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Apple Cider Vinegar
My mother turned me on to Earthclinic.com and it really is an impressive collection of home remedies and therapies that you can use every day. Reading more and more about apple cider vinegar, I'm really amazed at what it can do. So I went out and bought some today and I'm curious about how many of you out there take an…
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Anybody take 5-HTP?
I am really curious about what I'm reading about 5-HTP. Does anyone have any personal experience with it that they can share with me? Thanks guys!!
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Healthy Football Snacks / Drinks
So... I'm a big college football fan and we are having people over for the Florida / South Carolina game tonight (I graduated from Florida and grew up right outside of Gainesville, FL, so I am a fanatical Gator fan). I will be honest, I have almost avoided football this season because I'm trying so hard to lose weight.…
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Yummy power lunch idea for post-workout...
So I just threw this together and it was SOO delicious! I know it's a little high in caloric value, but that's why I only make it post-workout. It's super satisfying with lots of protein and a great way to get your veggies in. I put a 1/4 cup dry quinoa in a saucepan with 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth, brought to a boil…
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Heart Rate Monitors
So, I'm shopping around for a HRM (finally!!) and I am a little overwhelmed. I don't particularly want to spend $300 on one, but I also want to get a good one that I can trust. If you own one, I'd love to hear which one you bought and what you think of it.
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Cranberry Bliss Detox Smoothie
1 apple, sliced 1 pear, sliced, peel left on 1/2 lemon, peeled, cut into quarters and deseeded 1/2 C fresh cranberries 1/2 C cold water 2-3 large ice cubes 1/2 Tbsp turmeric 1/2 tsp nutmeg Honey or agave syrup to taste Blend and enjoy!!
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Strawberry Citrus Salad
3 C sliced, hulled strawberries (about what one basket yeilds) 4 Clementines, peeled and sectioned 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint leaves Toss all together in a large bowl. Let stand at room temp for 30 minutes and serve! It's a summery dish, I know, but it's great with a spinach salad and some chicken or any…
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Your significant other not dieting? Try this roast chicken
I made this up because my boyfriend is painfully skinny and didn't really want chicken soup. It works out perfectly because I was able to make my soup even more delicious and make him happy at the same time. For the chicken: 8 chicken thighs, bone in and skin on 1/2 C olive oil 1 lemon, juiced Kosher Salt and freshly…
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Peach Bruschetta
I made these for some friends last night and they were sooooooo yummy. They're about 80 cals per slice, give or take, so I try to eat no more than two or three, max. But they really are just outstanding and all natural. Take a whole wheat baguette and slice it into small rounds. You can opt to brush them with olive oil if…
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Yucky Cold = Munchies?
At this point, I feel pretty great at achieving my goals. I really have lost my need to munch, for the most part, and I can usually curb them successfully with a cup of tea. But, I have noticed when I have a cold, my munchies are off the charts. I have my tea AND I still want... something. You know that feeling? "I just…
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A question for ladies...
So, it's that very special time of month for me. And first day is usually fairly easy, second is :devil: HELL :devil: and third is back to normal. So on and so forth. I have always given myself a token free day on hell day because it is so painful that working out is beyond uncomfortable. I still try to eat mindfully,…
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Best Fat Fighting Foods
I just thought I would share this link with you guys... I found it to be pretty informative... :glasses: http://www.webmd.com/diet/slideshow-fat-fighting-foods?ecd=wnl_wlw_010811
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Shin splints, perhaps?
I have noticed that while I am on the treadmill, the muscles on either sides of my shin will burn. Sometimes it's manageable and sometimes it's almost unbearable. I feel frustrated because I always feel like I could run for so much longer, if it weren't for this. I stretch carefully before working out... I stretch…
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Chicken!!
So, I am marinating some lovely free range chicken breasts, boneless and skinless of course, in some light italian dressing to pair with some sauteed green beans and my homemade butternut squash soup. So I was just wondering how all of you like to prepare to your chicken? Do you use olive oil and brown them in a pan? Do…
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Mall Walking, maybe???
So, here's the deal... I am a divorced mom of a 5 year old little lovely. My ex husband and I alternate weeks with her. Since she has Autism, she goes to school in another county (MUCH better schools so we applied for acceptance and it was granted, thank goodness). Here's the rub... her school is an hour away from my…
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Monday Recipe Fun!!
Good morning and happy Monday everyone! I don't know about all of you, but as a housewife, Monday is my major planning day for the week... most importantly, meals. So I spend most Monday mornings going through healthy recipes and ordering my groceries online for pickup tonight. Anybody have any yumminess to share?
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Pork Chop Recipe Wanted...
One of my favorite pork chop recipes was Apricot Pork, where you browned them and then sauteed them in fresh apricots, honey and garlic. But, apricots are super expensive right now because they're not really in season. (Not to mention, hard to find...) So, I was just wondering what everyone's favorite healthy pork chop…
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Romance Shmomance...
Does anyone else ever feel like it's so sad when romance goes flying out the window? My boyfriend, Jason, has always been pretty good about it, but lately, I sort of feel like when he does do something, he sort of kills it by bragging about it, ie: "You love it? I knew you would. I'm a great boyfriend. Don't you think I'm…
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Going over on protein and fiber?
Is this really a bad thing? I was trying to pack more protein and fiber into my diet.
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Dinnertime!!!
What's everybody's favorite healthy dinnertime recipe? Just thought we might have a little exchange here...
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sodium
So, controlling my sodium intake is relatively new to me. And while I have been steering away from anything that is high in sodium, I'm not entirely sure what my daily intake limit SHOULD be. Is it the sodium that makes me feel so bloated sometimes or does it increase water retention? Can anybody share any thoughts with me…
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Just a question for all of you out there with big weight los
Just wondering... for all of you out there that are fighting for yourself, daily... logging your food, minding your choices, hitting the gym, pushing yourself... what do you think it was that made you let go of the drive to do that in the first place? What do you think it was, inside of you, that gave you permission to…
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Women and Weights...
I've been really enjoying my strength and weight training, but I have noticed that lately, it hasn't been as challenging. As a woman, I am more interested in toning and strengthening than I am building muscle mass. I do two sets of 20 reps on each machine and I keep a weight journal on my phone, so that I remain…
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Protein Overage
What does it mean if I go over on my protein goals? I seem to be doing it often, because I eat a lot of cottage cheese and tuna, I suppose. My calories are completely in check. So is this a bad thing?
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Want some more flavor for your veggies?
I have been using generous sprinkles of Montral Chicken Seasoning on my microwaveable veggies for some serious yumminess. I really love big flavors, so I think this just makes them absolutely addictive!! Especially on the Green Giant Healthy Vision and Healthy Weight mixtures... it can make a meal in itself. And if you…
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New Gym... New Stuff... HELP!
So, my new gym opened today. And it's SOOOO exciting! I have gone from my poopie little apartment gym with a treadmill, an elliptical, a bike and a weight bench to a state of the art, TOP of the line gym with brand new machines that I don't even know the NAME of!!! I have been focusing mostly on cardio up until now,…
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Arm Workouts...
I have a pair of 5 lb weights that I love to use... but I'm not sure if I'm using them effectively. Does anybody know a great website that displays an effective upper body workout?
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Winsor Pilates
Has anyone tried this? Is it a good workout?
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Wanna peachy treat?
This is just a yummy little thing that I like to throw together... it's beautiful, elegant and pretty nutritious. Just grab a whole wheat baguette (I like the take-n-bake kind), warm it in the oven so that it's nice and toasty... add a smear of some softened goat cheese, then place a fresh sliced peach (I especially like…