disney World vacation and ending it with a
10 days till we leave for our 11 day vacation! Finishing it up running the 5K and Half Marathon at Wine & Dine WDW October 1st. Looking forward to it but after the last two days of the bushmen series my body is in pain! Just need to figure out if I want to stress and get one more big run in before I leave next Friday. (9…
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What food has surprised you since using MFP?
I use to think a lot of the things I ate were good choices. Once I started using MFP I realized how some things were not the best choices. I'm wondering what others have noticed about the foods they use to choose. What food surprised you the most that is not a food choice? I use to eat canned soups and ranch rice cakes. I…
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Please stop SNORING!
My husband travels for work. When he's on the road it sucks he's not here with us BUT I get a good night sleep! Yep he snores and it drives me nuts! After the last 5 days of getting less than 5 hrs of sleep each night I was rude and kicked his bum to the couch last night! I had a great night sleep! However I feel terrible…
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What's your favorite grab on the go snack?
I'm planning out my vacation (yep I'm a planning nut w/vacations). We're going to Walt Disney World and leaving Sept 23rd to Oct 4th. We're on the dinning plan so I can keep an eye on my meals by planning in advance. However the meals we don't have planned/reservations for we'll be doing quick meals. I plan on stopping at…
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Quesadilla Maker
My DD11 got a Quesadilla Maker and wants to make some for dinner tonight. (Not my first choice but hubby is gone so it's an easy meal to make for me plus the kids). I was going to grill up some chicken and shred it with cheese. Need ideas for a soft shell. What kinds are the best to choose?
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Who brings a golf club to the gym?
At the gym and in walks a man (who scares me a little) with a golf club. It's still dark outside and I'm the only one there. (It's a 24/7 key entry gym). I know I'm probably a little nervous for no reason but honestly I've never seen someone walk into the gym with a golf club before. He works out with the weights and then…
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Anyone a Disney fan? I'm challenging myself to walk to Disn
I'm a HUGE Disney fan. I even have a tattoo in reference to Disney. (My first Disney marathon) I used map quest and it's 1596 miles one way from my house to WDW. My goal is to walk/run/eliptical/bike etc...enough miles to have made it to Disney. Anyone want to map quest their own journey and keep each other moving? Yes I'm…
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UGH! Stressed and it's not helping with my weight lose!
I'm a mom of 3. My oldest is done at elementary school but I have one starting first grade mid August. (Plus my son starting in 2 yrs) My passion is volunteer work! I love it and it makes me feel good when I do it. I spent last year as a PTA president and it was an amazing year. We had lots of events (bingo, craft night,…
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Walt Disney World Wine & Dine Half Marathon...anyone running
Just wondering if anyone here is going to be running the Walt Disney World Wine & Dine Half Marathon October 1st? Anyone ever run a night race before? I'm fairly new to running I've only run 1 half and 1 full marathon in January 2011. (Goofy Challenge 5K, Half, and Full in one weekend). I'm nervous about the night side of…