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Women's Backsides
Women's *kitten* size study: There is a new study about women and how they feel about their *kitten*, the results were pretty interesting. 30% of women think their *kitten* is too fat, 10% of women think their *kitten* is too skinny, the remaining 60% say they don't care, they love him, he is a good man, and wouldn't trade…
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Mosquito allergies?
I am beginning to suspect I have developed an allergy to mosquito bites. I get these huge red whelps that last for at least a week. I currently have two bites that are over a week old. Anyone have any suggestions to help when I get bitten? I just took benedryl to counteract the current batch and am hoping it helps. I hate…
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Summer time blues
So, I could use some inexpensive (free?) ideas on how to entertain my 5 year old this summer. I do not want him spending the summer in front of the tv, and its HOT HOT HOT outside. 102 yesterday...sigh.
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Just a vent
Everytime I read a post about an insensative husband, a lot of woman start screaming dump the jerk. It makes me wonder. My husband and I have been married 14 years. Most of it has been pretty wonderful. Of course, he has his jerk-like moments, and we argue and fuss, but in the end we work things out. Even when it seems…
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Progress Pics 20 pounds Down
Ok, I'm going to try this adding a picture to a thread thing. This was taken Jan 31 And this is today. I've lost 20 pounds and have hit a plateau, but am still losing inches! Does it show?
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Winning against PCOS
To all my pcos'rs I just want you to know that I feel like I'm winning. I've changed my lifestyle to mostly pescetarian, and by excercising regularly. I am having a regular, normal period every month (which anyone with PCOS knows is a big deal). That's right, normal...not gross, messy, suprise I'm here periods. You know,…
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I bought soy protien...now what?!
I need help. I bought the powder thinking of making smoothies... even bought the fruit, but then I realized I have no idea how to actually put it all together. Anyone have a favorite recipe...smoothie or otherwise?
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What to do with 100 cucumbers?
My garden is doing really well, and my 4 cucumber plants are beginning to produce. I have 100 blooms and several are beginning to make cucumbers. I plan on pickling some and making cucumber and tomato salads with some. Anyone have any awesome cucumber recipes. Either ways to can them or store them or actual fresh cucumber…
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Shaved legs and painted toes!
So this is a weird NSV, but tonight I took a bath and shaved my legs and realized that for the first time since high school that I could get my leg way up high in the air! So to celebrate I painted my toes...and guess what?! I could reach them much easier than ever before! I'm a sexy, sexy beast I tell ya!
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I've lost what?!
This week I finally dropped to the 20 pound mark and I am wondering what I can compare my weight loss to. This is what I've come up with: The average American woman's purse weighs 23 pounds (I've almost lost my purse!) Ice comes in 20 pound bags Average car tire is 20 pounds I'm sure there are plenty more...I just can't…
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I can't seem to stick to a "schedule"
I seem to have trouble with regimine type workouts. Especially since I almost always excercise alone. Anyone else out there rebel against the system and excercise willy nilly? How is it working for you? Maybe I should dig deeper and find more discipline.
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Blue jeans no longer give me the blues!
Back in January, when I started MFP, I had a pair of jeans in my closet. Not the most attractive pair, but still...they were too small so I thought that they would be a goal jean. In January, I couldn't even get them over my hips. Put them away and forgot about them. In March my pants I could wear in January were feeling…
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sky diving!
My mom told me that when I reach 100 pounds lost that she would go sky-diving with me. I'm still a long way off, but I was wondering if anyone else had a major goal reward that is wild and interesting. :glasses:
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stationary bike
Hey everyone, I just recently acquired a stationary bike and I'm trying to use it 3x's per week. At my current fitness level (yeah right, i'm fit LOL), I am doing 30 minutes on it. This is what my routine looks like: 5 minutes on setting 2 warm up 1 minute on 3 to push the heart rate up 4 minutes on 2 1 minute on 3 4…
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I scootched!
Today, when I got in the car, I realized that there were several inches between me and the steering wheel! I was able to slide my seat a little closer and now I don't have to use my tiptoes to drive!
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Yet another HRM thread
:flowerforyou: Quick question, if I buy a HRM, do I have to actually wear the watch in order for it to calculate or can it just be near me. I want to monitor calories burned while giving massages but I cannot wear a watch while doing so. All advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance
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Memory loss?
This question is for vegetarians or pescetarians. I decided to change the way I was eating a couple months ago and found that being pescetarian is really kind of delicous. However, I've noticed this past week that I'm drowsy alot and am having trouble focusing. Did you have that issue when you changed your diet. Should I…
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Salad dressings
I just recently purchased Marie's Yogurt Ranch salad dressing. its about half the calories as regular ranch and is delicious, but it Has me thinking....Wonder what i can make at home that would be equally beneficial and yummy. Will you share your favorite recipe?
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Kiddo and dog
So this week, I started getting up at 5:45am in order to work out before the rest of my day begins. I figured, my husband leaves the house at 5:45, and my son and his dog are still asleep. EXCEPT, that for the past two mornings, both my son and dog have gotten up the moment I hit the floor. This morning, I let the dog out…
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Boobs!
OK, about 14 months ago I had a breast reduction. I was a G cup and after surgery and 9 lbs of breast flesh removed I went to a size C. MY stomach suddenly stuck out further than my breasts...which was unusual for me. I have never lost breast tissue when i've lost weight in the past, and today I've notice that my new boobs…
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Back Bends?
One of my goals is to be able to do a back bend again. Not from standing up but from laying on the ground and pushing myself up. At least that is my goal for now. I can get my butt off the ground but not my shoulders. I started working on doing push ups today as a way to strengthen my upper body, but are their other…
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NSV!!
Today I stood up, and my pants nearly fell off! The same ones I use to have to unbutton to sit or drive comfortably in!!!!! That is all
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For Girls only!
This is in response for the guys only compression shorts thread. All I'm going to say is....BOOBS!
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Garden Squash
OK, so I planted squash in my veggie gardent this year and so far....all the plants have died! They are in a sunny location and we have black clay soil that we've been mixing sand into to make it more pliable. They are watered regularly...what am I doing wrong? Last year I got them grow, got squash for about 2 weeks then…
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Amazing really
I've only lost 14 pounds, but wow, what a difference 14 pounds makes. I feel amazing, and so energetic. I've gone non-stop all weekend, and I feel like I can keep going. Just thought I would share!
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Leg challenge
Who wants to see what a month can do for your legs? My thought is that everyone does whatever workout they feel will tone their legs and then post before and after pics the last day? I'm thinking April 18-May 16. I'll commit to lunges, stair steps, calf raises, and squats. This will be an open arena...nothing formal.
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Fruit Pizza?
This morning my son told me he wanted pizza for supper tonight, and I told him probably not. I am trying to teach him to limit treats like that. I told him that when I make or buy veggie pizza he picks most of the vegtables off and he informed he wouldn't pick off fruit. Got me to thinking. I know I've seen "fruit pizza"…
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My NSVs today
I've struggled the last few weeks, but finally broke through the barrier and today had an awesome NSV day. As I was cleaning, I came across a bag of clothes that was given to me. I was going to take them to goodwill because they were all too small. But I thought what the heck, and tried them on. I found that I've dropped…
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Something I noticed
I've noticed that since starting MFP and excercising that standing tall is easier. I use to always feel compressed...pulled down. Now I feel good when I stand up straight..and my step is lighter. What have you noticed?
