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Where's my Kashi?
Sigh. Oh Kashi. Your commercials are so annoying "SEVEN WHOLE GRAINS ON A MISSION!" but I've always trusted that your food was safe. How discouraging!!! Another lesson that you just cannot trust huge corporations to look out for your health. Monsanto GMO's strike again. Back to making my own granola...
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WARNING: TOUCHING THAT RECEIPT IS MAKING YOU FAT
Okay, despite its rather alarmist title, I found the article and infographic in Details Magazine this month fascinating. It's about obesogens...chemicals that may (or may not) be making you gain weight. http://www.details.com/health-fitness/exercise/201205/weight-gain-obesogens I have been trying to go almost BPA and…
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Immersion Blender Recipes -- low sugar preferred!
I just bought a gorgeous immersion blender and I can't wait to try it out!!!! I'm currently doing a month of no sugar -- starting with two weeks of no fruit or high GI index veggies and no artificial sweeteners either. I'm trying to "reset" my taste buds and kick a serious addiction to sweet things! So I currently cannot…
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Mecca...aka Whole Foods
So, am I the only one who loooooves Whole Foods? I just realized today that they have all their recipes online!! Hurrah!! I love their soups, and was thrilled to learn that a scone that I'm addicted to is actually 200 calories instead of the usual 450. Happy browsing:…
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Everything you know about the gym is wrong.
Just read a very eye-opening article in Men's Journal and it has really changed the way I look at my gym! It's long but it's worth it. There's some great stuff in there and a lot to learn. http://www.mensjournal.com/everything-you-know-about-fitness-is-a-lie
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Does making your food diary public keep you "honest?"
:happy: I'm curious about if people who have public food diaries have trouble being completely honest! Only saying because I wonder if sometimes I'd be too embarrassed to log my slip-ups...OR, does knowing that everyone can see it make you less likely to eat unhealthy stuff? Kudos to everyone who goes public! I love…
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Wheeeeee! I'm on TV!
Hi Everyone, Check me out! I started a dog rescue organization in Detroit and was interviewed this morning LIVE on Fox News in Detroit! A little back story: I created a show for the Discovery Channel based on the stray dogs of Detroit, but the city shut it down because they didn't want people to see how bad the situation…
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Discovery Channel, Detroit & Me
Hi All, I know this doesn't exactly fall under fitness, but it does fall under support and motivation! I hope you will help. Anyone who knows me (I've been on these boards for about 2 years) knows that I work for the Discovery Channel producing all kinds of crazy and adventurous stuff like Deadliest Catch, Storm Chasers,…
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This might take a year.
It might take a year or more to lose the weight I'm trying to lose. I need to accept that and move on. I need to commit to slow, steady progress. I need to mentally be prepared for sustaining what I have started. Yes, yes I know, it's a lifestyle change, not a diet, but to be honest I have a pretty healthy lifestyle. I…
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Anyone have a Suunto HRM?
Hi All -- I've had a Suunto T3C HRM for a few years now and I *love* it but now it's died and since it's past its warranty it's going to cost 30 bucks minimum for Suunto to even look at it. I'm not sure if I should pay the money or if I should let it go and switch over. I hate to throw good money after bad, especially…
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The Trenta Freaks Me Out
America, *why* do we need a 31oz sized coffee drink? Come on, people. Calm down. One cup at a time!! The average human stomach can only hold 30oz. Here's another disturbing fact I found out -- the Trenta size iced coffee actually has 220 calories and 42g of sugar. Was anyone else surprised to find out that Starbucks…
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Goodbye, dirty martinis...I'll miss you (sniff)...
Well I had two dirty martinis last night, my drink of choice. Imagine my surprise when I entered it into my database and realized they are almost 200 calories each! I'm sad to say goodbye because it is my favoritest drink EVER but I just don't have room in my diary for them. I'm wondering what makes them so high calorie?…
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What's your workout today?
Heading to the gym and need ideas and inspiration! Whattaya got??
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Watch WHALE WARS tonight!
Okay, not *technically* MFP-related but those of you who have seen me around these boards know I work for Discovery Channel and I was working hard to get in shape before leaving for Antarctica. Well I'm back (still trying to get in shape!) and my show is airing tonight on Animal Planet. I spent 99 days on a boat in…
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Eye opening way to look at drinks
I’m pretty sure most people on MFP would know not to normally order any of this stuff, but this overview of calorie-laden drinks is pretty interesting nonetheless and I love the way it’s presented. Those espresso drinks are crazy and I was shocked to read about Rockstar. And the frozen mocha...eeeeep. I’ll just sip my…
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SBF2 Reboot Boogaloo -- FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Re-posting as I forgot to put the date in the other titile. Morning all...this might be the first time I've started the thread in a while! Yesterday: ~ Cardio intervals ~ Sunset bike ride ~ Stayed within calories ~ Took my vitamins Huzzah! It was a good day. Today: Second episode of Whale Wars is on tonight -- I'm doing a…
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SBF2 Reboot Boogaloo!
Morning all...this might be the first time I've started the thread in a while! Yesterday: ~ Cardio intervals ~ Sunset bike ride ~ Stayed within calories ~ Took my vitamins Huzzah! It was a good day. Today: Second episode of Whale Wars is on tonight -- I'm doing a live chat following the broadcast. Wheeeee! ~ Yoga ~…
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Microwave popcorn vs. "homemade"
Soooo...I just realized that the microwave popcorn I've been eating has almost 500 calories!!!! I accidentally bought the "homestyle" one from Target and looked on the back of the box after eating almost a whole bag. I think the serving info is confusing...it says: Serving size: 3T (3T = 4 cups popped) Servings per bag:…
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I gained 15+ pounds going vegan...help!
So due to a recent job (long story) I ended up on a boat where I had to eat vegan for 88 days. I ended up gaining over 15 pounds in those three months and I am STRUGGLING to get it off now. I had already been on MFP before leaving for the assignment, so I was already trying to lose 25lbs. I am so frustrated and confused.…
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SBF2 Reboot Boogaloo - 4/4
Guess I'll start the thread today even though I'm getting a late start! Hope those that are out of town are enjoying their weekends! Today I'm heading to the gym for 30 minutes lifting and 45 minutes cardio. I'm going to look through some of my old Shape magazines for a workout, so I don't end up doing the same old lifting…
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Purge and splurge!!
I'm purging...my closet that is! After almost five months away in Antarctica, I came home to realize that I can get rid of a TON of my crap and clutter. So, as a reward for donating and ebaying loads of stuff, I am going to buy myself an espresso machine and I was hoping to get some advice. I've been all over the web,…
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I'm back...and ready to work!!!!
Hi Everyone, Well after five months on a boat in Antarctica, I'm BACK and raring to get back into a regular healthy eating and exercise program!! Just finished the toughest job of my life -- filming anti-whaling activists for a Discovery Channel/ Animal Planet show which will air in June. I was on a vegan ship for 90+…
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JOB OFFER: Accountability Partner -- 2 week gig
Are you so bored at work that you are constantly refreshing the "Recent Posts" page? Do you long for someone to yell at? Are you equal parts sweetie pie and drill seargeant? If so, then this offer might be for you! I need an accountability partner to help me through my next shoot on the road (I'm a producer for Extreme…
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OKAY, that's ENOUGH! See you in 35 minutes.
I'm sitting here, bored, picking at frozen mini marshmallows and reading these posts. I have a meeting in an hour so I've just been killing time and now don't have enough time to get to the gym. Aaaaarrrggghhhh! I refuse to let another half an hour slip away without even noticing... So...I'm putting on Jillian's SHRED and…
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testing photo...
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testing photo...
don't mind me...trying to understand this posting photo thing [IMG]http://img508.imageshack.us/content.php?page=done&l=img508/9805/myyearbookphoto62nh5.jpg [IMG/][/img]
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Scrimp vs. Splurge -- from a product junkie!!!!
So I love the "Scrimp vs. Splurge" columns they sometimes have in fashion magazines, talking about which beauty products are worth the money and which are just bunk. Now that I'm on the road so much, I've decided to treat myself to a few new beauty boosts...and I'd love your opinion on what's worth the money! Anyone want…
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So good it's GOT to be bad...
I am a grilling FIEND and am in LOVE with grilled fruits. I can't understand how something this delicious could actually be healthy!! I just grilled (on my little George Foreman) some peaches and fresh pineapple. They taste totally different once the sugars get all caramelized...OMG...sooooooo good! Next up: Bananas -- I…